Anyone a fan of the Seiko H558 Arnold ana-digi?

[bry1975]

So anyone a fan of the Seiko H558 'Arnold' ana-digi?


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Bry






One with really good glow.

[bry1975]

Thanks Nem,

I believe that one ended up in Belgium!

[Gompo]

You've had a few Bry?

I think they're great.. but then like many I am a Seiko fanboy, even if I only own a Monster.

[andy_s]

I quite liked the Chronosport UDT ani-digis, same movement as in some Breitlings I think. Late '70's:

[andy_s]

NeMiSiS said:

andy_s said:

I quite liked the Chronosport UDT ani-digis, same movement as in some Breitlings I think. Late '70's:

Reminds me a bit of this Breitling issued the Iraqi airforce late 70s early 80's maybe.

Yup - same movement.

[bry1975]

I've had loads of H558s and H601s in! The H558s and H601 are getting like the 6309 and 7002 parts are being remade like replacement shrouds, bezel inserts hell even tasty domed sapphire glasses.

Yep I know that Iraqi Breitling had to fix one with a dodgy quartz module some years back.

FYI quite a few Swiss brands have used Seiko and even Citizen quartz modules in the past not going to mention any brand names here. IMO Seiko have made some very good and even over engineered quartz modules in past.

[bry1975]

Nowt wrong with the Monsters Gompo they have so many custom parts available, like tasty new style hands, dials, sapphires, chapter rings they also look good PVDED.

[andy_s]

I've got one of these coming soon by chance - A829


(In fact - it may be this actual one...)

[bry1975]

She'd look very nice if a bezel insert could be sourced maybe try Mr Seiko?

[Nolar Dog]

Nice stuff Bry!

I don't own the "Arnie" but its close "cousins".

This one is in fantastic condition with totally intact shroud and original screws, a H601-5480:



This is a H601-8081 which I wear quite often as I think it's brilliant! Especially on the oversized NATO.

[bry1975]

Thanks Nolar,


The H601 is a nice watch and is slightly larger than the H558 IMO you can't go wrong with the quartz ana-digis.

Every thought of a tasty Ar blue sapphire for the H601?

[andy_s]

bry1975 said:

She'd look very nice if a bezel insert could be sourced maybe try Mr Seiko?

It'll go for a service anyway, and probably get these put on that are coming as well:

[Gompo]

bry1975 said:

Nowt wrong with the Monsters Gompo they have so many custom parts available, like tasty new style hands, dials, sapphires, chapter rings they also look good PVDED.

You are right of course - I'm going to keep this one standard though. I am tempted to get a second one and have it modded, but I think it'd be wiser to get something different first. I was trying to get a female friend to purchase a 'mini' Monster but it's too masculine for her unfortunatey. I'd like a 'Tuna' next but deep down I should get something none-Seiko.

[Nolar Dog]

bry1975 said:

Every thought of a tasty Ar blue sapphire for the H601?

Other than that shot and a few other "wears" I hardly ever take it out of its box so it wouldn't be worth it.

I just emailed you about some bead blasting but I forgot to also ask about fitting a new AR glass to my Tuna. I have the glass here. When you reply could you let me know if you'd do it please?

Thanks.

[bry1975]

The old shrouds are prone to breaking luckily a few clever chaps have reverse engineered some replacement shrouds made out of ally which I'm told fit very well and look brilliant.

I think the H601 shroud diameter is around 46-47mm won't be anymore.

[Nolar Dog]

NeMiSiS said:

That watch looks HUGE how big is your wrist ?

Not sure, about 6 1/2" I think.