Parts or preserve?
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Darcy
Collector of value watches, watch modder, and vintage watch tinkerer.
Saskatchewan, Canada
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This place has vintage Seiko guys that would shed tears over that. There are better aftermarket dials out there.
This place has vintage Seiko guys that would shed tears over that. There are better aftermarket dials out there.
Went this route mainly bc I couldn’t find a yellow gold day date sunburst after market dial. However, I assumed this was a non runner for the price.
Will have to think on it as it does need a service and I have a few I need to service already.
16 bucks aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003125209976.html?_randl_currency=CAD&_randl_shipto=CA&src=google&aff_fcid=5c66fbc4c1504a798aab4ebefb99f304-1653626639089-08759-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=5c66fbc4c1504a798aab4ebefb99f304-1653626639089-08759-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=82f6a244f01f47b98eed8ee6ab9ebbc5&afSmartRedirect=y
16 bucks aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003125209976.html?_randl_currency=CAD&_randl_shipto=CA&src=google&aff_fcid=5c66fbc4c1504a798aab4ebefb99f304-1653626639089-08759-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=5c66fbc4c1504a798aab4ebefb99f304-1653626639089-08759-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=82f6a244f01f47b98eed8ee6ab9ebbc5&afSmartRedirect=y
That AliExpress one is not quite gold enough but I think this one is safe, found a nato that makes it a keeper.
I think it looks great as it is (maybe a bracelet change though). Not all vintage/old stuff needs updating. If we did that to everything, we’d have no history 😉
I think it looks great as it is (maybe a bracelet change though). Not all vintage/old stuff needs updating. If we did that to everything, we’d have no history 😉
Well I think it's just a SNXS81 which can still be purchased on a few sites for a reasonable price so likely isn't vintage it just has a vintage look to it. I will say it is extremely comfortable on the wrist so I may just keep it as is and enjoy the fact I only paid $15 for it.
Well I think it's just a SNXS81 which can still be purchased on a few sites for a reasonable price so likely isn't vintage it just has a vintage look to it. I will say it is extremely comfortable on the wrist so I may just keep it as is and enjoy the fact I only paid $15 for it.
I think that’s an excellent idea and certainly a bargain. Sometimes it’s the cheapest things in life that give you the most enjoyment 👏🏻
I would never butcher a working Vintage watch. But it’s your watch. do whatever the hell you want to do.
I would never butcher a working Vintage watch. But it’s your watch. do whatever the hell you want to do.
Well this one isn't really what I would consider vintage (can still be bought on jomashop) just used with a vintage look. I have a couple vintage restoration projects underway and the goal there is to keep them as close to original as possible so totally agree.