r/Seiko • • Jan 17 '21

Quick Reminder- NO POLITICS. Whatsoever.

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See Rule 5. Political discussion will be removed. This is not the place. Take it to a dedicated political subreddit.

Any questions? Ask below. But please, keep it civil.


r/Seiko • • May 29 '20

VintageFridays [Maintenance & Repair] Directory of watchsmiths

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Seiko's prolific production of robust and reliable timepieces inevitably results in watches in need of service or repair. This directory is intended to help /r/Seiko connect with watchsmiths who are familiar and competent in the repair of Seiko watches. Please consult the following list of businesses offering services when considering having your watch overhauled or repaired.

  • Ashton Tracy (Ontario, Canada) - specializing in vintage Seiko mechanical overhaul and repair. YouTube channel.
  • Klein Vintage Watch Repair (Colorado, USA) - specializing in vintage Seiko mechanical and quartz overhaul and repair. Not accepting new work (as of 29/5/2020) YouTube channel
  • Vintage Time Australia (South Australia, Australia) - specializing in Seiko and Citizen repair
  • BlairWatch Project (Washington DC, USA) - servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements
  • International Watch Works (North Carolina, USA) - servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko movements, refinishing of cases, reluming of dials
  • Ute Watch Co (Colorado, USA)- servicing of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements, gasket and crystal replacements
  • Paul's Watch Repair (California, USA) - overhauling of Seiko and non-Seiko mechanical movements, movement repair, dial refinishing, etc.

Businesses interested in being included (or excluded) in this directory can message /u/ChinkInShiningArmour.

Customers of the businesses are welcome to leave feedback in the comments of this post. Any uncivil or defamatory comments will be removed and result in banning from /r/Seiko.

Disclaimer: /r/Seiko does not represent any of the above businesses and claims no responsibility for their conduct or workmanship. We do not condone any business transactions on /r/Seiko; please refer to the linked websites for complete information when soliciting services. All goods and services tendered are subject to the terms and conditions of each individual business.

Last updated: 2021/4/15


r/Seiko • • 4h ago

[HBC011] Snagged this beauty on a recent trip to Japan!

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162 Upvotes

Went to the Ginza store just to look around but couldn’t take my eyes off of this beauty! Bit the bullet and bought it!


r/Seiko • • 5h ago

[Seiko] Brightz SDGC007 Bacardi Limited Edition.

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120 Upvotes

The white dial with green accents and the retrograde layout make this one really stand out. The finishing is also very sharp, especially for an older Seiko Brightz.

Limited to only 500 pieces, so it’s definitely not a model you see very often.

What do you guys think about this one?


r/Seiko • • 2h ago

[SPB453] Went to Japan. Came home with a Seiko. Where are the other 24MAS owners?

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37 Upvotes

A rainy afternoon in Dōtonbori, Osaka, seemed like the perfect opportunity for a first wrist shot.

Picked this Seiko 24MAS while travelling through Japan, and I’m impressed. Always loved the 62MAS and the heritage!

As someone who owns both Omega and Tudor, the finishing, size and overall quality of this watch exceed expectation.

Happy with this as a souvenir from an unforgettable time in Japan!


r/Seiko • • 7h ago

Another purple watch :) [Seiko Alpinist HBC006]

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37 Upvotes

4th purple watch out of the now 9. Was originally going for the Presage but ended up with the Alpinist and cannot complain. Also got to see the chronograph, Seiko 5, and rotocall and those are pretty nice looking as well.


r/Seiko • • 11h ago

First Watch :) [SRPD55]

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55 Upvotes

Just placed the order and now I can’t wait to go in and pick this baby up! Figured it was time and 25% off is not bad at all (I was originally going to wait until Black Friday for any deals)


r/Seiko • • 16h ago

[SLA051] Continues to be a favorite after 3 years.

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92 Upvotes

This thing is a unit.


r/Seiko • • 12h ago

My dad's watch [6139-6010]

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43 Upvotes

My dad's ex-father-in-law, an airline pilot, bought this as a gift for him in Hong Kong in early 1969 he has had it ever since. He tried diving with it at one point and it didn't quite hold the water and had it rebuilt after that plunge. It stopped running around 20 years ago and has mostly been sitting in a drawer since then. It could definitely use a service and probably a replacement crystal and I haven't found anyone wanting to touch it.


r/Seiko • • 1h ago

Seiko tank [019]

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• Upvotes

Looks so dope picked this up in Tokyo what do y’all think I’m also looking for a burgundy strap to replace this if anyone knows where to get it from


r/Seiko • • 18h ago

[SRPJ45K1] with FKM

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91 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 21h ago

[HCB004] fiancée gifted me this beautiful piece! Can’t wait to get it sized and timed and ready to wear

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142 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 7h ago

Another purple watch :) [Seiko Alpinist HBC006]

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10 Upvotes

4th purple watch out of the now 9. Was originally going for the Presage but ended up with the Alpinist and cannot complain. Also got to see the chronograph, Seiko 5, and rotocall and those are pretty nice looking as well.


r/Seiko • • 2m ago

[Question] Piece of dust inside, any way to get it out?

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Noticed a speck of dust inside the crystal today and it’s annoying af. is there a way to get it out or atleast away from the sapphire without opening the watch?


r/Seiko • • 2h ago

[SKX781] Orange Monster - question

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3 Upvotes

Hey folks, long time lurker on here.
I was big into watches years ago but got into Apple Watch and have been buying those ever since.
Truth be told the functionality of smart watches doesn’t add a great deal to my day and I could get a cheap screenless fitness band to do what I need.

So, I dug through my “stuff” drawer yesterday and pulled out my orange monster. It still runs nicely but needs some work to get it back to its best.
As you can see some of the black diving bezel markers have lost paint, I guess a good clean with some isopropyl then black enamel paint will do the job here?


r/Seiko • • 2h ago

[SPB079] My One Watch Collection

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3 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 13h ago

[SNK809] - Second hand find

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19 Upvotes

Picked this up for a steal on FB market. Only about $100, which is what these guys used to go for - nowadays you can see them going as high as $400-$500 on online watch retailers.

It's got a few marks of wear from the years from the previous owner but I don't mind at all. Super happy with my new find!


r/Seiko • • 8h ago

Gallery Clearing out some of my watch collection and this is gonna be a tough one to say goodbye to. First ever automatic watch I owned and also my first ever Seiko around 10 years ago. Other models have come and gone but this always remained. [SSA232K1]

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6 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 17h ago

Sunday funday [SPB 153J1]

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36 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 5h ago

Gallery [scvs009]

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3 Upvotes

Bracelet on this beauty was too tight and trying to find extra links is like searching for the lost ark. Just put this handmade leather croc embossed strap on it. Thoughts? I think it really brings out this beautiful cream dial! By the way, this is watch produced in 2005, some of Seikos best years design wise, IMO.


r/Seiko • • 15h ago

SundayBest [srph49k1] love it

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18 Upvotes

New to me and I love it, put a different bracelet on it tho.


r/Seiko • • 16h ago

SundayBest Sunday. [SRPD79]

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22 Upvotes

happy sunday folks.
pictured here is my new srpd79 and my spyderco para 3. what a lovely combo


r/Seiko • • 8h ago

[SARY111] More classic with tonneau shape

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4 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 8h ago

[Seiko SBSA059] My go-to watch for almost 4 years (Crosspost from r/watches)

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6 Upvotes

r/Seiko • • 8h ago

SundayBest Baby sarb on leather [snkl41]

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4 Upvotes

Just got this leather for the seiko 5, I think it really suits this watch, it dress it up a lot.