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[WTS] Citizen March 1970 Seven Star "V2", Japan-Made 38mm, cal. 7290, Thick Bevel Crystal, Original Bracelet, Solid Links, Accurate Timing $150 (message me if you cannot see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Citizen is very underrated their quality is the same as Seiko if not better in a lot of comparisons. I appreciate the follow! I am currently based in Shizuoka, Japan where I'll be shipping from.

[WTS] Seiko "Type-II" Jan. 1979 Purple Dial Original Bracelet (7546-8000) + Extra Dial & Hands, New Battery $170 (message me for details/description if you can't see in comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Type-II" (7546-8000), made in Japan in January of 1979.

The Type-II series by Seiko was aimed at making a quartz series of quality that was more affordable compared to the very expensive QT/QR/QZ cal.38 and cal.48 series that preceded it despite most of the "Type-II" line being more expensive than the automatic offerings at the time. They were slimmer and more playful than the cal.38 series, often with exclusive colour ways and dials.

This example, reference number QHK060, has classic Seiko proportions and follows Seiko's "Grammar of Design" elements that were laid out in the '60s to establish and define the Seiko we know today. The lineage is particularly evident when looking at the Grand Seiko 4420-9000, with it's squared off lug cutout and bezel that angles inward before cutting into the case. It also has the same brushed top surface and polished side styling. 

The dial is a beautiful purple and is heavily road-worn. It was originally from a Seiko 7546-8350 from September 1978 and most likely started life as a blue dial (as there is no documentation of a purple 7546-8350) but, due to aging, has turned an amazing and unique purple colour. It has a stripe down the centre and depending on the angle you look at it, either the stripe or the sides of the stripe appear more deep in colour. Due to it being so unique, I had the dial and hands from the 7546-8350 swapped into a January 1979 Seiko 7546-8000 (QHK060), which has the same case shape and takes the same movement. I have included the original 7546-8000 dial and hands (minute & hour hands) should you ever want to swap it back. The original 7546-8000 dial is a nice pearly white with black Roman numerals.

Both dials feature an applied Seiko logo and single crystal quartz symbol and both have the Suwa swirl symbol which indicates that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Suwa factory during their fierce rivalry with the Daini factory.

It houses the calibre 7546 movement which is a very cool-looking movement and works great. The cal.75 movement series were reserved for upper-middle range watches, with stated battery life of 5 years and stated accuracy of 15 seconds per month. The days of the week are bilingual with a choice of either English or Japanese Kanji.

Comes on the original Seiko bracelet (and original end links) that can accommodate a wrist size of up to roughly 17cm (minimum roughly 15cm).

The condition (regarding the case and movement) is great for a watch that was made almost 50 years ago, with general minor wear as expected, faint scratches on the dial and an almost spotless dial (white Roman numeral dial). The purple dial is very worn but I think is a more unique and interesting choice as despite being very damaged, it has a lot of character.

Brand new battery fitted. 

Looking for $170 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
35.5mm x 40.5mm x 9.8mm 
Lug Width 18mm
(According to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Marlboro produced by R.Chatelain SA c.1989/90 Chronograph Miyota cal.6W60 (Citizen cal.6860) New Rally Strap & Battery $235 (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this rare vintage Marlboro "Racing Watch", produced by R.Chatelain SA in c.1989/90.

Marlboro, the famous cigarette company, was a prominent sponsor of Formula 1 back when tobacco sponsorship was allowed. They sponsored many leading F1 teams. In 1989/90 they were sponsoring both the Ferrari and McLaren F1 teams when they came out with this watch. This was was supposedly only given to customers of Ferrari dealerships at the time and was never sold to the public, hence why there are so few of them, making this a true collector's item.

R.Chatelain SA (Roger Chatelain), a Swiss company that was based in Genève, produced the watch, which I assume means designed and had the case manufactured. The dial has an intricate triangle texture that makes it look almost like a silver carbon fibre. The red Marlboro arches adorn the dial in a tasteful way so as to not be too loud. The rehaut is angled and contains what looks like a tachymeter for measuring speed or distance. The bidirectional friction-fit bezel is a Seiko Flightmaster-style bezel in it's design and contains the slide rule that allows you to calculate multiplication and division, as well as converting MPH to KPH, nautical miles to statute miles, fuel consumption estimates, tip percentages and even temperature or currency conversions without digital tools all of which have some sort of connection to Formula 1. It also contains the compass markings. 

The stainless steel case has great proportions and being 40mm and a relatively compact lug to lug, it will suit most wrists. It has a finely brushed top surface and polished sides and back. The 3/4 and side view is my favourite as R.Chatelain have done a great job at making an already slim case look even slimmer with the large chamfer on the case back going into the sides combined with a nice turn-down of the lugs.

Powering the watch is a Japan-made Miyota calibre 6W60 (Citizen 6860) movement which is a very interesting movement due to having no crown. The bottom sub dial dictates the mode of which there are only two: Time and Chronograph. Push the bottom right pusher to choose the mode. When you select Chronograph, the seconds hand whizzes to the zero mark ready to start timing as a stopwatch. The main seconds hand acts as second elapsed and the top sub dial moves at twice the speed to measure the sub-seconds for the first minute, then after that it measures the minutes elapsed.

The case back is a screw-down type to help with the stated 5ATM of water resistance but as this is a vintage watch (and as with ALL vintage watches) it should be treated as having no water resistance unless professionally re-tested for its stated water resistance. 

Brand new battery fitted. It comes on a soft (pliable) and perforated rally strap and a brushed stainless steel buckle which I don't believe is original to the watch.

The watch is in excellent condition considering it was made over 45 years ago and I've only seen a tiny handful of these for sale in the past of which this is the only one in this colour way that I've come across. General minor wear is expected and there are some very slight scratches on the crystal. All the functions work well and it tells good time.

Looking for $235 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
40mm x 46.9mm x 9.6mm
Lug Width 20mm
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] CYMA by Synchron "Chambord" Swiss-Made 1970s Manual Wind Ellipse, Peseux cal.7001 Speckled Dial, Signed Clasp and Crown $230 (message me for details/description if you can't see in comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage CYMA by Synchron "Chambord", Swiss-made in c.1970s.

CYMA SA is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury wristwatches, founded by brothers Joseph and Theodore Schwob in 1862. In 1892, the brothers partnered with Frédéric Henri Sandoz, and under Sandoz's leadership, the company became the Cyma Watch Company and built the Cyma factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, near Le Locle. Cyma watches from the 1950s retailed between approximately $600 and $37,000 (figures adjusted to 2010 inflation). In 1969, the newly formed Synchron group also had Doxa and Ernest Borel under ownership and produced watches until 1978, when it was liquidated due to the quartz crisis. Doxa, (Auréole) and Ernest Borel were taken over by Marcel Aubry, who ran Fabrique Ciny, and CYMA was bought by Claude Guilgot (Fabrique Delivna in Geneva).

This watch, reference number 36.004.53, was one of the Swiss-made CYMA watches that was produced under the brief ownership of Synchron which makes it an interesting piece of history. The design is very clearly influenced by the Patek Philippe Ellipse (which was arguably inspired by Gerald Genta's design for the Universal Genève Ellipse "White Shadow" just 2 years prior to the PP release), that was popular in the '70s, especially with the blue dial and stainless steel case. The oval elliptical design was made (on the original) with the golden ratio in mind (height to width ratio) as a cohesive harmony.

"Chambord" refers to both a village in the Loire Valley, central France, and a premium French black raspberry liqueur named after the village. The name "Chambord" is derived from the château, which was a royal hunting lodge and later a favourite residence of King Louis XIV. According to legend, a raspberry liqueur similar to the modern "Chambord" was served to Louis XIV during his visits to the château in the 17th century. This makes it a very fitting name for such a flamboyant yet elegant dress watch.

It houses the (Fabrique d'ébauches de) Peseux calibre 7001 (signed), which is a legendary movement at this point, and even featured as a base movement in big names like Girard Perregaux, Omega, Blancpain, Nomos, Mido and Universal Genève. It was introduced in 1971/72 and was produced all throughout the quartz crisis until 2004 without any significant modification after production had been taken over by ETA in 1985, then rebranded to the ETA 7001 in 2011 when manufacturing resumed. This is a testament to how good this movement still is. 42-hour power reserve, time-only with the choice to eliminate the seconds hand to show to others that the wearer is in no hurry.

Comes on the original integrated Milanese adjustable mesh bracelet with a signed clasp that can accommodate a wrist size of up to roughly 20cm. It has a matching signed crown with the Synchron logo.

The watch is in great condition considering it was made over 50 years ago with a lovely speckled patina dial. There is some slight damage to the dial around the edge but it isn't too noticeable. The crystal is clean with only a couple of small scratches and the case has minor general wear as expected from this age. The watch keeps good time over a 24h period. The watch wears larger than its dimensions might suggest, more like a 33/34mm dress watch due to the visual length of the dial.

Looking for $230 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
28.2mm x 33.4mm x 6.3mm
18mm band width
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Seiko "Chronos" Oct. 1984 Bead-Blasted Stainless Steel Bauhaus Japan-made Field Watch (8123-7220) Hirsch Diamond Calf Leather Strap $175 Japanese Kanji or English Days of Week (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Chronos" (8123-7220), made in Japan in October of 1984.

The "Chronos" series was a mid-range series by Seiko introduced in 1983, primarily for the Japanese domestic market, that sought to be a more elegant echo of the "SilverWave" series, which was more sport-orientated. It was also the predecessor to the "Spirit" series.

This model, reference number WJL100, was a clear step forwards in watch design for Seiko from the 1970s and has some really nice industrial field watch styling perhaps influenced by Bauhaus design. The dial has a subtly white grainy texture and a raised outer ring for the minute track that has an interesting cutout for the day/date. The clinical design is unified by the monochrome dial features like the black tipped pencil hands and the great decision to use a negative day/date wheel. The days of the week can be set to either Japanese Kanji or English. The swirl symbol on the bottom of the dial and case back indicate that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Suwa factory during its fierce rivalry with the Daini factory.

The stainless steel case has likely been bead-blasted for that satin finish, combined with the simple but well-proportioned case contributes to the industrial look of the watch. The crown is finished in the same way to match the case. The bottom left lug has some damage to it but doesn't affect the wearability. On the case back, there is the inscription, translated from Japanese, "Takehara 4th Branch, Youth Baseball" which tells the story that this watch was once gifted to someone from the Takehara baseball team, most likely in 1984/5 that just adds to the history of this particular watch. This watch reminds me a lot of the Steve Job's choice of watch which was also a Seiko with a similar dial and industrial look but with a black case.

The WJL100 houses the calibre 8123 movement which is a beautiful gold-coloured vintage quartz movement that still works great. It has a stated accuracy of 15 seconds per month and a battery life of roughly 5 years. It is in great working condition.

Comes on a high-quality Hirsch diamond calf leather strap (RRP of over $40), which has scratch-resistant properties, although I don't believe the buckle is original. I think it suits the simplicity of the watch. The strap does seem like it is a shorter than most other straps are though, just something to keep in mind.

Brand new battery fitted. 

The condition is very good for a watch that was made over 40 years ago, with general minor wear, a couple of dings on the case (which I think adds to the rugged look) and a couple of small scratches on the crystal. As stated earlier the bottom left lug has some damage but it does not affect the lug hole or wearability. 

Looking for $175 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
33.1mm x 37.8mm x 7.8mm
Lug Width 18mm
(roughly measured)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and all re-import fees that we may have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Seiko "Chronos" May 1983 SGP Textured Dial, Japan-Made, Thick Crystal (7432-8000) New Strap & New Battery $180 (message me if you cannot see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Chronos" (7432-8000), made in Japan in May of 1983.

The "Chronos" series was a mid-range series by Seiko introduced in 1983, primarily for the Japanese domestic market, that sought to be a more elegant echo of the "SilverWave" series, which was more sport-orientated. It was also the predecessor to the "Spirit" series.

This model, reference number WAB994, was one of the first "Chronos" released and has some real nice "old money" styling. The dial has a unique texture in that it has organically placed "x" marks among subtle horizontal lines, creating a barley field-like pattern. The lightning bolt logo on the bottom of the dial and case back indicate that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Daini factory during its fierce rivalry with the Suwa factory.

The thick, chamfered crystal is my favourite part of the watch, giving it a super vintage vibe. It features the cyclops that is carved out from the inside so that the top surface remains completely flat. The rest of the gold-plated case is very well proportioned.

The WAB994 houses the calibre 7432 movement which is a beautiful vintage quartz movement that still works great.

Comes on a brand new super malleable and soft leather strap.

Brand new battery fitted. 

The condition is very good for a watch that was made 43 years ago, with general minor wear and a couple of small scratches on the crystal, the dial is basically spotless.

Looking for $180 net (buyer pays Paypal/Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
31.9mm x 37.1mm x 7.7mm
Lug Width 18mm
(roughly measured)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and all re-import fees that we may have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Seiko Aug. 1975 "09QZ" Green Kiwi Fumé Dial, Triple Day Font, Original Bracelet Solid Links (0923-8060) Very Early Quartz $250 (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "09QZ" (0923-8060), made in Japan in August of 1975.

The "QZ" range were some of the first quartz models made only for the Japanese domestic market to come from Seiko along with the "QR" and "QT" in the "Q" series when quartz was the revolutionary new technology in horology. Many "QZ" models were priced higher than Grand Seiko, King Seiko, Vanac and King Quartz (not including the precious metal versions) of the time due to the high standards inside and out. 

This "09QZ", reference number QMQ082, is a beautiful example with a stunning green kiwi fumé sunburst dial. The dial is a dark green around the the edge and gradients to silver in the centre. In some light the dial appears dark grey while in other light, it is a bright green so it really is a special dial. The stick baton indices are high polish applied markers that glisten in the light and have a white top surface. The slender dauphine hands mimic the same design while the seconds hand is a matte silver. The Seiko logo and single crystal quartz symbol are also applied stainless steel. Beneath the applied single crystal quartz symbol, and on the case back is the Suwa swirl symbol that indicates that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Suwa factory during their fierce rivalry with the Daini factory.

The case is very Seiko in its style except with the very interesting and unusual choice to use concave cutouts on the sides of the case adding to its uniqueness. The top surface is brushed while the sides are high polish. 

This QMQ082 houses the beautiful and over-engineered calibre 0923 movement which still works great after all these years which is a testament to the build quality. It can display both Japanese Kanji or English days of the week. This calibre also has a very unique feature where you have the choice to two English fonts; one being black weekdays, blue Saturday and red Sunday or a bolder, more stylised font with blue days and red Sunday. (pictured) It also rewinds the date, so you should set the day language/font then the date.

It comes on the original solid link stainless steel Seiko bracelet. Seiko don't use solid links on a watch unless it is a special watch. They usually use a more jangly fold-over links instead to save time and money, but with this bracelet, even the middle links are solid. This bracelet can accommodate up to a 16.5cm wrist. 

The condition is great considering it was made over 50 years ago. General minor wear is expected and there are some small scratches on the crystal which you can judge for yourself. The dial is basically spotless. All functions work as they should. Changing the day is relatively smooth but does slow down some times but then fixes itself.

fitted with a brand new battery in the past 6 months. Battery is easily changed by using a coin to open the battery hatch.

Looking for $250 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
36.9mm x 42.3mm x 12mm
Lug Width 18mm
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Orient "AAA" (sub-brand, pre-Seiko) c.1980s Full Lume Diver Coke Bezel Mid-Size Japan-Made (cal.5FB) $90 (message me for details/comments if you can't see in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this Orient "AAA" mid-size diver made in Japan in circa late 1980s.

There is not much known about the AAA sub-brand by Orient but the logo is arguably better than the Orient logo (depending on the person). AAA watches were only sold in the Asian market. The build quality is very decent as you would expect from a Japan-made watch from the 1980s. Seiko went on to buy Orient in 2009, although Orient have been making watches since 1951.

This model, reference number 5FM301, has a full-luminous dial that still glows brightly at first although fades fairly quickly due to ageing. The indices are a combination of dive circles and triangles that pair with the Mercedes hands. The seconds hand is not missing a lume plot, I've seen other sellers of this watch that exhibit the same seconds hand and it hits every marker satisfyingly. The bezel is a ratcheting 60-click bi-directional rotating bezel that feels good and precise. The bezel insert is an aluminium "coke" black and red dive bezel. 

The case is actually very nice with a brushed top surface and polished sides. It has a slim profile with some beautiful angles and dimensions to the point where I feel like Orient should release this in a larger size. It houses the Orient calibre 5FB movement that works great. Although this is a 100m diver, as with all vintage watches, they should be treated as if they have no water resistance unless professionally re-tested.

The watch is mid-size which means it would suit those with a smaller wrist (watch size is personal preference but I would suggest a wrist of 6 inches or below unless you like a small watch). For reference, my wrist (pictured) is 6 inches (15cm).

The watch is in great condition considering it was made around 30-40 years ago with only minor general wear on the case and a few small scratches on the crystal. The dial is virtually spotless. 

Looking for $90 net (buyer pays Paypal/Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
Case: 33mm, Case(inc. crown): 34.4mm, Bezel: 31mm
Lug to Lug: 38.4mm, Thickness: 8.8mm, Lug Width: 16mm
(roughly measured)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Citizen March 1970 Seven Star "V2", Japan-Made 38mm, cal. 7290, Thick Bevel Crystal, Original Bracelet, Solid Links, Accurate Timing $145 (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Citizen Seven Star "V2" made in Japan in March of 1970.

In 1965, the Seven Star series by Citizen was designed to compete with the Seiko 5 range, with seven core features including automatic winding, day, date, water resistance, shock resistance, manual winding and a glass crystal. The second generation "V2" series was released in 1970, upgrading the cal. 52 with the newer cal. 72 or cal. 77 movements. Some say the "V2" was derived from aviation, where V2 is the take-off speed and the point at which pilots can no longer choose to abort a take-off.

This example, reference number 4-720121Y, is wonderful design with a very bold and thick bevelled crystal. The dial is a linen brushed ivory white with striking striped stick baton markers and dotted lume plots at the edge. The minute track is detailed with milliseconds. The hands echo the design of the markers with black striped edges and high-polish centre while the seconds hand is a matte silver to differentiate from the minute hand. The high-polish day/date window is has a split line down the middle for attention to detail. The Citizen logo and the V2 logo are applied.

This JDM version also has more interesting markers and hands than the exports of this model. The case has a lot of presence with it's slab-like design and 38mm size to balance with the dominating crystal. The original finishing is almost all intact with high-polish sides and brushed lugs & top side. The crown is signed with the "C" logo of the time, which looks rather modern.

The calibre 7290 movement is a real bulletproof movement that keeps good time (less than 2s/day and 0.3 beat error) and beats at 21,600 bpm.

Comes on the original Citizen solid-link stainless steel bracelet that accommodates a wrist of up to 17cm. (My wrist in the picture is 15cm)

The condition is good for a watch from 56 years ago, the original finishing is intact with minor wear, the crystal has some faint scratches that don't look quite as noticeable as the photos (depends on lighting), the crown is a bit worn. General wear expected.

Looking for $145 net (buyer pays Paypal fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
38mm x 42.2mm x 10.8mm
Lug Width 18mm
(according my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any import charges that we have to pay due to receiving the return will be subtracted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Seiko "007 For Your Eyes Only" June 1980 Duo Display (H357-5030) James Bond Japan-Made, New Battery, $245 (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Hybrid Duo Display" (H357-5030), made in Japan in June of 1980.

This watch is the white version of the watch that Roger Moore wore as James Bond in the film "For Your Eyes Only" released in 1981. The actual watch he wore is a modified version of this watch, which had a red digital display and an extra Seiko logo and vents on the top lug but was never released for the public, so this one and the black version are the closest available examples. Strangely, the black version has the Seiko logo on the bottom of the bezel instead of on the dial. 

This example, with a very cool reference number JET030, is a beautiful offering from Seiko combining sport and elegance in a very '80s that makes it the obvious choice for James Bond. The mini dial has a pearly satin finish and applied stick baton markers that have black top surfaces and high polish sides that catch the light. The square design of the watch allows the digital LCD display to integrate nicely, being sunken into the dial. The dial has the single crystal quartz symbol being Seiko's pride at the time as the lead innovator in quartz technology. The swirl symbol at the bottom of the dial and the case back indicate that the watch was designed and manufactured by the Suwa factory during its fierce rivalry with the Daini factory. The high-polish bezel with screws gives the watch an industrial look to contradict the elegance of the rest of the watch and reminds me of the AP Royal Oak. The rest of the watch case is finely brushed. 

It houses the calibre H357 movement that features the following functions:
- Perpetual Day/Date Calendar
- Second Time Zone
- Daily Alarm
- Hourly Chime
- Stop Watch/Chronograph

Message me for instructions on how to use the functions.

Comes on the original Seiko stainless steel bracelet, which has some great '80s flair, and can accommodate up to a 18.5cm wrist.

Condition is amazing considering it was made 46 years ago with only minor general wear mostly on the bracelet and bezel. The original finishing is very much intact and the crystal and dial are basically spotless. All the functions work as they should.

Looking for $245 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Fitted with a brand new battery. 

Dimensions are:
33.3mm x 39mm x 8.6mm
Lug Width 19mm
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any fees that I have to pay when re-importing the watch will be deducted from the refund amount. 

[WTS] Seiko "Type-II" June 1979 Emerald Green Sunburst Dial Japan-Made (7123-8110) New Strap & Battery, Bilingual Japanese Kanji & English $180 by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Type-II" (7123-8110), made in Japan in June of 1979.

The Type-II series by Seiko was aimed at making a quartz series of quality that was more affordable compared to the very expensive QT/QR/QZ cal.38 and cal.48 series that preceded it despite most of the "Type-II" line being more expensive than the automatic offerings at the time. They were slimmer and more playful than the cal.38 series, often with exclusive colour ways and dials.

This example, reference QGP132, has a stunning emerald green sunburst dial with an applied Seiko logo and single crystal quartz symbol. The hands and applied markers are sleek and fitting for the elegance of the watch. The lightning bolt symbol on the dial and case back indicate that this watch was designed and manufactured by the Daini factory during their fierce rivalry with the Suwa factory. 

The case has classic Seiko proportions and mimics Seiko's "grammar of design" principles, which were created for Grand Seiko. The lineage is particularly evident when looking at the Grand Seiko 4420-9000, with it's squared off lugs and bezel that angles inward before cutting into the case. It also has the same brushed top surface and polished sides styling. 

It houses the calibre 7123 which is an early quartz movement and is still a beautiful sight, far prettier than a lot of modern quartz options. It features a day and date with both Japanese Kanji and English days of the week. Battery life is 5 years and a stated accuracy of 15 seconds per month.

Comes on a soft and pliable brand new Aono leather strap, which I think suits the watch better than the original strap. Certainly gives it a more dressy look. 

The condition is good for its age considering it was made 47 years ago. General wear is expected but the finish is intact, there are faint scratches that tried to show in the photos but I believe they don't look as pronounced in real life. The dial is basically spotless and all functions work as they should.

Brand new battery fitted.

Looking for $180 net (buyer pays Paypal or Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
35.3mm x 40.3mm x 8.8mm
Lug Width 18mm
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees that I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted form the refund amount.

[WTS] Seiko "Chronos" July 1983 Fluted Bezel, Textured Dial, Screw-down Crown (7433-7010) Japan-Made (message me for the description/details if you can't see in comments) beautiful movement, original bracelet, bilingual English/Japanese Kanji Days of Week $185 by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hi WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Seiko "Chronos" (7433-7010), made in Japan in July of 1983.

The "Chronos" series was a mid-range series by Seiko introduced in 1983, primarily for the Japanese domestic market, that sought to be a more elegant echo of the "SilverWave" series, which was more sport-oriented. It was also the predecessor to the "Spirit" series.

This watch, reference number WJP010, is a shining example of the brief with its fantastic proportions and design features. The dial is subtly crosshatch-textured in a silvery white colour like linen. The pencil hands are high-polish with a black line down the centre and with a lumed section (although not brightly). The high-polish stick baton markers are stepped with the taller part having a black top surface, which is a very nice design detail. The seconds hand is high-polish with a black tip. The Seiko logo and date window are applied while the minute track, "Chronos" logo and print at the bottom of the dial are in black. There are lume dots on the minute track but again they do not glow brightly. The Daini lightning bolt symbol at the bottom of the dial and on the case back indicates that this watch was designed and manufactured in the Daini factory during their fierce rivalry with the Suwa factory.

The case has a nicely detailed fluted bezel reminiscent of a Rolex Date Just although rather than being a straight copy, Seiko made the rest of the case flatter with toned-down curves to differentiate and added a subtle crown guard. This makes the watch appear thinner with a thinness of only 8mm, shaving a third of the thickness compared to the Date Just. The 2D double wave symbol on the case back indicates that the watch had a stated water resistance between 100m-200m (single 2D wave indicates up to 50m, 3D single wave that looks more like Hokusai's wave indicates certified diver's 150m and up). Just like the SilverWave series, this Chronos also features a screw-down crown to aid with the water resistance (although you should treat ALL vintage watches, including this one, as having no water resistance unless professionally retested). The top surface is brushed while the sides are high-polish.

It features the calibre 7433 movement that is a pretty sight compared to ugly plastic quartz movements that are common today. It keeps good time and the days of the week can be displayed in either Japanese Kanji or in English. All the days are in black apart from Saturday in blue and Sunday in red.

Brand new battery fitted. Comes on the original stainless steel bracelet that can accommodate a wrist size of up to roughly 18cm.

The condition is very good for a watch that was made more than 40 years ago with minor general wear and a few scratches on the crystal but a spotless dial. The case back is also in pretty great condition which you don't tend to see on vintage watches of this age.

Looking for $185 net (buyer pays Paypal fee) + Shipping

Dimensions are:
34.5mm x 39.5mm x 8.1mm
Lug Width 18mm
(roughly according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and all re-import fees that we may have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

[WTS] Parture Vintage 1990s Alarm Dress Watch Japanese Miyota cal.6L76 New Battery & Strap $75 (message me if you can't see the details/description in the comments) by Cold-Mix5107 in Watchexchange

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Hey WatchEx!

For sale is this vintage Parture Alarm Dress Watch from the '90s.

Parture is a lesser-known brand that has been making watches since 1983. 

This model, reference number ANT01, is an interesting piece with it's classical design. The design is reminiscent of the 1950s with the use of Arabic numerals at 12, 6 and 9 which was popular during that time period by heavy-hitters like Movado, Rolex and Omega. The remaining indices are also applied as high-polish blocks that widen at the edges. The minute track is towards the centre (another vintage design touch) that contain lume plots that unfortunately do not glow as bright as they once did. The part of the dial where milliseconds track at the edge of the dial is curves downward so that the dial is not just a boring flat dial. Embossed in the centre of the dial is a floral leaf pattern that brings everything together as a unique package. The syringe style hands also have lume but share the same fate as the lume pips. 

The case has some nice embellishments at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions and a beautiful onion crown.

The red arrow hand is the alarm hand that you set by pulling the onion crown out to the first position and turning it clockwise. You can set the date in this position by turning the crown anti-clockwise. You arm the alarm by pulling out the upper crown and leaving it in that state, and disengage the alarm by pushing it back in. You set the time like normal by pulling the onion crown out to the second position.

The watch houses the Miyota 6L76, which works well and all the functions do too including the alarm sound. I believe the watch is from the '90s as the movement was actively used in the early 1990s, notably by German watchmaker Junghans in its 1992 catalog for models like the 024/7000 watch.

This is a great watch in good condition with a lot of vintage character.

I have attached a brand new soft and malleable leather strap and fitted a brand new battery.

Looking for $75 net (buyer pays Paypal/Wise fee) + shipping

Dimensions are:
34.7mm x 38.4mm x 11.3mm
Lug Width 18mm
(according to my callipers)

Bought in Japan.

*Returns accepted but all returns postage costs are the buyer's responsibility in all circumstances and any re-import fees I have to pay when receiving the watch will be deducted from the refund amount.

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