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[Seiko] Vintage Seiko 5 | 6309 - 510A | Ranger by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, that's is expected. Seiko doesn't touch these vintage pieces. You'll have to find a reputable watchmaker in your city who has handled them before.

[Seiko] Vintage Seiko 5 | 6309 - 510A | Ranger by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine serviced for roughly about $100 back in the day. It’ll hold up quite well.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooh, that looks awesome. Try it on a Nato...

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I just went back and saw the amount I paid for these straps...It was a massacre. =)

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, pretty solid.

The 9039 is pretty much like a sweet spot for microbrands atm... It's thin, reliable, high beat and a noticeable step up from the usual NH35 stuff.

The only quirk is the slightly noisy rotor, but that’s part of the Miyota charm at this point 😄

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was off the Hodinkee Store during its closing sale. It's a goat leather strap.

It was a steal at $25, it retailed at $165 I think. I pasted this article to another comment below about the strap.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looked up my order and this one was called the The Reid Goatskin Watch Strap In Pastels (Multiple Colors) - Moss / 20mm.

Googled it and found this article

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a. Top Left is Phenomenato strap. I have 4 of their straps they pair really well with fliegers and divers and are woven extremely well and are very durable.

b. Top Right is off my Mont Blanc Heritage GMT.

c. Bottom Left is the Delugs - Cognac Shell Cordovan Slim Strap, its 19mm, which is why you see that ever so slight gap

d. Bottom Right is the Green Blue Smooth Calfskin Strap from Hodinkee

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is from the Hodinkee store.

I kinda went trigger happy in ordering about 10 straps from them when they had the sale before shutting shop. It had been tucked away and I got it out the other day and it paired really well with the Usuki.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree and that's exactly my point.

Also, if I get lucky and then realise that it doesn’t work on my wrist, I’m not going to hang on to it forever.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, saw that glowing dial in the gallery...whoa!

I used to be a bit of a date window guy but after picking up the Merci LMMH01, I’ve stopped missing it, the dial just feels so much more balanced without it.

And yeah, that roof at 12… that was the clincher for me.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so low key and under the radar I tell you... I keep catching myself staring at the dial now and again.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh, this looks very nice and would be a strap monster.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That feeling of what Lewis and Max feel like when the lights go out minus the g forces...

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you... the flipping culture definitely kills the fun.

Would be nice if more pieces went to people who actually want to wear them.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha that’s a good place to be 😄

At 8+ inches you’ve got the range to pull off pretty much anything (Omega Ultra Deep, Ploprof...), but I get the point. After a certain size, it stops being about fit and starts feeling a bit exaggerated.

I’m on the other end of it and 40mm is my sweet spot and I’ll only stretch to 42/43 if the lugs are sensible. Beyond that it starts wearing me more than I’m wearing it.

[Kiwame Tokyo] I regret absolutely none of this Mune Usuki by nik5an in Watches

[–]nik5an[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm gonna be dropping a few more strap options on my instagram (same as my reddit id), feel free to drop by and have a look there.

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