Seiko watches - School me

[Simple Man]

All this watch talk has gotten me interested, what can you tell me about Seiko watches? I really like the looks of the 007 cyberspyder posted.

http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php ... stcount=10

I'd like a nice solid, but not flashy something with day/date, and black non-metallic band, either a Maratac Nato/Zulu style nylon or plastic/rubber as on cyberspyders. Prefer black face and ring, not colored.

http://www.countycomm.com/zulu.htm

Is there a particular movement or mechanism to look for?

Load me up with info, thanks. (I think)

[SoCal Operator]

They make great watches. Better yet, they make watches that span a very wide price range. You can get a $100 Seiko, or you can get a $1000 Seiko. It all depends on what you want in a watch. I've been reading this watch forum for a few months. Its very informative.

[raggasonic]

If you're looking for a solid tool watch, Seiko diver's watches are certainly the best bang for the buck
Each 7S26 and 7S36 movements are real good "engines", the main difference is that the 7S26 has no second hack mechanism.

You can also have a look on vintage models that can have a strange but interesting design.

My 2 cents :D

PS : If you don't like "stock" models, have a look over there : http://www.mkiiwatches.com

[cyberspyder]

You could either go with a 007 or a restored 6309. Both are 'classic' in their looks and are very simplistic. Here's a (very) helpful link (you need registration though): http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/show ... p?t=356457

Cheers, Brendan

[enyong112]

I'd go w/ either the 7S26 or 6309... but I have two of the 6309's the one with pillow case(6309-7040) and the slimmed out case (6309-729a)... the pillow case looks more cooler, and has some history into it...
seikos are cheap and built like tanks...

visit this site it would give lot of info and pictures of seiko divers watches
http://www.makedostudio.com/watches/seiko-divers/

picture of my 6309-7040

[Tom v S]

Good choice, they make some nice watches. Here's a picture from mine:

[gandalfe]

Hope I'm not going too far off topic but I consider Tissot watches the best I have ever owned.Own two Seiko's but consider them, not even in the same league, as the Swiss Tissot.Get a Pr50, a real bargain of the watch world.

[Simple Man]

Okay, I think I have narrowed it down to either the 173 or a 007, J or K. Is there any reason to avoid the 173 and look for a 007 instead?

And am I correct that a Kinetic watch is basically the same as an Automatic watch, but it stores the energy in a capacitor instead of springs?

Link to Cyberspyder's awesome Seiko pic thread.
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35386

The Tissot looks real nice, but it is just not what I am looking for, thanks.

[raggasonic]

And am I correct that a Kinetic watch is basically the same as an Automatic watch, but it stores the energy in a capacitor instead of springs?

Kinetic watches are made with a quartz movement. You don't change the battery, since it's recharged by the movements of your wrist.

[enyong112]

Here's a pic of my Seiko 6309-729A with modded hands (by Yours Truly)

[cyberspyder]

I need a ZULU.....

[enyong112]

I need a ZULU.....

Zulus are great... Just get the 2 ring one... don't like the 4 rings that much even though I have 2, but i bought as test straps... but overall ZULUs are awesome... :D