Watches - another OCD problem

[IrishHeart]

Congratulations Bailey. Once you are married, you may find that being correct twice a day, like a broken watch, is a good result!

[Brandrea]

@Bailey congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

I agree with @goosehd, I’d wear that beautiful watch from your grand dad as is. You don’t want to rush a restoration job on such a sentimental piece.

Excited for you, all our best from Canada!

[Bailey]

@Brandrea Cheers man really appreciate it. I totally agree, definitely an after thought leaving it this late. I'm told by @Ross this was potentially Seiko's first waterproof watch which if true is pretty cool!

[Cole]

@WhiskeySandwich said in Watches - another OCD problem:

JDM Seiko Shikamaru limited edition for any Naruto fans in here.

I have to admit I ordered one after seeing this picture.

It still eludes me, why the hour hands are not luminous.

[Graeme]

@Bailey a strap adjustment should be easy, the jeweller just needs to pop a few links out. It'll probably take a few minutes.

Nice watch and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

[deanclean]

Nice one @Bailey great watch. Congratulations on the wedding.

[Brandrea]

@Bailey said in Watches - another OCD problem:

@Brandrea Cheers man really appreciate it. I totally agree, definitely an after thought leaving it this late. I'm told by @Ross this was potentially Seiko's first waterproof watch which if true is pretty cool!

Bailey, I can attempt to find that out for you if you like. I have a friend who’s sort of a Seiko expert and he’s intrigued by your watch.

Can you post a shot of the caseback?

Brian

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Cole I love this thing, the Seikos are so comfortable on the wrist. The black hands are luminous, but you’re right, it really ain’t worth a shit lol. I love the subtle hints to the character. The shadow possession jutsu on the indices which are shaped like shogi game pieces - that gets me.

[Bailey]

@IrishHeart haha brilliant, you're not wrong

[Bailey]

@Graeme I'm hoping it will be as straight forward as a normal strap, and thank you very much man much appreciated

[Bailey]

@deanclean Cheers man, greatly appreciated

[Bailey]

@Brandrea that would be awesome, sure here is the back...

[Brandrea]

@Bailey According to my friend, this is a Seiko Ref# 6602-8010 and it would have been made in April of 1967. So while not an early waterproof release it is a direct descendant.

I hope that helps.

It’s worth a proper restoration not withstanding its sentimental value. A keeper.

Once again, congratulations on the upcoming weddding.

[Bailey]

@Brandrea Awesome, really appreciate the info man! And thank you once again

[Nocturama]

In case you haven’t seen it, this article might provide some background info from the same era, if not exactly the same model of watch: https://www.beyondthedial.com/post/restoration-workbench-seiko-liner-14090-how-resistant-to-water-were-seikos-earliest-waterproof-watches/#:~:text=Many collectors will agree that,factory was not far behind.

Congrats on the upcoming wedding too.

[JDelage]

There's an annual auction event for charity called "Only Watch", for which watch makers produce unique pieces. Most of the watches for the 2023 event can now be viewed on the site. Those are clearly beyond my means but it's fun to see what makers can do. Some just do minor variations on existing models (looking at you, Laurent Ferrier), others come up with insane contraptions (see Jacobs & Co.).

https://www.onlywatch.com/2023collection

What are your favorite? I'd completely go for the L. U. Chopard. (Image link doesn't seem to work for some reason...)

[Bailey]

@Nocturama very interesting read, much appreciated mate! and thank you for the well wishes man

[Mizmazzle]

Hey watch lovers! Question: anyone have experience with nice quality alligator straps? I'm wondering how they break in over time. How soft and comfy do they get, etc?
Jack-foster.com has a nice looking one in navy blue I am sort of interested in. I have a couple other straps from him that I really love. Very high quality work he does!!

[deanclean]

@Mizmazzle i have had a couple alligator straps. I had them custom made for two of my watches by this guy. https://www.aaronbespoke.com/ He makes great stuff. They wear very nicely. I guess the only problem is I can’t say how much it changes over time because I have the straps on watches I wear for special occasions and they don’t get tons of wear. But it is a great material and I really like the look.

[deanclean]

@Mizmazzle heres a photo of my alligator strap. It’s on a 1943 RCAF pilots watch. The olive strap goes great with the green in the numbers.