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@frankblank.mansfield.523

3 жыл бұрын

I have a sekio sportsmatic super 5 weekdater wondering the value of it any idea ruffley

@harisreekm2138

3 жыл бұрын

I have seiko 5 automatic 6349-501A watch with muscat oman emplem in it. is it worthy??

I've bought two vintage Seikos this year and I have to say, I'm also hooked. I have very slim wrists so a lot of the vintage watch sizes suit me.

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

They can be very addictive! since doing this video I have countless more of them.

@tellmanuel

3 жыл бұрын

i'm hooked too!!

@G1NZOU

3 жыл бұрын

Since my last comment I now have a third vintage watch, an excellent condition gold 9940-8010. Engraving on the back says it's a corporate gift from the Chiba Housing Supply Corp. I love all the different designs, Seiko is definitely one of those brands that seems to have a watch for every taste.

@simonandersen7942

3 жыл бұрын

I bought two in the last two days. Kinda think I might be hooked too.

@siddhunkarthik

Жыл бұрын

Very true 👍🏻🙄🥺

I like vintage Seikos too! They're usually very rugged, all stainless cases (so no brassing) and good for starter vintage collectors.

@anteneupitra

8 ай бұрын

steal is a lot heavier and i dont like hevy watches on my wrist

Thanx so much for sharing your collection. You have rescued a bit of history there. I was a young teen in the 70's and I do remember having a Seiko watch back then. My first watch back then was a Timex of course. Very nice collection.

Thanks for sharing. I happen to have the watch you showed at 17.53 with a silver dial and its original metal bracelet. I got it from my grand father when I was a kid in 1976. It is in remarkable good shape and working order.

Amazing collection. I love it that you're restoring 'em.

Wow what a collection. I have recently bought my first vintage seiko. Its the 5Y23-6069. Quite rare and its in old-stock condition.

I used to only be interested in Swiss watches; but since I've subscribed to your channel (and looking at other videos on KZread) I've become a real fan of Seiko (and other Japanese makers). As such, many thanks for tuning me into Seiko as they've made some wonderful watches.

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I absolutely love the quartz with the blue textured dial. Good job!

A really fantastic collection.. Futuristic, wonderfull & extremely varied with many very beautiful examples.. You can see the design throughout the whole range something that shines through from the Seiko 5's to the king seiko's of the past & the grand seiko's of the present. Thank you for showing your collection. Seiko are so undervalued..

Beautiful collection! I also have a large collection of watches, including Seiko, and I have some of the ones you presented. Love it too much!

Wonderful, extraordinary collection, one more beautiful than the other, thank you Sir

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

Wow... what a stunning collection! Thanks for sharing.

I bought a Vintage Orient 3 star. I 💓 the size, color, unique design. Now I want more.

Thanks again for the video. I've been watching your videos. I really appreciate you posting that link to watchsleuth. I have two Seiko watches, a Pulsar Solar and a Spoon Quartz Bullhead and I realized I bought them when I was a High school senior. Even though I'm liking mechanical watches right now, I'm cherishing my old quartzs a lot now, they been with me most of my life, in my highs and in my lows. Thank you.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting sir, always nice to hear people are enjoying my content. The Spoon bullhead sounds interesting. There can be a bit of a cult following on Spoon watches so definitely hold on to it and keep it working. (never leave batteries in past their death)

Very nice collection! My first vintage Seiko was my father's 6119-6050 Regatta.

Fantastic collection. I love the funk, I'm really enjoying your videos, You are a great educator and I'm slowly getting up the nerve to try my own first restoration. Can't wait to see part 2.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment, I am flattered by your educator comment. never really saw myself in that way! good luck with your restoration and know there is support behind you should you need it. part two coming soon.

They really are beautiful and diverse! I really love the one at 9:46! I once saw one similiar to the one at 13:45 and I was contemplating about it, didn't get in the end. I own a silver dial 2206-0910, it's also a Seiko 5.

Amazing pieces in this collection!

sir, you are my inspiration into collecting vintage seikos. i hope one day i can just have as much vintage seikos as you've got right here. currently I've only two, so a long way to go.

Have been watching your channel from afar. This is the best episode yet, simply because you’re sharing the journey and inspiring collectors/hobbyists. Would be keen to understand how you sourced some of the rare bracelets. I’m on the lookout for the bracelet to complete my fathers old 6138 tokei Zara. Keep up the great work

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Brad. I am happy to read you liked this video in particular. Part 2 is coming soon! as for sourcing bracelets I just ask and email everyone I know. use web forums to put out a parts request and my / other Facebook groups. It can take a long time, 6 months being the longest but eventually you can get lucky. I email ebay sellers allot as traders like Thewatchcollector in the Philippines does not list all of his stuff. I show them pictures of what I am looking for. This is the only way I think to just reach out to everyone and anyone. I can only wish you luck.

Sir, i have 02 Sieko vintage mens wrist watches. 01 is automatic and second one is quartz. I like your collection. Also i have a collection of vintage table alarm clocks and vintage coins of more than 145 years before.

Thank you for uploading such a nice video on some classic Seiko watches. I really enjoyed the video. I too have got collection of 5 Seiko watches.

There are some watches here I have never seen before! Amazing stuff.

Loving this video as I browse through ebay and ogle over photos of the 1976 Seiko JPS chrono I'm supposed to pickup on Friday!!!!

Absoluetly amazing collection!

I don't know a ton about watches, but it seems like older seikos really mastered that 70's flash, without stepping over the line into obnoxious. I have a couple advans I get compliments on all the time. There is a Citizen I saw with a similar aesthetic (that'll probably be my 4th watch purchase), but (imo) the seikos pull it off more often.

Omg, you've got a paradise in that box, currently I only have 12 watches, good video sir.

Very nice collection Mike I don't think anyone can beat Seiko blue dials I love them .

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Seiko Boy thanks. Blue dials, green dials, brown dials red dials. I love all of them!

I am impressed with your collection...keep it up sir...

Damn fine collection! Love the retro Japanese stylings ...

Great video. Absolutely beautiful Seiko. I myself have a thing for Seiko because my first mechanical watch was a Seiko 5. Looking forward to watching more of your videos as I’m subscribing right now. Thank you

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir. so many seikos out there to choose from so good luck.

Very nice video, looking foreward to se the rest of this collection.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always. Part two should be live in a few days.

Impressive work restoring those nicely done sir and a really cool collection

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sir

Thanks Mike for showing us this really nice collection of seiko vintage watches. By the way, you don't have a problem, I also have a seiko collection of 110 pieces and I know what it's like. 😁

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Sir. I am not alone!!! great. To be honest there are guys in the Facebook group with 400+ so that always makes me feel a little better! Part two is coming in the next few days so stay tuned as there are some really nice ones still to show.

Seiko seems to be the best watch brand out there. There are nicer/ newer watches but these are cheap af and look great. Vintage looks awesome.

Currently eyeing a Lord marvel and a Lord matic on eBay, absolutely gorgeous watches from seiko.

Amazing, I love Seiko Watches 😘

Those are the nicest Seiko fives I've seen. They had some dial and case finishes from the Lord matic range I think. Very special. Newer Fives are just cheap tat

Love the collection!! Get well soon Sir!!

9:10 The 6309-5810 is my favourite here - a very stylish watch

That’s a serious 🧐 collection, there. I hope 🤞 to hit some thrift stores 🏬, because I do find people’s great 😊 stuff there. This is another way of giving away unwanted stuff, such as a move, or if the person is deceased. I’d really like to know a few other places where to get such great 👍 watches. Even if these were mass produced at the time (but I don’t know), these are way better than today’s super mass produced watches (more so mass produced). Attention definitely went into detail with your watches. They were (and always will be) always a watch that anybody will be proud 🥹 wearing. Your friend, Jeff.

You like blue my favorite also. Lately I been buying cheap watches from China and India It cost less to buy a new from China to learn than old movements . So my skill is progressing Mike . 👍🏼. Like you I like working also many new Seiko. Have 8 Presage. Expensive. Even 2 barrel shaped that 25 jewel is the best one zMike

Also can't wait for part 2 !

Coolest watch collection if you ask me. Better than collections of Rolexes and AP's. Keep it up

Mind blowing collection

Looking forward to seeing the rest. I think you have enough for a few more episodes! ;)

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. hopefully uploaded over the weekend.

Nice collection

I was researching my late grandfather's watch and found your video. It's a Seiko 5 6119-5431 made in June of 1973, so same as the first watch of your collection, only with a white clock face. It would need some restoration to get back to its former glory, especially on the white clock face which shows some slightly damaged areas. It's nice to know that this watch made you start your whole collection and you did an excellent job restoring it. In fact, just seeing how it came out makes me want to see my grandpa's watch shine again. In my case I have zero experience, so it's better for this watch if I stay humble and just take it to a shop. Maybe I could start tinkering with a watch I'm less attached to... The main time mechanism and the date are working fine, while the space where the day of the week should be indicated is white, as if it was stuck between two days. Do you know how to change the day on this model? I read that the date on 6119 A/B models needs to be set by moving the hands 24 hours, while on 6119 C the crown needs to be pushed--as with the date, only deeper--but I don't know which sub-model this one is. Neither method seems to affect this particular mechanism at all, confirming its likely damage, but it would be nice to know anyway, and I just may try again before sending it in for repair. The bracelet lock seems to be firmly stuck too, but I suppose it can be salvaged.

awesome collection. I wish I had half of it. but I fear I have to compete with you to find models of my birth year 😄

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

haha. there is plenty to go around believe me.

Ok I already knew you were a genius fixing and shopping for watches, my question is how do you convince your significant other that you need a new watch? I love to watch your videos.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

haha I don't I do worry that putting my videos out of my collection she will then find out the truth to how big my addiction has got! that said I dont buy what I cant afford and some I do fix to flip to fund some of the hobby so I am usually at the break even point.

Hi there. I’m a little late to the party but glad I found this video. At a local thrift store I came across the same watch as one in your case. I believe it is the #11 that you viewed. It’s the one with the blue linen dial. I’d like to pick your brain on this piece if I could. As of right now I have the crystal being replaced.

@MyRetroWatches

2 жыл бұрын

What do you need to know?

@jmatthiam

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches are you familiar with what model it is? I’d like to find an original bracelet to match. I guess that’s the main thing. Looking to get it back to glory

Great collection and looks like the collection I had when I got fascinated with retro looking watches that were coming out in the early 90s. So back then many were not collecting these prizes and would find on eBay for under $50. on eBay. When I get into things I go all the way and love retro things to collect. So I would find these old Seikos at flea markets and thrift store and around year 2000. I ended up with about around 30 and they were all over in various drawers got out of control bc I was also collecting the new watches that were going retro from brands like Citizen and Spoon, which I believe was made by Seiko. Oh and Seiko made these chunky square retro looking watches also. Unfortunately I ended up loosing many in storage and by theft and had many that you have with the thick faces or rims. I even had one that were really special that I didn’t see on your collection. Now that others are getting into this hobby, you have more competition and with that the prices have gone up. So after about 10 years, I’m starting to look for vintage seikos bc there seems to be plenty and since the watch culture died after the Apple Watch, there’s more inventory out there. I’m sure there are ppl. that collect Rolex, Omega and other high end brands, but Seiko quality is very good and other Japanese brands. So it’s a more affordable hobby and if you know how to restore them, even better bc many don’t and once it’s in bad shape, they as very little for it. So I just restarted this passion for Japanese brands and starting with old Seiko digital watches. I already bought 3 and today was going to buy another one and the model that came out in 76 and the first chrono Seiko put out. I was all excited bc the bid started on eBay at $52. and thought to myself, how great to have that watch after learning about just yesterday. But someone else got it and I figured bc others were listing the same iconic watch for $500. Also, that’s great that you know places that sells new covers and can’t think of the name. Bc i always felt with the decline watch stores and repair store in America, I figured that was impossible. Oh and I’ve always loved the jewel crystals.

@jacknjill3000

Жыл бұрын

Pt. 2 Hopefully collecting old watches will catch on to keep it going. And wish more places open up to restore watches. This actually would be a great new business to restore old watches and sell and trade them, like they do with classic cars. Everything else like vintage hi fi equipment and record collecting is back, so I’m sure anything that was extremely popular in the past, will come back. Oh and I’ve also notice many retro watches being sold and restored from India and the Philippines. But also heard that many of those sold have old parts inside from other watches and not original. And they use after market new faces to make them look new. So I guess there are new after market part being made for these watches cans someone saw a new market. Anyway, I enjoyed your video and going to subscribed.

@MyRetroWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, the digital Seiko is a 0634- there were 3 models the 5001, 5009 and the iconic 5019 I have all 3 and actually done a video ages ago on the module. These go for good money now as the online community as massive and more awareness for these means more people looking for them. The hobbyist watchmaking is now bigger than it was when I started in 2016. I think people like me and others who show how to work on watches on KZread has brought many more to the hobby. Thanks for your subscription.

I found my dads watches which consisted of a seiko 7005-8022 from 1974, Automatic 17 Jewels with the Blue face. He only wore it on occasion so its pretty new condition. Had it resized and now I wear it daily.

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Nikoletta good for you, it’s nice to have something of your fathers. Seikos go for ever too so you should have no problems for a few years yet. A service to lubricate would not go a miss at some point

Nice !!! Wish I have one of these

Some real beauties in there

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wait till part two as there are more gems.

Great video 👏🏼

That blue starp, blue faced watch looks sharp though

Great watches unique.

Dude love your collection!

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Best collection all the best

Thank you!

Good work, and good on you. I'm hooked as well, cheers.

You created more interests inside me. Your video generated so much affection towards Seiko watches. Recently I bought few vintage , refurbished watches and hooked into it. What about Ricoh watches? In India, too many variants of Ricoh vintage watches, made in Japan are available in affordable price. But some say, they are not serviceable as parts won't be available for Ricoh watches.

@MyRetroWatches

Жыл бұрын

That is great to see that some of my videos are inspiring. Ricoch I love! I only have one now but its such a good movement. I also like early Orients of the 70s. ]

Just added a 6349-549A to my little lot, is an Indian but its actually in very original and clean condition and so pleased with it :D

Just bought my first watch and it’s exactly like your first haha

Günümüzde neden üretiliyor bu harika saatler onlar hafızamızdan hiç gitmiyor, çok özledik.

Just with love for the watches.... Wish I could rob this some day.... Lolzzzzz..... Love from India...... 🙏🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳🙏

I really love your collection. All beautiful pieces. Only problem is there isn't enough days in a month to enjoy them all! Hahha. Good work

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

rob gee thanks, yes choosing in the morning is difficult. I’ve not even got to my digital collection yet either

@rob45x

5 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches yeah I can't wait to see the rest!

Wow, really nice ones! Sold on the blue dials also... :) Had to buy the new Turtle, save the ocean, Great White Shark edition when I saw it, best looking watch I've owned! =) I hope it becomes a classic one day, wait, I'm sure of it! =)

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

I love those save the ocean Seikos. My issue is I am more into the vintage than the modern. Vintage has more charm and tend to be very cheap in comparison.

@42Hertzer

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches Yes, sure can see the charm with the vintage ones! There is quite a lot of flea markets around here, only managed to find one older Seiko, a Quarts, swapped in a new battery, ordered a new crystal and polished the case. Unfortunately it had a white dial but worked fine until the metal ring holding the crystal decided to pop out. Never found the rinag and crystal again! Thankfully I got it for next to nothing since it looked so worn. =)

Nice evolution and collection! And no, I don t think you have a problem! As neither do I! 😜

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend. Living in denial haha. My only problem is I find it hard to move away from Seiko

@ph69jbl

5 жыл бұрын

My Retro Watches no need to move away from Seiko. Plenty of models to chose from and keep us busy for a lifetime :)

Hey man, Love your videos or least this series thus far....... (moving to part 3 after this) ... and sincerely admire & more importantly UNDERSTAND your passion "big league" for not only collecting but mostly fixing them and the joy it brings as a hobby and or business or both, these things when done right are actual perpetual motion machines - sorta - in a way, no?... I want to learn so much more and have to, that's for sure... HEY.... are you Aussie or British - if you do not mind me asking? ...I want to learn how to fix these and especially identify what is real parts and what replaced and what is acceptable...(or some case just as good or near OEM parts and what is JUNK) ....replaced parts and what is intentionally removed too use in a more pricey situation / watch - if that makes sense as well as a decent starters toolkit FOR / with these things as well as especially identifying the watch bands that will fit each to be able to change them at will or order them for a particular watch at will 'rather... Anyways, please keep these awesome videos coming and hope you have time to read my comment / compliments / motivation and admiration of your "passion" in not only wearing but fixing these... I really loved the one watch you thought was an "acquired taste" sent from the Philippines with the unusual shape as some do HAVE and it was teal-ish in color - the parts around the dial at least, loved it, absolutely gorgeous and what a job fixing it, do I need pricey tools to start to polish and or brush my orient(s) 3-***'s from the early 70's and SEIKO 5's as well as how does one pick the BEST glass or acrylic or any other type of cover when indeed of replacement and is a typical shape, what is the top of the line and can all of them take the bubble glass that protrudes out a bit as I like so much... Do you sell any pieces? I would cherish and wear that everyday if so as in purchase it... as... That is my ACQUIRED taste, hehe. Hey, I just started to get into this and would like honest opinions, nothing wrong with telling me TRUTHS so I can learn whether it hurts or not as I have thick skin so can you tell me how I have done with the last two watches I purchased, one is your flavor as in SEiKO 5 however with many parts replaced I think however I happen to like the look of the parts replaced with the copper dial and the pink-ish but still very much "manly imo" watch... very unique, reminds me of the copper in the middle of dial and I am an electrician whom also loves the 50's era even though I was born in 1980 so that pink-ish color reminds me of the old kitchens of the 50/60's era? ...at least in America! ... I ordered this guy below and says up to 8.0 but contact for-larger wrists, I - measured my wrist with a tape measure as I am a fit guy..... (not muscular or overweight at all but fit AND 6 foot four or just about if I was to bet seems me and you may have the same sort of wrist!!) ......& it came to be 8 inches or so to the nose (metal - non very pliable tape measure used as all I had access to - ATM) ..... a centimeter (Or milometer, we Americans use backwards measurement scales so please forgive ME.. LOL( ... or 2 absolute tops as in basically 8 to the tight fit I am assuming, guessing should I contact for larger even though I really like the metal mesh one the one Orient and SEIKO 5's HAVE no and come with.... (not original, only part to Orient, VERY OLD Orient also I will use for Christmas time, haha - u will see why in a moment) .... is also nice that ordered from the ""BAY".... Hmm... dumbfounded on what to do but exited and again, want to get back to watching your videos so my main question is & again, please be totalllllyyyy honesttttt, so I learn and learn proper.... Here is the Seiko 5 I ordered from a very reputable seller as in great feedback and ALLOT Of it, I know it may be what we call a "franken~watch" .. in some areas of this one but in those ares I really LOVED (LOVE) thee look so pulled the trigger beings so cheap.... he even is installing rings around the crown and rear as in rubber rings to try to seal it off as best as possible but can never tell me its water resistant ever again he said so seems honest although wish there was a way for us to make these very cool vintage ones totally water proof or at LEAST good enough for a shower here and there if forgotten to take it off and even a push into a pool but not diving, this one I loved the pink as mentioned above and the COPPER beings I am an electrician.... (wish one of the companies made an Electricians themes watch.. (that was not to cheese or overwhelming) but sorry, enough JABBERING in .......excitement, here is my ordered Seiko 5 watch that has allot of .. parts replaced but seems the main insides are the same, serviced and working superb! ...............so what do you think of this guy here, honestly as in to many parts changed and should I ask for anything, any certain terminology as they seem to be very willing to do so beings I am going to buying many more, from them as already showed them and promised.... eBay Link to SEiKO-5 watch from India I ORDERED from eBay - what do you think?... : Mwww.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SEIKO-5-AUTOMATIC-CAL-6309A-COPPER-DIAL-DAY-DATE-MENS-WRIST-WATCH-GW53/363334147670 Look forward to your PERSONAL reply good or bad and others.... Now, the most or one of most pricey gamble I took in awhile even though cheap still for what it is iMO...... (eBay TAX, = GRRRRRRR) .....was this "very, very OLD" according to reputable seller and unique men's layout they said with nice size to it that I liked as love the true green and few also True RED numbers as well as the Christmas "Like-LOOK" - with the chrome (stainless steel) ...so here is the eBay link to this one which is supposedly ALL original and fully working or money back as well as very old, early 70's - ish - very unique shape and love it when the watch connection to the strap / bank is hidden underneath like this little gem (imo) here but really want your opinion? LINK to Orient *** "Christmas Edition" ....we will call it: : www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIENT-AUTOMATIC-JAPAN-MENS-DAY-DATE-WATCH-432k-a217755-4/184723149614 Also, what do you think of the brand Ricoh like this or just the brand in general, they have some nice ones: www.ebay.com/itm/RICOH-R31-MECHANICAL-AUTO-VINTAGE-JAPAN-MEN-039-S-D-D-AUTHENTIC-WATCH-411-a204733-4-/184724597918?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111451%26meid%3D97f764d4b51f45db875b598efe97b078%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D184717964018%26itm%3D184724597918%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DPromotedSellersOtherItemsV2WithMLRv3%26brand%3DRicoh&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=uEJQhoycJK4O0v53mxqMdJJmWjc%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc I also may get an Electric or Desil watch to have with battery if these do not work as everyday drivers as in one or two of them as will prob buy a few more all together and see about the tool kit to start repairing myself... I wish there was a way for us to water proof them or least make them SHOWER-PROOF!!! ....Maybe somewhere out here on the internet there is.... Hey on MY orient since just ordered shall I ask him to put any type of protruding or special glass or acrylic in your opinion and to change the band beings what I said above with my wrist being just about RighT for this one, so it seems?.... I suppose they have larger just the next size up of these same bands laying around? What band would you link me to and put on the Orient if she was YOURS? .... If you send me one, I will go with it and buy it to swap it out, I like big bands that get as wide as watch and do not have to be metal although red leather is always nice for this one I suppose or anything really you feel suits it in larger size that can be tucked away as if I am over that "up to an 8" then it is just barely so unsure what size that would even be, thanks so much for your time, getting back to your video(s) now and praying or hoping rather that you see this SOON before he ships and yoU have time to reply, thanks again so much either way and again - keep these great vidz coming man, Stephen....

great collection & great video ;-)

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

interesting2watch thank you kindly

Hi just found your channel. Great collection. I was wondering why you dont have the bullhead in your collection. In my view that's the best one.

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was filmed over a year ago and since then my collection has grown further although not so many Seikos. I have aspired to the Pogue and the Bullhead. The Pogue I made my own a few months ago of which there is a video on this channel. The Bullhead I have just acquired, a brown dial version which was the one I wanted. It needs quite a bit of work but I will look forward to restoring that one. most of my collection can be seen here www.myretrowatches.co.uk

These old Seiko were very flashy. My father gave me his old Seiko watch with the TV screen shape when I was at high school. The dial was purple.

Great collection! Can you tell me the serial number of those laying on the side? The ones with the brown/black leather band, those catches my eye in a second!

Is the sq seiko 1974 watch worth anything. Interesting video. I like vintage watches

I love green dials. Especially when they have gold hardware or numerals, any suggestions?

I have a Seiko 5 with a 7009 8210 movement . It keeps better time than my new Seiko snxg47k1. I will get to some watch fairs when all this Covid has gone away.

Wow what a collection ! Tip my cap to you sir

Very nice Seiko collection, great job both on movements and cases, I'm learning as much as I can. No chronographs yet?

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have one 6139 that I have been trying to service. A Seiko Helmet. Its a whole new complexity and was hoping to learn the movement confidently and then to film for the channel however it has a broken chrono wheel which is so far being very difficult to locate a spare without buying a whole donor watch.

@apegrasshoplizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches I have a donor watch. Shoot me an email at atomicskuff@yahoo.com and I will ship it to you. You can take out what you need and send back the rest. The cenrtal axis has already been removed.

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. X really? I am looking for the main chrono wheel

@apegrasshoplizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches Yes. The central axis that has the seconds wheel is missing. Other than that it should be all there, including the part your looking for. I can either send you the donor watch asap or have the watchmaker remove the part in mid September.

Hello ... I like you collection bro ....

In-house movement to perfection

Hi. I really like your videos. Have you got any advice for hands shaking while watch assembling? Thanks.

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Can't really suggest anything for that situation if its a medical condition. If not then its just practice and good tweezers.

I have recently found and subscribed to your channel from my mate vince’s Chanel. I’m really enjoying your content! I love the knowledge your giving on having a go at working on watches!! Really helps to clear up the mystery of watches! I have a quick question: I understand with the age of some of these watches, spare parts must be few and far between. Is that purely because of the age? Or are Watches a limited run resulting in spares being harder to find? Thanks Andrew

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew welcome to the channel , Vince has sent a few of you over now which is great. as for parts its a difficult question. Allot of movements are made by a few companies and then sold to watch companies. ETA are an example. Older watches there are just not the pool of parts to buy because they have all been used up. Thing to do is try to figure out what other watches they may be fitted into as this helps to find donors on eBay. Seiko for instance make in house movements, are plentiful to find.

@andrewcripps9088

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your reply. Very interesting! I’m hoping to gather some tools and some old movements and have a go at tinkering. Probably a Seiko 6309 movement. Then I can follow your video 👍🏻

@MyRetroWatches

5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcripps9088 great stuff. Good luck and I am never very far away if you get stuck.

Catching you up m8 :D Thought to start on my "CouldbeanActus" 7019 after declaring my 6119 a done job :D

Can you make a lists of all seiko 5 watches from oldest to newest😊

I am interested in 7006 Seiko models. Not Seiko 5 with 7006 but rather ordinary Seiko models. Very durable calibers when properly serviced and maintained. Better than most today's movements. I don't know why but they're rock solid. Beautiful collection btw.

Just came across the channel, as someone who loves vintage Seikos, this is amazing, well done on all the great work. 1) where can I find a good vintage seiko watch auction in London 2) what does the jewel count represent Thanks in advance

@MyRetroWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have no idea about London. Nearly all my Seiko have come from eBay or the Birmingham watch fair. Jewel count just represents areas that have been jewelled with synthetic rubies to reduce friction. a 1 jewel movement would not be considered quality however a 30 jewel movement is over jewelled playing on the idea that more jewels are somehow better. 15-24 jewels in an automatic movement is all you need.

@isthi000ify

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyRetroWatches very helpful thanks much

hey great video, awesome collection. i recently bought a watch which resembles the 6309-5650 or the 6319-6020, the case back says that its a 6309-5100 but it looks nothing like a 5100, is it a fake or just the wrong caseback?

OnGod, all it takes is the right Musician/Actor and then you watch the price on these beauties climb to "Top Tier" status where they should be. Seiko have been making great Timekeepers forever imo

beautiful 😄

I feel a new hobby coming on…

If you don’t already have one, here’s a good reference for you. The 7019-5140. It’s like a baby Patek Nautilus. Beautiful watch.

I like Seikos, including servicing them, but soooooo many Frankensteins...

@MyRetroWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed but they are very easy to spot.

I have several G5 female watches that would be better off in your hands. I plan to learn on what I have I also have one Grand Seiko automatic that never has run well.

@MyRetroWatches

4 жыл бұрын

Wow a grand Seiko! lovely things and so much better made. I have never worked on one and would be fearful to given the value of them. My advise would be to try to work on one of the movements I have covered here on the channel as that way at least you have a guide that may help you. Best of luck.

Love it

Heaven!

hi hello bro Mat salleh(bule) VERY nice bro, I LIKES N ONE VINTAGE SEIKO LOVE...FROM AMBO, TM KELANTAN MALAYSIA...

Very interesting and certainly an educative clip. Btw as per your experience is the Seiko 6119 much superior in every aspect to the 6619/6309/7005 & 7625. Your honest opinion please which is very much appreciated....

@MyRetroWatches

3 жыл бұрын

I just like the 6119. To me its a more solid movement. the 6309 is a major workhorse though. the 7### were all much simpler to service as there are less parts.