I love these vintage watches from the 70s and 80s, specially the Seiko QR, I own one thanks to one of your videos, it's been 1 year since I bought it and it still looks fantastic....I am loving it!!! It's incredible how well this watch was made, 50 years later it keeps working with an exceptional precision...
I paid 85 euros to service my seiko 5 actus watches (2 watches) and I am so happy I did so. Both of them manufactured (made in in japan) in 1974. It is worth spending some money to sevice/restore some old watches with history. Your video proves that it is a lie that quartz watches do not last for many years.
Some absolutely stunning watches there Gary. I have two old watches, both Swiss, a 65 year old, plus an even older family heirloom, an 85 year old pocket watch issued to Turkish Railways and given to my granddad when he was with the Irish Consulate in İstanbul from 1938 to 1947. Ireland and Turkey both being neutral countries in WWII. Is it destiny that I ended up living in Istanbul myself? Maybe watches have special powers!
I'm excited by this effort . Very cool . I'm 54 yrs. old and that must play a bit of a roll in it but strikes me as a great arrangement and especially unique opportunity for customers of yours . Looks fun !
Love theses 70s watches, have a ton of seiko, citizen mécanique auto and Cosmotron, even very nice Ricoh autos. Nice design, built like tank and accurate!.. my most accurate watch whatever the position is a 36000 leopard from citizen , 60 years old, +1 sec a day. Pleasure for few bucks…. 👍
Love these vintage Seiko's they're quality for sure, I've been looking at the QR ( and others ) for a while but haven't pulled the trigger, but I think that day is getting closer, just need to save the cash.
Seiko's catalogue is packed with cool stuff. The baby blue actus was my favorite of the bunch i came too late it was sold out. Keep on the great work mate!.
I love these watches and the value they offer. The watch heads, the design, styling and technology are all excellent at this price point and the dimensions work really well for me. As positive as I am about the watches, the bracelets - in my experience - are pretty awful pretty much across the board and so, while I can get excited about originality and integrity, I am mostly happy with a good watch head knowing I will likely be finding a new strap anyway. So great that you are spreading the word about the watches themselves but I find it really interesting just how far bracelets (not necessarily for Seikos) have come on since the seventies! Look forward to seeing more cont about all these SQs, QRs, QTs, QZs, etc. which can all seem a bit of a baffling muddle.
I am impressed. Best of luck and good fortune in this new venture. Do you plan to do some movement cleaning and oiling in the future when this business takes off?
@@ILikeWatches2 I've recently got a couple king quartz and grand quartz with the intentions to clean and fix them. None of them look as good as the ones you've done!
@@ILikeWatches2 Your absolutely right! I live in love of my Citizen Leopard Parawater Gold and my Seiko 66-8050. I'm sorry that you didn't sleep that well.
@@ILikeWatches2 I just got it and this thing literally looks like you travelled back in time and stole it off the display! It's amazing 😁 Thanks so much!
I’m using a combination of wet and dry sandpaper up to 10,000 grit followed by liquid polish…it’s VERY slow going though. I’m getting some diamond pastes to see if that speeds it up…I’m happy with the results but my god it’s slow!
@@ILikeWatches2 They all look lovely tbh, you've done a great job, I love the blue dial Actus as well, just as well it has sold otherwise my bank account would be getting another kicking...
Interesting how those quartz movements compare to modern ones. If you compare some old G-Shocks from the 90s to modern re-issues of the same models you see corners cut there too. The LCDs are less intricate and the functionality is reduced. Although I expect profit margins are increased.
They are nice watches! But Jomashop has quite a few Seiko 5 old stock new watches for less… not gonna buy a used watch for more money than a new piece 🤷🏻♂️ ✌🏼😎👍🏼
Ok, I'm going to share my strap secret, strapco has a mystery bundle where you get 10 random straps for $70, BUT, they have a buy 2 get 1 free, now we are getting 30 straps for $140, wait, there's more, they have a July 4th 25% of THAT price so you get 30 straps for $105 pl tax, per strap comes in at less that 4 bucks per and I've gotten a good variety mixed nato, rubber, leather. Check it out.
I admit that im commenting beore the video. Gary. Thats incredible 👏 you are a watch crow. Very good job. Very very nicely done with. 🫡. My jaw dribbled on the floor like a basketball. Just a bit wetter. I have to clean my tongue now. Great job. Sorry all. Have to fix myself. Awsome 😅
Lovely pieces from back when Seiko actually cared about quality and value 👨🏻🦲👍🏻 Such a shame they haven't cared for years now. Especially the last five years where their stuff has been nothing but junk quite frankly.
I REALLY WANT ONE OF THE HELM WATCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THE CHANNEL!
... don't we all ... I'm still on the waiting list unless I win Gary's ... then everyone moves up a spot.
Love these Seikos Gary.
Some are as Old as Me but looking Great after a clean up.
You can’t beat these for the money and the styles are timeless.
Good morning Gary…that emerald dial is a stunner! Cheers mate!
I absolutely love old Seiko 5s so I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
yea, welcome to the rabbit hole 🕳 of vintage Seiko wonderland ... ⛅️
I love these vintage watches from the 70s and 80s, specially the Seiko QR, I own one thanks to one of your videos, it's been 1 year since I bought it and it still looks fantastic....I am loving it!!! It's incredible how well this watch was made, 50 years later it keeps working with an exceptional precision...
6:45 in the morning? That’s dedication! Those are some beautiful watches. Thanks for sharing!
I paid 85 euros to service my seiko 5 actus watches (2 watches) and I am so happy I did so. Both of them manufactured (made in in japan) in 1974. It is worth spending some money to sevice/restore some old watches with history. Your video proves that it is a lie that quartz watches do not last for many years.
Quartz watches from the 70’s and 80’s are bullet proof…modern cheap quartz, not so much, full of plastic parts
Some absolutely stunning watches there Gary. I have two old watches, both Swiss, a 65 year old, plus an even older family heirloom, an 85 year old pocket watch issued to Turkish Railways and given to my granddad when he was with the Irish Consulate in İstanbul from 1938 to 1947. Ireland and Turkey both being neutral countries in WWII. Is it destiny that I ended up living in Istanbul myself? Maybe watches have special powers!
Wow, very cool…it is destiny for sure!
I'm excited by this effort . Very cool . I'm 54 yrs. old and that must play a bit of a roll in it but strikes me as a great arrangement and especially unique opportunity for customers of yours . Looks fun !
Love theses 70s watches, have a ton of seiko, citizen mécanique auto and Cosmotron, even very nice Ricoh autos. Nice design, built like tank and accurate!.. my most accurate watch whatever the position is a 36000 leopard from citizen , 60 years old, +1 sec a day. Pleasure for few bucks…. 👍
Wow, amazing
Really love the last one with that amazing dial!!They all are a thing of beauty!!!
Love these vintage Seiko's they're quality for sure, I've been looking at the QR ( and others ) for a while but haven't pulled the trigger, but I think that day is getting closer, just need to save the cash.
I love QR’s so I’ll be getting lots in!
So many watches here in cool design but hard see them in media... Thank you very much.
Seiko's catalogue is packed with cool stuff.
The baby blue actus was my favorite of the bunch i came too late it was sold out.
Keep on the great work mate!.
There will be more no doubt!
Really enjoyed looking at these beautiful watches. I love how well made the old Seiko quartz are. Nice job on the polishing too
Loving the vintage Seiko's.Nice work Gary
Great stuff 👍 Good old school!
Hey Gary, Love your videos 😊. Great looking watches!! The emerald green is an eye catcher 😳. Gorgeous color🥰
You're a madman Gary !! Keep doing it mate. Appreciate you 🙏
Great polishing job Gary.
More vintage seiko’s please!! That type two is gorgeous 😍
I like what you’ve done…. Still trying to get an elnix myself…
We need some watch cleaning ASMR vid, Gary!
Lol…ok
You are right, DO THE Maintenance … its not patina … its DIRT
Lol
I love old school Seiko's dial
I love these watches and the value they offer. The watch heads, the design, styling and technology are all excellent at this price point and the dimensions work really well for me. As positive as I am about the watches, the bracelets - in my experience - are pretty awful pretty much across the board and so, while I can get excited about originality and integrity, I am mostly happy with a good watch head knowing I will likely be finding a new strap anyway.
So great that you are spreading the word about the watches themselves but I find it really interesting just how far bracelets (not necessarily for Seikos) have come on since the seventies!
Look forward to seeing more cont about all these SQs, QRs, QTs, QZs, etc. which can all seem a bit of a baffling muddle.
I am impressed. Best of luck and good fortune in this new venture.
Do you plan to do some movement cleaning and oiling in the future when this business takes off?
Yes, I’m starting with the easy stuff, getting my feet under the table first then I’ll push myself
Didn't even finish the video before ordering the lord quartz! It's gorgeous
Lol….I just seen the order come through…thank you…
@@ILikeWatches2 I've recently got a couple king quartz and grand quartz with the intentions to clean and fix them. None of them look as good as the ones you've done!
Great effort Gary
Thanks…
I love to go Vintage! Loving your taste in watches Gary!
Thanks…they have so much character compared to todays watches!
@@ILikeWatches2 Your absolutely right! I live in love of my Citizen Leopard Parawater Gold and my Seiko 66-8050. I'm sorry that you didn't sleep that well.
Love the vintage seikos.
Had to pull the trigger on that green beauty 😻
Amazing dial!
Good decision: it’s gorgeous!
@@ILikeWatches2 I just got it and this thing literally looks like you travelled back in time and stole it off the display! It's amazing 😁 Thanks so much!
I'm digging this slim 1979 watch! What kind of method are you using to improve scratched crystals, and how are the results?
I’m using a combination of wet and dry sandpaper up to 10,000 grit followed by liquid polish…it’s VERY slow going though. I’m getting some diamond pastes to see if that speeds it up…I’m happy with the results but my god it’s slow!
That Elnix looks lovely 😄
Lol…
@@ILikeWatches2 They all look lovely tbh, you've done a great job, I love the blue dial Actus as well, just as well it has sold otherwise my bank account would be getting another kicking...
Simply gorgeous and a bit mesmerizing.
Just don't tell the missus if you are using her make-up brushes. 😉
Lol…too late…😂
Keeping an eye out for a Grand Quartz on bracelet.
Should have one soon
Interesting how those quartz movements compare to modern ones. If you compare some old G-Shocks from the 90s to modern re-issues of the same models you see corners cut there too. The LCDs are less intricate and the functionality is reduced. Although I expect profit margins are increased.
Love the videos and content and really love the vintage Seiko's is your eBay site under the same name as this channel?
Omg I think I just had an Uhrgasm (Uhr being German for clock) ... a Seiko that hits the markers!!!
I didn't over do that did I??? 😏🙄
Lol…nah, very good, I appreciated it
Which ultrasonic cleaner did you buy?
I made a video on it…on this channel, the link is in the video description…can’t remember off
The top of my head
Old seiko quartz were genuinely high quality watches.
Nowadays almost all quartz watches are kinda cheap
Not my thing but great work there Gary
Do you know what year the Seiko 8123 5000 was made?
Awesome Gary🤯😎👍
A nice collection!
They are nice watches! But Jomashop has quite a few Seiko 5 old stock new watches for less… not gonna buy a used watch for more money than a new piece 🤷🏻♂️
✌🏼😎👍🏼
It’s a fair point but you are buying a vintage watch and to some that’s worth more, to others, it’s not.
Ok, I'm going to share my strap secret, strapco has a mystery bundle where you get 10 random straps for $70, BUT, they have a buy 2 get 1 free, now we are getting 30 straps for $140, wait, there's more, they have a July 4th 25% of THAT price so you get 30 straps for $105 pl tax, per strap comes in at less that 4 bucks per and I've gotten a good variety mixed nato, rubber, leather. Check it out.
Very nice.
That era was great, almost all Seikos have day and date complication
Bugger, just been beaten to the emerald dial watch.
There is another one coming I think…
Nice watches, seiko fever
I have vintage watch seiko 5 actus autumatic 1960
Aren't the expensive mistakes more collectable due to their shorter production runs?
Man… I’ve been eying up this vintage KS and LMs. And this video isn’t helping hahah
With what you must off spent could prob have bought a Rolex, Tudor and speedmaster
Some of these seem a little over polished🤔
I think some had already been polished in the past…prices reflect the current condition of the watches
I admit that im commenting beore the video. Gary. Thats incredible 👏 you are a watch crow. Very good job. Very very nicely done with.
🫡.
My jaw dribbled on the floor like a basketball.
Just a bit wetter. I have to clean my tongue now.
Great job. Sorry all. Have to fix myself. Awsome 😅
Lol
Lovely pieces from back when Seiko actually cared about quality and value 👨🏻🦲👍🏻
Such a shame they haven't cared for years now. Especially the last five years where their stuff has been nothing but junk quite frankly.