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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • MolleM
      Molle
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      SRQ049 on IHM-27

      IG: 68molle

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        Speaking of Seiko, I only wear a Garmin smartwatch these days but I do love this crazy chunky diver.

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        Think it, be it.

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        • MolleM
          Molle
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          @mclaincausey Kinetic, gave one of those 8 years ago to a boy friend of one of my daughters.

          IG: 68molle

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          • MizmazzleM
            Mizmazzle
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            @Molle that’s a beauty right there!

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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            • 68degreesorless6
              68degreesorless
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              My first vintage buy. I could see getting hooked. Thanks @Molle for the inspiration and guidance.

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              • MolleM
                Molle
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                @68degreesorless Looks like a perfect specimen. Great choice. 👌🏻

                IG: 68molle

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                • MolleM
                  Molle
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                  I really like the Seiko mechanical chronographs from the early 70s. This one, a 7016-8001, from 1973 tops my list. In a very nice and small case Seiko managed to fit the following:

                  • automatic movement
                  • 12h column wheel chronograph
                  • combined chrono minutes and hours sub dial at 6 ( > 30 years ahead of Patek who did the same on their Natulis 5980).
                  • hours
                  • minutes
                  • day
                  • date

                  And, on top of that, it looks great.
                  Nothing short of brilliant!

                  IG: 68molle

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                  • DeeDee85D
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                    @Molle May I ask your thoughts on the SJE093? I previously owned the SLA017 and loved the overall look of it but the thickness of it and and slightly out of proportion shape when side by side with the original 62MAS eventually led to me letting it go. Now Seiko have rectified these niggles, do you think it’s worth giving the newer one a go?

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                    • Luijim78L
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                      @Molle wonderful Lord, a dream of mine forever 🤩...congratulations 👏

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                      • MolleM
                        Molle
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                        @Luijim78 🥰

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                        IG: 68molle

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                        • MolleM
                          Molle
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                          @DeeDee85 I also have the SLA017 and when the SJE093 I just had to have it. It is much closer to the original in all dimensions and as a bonus the 017 bracelet fits. In the pile pic you have, from the bottom; SLA037, SLA017, 6217, SJE093

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                          IG: 68molle

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                          • DeeDee85D
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                            @Molle thank you so much for your detailed response, I think I perhaps need to track one down.. I stupidly missed the boat when it was released 😑

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                            • AnesthetistA
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                              • gazza61G
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                                @Anesthetist what a lovely classic watch.

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                                • Bill CB
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                                  Can I ask you watch guys for some advice? I bought a handwound watch with an ETA 6498 movement about eight years ago - cost me about £700. The manufacturer recommends a service every 5 years, and I was meaning to get this done. I haven’t worn it much recently but have wound it fairly regularly. It’s just stopped working (winder turns but nothing happens - seen thru glass back). A reputable local repairer has looked at it in person and quoted £200 for a full service.

                                  I’m unsure whether to cut my losses and eBay it as in need of repair, or shell out the £200. I’d be reluctant to invest £200 every five years, but is this to be expected with this type of watch?

                                  Many thanks - Bill

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                                  • MolleM
                                    Molle
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                                    World’s first commercially available quartz watch was the 35A Astron from Seiko. You could buy it from December 1969 at the cost of a Toyota Corolla. 18K gold case.

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                                    IG: 68molle

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                                    • goosehdG
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                                      @Bill-C The first question is what brand is it?

                                      The answer to your question is yes regular maintenance is expected and is part of the cost of owning a mechanical watch. ETA movements are quite common and much cheaper to service than some of the in house movements of other brands. Some repairs cost as much as lesser known watch brands new…

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      • Bill CB
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                                        Thanks @goosehd - that’s really helpful advice - it’s an Archimede Deckwatch btw - Bill

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          @Bill-C So then the issue becomes how much do you enjoy the watch and want to keep it?

                                          The used prices on eBay will help you make a decision if the £200 is worth putting into the watch and fixing it. If you don’t like the watch and the price of a used watch is close to that amount, the decision is easy.

                                          You’ll take a pretty big hit if you want to sell the watch (unfixed) on any market and if you misrepresent it in a sale a big hit to your reputation.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          • Bill CB
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                                            Hi @goosehd - I hardly wear it nowadays, so I’m erring on the side of eBaying it with full disclosure about the need for repair/full service - appreciate your advice 🙂

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