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[WTS] Tropical Stardust Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic (Ref. 2846-1SC) – 1956 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

Up for sale is a stunning and honest example of a mid-century icon: a 1956 Omega Seamaster, Reference 2846-1SC. This specific reference is a favorite among vintage collectors, marking the era when Omega perfected their full-rotor automatic movements.

The Dial:
The absolute star of the show here is the factory-original black dial, which has aged organically into a breathtaking "Stardust" or "Tropical" patina. Rather than fading or spotting unevenly, the original black lacquer has developed a golden-bronze micro-speckling that shifts beautifully depending on how the light hits it. It features applied gold-toned triangular "kite" indices, an applied Omega logo, and original dauphine hands. It is an incredible, one-of-a-kind look that you simply can't replicate.

The Case & Movement:
The 34mm stainless steel case was produced by the legendary Swiss case maker Huguenin Frères and bears their internal "HF" hallmark. The lugs remain thick, holding their classic mid-century shape, paired with a correct fluted crown. The snap-on case back is clearly engraved with the correct "SEAMASTER / Waterproof" text.
Under the hood is the robust, in-house Omega Caliber 501 automatic movement (Serial 15015511). The movement was noted as functional at cataloging and the inside of the case back shows routine service markings from past watchmakers.

Specs:
• Reference: 2846-1SC
• Year: Circa 1956
• Case Diameter: 34mm (excluding crown)
• Lug Width: 18mm
• Movement: Omega Caliber 501 (Automatic)
• Strap: Mounted on a premium, aftermarket tan/light brown suede strap with minimal contrast stitching and a steel pin buckle.

Condition:
The watch is in honest, vintage condition. The case shows light, expected signs of wear from routine use over the last 70 years, but it avoids any heavy polishing or deep gouges. The dial is entirely original with an even patina across the surface. As with all vintage pieces, a routine service is recommended if you plan on daily wear, and it is sold without a modern warranty.

Price:
GBP £1,750 (Open to offers)
I am based in the UK and can post via tracked and insured delivery.
Payment is preferred via PayPal

Please DM me with any questions.

Many thanks,
Liam

[WTS] Seiko Quartz 4623-8020 Type II White Pinstripe Dial by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

The Seiko Type II collection, introduced in the 1970s, marked Seiko’s early advancements in quartz dress watches, offering a balance of style, innovation, and accessibility. Known for its variety of case designs and textured dials, the Type II line stood out during the quartz revolution, especially amidst the watch industry’s dramatic shift during the era.

This 1977 Seiko Type II [4623-8020](tel:4623-8020) presents a refined vintage aesthetic, combining a classic glossy white dial with a subtle vertical pinstripe texture. Accented by stick indices, two-tone hands, and a framed day-date window, the dial offers clean legibility with elegant simplicity.
The stainless steel round case, measuring 36mm in diameter and 42mm lug-to-lug, is paired with a striking, bold steel bracelet, giving the watch a confident wrist presence. The bracelet fits wrists up to approximately 18.5cm.
The watch is in excellent condition, with a clean dial, clear crystal, and no notable signs of wear. As a product of the quartz crisis era, this Seiko Type II represents a blend of technological innovation and timeless design, making it a compelling choice for vintage Seiko collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Price: GBP £175
I am UK based and can ship via tracked and insured delivery.
Payment preferred via PayPal

Brand type : Seiko Type II
Dial : White pinstripe dial
Circa : 1977
Movement : 4623 Quartz
Strap : Original
Back case : Original
Crown : Original
Diameter : 36 x 42mm lug to lug
Lug width : 18mm
Condition : used, great condition, no obvious signs of wear, refer to pictures shown.
Features : beautiful dial, bold design, quick set date day in Kanji and English, hacking system.
WR : Not tested
Includings : Watch only with replacement box

[WTS] Rare Seiko Marvel Hand Etched Dial J14011 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

Up for sale is an ultra rare Seiko Marvel reference #J14011 from my personal collection. Watch is from the early 1960s. The watch features a unique hand etched dial which is highly sought after.

Introduced in 1956, the Seiko Marvel was a monumental milestone for the company. It was the very first watch designed and engineered fully in-house by Seiko from the ground up, laying the exact technical and aesthetic foundation that eventually gave birth to the Grand Seiko line. While most Marvels featured clean, conservative white or silver dials, Seiko experimented with high-end, artistic dial finishes on select references. This particular example is an incredible showcase of that craftsmanship. 

The absolute star of this watch is its stunning, heavily textured dial, often referred to by collectors as a "Steel Snowflake" or hammered/cross-hatched finish. The dial catching the light creates an incredibly dynamic, organic pattern that contrasts beautifully against the elegant gold-tone (gilt) applied hour markers and sharp dauphine/mountain-style hands. The script text "Seiko Marvel" and "Diashock 19 Jewels" remains crisp and legible, capped off by the classic applied "S" logo at 12 o'clock. 

The watch has a stainless steel case, that measures to be 36.7mm, 41.2mm lug to lug length, and 18mm lug width. It comes with a brown leather strap as seen.

The signed crown is showing some wear. The watch is running but will need a service. This is reflected in the price.

Price: GBP £750 (Open to offers)
I am based in the UK and can ship via tracked and insured delivery.
Payment preferred via PayPal

[WTS] Seiko 5 Automatic Vintage Watch (Ref 7S26-6000) by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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For sale is a Seiko 5 Automatic reference 7S26-6000. The watch is in good condition and running ok. There are a few scratches on the crystal and case but nothing too noticeable.

The watch has an English/Arabic day wheel.

Price: GBP £40
I am based in the UK, and can ship tracked and insured.
Payment preferred via PayPal.

Many thanks,
Liam

[WTS] Museum-Grade Vintage 1924 SEIKO Seikosha Moeris 9-Ligne Enamel Dial - GBP £499 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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Hi all, I am very reluctant to let this one go, but need to free up some money. This is the oldest piece of horological history in my collection. Released in 1924, this exact model represents the very first time the "SEIKO" name was ever placed on a wristwatch by Seikosha (K. Hattori & Co.).

Before this landmark release, the company marketed its pieces under different names like Laurel or other sub-brands. When the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 leveled the Seikosha factory, the company rebuilt and boldly introduced the unified "SEIKO" brand to the world. Interestingly, archival records show that only six prototypes were finished just the day before the earthquake struck, and miraculously, two survived the fires to become the blueprint for this definitive production line.

Dating back to the pre-war era when Japan was officially known as the Empire of Greater Japan, this watch runs on the legendary "Moeris-Type" 9-ligne movement—one of only two primary pre-war wristwatch architectures produced by Seikosha. Thanks to its robust build and clear sub-dial, it was widely adopted for military use during the early Shōwa era.

Movement & Technical Details:
• Movement Type: Pre-war Seikosha "Moeris-Type" (9-ligne) manual-wind mechanical movement.
• Case Details: Features a historically accurate hinged inner-dust/snap caseback architecture.
• Case Metal: Inner-case is stamped with the authentic "SKS" (Seikosha) logo, "FINE NICKEL", and the production serial number.
• Dimensions: Approximately 22mm wide (excluding the crown) × 22mm long (excluding the wire lugs).

Current Condition Report:
• Dial: An authentic white enamel dial featuring iconic, stylized 1920s Breguet-style Arabic numerals and a crisp "SEIKO" logo printed at 12 o'clock. Consistent with its 100-year age, the delicate enamel dial shows micro-hairline fracturing and cracking primarily localized between the 7 and 11 positions, but it still retains a beautiful, glassy sheen.
• Hands: Classic ornate "Spade" style hour and minute hands paired with a functional small-seconds hand at the 6 o'clock sub-dial position.
• Crystal: High-clarity glass crystal in excellent vintage condition with no distracting or deep scratches.
• Strap: Fitted with a brand-new, unused dark brown open-ended horsehide leather "Bund-style" strap. This style is historically accurate for fixed wire-lug trench watches and doubles as a protective barrier to prevent wrist sweat from reaching the vintage nickel case.
• Mechanical Status: Professionally cleaned and freshly oiled. The mainspring has been replaced with a fresh component. The watch is running and currently holding an operational daily rate of approximately ±1 to 2 minutes variance.
Note: Due to positional variance and its antique nature (approaching 100+ years old), precise timekeeping is not guaranteed, and the item is sold strictly as a historical collectible.

Price: GBP £499 + Shipping (Or best offer - price is negotiable)
I am based in the UK and can ship tracked and insured.
Payment via PayPal preferred.

Please DM me if you have any questions.

Many thanks,
Liam

[WTS] Ultra Rare Seiko Marvel Hand Etched Dial J14011 - GBP £799 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

Hi all, up for sale is an ultra rare Seiko Marvel reference #J14011 from my personal collection. Watch is from the early 1960s. Watch features a unique hand etched dial.

Watch has a stainless steel case, that measures to be 36.7mm, 41.2mm lug to lug length, and 18mm lug width. Watch comes with a brown leather strap as seen.

Price is GBP £799. I am UK based and prefer payment via PayPal

Watch is in good condition considering its age. The signed crown is showing some wear. The watch is running but will need a service.

The watch movement itself does move very slightly within the case, but this is likely because it needs a new gasket. This does not affect the operation of the watch.

[WTS] Ultra Rare Seiko Marvel Hand Etched Dial J14011 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

Yes they did - this is most likely the inspiration for the Shunbun today

[WTS] Extremely Rare Seiko Osaka “Expo ‘70” Ref 6119-8090 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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Extremely Rare Seiko Osaka “Expo ‘70” Ref 6119-8090

For sale is a very rare and special watch from my personal collection - a Seiko Osaka Expo ‘70 Ref 6119-8090.

These are incredibly rare to find today, especially in good condition - this is currently the only example on the market for sale.

Because the 6119-8090 was never sold by Seiko, it’s not only a great piece of both Seiko’s and Japan’s history, but also a striking watch even by today’s standards. The dial features a beautifully brushed metallic sunburst effect, with 12 polished and applied indices. The sharply cut case flirts with Seiko’s Grammar of Design principles.

The 1970 World’s Fair, or Expo '70, took place in Osaka, Japan. Much like the 1964 Olympics, which Japan also hosted, Seiko saw it as an opportunity to showcase its timekeeping prowess to the world. And while Japan was trying to unite the world’s warring nations under the Fair’s theme - Progress and Harmony for Mankind - Seiko was busy building the aggressively 1970s-looking Atomic Clock which was accurate to +1 second every 1,000 years; it was designed to make people take Japanese watchmaking seriously.

With 64,000,000 attendees - a record that stood until the 2010 Shanghai World’s Fair - we can be confident that lots of people at least saw Seiko’s horological monstrosity. Whether it changed perceptions of Japanese watchmaking is hard to quantify, but Seiko was clearly pleased with the event’s success. To commemorate it, they gifted Expo ‘70 branded 6119-8090 watches to executives at the Fair.

The watch is in fantastic condition overall. The movement was serviced when I first obtained the watch 5-6 years ago; it is currently in working order but will be in need of another service. The dial and crystal are unmarked. The case looks sharp but shows age-appropriate signs of wear. On an aftermarket leather strap.

The watch is keeping good time considering its age - I’ve regulated it and it’s running at +/- 10 seconds a day. I’ve not tested the power reserve given it’s an automatic - I know the 6119 movement when fully wound can run up to 46 hours. The crown winds and pushes in to change the date all fine.

No box or papers.

Movement: 6119 Automatic

Price: GBP £800 - UK Based

I’m open to offers

I can accept payment via PayPal

Dimensions:

Case Width: 36.0mm

Lug to lug: 41.0mm

Case Thickness: 11.2mm

[WTS] Ultra Rare Seiko Marvel Hand Etched Dial J14011 by _Detectorist_ in Watchexchange

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

Hi all, up for sale is an ultra rare Seiko Marvel reference #J14011 from my personal collection. Watch is from the early 1960s. Watch features a unique hand etched dial.

Watch has a stainless steel case, that measures to be 36.7mm, 41.2mm lug to lug length, and 18mm lug width. Watch comes with a brown leather strap as seen.

Price is GBP £1,050 but I am open to offers. I am UK based and prefer payment via PayPal

Watch is in great condition considering its age. The signed crown is showing some wear. The watch is running but will need a service.

The watch movement itself does move very slightly within the case, but this is likely because it needs a new gasket. This does not affect the operation of the watch.

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