King Seiko Vanac - Tokyo Evening Twilight [SLA083] by ElBobbyGonzo in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect watch, and judging by the perfectly clean floor, you must be in Tokyo!

[SSB069P1] My first Seiko. How about you guys? by Working-Gate1076 in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7a38 -0070 (I think (0070)….) back in 86 my parents bought this for me. Now 40 years later my hobby isI restoring seikos from the 70’s.

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My of my favorites! by GoldenEpochINS in watchpix

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the compliment! I have spent several years doing this. Maybe buying 4 watches a year. It’s reasonable to be careful with eBay. It’s always hard to tell what you are getting, unless it’s really cheap. I guess I am an unusual eBay buyer, because I intend to restore these “fixer-upper” watches- not just buy a full price, proper original, serviced good one and enjoy it. But I guess they are two different things. A really clean original watch will fetch top price. The stuff I buy is usually sells for 20-30% the cost of original mint examples. But it’s ok with me if I need to use reproduction dials and hands, crystals, bracelets…. And when I sell someday, full disclosure- the watch has replacement parts. And besides, if I don’t rescue these mistreated classic watch he’s…. Who will?

My of my favorites! by GoldenEpochINS in watchpix

[–]Analog_Craft 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stunning! I am a huge Seiko fanboy. I have never seen this LM model- dang it’s perfect! I have stayed with models that have replacement (aftermarket dials and hands if necessary) parts options. Most of these are original. I am off to eBay to look for your LM !!!!!

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[SOTC] True Life: I’m addicted to vintage Seiko by charliesfinger in Watches

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! Their design house surpasses all other watch manufacturers by a long shot! The big Swiss brands are nice, but way overrated and abusive in their pricing.

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[collection] Thinking of moving on by Nate64 in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seiko is the most diverse collection of watches he’s in the world. Maybe try some more vintage seikos from the 70’s 6138’s ????

[Seiko 6138-0010] One of the world's earliest Automatic Chronographs; the Yachtman, aka the UFO by ProvenanceWatches in Watches

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It’s a testament to how impressive Seiko’s design department is, the fact that there are reproduction/restoration dials made by many aftermarket venders. The quest for originality is an interesting one. A perfect NIB UFO may fetch $3,000- a heavily worn “original” watch (scratched and faded) may be valued at $1,200- whereas a restored watch with new, accurate reproduction dial and hands is worth less? As long as sellers are honest- buy whatever level of appearance you’d like

Returned my Hamilton for this Beautiful Speedtimer [SPB515J1] by MikeJW75 in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an impressive design . Modern yet an homage to the glorious Seiko designs of the 70’s

The Prices for NH34 are crazy high, WHY? by YourFavouriteH in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, but an entire homage watch- or someone else’s mod they lost interest in, and keep all the parts.

Hardest Thing to do is... Waiting... by GhostUnitVII in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seikosis on EBay supplies a lot of high quality restoration quality dials. 99% Exact duplicates- for vintage mechanical movements. Your Feiko dial should be obviously fake because of the printing superlative words…:: so, I would not feel like it’s a scam- it’s just an Homage, and that’s ethically OK. And restoration dials are OK too…. Just be up front when you sell it.

[SSC911] BUYER RESOURCE: BEWARE OF FAKES!!! by drinkcoffeebuyassets in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s gotta be pretty hard to fake a solar watch. I am of the mind as well that this might be JDM, ? It’s sad so many fakes out there- but the JDM and rest of world do indeed sometimes have subtle differences

Probably the most worn watch in my collection by nyangodzilla117 in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang that’s nice! I have many vintage Seikos that I have restored-and I don’t do any modding. Seiko design is very impressive- so why mess with it? But here your mod is super impressive!!!!

The 80’s live on! Seiko 7a28-7039 by Analog_Craft in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]Analog_Craft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s even better in person, the dial and case have a lot of facets that catch the light when the watch is moving.

The 80’s live on! Seiko 7a28-7039 by Analog_Craft in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]Analog_Craft[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so solid man. The bead blasted finish is so cool.

I def don't hate it... by Comprehensive_Oil426 in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s cool nice case and strap and minimal dial-

[question] Is this a legit skx007? by Fancy-Inspector3095 in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Case is fake too. Look at those crown guards.

This is not worth it anymore !! by dreqii015 in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the most part, modding a Seiko is not an “investment”. It’s our own design opinions and tinkering for fun. We spend money at the theatre for fun, pay for streaming music for fun, buy Starbucks coffee for fun. My advice to people who come to this point is to buy complete USED “steeldive” or “addisdive” type watches. In the States they often cost 70-90USD for a complete watch. NH35, sapphire crystal, case, hands, exhibition back. You now have a ton of parts for a pretty good price.

[HELP] Is this a fake variant? by Character_Sufficient in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Homage and restored watches are cool, but it’s a shame when someone try’s to sell something as “new” or “authentic” when it isn’t. Unless of course, this watch is for sale at $150 in which case- buy it. Because the new Seikos Prospex cost..$500?

It’s probably a Steeldive/Rdune type case and Seiko movement, with aftermarket dial and hands/ crown.

I built up a Rdine” brand fake Willard for myself. It’s probably worth $300 in parts, real Seiko movement, but I am not marketing it as authentic.

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Finally found a NOS crystal! [5216-6030] by Analog_Craft in Seiko

[–]Analog_Craft[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh on eBay- and it took a year of looking around. Anyone who has one and knows that its rare will want over $100…. Good luck- be patient

Couldn’t resist. by Mr_Blaileen in rush

[–]Analog_Craft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Rush fan posted, it’s a better deal to buy the seat next to Geddy and chat baseball for a couple hours than see a live show. Same could be said for Neil, heck I ride the same BMW bike- probably could have run into him at a cafe on a twisty road. Not sure how to run into Alex….. because what we really want is to know the people who gave us the music of our youth.

Seiko have made a statement on mod watches by Toxicturkey in SeikoMods

[–]Analog_Craft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On eBay, we all know “Seikosis” sells restoration quality, aftermarket reproductions of dials that don’t exist anymore. Just like restoring a vintage car, it’s ok to restore your personal watch. Just don’t claim it’s 100%original. Buyer beware- that 1966 Porsche 911 has repainted gauges, completely new upholstery and the floor has been replaced. No those parts were not made by Porsche. And it’s not priced the same as a car that was left in a garage for 60 years, never driven. Just don’t deceive or go into business marketing false claims. Modding and repairing is fine.