Like Father Like Son - Part 1 - A tale of two Seikos
My father passed away on Wednesday. I’ve recently been using watches to cope with a number of things - including his illness. And our last proper conversation was looking through The Watch book by Gene Stone. He was a big fan of musical boxes and other antiques - so the engineering and aesthetics of our little hobby appealed to him.
In my life I knew him with two main watches (more on those another day - this is a part 1) - but today mum showed me this little steel Seiko bell-matic he wore in the 70s.
I’ve been wearing my Grand Seiko the entire time I’ve been here the last few weeks. So of course I loved finding it’s little echo from the past.
I’ve been gifted the seiko now. It’s cool! The main watch movement is an automatic - then the alarm is powered by winding the crown. The alarm switch at 2pm even quick-advances the day forward! Mechanically it’s working and the alarm has a nice tone.
I’ll be repairing this (the dial is currently spinning around with the alarm setting wheel, the bracelet is gone + who knows what else!) - it will cost me more than it’s worth - but of course the final product will be priceless to me. And luckily - quite wearable!
Does anyone have an inherited watch or a family watch to show? Does anyone know anything about the bell-mati?
Fairly new to watch collecting. Super fast collecting journey! I've had a bit of everything, small gold pretty watches, large rugged watches, vintage British field watches. From Casio to Patek and eve...
So sorry for your loss. My father was of very limited means, and always wore very inexpensive Timex watches. I still have the Indiglo that he was wearing when he passed away 9 years ago, and every night before I go to sleep, I activate the Indiglo light for a few seconds as my way of keeping his memory alive.
So sorry for your loss. My father was of very limited means, and always wore very inexpensive Timex watches. I still have the Indiglo that he was wearing when he passed away 9 years ago, and every night before I go to sleep, I activate the Indiglo light for a few seconds as my way of keeping his memory alive.
The watch he was wearing this week (a little gold Garrard) - I wound it twice for him the last few days - I couldn’t stand to think of a stopped watch on his wrist - even if he was in no position to read it. In some way I was trying to wind him a little more time.
Peaceful thoughts for you mate🤝
I am very sorry for your loss. My feed is full of Dad/watch stuff, as I lost mine three months ago. My thoughts are very much with you. Please take good care.
My deepest sympathies.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My father's last watch was a Croton Aquamatic Blue Sun Ray Dial. My mom gave it to him at Christmas 9 years ago and the month later in January he passed away and my mom passed 2 years ago. It has deep meaning for me still. I'm getting old and someday my boys will be wearing my watches and grandfather's watches. Memories
Again my thoughts are with you and your family.
Along with the mourning celebrate his life and champion his accomplishments. Anyone with kids lives on in their DNA so toast yourself and your siblings with a glass in his honour. Fathers never truly leave their sons just ask your mirror.
Sorry for your loss , I inherited a pocket watch an Elgin which I gave to my eldest daughter and I inherited my dad’s Omega Deville which was his retirement watch . I gave it to my youngest brother , I kept half his pipes and also gave my father’s other things to my greater family. His seiko turtle was given to his youngest brother . That is probably the watch i coveted ! Still tough to loose your dad . Hope you have fond memories when you wear his watches.
So sorry to hear this , but nice you are going to restore your Dad's piece back to a useable condition.
I have a couple of small watch's from my father in law. I love to wear them and think of him whenever I do. He has very similar taste to me so they get worn quite a lot.
RIP
Along with the mourning celebrate his life and champion his accomplishments. Anyone with kids lives on in their DNA so toast yourself and your siblings with a glass in his honour. Fathers never truly leave their sons just ask your mirror.
How about this. He was quite the talented artist. This is a pastel he did in his youth.
My condolences on the loss of your dad. My father got me interested in watches and I still miss him more than 10 years after his death. I completely support you having his watch refurbished. It’s not about the money.
Sending plenty of good vibes to you and your family Justin. I lost my dad a little over 2 years ago and while time is doing its thing, the grieving process is a long and non linear process for sure. It’s great that you have a watch to remember him by. He will always be with you ❤️
Sending plenty of good vibes to you and your family Justin. I lost my dad a little over 2 years ago and while time is doing its thing, the grieving process is a long and non linear process for sure. It’s great that you have a watch to remember him by. He will always be with you ❤️
A few watches indeed! And thank you for the kind words.