Always hunt vintage seiko divers after reading Mike's well reviewed articles on Fratello watches. Thanks for a great video. I live in South Korea and not many people look for vintage seiko divers, which I get on really good prices. Good place to buy vintage seikos
one of the best Seiko Dive Watch vids on the internet. great stuff. i have several of the models discussed here, and they’re well worth collecting and wearing.
People really underestimate the 7548 and 7549. All quartz watches are not equal and these movements were really, really over-engineered. They were based on the 6309 and were Seiko’s first effort at a serious diver with a quartz movement. Brian May, from Queen wore one as did Norman Schwarzkopf. The movements were jeweled and entirely serviceable.
Very interesting, in depth, long talk. I enjoyed it very much and will come back to this video for sure. I'm waiting for more conversation of this type.
it is funny because most dive watch manufacturers have used the aesthetics of their pre dive watches on their dive watches, so I have noticed. great works, thanks very much for the educational work as well as being great entertainment
Thanks, very interesting - I guess it is much harder to get Seiko background information vs Rolex, Omega etc. I like the no-nonsense look and affordability of Seiko. Just in the process of servicing a 1962 Seikomatic and after watching this vid, I think about getting a Silver Wave next. Keep it up.
in some ways yes, but Seiko has always kept good documentation. the main issue is that Japanese brands are very loyal to domestic costumers so a lot of documentation is in Japanese or floating around yahoo auctions japan. The Watch Miner腕時計マイナ has some really good breakdowns of vintage Seiko lines.
A friend of mine has several variations of these Seiko quartz Tuna dive watches with shrouds in tact in his shop but everyone overlooks them due to being unaware of their significance like I was until now. I would kinda prefer and welcome a quartz seiko diver to slap on my wrist whenever I want to without having to set it first. Great upload!
Absolutely brilliant summary of some wonderful Seikos. I have been very lucky to find a 6105-8110 and 6309-7040 in superb condition. I’d love a 6159 but I’ll settle for my favourite modern diver MM300 SBDX017. What a great video. Thanks guys👌
At 3:10 you mention buying a donor watch... Good advice. Last week I sent my 50 year old Seiko 6138 Panda to Seiko for repair and they said they can get it running, but gaskets/seals and a crystal are no longer available for this model, so it won't be water resistant. The watch wasn't doing me any good laying in a drawer, so I agreed to have it repaired and I'll be careful to not get it wet.
Good knowledge of these, thanks. Most people dont know what a crown tube is. Trying to describe it is next to impossible (they think you mean the crown!, not the TUBE). Every watch above $300 should have a crown tube, IMO and it should be screwed into the case, not pressed. I remember these. Not many people had them in the 80's in the West.
I have had some lovely watches from the Philippines. It's harder to find decent watches in the UK where I am from. I've had all the early divers. I specialise in Seiko vintage watches. The 6105-8000 is my favourite. Such a classic and classy watch. Nice video thanks.
Ive recently gotten my hands on a 1988 Seiko SQ Sport 150M 5Y23-6069 pepsi dial. It is pristine condition with full documentation. Seems to be quite rare/hard to find online.
Without our country PHL it would be very difficult for you to find that vintage watch like that 6105. We are in abundance of Seiko Divers since we are closer to JAPAN and we have strong link to this country after WW2
Agree. I have purchased a few vintage Seiko Divers from Philippines. Seems like Seiko was very popular there. Probably due to abundance of beautiful beaches and scuba diving in Philippines.
Does the Captain Willard started being called like that just after the movie apocalypse now or is it something that started in the 90's or even after? And how was it called before the movie?
I have A 1970 Seiko 6105 proof/ proof where Seiko only produced these for 2 or 3 months; Does anyone have any idea what it would be worth.....its on a Vietnam era Olongapo handmade band from Phillipines. Bill
nobody is hunting for the "resist" dial 6159... that's an absurd statement. A "proof" dial 6159 will always go for more than a "resist" in the Seiko community. The only place you could up-sell that is to a vintage Rolex collector.
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Really enjoyed watching this, excellent overview
Thanks!
Always hunt vintage seiko divers after reading Mike's well reviewed articles on Fratello watches. Thanks for a great video.
I live in South Korea and not many people look for vintage seiko divers, which I get on really good prices. Good place to buy vintage seikos
one of the best Seiko Dive Watch vids on the internet. great stuff. i have several of the models discussed here, and they’re well worth collecting and wearing.
People really underestimate the 7548 and 7549. All quartz watches are not equal and these movements were really, really over-engineered. They were based on the 6309 and were Seiko’s first effort at a serious diver with a quartz movement. Brian May, from Queen wore one as did Norman Schwarzkopf. The movements were jeweled and entirely serviceable.
Also 7c43, the best quartz...
Great to finally put a face to the voice after listening to all the podcasts!
:-)
@Joe Cool Those are so small (luckily!) :-D
Absolutely amazing video. Fratello is on the rise !
Thanks Jules!
Very interesting, in depth, long talk. I enjoyed it very much and will come back to this video for sure. I'm waiting for more conversation of this type.
Thanks!
Great collection Mike. A great slice of Seiko history. 👍
it is funny because most dive watch manufacturers have used the aesthetics of their pre dive watches on their dive watches, so I have noticed. great works, thanks very much for the educational work as well as being great entertainment
Thanks, very interesting - I guess it is much harder to get Seiko background information vs Rolex, Omega etc.
I like the no-nonsense look and affordability of Seiko. Just in the process of servicing a 1962 Seikomatic and after watching this vid, I think about getting a Silver Wave next. Keep it up.
Thanks! Good hunting on the Silver Wave!
in some ways yes, but Seiko has always kept good documentation. the main issue is that Japanese brands are very loyal to domestic costumers so a lot of documentation is in Japanese or floating around yahoo auctions japan. The Watch Miner腕時計マイナ has some really good breakdowns of vintage Seiko lines.
Very nice Seiko collection, I have just bought the 6159-7010 it's unbelievable ⌚.
Good video guys, and a nice lineup Mike.
Thanks Erik - that means a lot coming from you 👍🏻
Thanks Erik!
A friend of mine has several variations of these Seiko quartz Tuna dive watches with shrouds in tact in his shop but everyone overlooks them due to being unaware of their significance like I was until now. I would kinda prefer and welcome a quartz seiko diver to slap on my wrist whenever I want to without having to set it first. Great upload!
Great episode! I'm a fan of the brand. I'm watching this with a brand new spb453j1 (62MAS latest iteration, black dial) on my wrist.
Hugely fascinating.
Very nice video, great fun!!
Thanks!
Bedankt!
Absolutely brilliant summary of some wonderful Seikos. I have been very lucky to find a 6105-8110 and 6309-7040 in superb condition. I’d love a 6159 but I’ll settle for my favourite modern diver MM300 SBDX017. What a great video. Thanks guys👌
Yes!!! Enjoyed that and saved for reference.
Absolutely brilliant review of my favourite watches.
nice vid... I love my SBBN031. i love the Tamiya Frog on the book shelf. My rc car was a Grasshopper.
The Grasshopper was definitely a nice one!!
At 3:10 you mention buying a donor watch... Good advice. Last week I sent my 50 year old Seiko 6138 Panda to Seiko for repair and they said they can get it running, but gaskets/seals and a crystal are no longer available for this model, so it won't be water resistant. The watch wasn't doing me any good laying in a drawer, so I agreed to have it repaired and I'll be careful to not get it wet.
Good knowledge of these, thanks. Most people dont know what a crown tube is. Trying to describe it is next to impossible (they think you mean the crown!, not the TUBE). Every watch above $300 should have a crown tube, IMO and it should be screwed into the case, not pressed. I remember these. Not many people had them in the 80's in the West.
I have had some lovely watches from the Philippines. It's harder to find decent watches in the UK where I am from. I've had all the early divers. I specialise in Seiko vintage watches. The 6105-8000 is my favourite. Such a classic and classy watch. Nice video thanks.
Ive recently gotten my hands on a 1988 Seiko SQ Sport 150M 5Y23-6069 pepsi dial. It is pristine condition with full documentation. Seems to be quite rare/hard to find online.
Great find!
I'm surprised to see that mint looking Tamiya Frog in the background... Dope. I had one and rebuilt it 100's of times during use.
It's a new one / reedition.
Really enjoyed this!
Thanks!
Great video, good to see such an interesting collection! I own a few of these myself, cheers
Excellent, thank you
*Fratello* Good content
Thanks!
Thanks!
Without our country PHL it would be very difficult for you to find that vintage watch like that 6105. We are in abundance of Seiko Divers since we are closer to JAPAN and we have strong link to this country after WW2
Agree. I have purchased a few vintage Seiko Divers from Philippines. Seems like Seiko was very popular there. Probably due to abundance of beautiful beaches and scuba diving in Philippines.
Yes I can see the Tamiya frog in the background!
Great video. Weird to put a face to Mike's voice :)
We can only imagine :-)
hahaha - normally not a bearded face ;)
Does the Captain Willard started being called like that just after the movie apocalypse now or is it something that started in the 90's or even after? And how was it called before the movie?
Please a Part II
素晴らしいセイコー コレクション!
ロバートさんの 白いSpeedmaster？
イタリア限定？😮
凄い😲
Actually it is a snoopy 👍🏻
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Amazing🤩
Master of Speed master❗️
Mike, are all these watches yours? I have many of these but missing a few.
What do you guys think about SEIKO ES7S26 3120 i have one i fell in love with it
RG, What watch are you wearing in this video? I🙏
Mike wears a Speedmaster TIntin and RJ wears a Speedmaster Snoopy Award (2015).
Hello, Could you please let me know from where you got the miniature fighter pilot helmet?
Hi, it is a long sold out/discontinued model from HobbyMasters.
Nice !
Thanks!
huh, the service dial doesn't have a date stamp on the back?
I have A 1970 Seiko 6105 proof/ proof where Seiko only produced these for 2 or 3 months; Does anyone have any idea what it would be worth.....its on a Vietnam era Olongapo handmade band from Phillipines.
Bill
Your 6306 has aftermarket hands.
They’re not - they are relumed though 😉
I bet this guy would sell a stripped Turtle case.
nobody is hunting for the "resist" dial 6159... that's an absurd statement. A "proof" dial 6159 will always go for more than a "resist" in the Seiko community. The only place you could up-sell that is to a vintage Rolex collector.