Watches - another OCD problem
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@davito I'm sure that no-one forces you to buy a watch, in exactly the same way that no-one forces you to buy IH gear. Rather it's a compulsion!
I've managed to avoid falling into the whole WIS multiple watch trap. I'm planning on selling my Breitling soon, and settling with just the Geophysic.
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It would be cheaper just to grab a new shogun, but this Seiko 6105 has grabbed my attention. The price seems to high for the condition though….. Thoughts?
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The movement doesn't look that tidy either. You'd probably want to budget for a service on top of the price.
Have you seen the Seiko Recraft range? If you're not bothered about historical provenance, it might be a cheaper way of getting a similar looking piece.
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-recraft-mechanical-1970s-style-watches/
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Yeah, it would need some work. It was these photos of a "reborn" 6105 that really peaked my interest.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/6105-reborn-pic-heavy-1318266.html
It's a beautiful watch when in good condition, and one with a history, having been a favorite among US troops bound for SE Asia, and sported by Sheen in Apocalypse Now etc…
The Recraft series looks good, but it looks like they left out any divers.
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@Chiba J. the vintage seiko diver looks really good with a great heritage, bearing the additional service cost in mind as graeme mentioned. When was its last service? can't read it inside the back plate.
I like the look of the shogun, how did it wear on your wrist? Do you have a shot of it on your wrist?@Chiba J. found this, nice wristshot in there man. some change the hand on the shogun, looks good too
http://www.watchfreeks.com/23-seiko/56033-just-received-my-seiko-shogun-sbdc007-may-mod.html
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@Friday do you still have the IWC? Would love to see some more porn of that if so, still leaning that way over here
(and thoughts vs the GS. Very hard to go past the GS, looks great as beater!)
i don't have the IWC @Snowy the only pilots I own is a Azimuth Nav. B Uhr and Laco WUS special edit. Grand Seiko is definitely a great watch inside and outside. Low profile but rich with history passion and love like most Japanese creations.
I own PAMs but haven't wear them for a long time due to the size. hehehe Anyway should I go with an IWC it'll be the utc or the galapagos. Hope you'll get your IWC soon enough buddy…
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@Friday if you want an IWC Pilot's Watch then hunt down an original Mark XI, and send it off to them for a full refurbishment. It'll probably cost a little more than a Mark XVII, and might not be quite as durable, but will be far cooler. The only problem is that they have a 35 mm case.
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@Chiba J. the vintage seiko diver looks really good with a great heritage, bearing the additional service cost in mind as graeme mentioned. When was its last service? can't read it inside the back plate.
I like the look of the shogun, how did it wear on your wrist? Do you have a shot of it on your wrist?@Chiba J. found this, nice wristshot in there man. some change the hand on the shogun, looks good too
http://www.watchfreeks.com/23-seiko/56033-just-received-my-seiko-shogun-sbdc007-may-mod.html
Hey D, thanks for the kind reply! Looks like that particular Seiko vintage 6105 is quite a rare piece, hence the price. The 6105 can be had in better condition, and for far less dough, but mostly through Philippine refurbishers on Ebay. Not sure I want to go that route, need more research. The 3rd gen diver is also much less dough than the 2nd gen 6105 (but not quite as attractive IMO).
The Shogun is great. It felt good on my wrist, but not as good as the Black Bay. I know that some people swap out the hands on it, but I actually really like the original monster hands.
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I was given a strap recently, thought it was time give it a go. I am a fan of natural….
Nice @Giles
If you ever fancy a change, www.toshi-straps.co.uk should be your first port of call. Brilliant choice and value when it comes to anything 22mm or over in terms of lug width (they can look a bit odd any narrower, imo). The quality is top notch.
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@Chiba:
@Chiba J. the vintage seiko diver looks really good with a great heritage, bearing the additional service cost in mind as graeme mentioned. When was its last service? can't read it inside the back plate.
I like the look of the shogun, how did it wear on your wrist? Do you have a shot of it on your wrist?@Chiba J. found this, nice wristshot in there man. some change the hand on the shogun, looks good too
http://www.watchfreeks.com/23-seiko/56033-just-received-my-seiko-shogun-sbdc007-may-mod.html
Hey D, thanks for the kind reply! Looks like that particular Seiko vintage 6105 is quite a rare piece, hence the price. The 6105 can be had in better condition, and for far less dough, but mostly through Philippine refurbishers on Ebay. Not sure I want to go that route, need more research. The 3rd gen diver is also much less dough than the 2nd gen 6105 (but not quite as attractive IMO).
The Shogun is great. It felt good on my wrist, but not as good as the Black Bay. I know that some people swap out the hands on it, but I actually really like the original monster hands.
If you like the 6105 and also the seiko shogun, you should look at Dagaz Typhoons. Best of both worlds. A homage to the 6105 with the 6r seiko movement that is in the shogun. Build quality is great, and if you can get your hands on either XW/Dagaz tsunamis/bonefrogs; homage to the 6309 seiko diver or the newer Dagaz Typhoon/6105 homage diver you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks! I had seen the name around, but hadn't looked into it. They look great. And, you're right, maybe the best of both worlds. It's great to see someone remaking the 6105. Seiko seems uninterested in any sort of "heritage" line.
I haven't done much research yet, but it looks like they are advertised as Made in Japan? Wonder if there are retailers in Japan?
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I have several of his tsunami's and typhoons. great watches. was heavily into vintage seikos but having nice examples and hard wear are not a good combination. followed this company since its beginnings. both canadians that started it. noah the original owner passed after the tsunami came to be. Jake his friend/partner took over and continued on. Great guy to deal with. He is based out of hong kong and sells most watches directly. he is still the sole builder of all his watches. his webstore is 10watches. you can choose dial options for the typhoon. the great thing in comparison with the original 6105 is instant wear and abuse. waterproof so to speak. screw down crown. hacking and hand winding movement. so really a step up from a vintage 6105 unless you want customization done which quickly adds up.
