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98kGuy Member Joined Nov 2013 Posts 10599 EE 100% (10) TX, USA	Posted: 11/24/2017 12:03:41 PM EST [#1] Cheapo Germasian, but good knock around watch... Attached File

Finslayer83 People's Front of Judea Joined Jul 2008 Posts 26033 EE 100% (186) TN, USA	Posted: 11/24/2017 4:31:56 PM EST [#2] Does it have to have a bezel or just meet capabilities specs?
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hammet dork Joined Feb 2010 Posts 14808 EE 100% (1) NY, USA	Posted: 11/24/2017 5:08:08 PM EST [#3] Quote History Originally Posted By 98kGuy: Vintage.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/Heuer_11630_MH-371801.JPG View Quote sweet!

ThaFuq Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 139 EE 100% (57) VA, USA	Posted: 12/27/2017 9:29:31 AM EST [#4] Seiko SBDC051....63MAS reissue. Attached File

unsub073 Member Joined Mar 2013 Posts 1244 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 12/27/2017 1:38:40 PM EST [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By ThaFuq: Seiko SBDC051....63MAS reissue. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/423578/DF43E9BB-9C8F-4340-A3CD-A3E4AD70B35E-402762.JPG View Quote How are you liking that one? I am tempted to get rid of a couple other Seiko's and just go with that one.

Creature USN, Ret. Joined Apr 2008 Posts 485 EE 100% (28) VA, USA	Posted: 12/27/2017 3:43:35 PM EST [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By ThaFuq: Seiko SBDC051....63MAS reissue. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/423578/DF43E9BB-9C8F-4340-A3CD-A3E4AD70B35E-402762.JPG View Quote What movement is in that Seiko? Hack? Manual winding?
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ThaFuq Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 140 EE 100% (57) VA, USA	Posted: 12/27/2017 10:39:15 PM EST [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By Creature: What movement is in that Seiko? Hack? Manual winding? View Quote It’s the 6R15 movement. Manual winding option and hacking. Their nicest movement really without stepping into the Grand Seiko territory. The 53 version is blue dial with rubber...identical otherwise.

ThaFuq Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 141 EE 100% (57) VA, USA	Posted: 12/27/2017 10:40:51 PM EST [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By unsub073: How are you liking that one? I am tempted to get rid of a couple other Seiko's and just go with that one. View Quote I’m really loving it. Wearing it more often than my Planet Ocean. Of course, I’d also feel less pissed about smashing a $1,000 piece over a $5,500 one.

Creature USN, Ret. Joined Apr 2008 Posts 486 EE 100% (28) VA, USA	Posted: 12/28/2017 5:27:21 AM EST [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By ThaFuq: It’s the 6R15 movement. Manual winding option and hacking. Their nicest movement really without stepping into the Grand Seiko territory. The 53 version is blue dial with rubber...identical otherwise. View Quote Meh...comparable to the 4R36 movement in the Turtle. I prefer the date/day option, personally.
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ThaFuq Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 143 EE 100% (57) VA, USA	Posted: 12/28/2017 8:35:25 AM EST [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By Creature: Meh...comparable to the 4R36 movement in the Turtle. I prefer the date/day option, personally. View Quote It is similar to the 4R, but the day date is definitely not my thing.

Creature

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Posted: 12/28/2017 11:36:24 AM EST

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Originally Posted By ThaFuq:
It is similar to the 4R, but the day date is definitely not my thing.

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Originally Posted By Creature:

Meh...comparable to the 4R36 movement in the Turtle. I prefer the date/day option, personally.

It is similar to the 4R, but the day date is definitely not my thing.

I am having a hard time understanding why Seiko thinks they can charge nearly double what I paid for my Prospex Turtle.

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ThaFuq

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Posted: 12/28/2017 12:06:34 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Creature:

I am having a hard time understanding why Seiko thinks they can charge nearly double what I paid for my Prospex Turtle.

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Probably just because some love the retro look/feel and will pay for it - as they seem to be sold out most of the time. The domed sapphire crystal is a nice upgrade (not $400 obviously).

ETA: The SBDC also has a very nice DiaShield coating. After comparing it with my brother's Prospex Turtle, there is a very noticeable quality different throughout the watch.

Creature

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Posted: 12/28/2017 2:24:31 PM EST

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Originally Posted By ThaFuq:

Probably just because some love the retro look/feel and will pay for it - as they seem to be sold out most of the time. The domed sapphire crystal is a nice upgrade (not $400 obviously).

ETA: The SBDC also has a very nice DiaShield coating. After comparing it with my brother's Prospex Turtle, there is a very noticeable quality different throughout the watch.

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The Prosex Turtle is quite retro looking and a fitting homage to the original Turtle. Correct about the domed crystal not even close to $400. This sapphire, which includes an etched sea turtle TDC, cost me just over $120 installed, pressure tested and shipped back...

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ThaFuq

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Posted: 12/28/2017 2:31:21 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Creature:

The Prosex Turtle is quite retro looking and a fitting homage to the original Turtle. Correct about the domed crystal not even close to $400. This sapphire, which includes an etched sea turtle TDC, cost me just over $120 installed, pressure tested and shipped back...

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Nice looking piece!

pokey074

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Posted: 12/28/2017 11:34:41 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Creature:

The Prosex Turtle is quite retro looking and a fitting homage to the original Turtle. Correct about the domed crystal not even close to $400. This sapphire, which includes an etched sea turtle TDC, cost me just over $120 installed, pressure tested and shipped back...

https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/12/63/91/01/20170210.jpg

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Who/where did you get that done? I’d like to get a sapphire crystal for my Turtle.

grondike

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Posted: 12/30/2017 6:39:34 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Creature:

The Prosex Turtle is quite retro looking and a fitting homage to the original Turtle. Correct about the domed crystal not even close to $400. This sapphire, which includes an etched sea turtle TDC, cost me just over $120 installed, pressure tested and shipped back...

https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/12/63/91/01/20170210.jpg

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As the owner of an original 6309, I feel compelled to say that I hate the turtle nickname and reject its use for the original watches. Keep it to your wannabees.

(I own one also, and agree that it's a nice homage.)

OiRogers

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SJM

Posted: 12/30/2017 11:28:10 PM EST

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Originally Posted By grondike:

As the owner of an original 6309, I feel compelled to say that I hate the turtle nickname and reject its use for the original watches. Keep it to your wannabees.

http://www.narruc.net/Public/watches/6309-wabi2a.jpg

(I own one also, and agree that it's a nice homage.)

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That watch is sweeeeeeeeeeet. My 007, Shogun and Monster don't hold a candle to it.

Tman1928a1 Your Official Jack Booted Thug Joined Mar 2005 Posts 614 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 1/1/2018 5:48:07 PM EST [#18] My 1974 vintage 6105. Attached File
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to4e440

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Posted: 1/10/2018 9:06:05 PM EST

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Originally Posted By pokey074:
Who/where did you get that done? I’d like to get a sapphire crystal for my Turtle.

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Originally Posted By pokey074:

Originally Posted By Creature:

The Prosex Turtle is quite retro looking and a fitting homage to the original Turtle. Correct about the domed crystal not even close to $400. This sapphire, which includes an etched sea turtle TDC, cost me just over $120 installed, pressure tested and shipped back...

https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/12/63/91/01/20170210.jpg

https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/12/63/91/01/20170410.jpg

Who/where did you get that done? I’d like to get a sapphire crystal for my Turtle.

@Creature

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sydney7629 Member Joined Sep 2002 Posts 16735 EE 100% (42) WV, USA	Posted: 1/10/2018 9:20:20 PM EST [#20]
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Creature USN, Ret. Joined Apr 2008 Posts 566 EE 100% (28) VA, USA	Posted: 1/11/2018 5:26:02 AM EST [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By to4e440: @Creature View Quote Found it lurking in a seiko watch forum.
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ramairthree Joined Jan 2012 Posts 921 EE 100% (5) GA, USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 12:23:01 PM EST [#22] Quote History Originally Posted By Creature: Meh...comparable to the 4R36 movement in the Turtle. I prefer the date/day option, personally. View Quote I was a huge fan of day date. Loved my Seiko 6309. As I am about to turn 50 and need reading glasses, I found I now enjoy nondate versions.

Bradd_D Team Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 17748 EE 100% (452) FL, USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 1:07:32 PM EST [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By ramairthree: I was a huge fan of day date. Loved my Seiko 6309. As I am about to turn 50 and need reading glasses, I found I now enjoy nondate versions. View Quote I'm right there with you. I turn 50 in April.
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xLucky Joined Apr 2014 Posts 207 EE 100% (13) USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 1:27:00 PM EST [Last Edit: xLucky] [#24] Sinn UX-T

Citadel-SC Member Joined Aug 2009 Posts 32693 EE 100% (4) TN, USA	Posted: 1/13/2018 8:33:11 PM EST [Last Edit: Citadel-SC] [#25] I kinda want this but it is overpriced.
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HiramRanger We President Now! Joined Nov 2000 Posts 67793 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 1/14/2018 3:50:37 PM EST [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By Finslayer83: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/164007/IMG-2134-198938.JPG View Quote Those damn pips at 12 o'clock always fall out.
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HiramRanger

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Posted: 1/14/2018 3:55:04 PM EST

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Originally Posted By 1387Delta:
A few of mine. Nothing higher end but I like them..

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High end is overrated... my Omega and Breitling get no wrist time. My Marathon, Glycine, and Deep Blues seem to get more wrist time these days.

I like the more expensive watches, but I'm always worried about damaging them.

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HiramRanger We President Now! Joined Nov 2000 Posts 67795 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 1/14/2018 3:58:49 PM EST [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By 98kGuy: Cheapo Germasian, but good knock around watch... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/Tauchmeister-371804.JPG View Quote Tauchmeister are solid beaters. I have a couple.
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sgtlmj Member Joined Jan 2002 Posts 4670 EE 100% (401) CO, USA	Posted: 1/23/2018 8:37:20 PM EST [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By Tman1928a1: My 1974 vintage 6105. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/70849/2D4F50D3-D558-444F-86B6-FF22D040EEFD-408284.JPG View Quote Seiko needs to "re-issue" that, and not screw it up by super-sizing it.

fsj_man Behind enemy lines in NoVA Joined Feb 2003 Posts 2723 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 1/25/2018 10:05:20 PM EST [#30]

ramairthree

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Posted: 2/10/2018 3:18:50 AM EST

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Originally Posted By Bradd_D:
I'm right there with you. I turn 50 in April.

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Yep.
Got my first 6309 after basic, infantry, Airborne, and RIP at Fort Benning.
Great lume for the first five years or so, and the day date was useful.

I finally got a Sub about ten years after the Seiko, and hated just the date. I got the sub instead of the SD because I liked the cyclops.

Now,
My favorite is one of the Australian Watchco new “1968 ish” SM300.

I should get a vintage no date Sub I think. Maybe a 14060 to go with my 16610. Or the SD from that era.

hammet dork Joined Feb 2010 Posts 15695 EE 100% (1) NY, USA	Posted: 2/28/2018 11:56:25 AM EST [#32] New addition to the family Attached File

ThaFuq Member Joined Feb 2015 Posts 175 EE 100% (57) VA, USA	Posted: 2/28/2018 12:09:55 PM EST [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By hammet: New addition to the family https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/234934/20180228_115324-467142.JPG View Quote Sexy.

Finslayer83 People's Front of Judea Joined Jul 2008 Posts 26755 EE 100% (186) TN, USA	Posted: 2/28/2018 8:17:38 PM EST [#34] Quote History Originally Posted By sydney7629: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4592/39349751621_a48b792426_z.jpg View Quote Nice. My Darth Solar arrived today from japan. Well it’s at the post office as I wasn’t home to sign for it. Should get it tomorrow.
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Finslayer83 People's Front of Judea Joined Jul 2008 Posts 26776 EE 100% (186) TN, USA	Posted: 3/3/2018 4:23:29 PM EST [#35] Adios cyclops Attached File
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Hero Joined Mar 2003 Posts 23712 EE 100% (332) FL, USA	Posted: 3/4/2018 4:40:28 AM EST [#36] Quote History Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Adios cyclops https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/164007/FB7617FB-C5C7-4BB5-9DC9-9858BD22F884-470690.JPG View Quote That looks terrific!

Chad072 Joined Jun 2014 Posts 4 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 3/29/2018 4:12:00 PM EST [#37] My dive watches:

BuckGodot

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Posted: 3/29/2018 5:05:55 PM EST

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I have a number of Dive watches. No Rolexes and nothing too expensive

Seiko Tuna MM
Seiko Baby Tuna
Pantor Sealion and Seahorse 1000M watch
Couple of Vostok beaters. one is the Cushion cased Scubadude, the other just the old round style. Like the Cushion case
Seiko SKX007 and 009 with mods.
Seiko Orange Monster
and a Citizen Promaster solar.

hammet dork Joined Feb 2010 Posts 16063 EE 100% (1) NY, USA	Posted: 4/11/2018 11:13:46 AM EST [#39] new addition: vintage 2010 IWC Aquatimer Attached File

ramairthree Joined Jan 2012 Posts 1064 EE 100% (5) GA, USA	Posted: 4/15/2018 2:06:09 AM EST [Last Edit: ramairthree] [#40] I love dash/wrist photos Want a no date version of this https://photos.app.goo.gl/9RyGJjvHdtx10JY42 Rescued a damaged dial and crown 6105 Proof version https://photos.app.goo.gl/1WJuqyLRZ8klkhBi1 From the passenger seat https://photos.app.goo.gl/cpM6V9pBgQAVZLcX2

5L33P3R Member Joined Feb 2018 Posts 77 EE 100% (265) TX, USA	Posted: 4/18/2018 8:14:16 AM EST [#41] here's one from this weekend... been a while since it's been in the water though Attached File

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Gmezz4 Joined Dec 2010 Posts 4852 EE 100% (2) VA, USA	Posted: 1/20/2019 5:28:18 PM EST [#43]

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Gacksnabbit

Commander

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Posts 9529
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NJ, USA

Posted: 1/21/2019 11:35:31 AM EST

[#45]

I've posted this before in the other watch thread but a really like it so here you go.
2007 Ulysse Nardin Blue Surf. 42.7mm, cyclops is on the inside of the crystal so it doesn't stick up like a traditional magnifier on Rolex. Display back shows the modified ETA 2892 Chronometer grade movement with that date at 6 and a power reserve indicator at 12, both added on by UN by a 7 jewel module to the blue movement with blue rotor. Lume is still great and the dial/indices are very well done, a pleasure to look at.
This one keeps exceptional time and I wear it most often, sometimes on the amazing UN rubber/titanium strap, sometimes on a $12 Barton's NATO.

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I will try and post up my 6309 this week. It should be back from its first service in 38 years tomorrow!

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Gacksnabbit Commander Joined Jan 2009 Posts 9540 EE 100% (145) NJ, USA	Posted: 1/22/2019 9:26:11 PM EST [#46] My 39 year old 6309-7049 came back today from Paul’s in Sacramento. I’ve had it for 35 years so I believe this to be the first actual service. No exterior or dial/hand work was done but there were many worn out parts inside from what I was told. Waiting for the Uncle Seiko tropical band to arrive. Attached File
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ARogueNinja Silent, but deadly... Joined Jun 2010 Posts 1238 EE 100% (342) NC, USA	Posted: 1/23/2019 8:58:46 AM EST [#47] 009k2, 007J, 007 yobokies custom
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Revelation68 Joined Aug 2009 Posts 2298 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 1/23/2019 10:57:04 PM EST [#48] I'll hop on the vintage Seiko wagon for a quick ride... 1977 6309-7040 1985 6309-7049 1968 6105-8000

toxicavenger70

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Posted: 1/24/2019 4:25:15 PM EST

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My 39 year old 6309-7049 came back today from Paul’s in Sacramento. I’ve had it for 35 years so I believe this to be the first actual service. No exterior or dial/hand work was done but there were many worn out parts inside from what I was told. Waiting for the Uncle Seiko tropical band to arrive.

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Get the Uncle Seiko GL rubber strap. YOu might like it better.