Let's see your Seikos!
Discussion
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I've also posted this on the £50 watches thread, but there might be more expertise here, so please forgive a double-post.
Chaps, I've broken my Seiko 5. I think I knocked it whilst camping and it's now stopped. Nothing is obviously/visibly broken. Any ideas? Any recommendations for repairers? Is it worth repairing?
Whilst there's undoubtedly appeal in shopping for a replacement, I'd prefer to revive this one if it's possible. I've had it for about 4 years I think.
I did the same with mine. Something had come off something. (Technical watch terms). Took a local watch guy 10 mins to fix so I would say it's well worth calling in somewhere to try. Chaps, I've broken my Seiko 5. I think I knocked it whilst camping and it's now stopped. Nothing is obviously/visibly broken. Any ideas? Any recommendations for repairers? Is it worth repairing?
Whilst there's undoubtedly appeal in shopping for a replacement, I'd prefer to revive this one if it's possible. I've had it for about 4 years I think.
RicksAlfas said:
I did the same with mine. Something had come off something. (Technical watch terms). Took a local watch guy 10 mins to fix so I would say it's well worth calling in somewhere to try.
Thanks. I've just given it a slap after following advice in the sub-50 thread, and it has re-started. Hopefully that's it 'fixed' - low-tech but effective. CharlesdeGaulle said:
RicksAlfas said:
I did the same with mine. Something had come off something. (Technical watch terms). Took a local watch guy 10 mins to fix so I would say it's well worth calling in somewhere to try.
Thanks. I've just given it a slap after following advice in the sub-50 thread, and it has re-started. Hopefully that's it 'fixed' - low-tech but effective. 
Mezzanine said:
I am close to ordering a SKX007 myself.
I don't need another watch, but they seem to get great feedback and they really 'pop' off the screen...
My excuse to myself is that I'm going on holiday soon, so will likely be snorkeling to as deep as 1m... Therefore I need a divers watch I don't need another watch, but they seem to get great feedback and they really 'pop' off the screen...
abzmike said:
Mezzanine said:
I am close to ordering a SKX007 myself.
I don't need another watch, but they seem to get great feedback and they really 'pop' off the screen...
My excuse to myself is that I'm going on holiday soon, so will likely be snorkeling to as deep as 1m... Therefore I need a divers watch I don't need another watch, but they seem to get great feedback and they really 'pop' off the screen...
Ordering this right now for the BiL who's turning 20:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-quar...
Wanted to get him a Seiko 5 but he's a big guy and couldn't find anything that had the right look over 40mm at that price point.
The last two seiko's I bought looked a lot better in person than in pictures, there really is a lot of quality to be found even in their sub £100 timepieces.
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-quar...
Wanted to get him a Seiko 5 but he's a big guy and couldn't find anything that had the right look over 40mm at that price point.
The last two seiko's I bought looked a lot better in person than in pictures, there really is a lot of quality to be found even in their sub £100 timepieces.
Guys, wondering if you could help. I'm looking for an Orange Monster as a beater/holiday watch but I've looked on Creation (as well as some other sites) and it's sold out/out of stock pretty much everywhere.
Does anyone have any idea as to why? Also, any alternative sites that may have it in stock? Otherwise I'm guessing I'll have to ask a colleague in Singapore/HK to get me one and send it over!
Thanks!
Does anyone have any idea as to why? Also, any alternative sites that may have it in stock? Otherwise I'm guessing I'll have to ask a colleague in Singapore/HK to get me one and send it over!
Thanks!
I have got a bit of a thing for Seiko, i have got 4 of them in my collection.
None of them particularly special but all different enough to compliment each other. the 1979 digital and the mid 80's square face belonged to my Grandfather. My favorite is the copper faced 5.
The great thing about Seiko is that someone like me who cannot justify spending big money can build a collection of interesting watches, in both style and mechanics, for very little money!
None of them particularly special but all different enough to compliment each other. the 1979 digital and the mid 80's square face belonged to my Grandfather. My favorite is the copper faced 5.
The great thing about Seiko is that someone like me who cannot justify spending big money can build a collection of interesting watches, in both style and mechanics, for very little money!
MantaMike said:
I have got a bit of a thing for Seiko, i have got 4 of them in my collection.
None of them particularly special but all different enough to compliment each other. the 1979 digital and the mid 80's square face belonged to my Grandfather. My favorite is the copper faced 5.
The great thing about Seiko is that someone like me who cannot justify spending big money can build a collection of interesting watches, in both style and mechanics, for very little money!
Nice collection!None of them particularly special but all different enough to compliment each other. the 1979 digital and the mid 80's square face belonged to my Grandfather. My favorite is the copper faced 5.
The great thing about Seiko is that someone like me who cannot justify spending big money can build a collection of interesting watches, in both style and mechanics, for very little money!
Have you got model numbers on the two rightmost ones?
texaxile said:
Absolutely love SKX's. Joe (Variomatic) repaired mine which is has a huge senitmental value and I just cannot live without it. It's on a black NATO and looks the b
ks , just like yours!.
Iconic watches and after 17 years mine is still running like a dream.
Is this something Joe (Variomatic) does on a regular basis? I have a 5 that loses a couple of minutes a day. It's almost cheaper to buy a new one but I'd rather keep it. ks , just like yours!.Iconic watches and after 17 years mine is still running like a dream.
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