Been given 2 Seikos, 1970 Ish, can you help me?
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My grandad died some years ago, today after visiting my nan I mentioned I was looking at buying my first proper watch for my birthday.
Anyway she went upstairs and came back down with these two seikos, said they were my grandads and that I could have them.
Can anyone tell me something about them? Model etc etc? Sorry for the low quality phone pics!
Anyway she went upstairs and came back down with these two seikos, said they were my grandads and that I could have them.
Can anyone tell me something about them? Model etc etc? Sorry for the low quality phone pics!
I think the first is worth about £200 depending on condition. It's quite collectible amongst those who... er... collect them. It's referred to as The Pogue:
http://sinn142.fateback.com/pogue.html
The second is worth maybe £100.
In either case, to you, I expect, both are priceless.
http://sinn142.fateback.com/pogue.html
The second is worth maybe £100.
In either case, to you, I expect, both are priceless.
Ah brilliant thanks chaps, I've got a question or two if you can help? The first watch, I pressed the top button, it clicked, and now the watch is working, but how?
I know it's automatic but shouldn't I of had to wind something up?
Also, the bottom button does nothing when pressed, is that the date adjust button, because I can't seem to be able to adjust the date?
I know it's automatic but shouldn't I of had to wind something up?
Also, the bottom button does nothing when pressed, is that the date adjust button, because I can't seem to be able to adjust the date?
At a guess (because there are minor differences in the way the tachymetre works), the top right button starts the stop watch, the top right button then stops it, the bottom right button resets the second hand and 30-minute hand (sub dial). To change the date, pull the crown out one notch and rotate in either direction (don't change the date between 10pm and 6am just to be safe).
From the pic, I notice the day is not sitting right, considering the time says 7. This may indicate a problem with the date function.
From the pic, I notice the day is not sitting right, considering the time says 7. This may indicate a problem with the date function.
NeMiSiS said:
Operating instructions for the best one, you may need to zoom.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/message/12601...
And the other one is here...somewhere.
http://www.seikowatches.com/support/ib/index.html#...
Cheers mate!http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/message/12601...
And the other one is here...somewhere.
http://www.seikowatches.com/support/ib/index.html#...
The second one down looks to be a Seiko Sports 100, from the mid-eighties. Contains the 7A28 (or 38) movement which was the first analogue quartz chronograph. Still highly regarded as a quality movement.
I have one that I've had since 1985 -
I don't know how the gold will affect price but around £250 or so for a s/s one I'd think.
Out of interest these were the same model family as the ones issued to the RAF and SAAF at the time:
(Chronomaster)
I have one that I've had since 1985 -
I don't know how the gold will affect price but around £250 or so for a s/s one I'd think.
Out of interest these were the same model family as the ones issued to the RAF and SAAF at the time:
(Chronomaster)
working class said:
Ah brilliant thanks chaps, I've got a question or two if you can help? The first watch, I pressed the top button, it clicked, and now the watch is working, but how?
I know it's automatic but shouldn't I of had to wind something up?
Also, the bottom button does nothing when pressed, is that the date adjust button, because I can't seem to be able to adjust the date?
I don't know if you've sussed it yet, but I've got a 6139-6012 which is very similar to your top one with the "Pepsi" bezel.I know it's automatic but shouldn't I of had to wind something up?
Also, the bottom button does nothing when pressed, is that the date adjust button, because I can't seem to be able to adjust the date?
In normal use the second hand doesn't move. The top button starts and stops the chronograph. The bottom button resets it. The (middle) crown pulls out to adjust the time. You push it in gently to alter the date and push it in hard to alter the day. You may find the days are in two languages so just tab through them.
Enjoy wearing it. I've got mine on a black leather rally strap and it has become my daily wearer these days.
This may be of interest:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/how-buy-seiko-61...
working class said:
Would any high street jewellers be able to give it the once over or would it need to go to a Seiko specialist?
Someone like this I would suggest; www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.ukGreat looking watches,especially the 'Pepsi'
The second one is a 7A28-7029 and it's great.
It's £150 all day long in that condition I would have thought. They were peanuts a couple of years ago, but they were the first full quartz analogue made and are getting rarer and more expensive. Like Andy S mentioned above, it'd be worth more if it was plain stainless steel. Gold watches aren't that desirable at the minute I feel.
It's one to keep, I know it probably means something to you. If you have no interest in watches, and aren't bothered about having it, I'd take the battery out just in case it doesn't leak and stash it while it goes up in value.
Thanks for sharing !
It's £150 all day long in that condition I would have thought. They were peanuts a couple of years ago, but they were the first full quartz analogue made and are getting rarer and more expensive. Like Andy S mentioned above, it'd be worth more if it was plain stainless steel. Gold watches aren't that desirable at the minute I feel.
It's one to keep, I know it probably means something to you. If you have no interest in watches, and aren't bothered about having it, I'd take the battery out just in case it doesn't leak and stash it while it goes up in value.
Thanks for sharing !
sneijder said:
The second one is a 7A28-7029 and it's great.
It's £150 all day long in that condition I would have thought. They were peanuts a couple of years ago, but they were the first full quartz analogue made and are getting rarer and more expensive. Like Andy S mentioned above, it'd be worth more if it was plain stainless steel. Gold watches aren't that desirable at the minute I feel.
It's one to keep, I know it probably means something to you. If you have no interest in watches, and aren't bothered about having it, I'd take the battery out just in case it doesn't leak and stash it while it goes up in value.
Thanks for sharing !
Is it an easy job to take the battery out?It's £150 all day long in that condition I would have thought. They were peanuts a couple of years ago, but they were the first full quartz analogue made and are getting rarer and more expensive. Like Andy S mentioned above, it'd be worth more if it was plain stainless steel. Gold watches aren't that desirable at the minute I feel.
It's one to keep, I know it probably means something to you. If you have no interest in watches, and aren't bothered about having it, I'd take the battery out just in case it doesn't leak and stash it while it goes up in value.
Thanks for sharing !
sb-1 said:
Someone like this I would suggest; www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk
Great looking watches,especially the 'Pepsi'
Thank you.Great looking watches,especially the 'Pepsi'
RicksAlfas said:
I don't know if you've sussed it yet, but I've got a 6139-6012 which is very similar to your top one with the "Pepsi" bezel.
In normal use the second hand doesn't move. The top button starts and stops the chronograph. The bottom button resets it. The (middle) crown pulls out to adjust the time. You push it in gently to alter the date and push it in hard to alter the day. You may find the days are in two languages so just tab through them.
Enjoy wearing it. I've got mine on a black leather rally strap and it has become my daily wearer these days.
This may be of interest:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/how-buy-seiko-61...
Yea I worked it out late last night. The only thing is, pushing the middle crown to adjust the day, I cant get it to stop on a day, it seems to only go in between days if you get me? Thanks for the info, much appreciated.In normal use the second hand doesn't move. The top button starts and stops the chronograph. The bottom button resets it. The (middle) crown pulls out to adjust the time. You push it in gently to alter the date and push it in hard to alter the day. You may find the days are in two languages so just tab through them.
Enjoy wearing it. I've got mine on a black leather rally strap and it has become my daily wearer these days.
This may be of interest:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/how-buy-seiko-61...
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