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Offline jgauch

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Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« on: February 11, 2013, 05:12:57 AM »
After I bought my first 4s15 watch movement in 2002, I started a quest to get examples of all the 4s series watches that Seiko makes.  Here are some photos of the 4s12 automatic.  I think this watch was part of the SUS line, and came in bright red, bright blue, and black dial versions.  There are a small number of other 4s12 watches made in the mid 1990's, but I didn't like their case/bracelet designs enough to buy one.  Here are the photos of my SCFF005, SCFF006, and SCFF007 watches.  Cheers, John.

p.s.  I don't know if this really qualifies as a GMT watch since you don't set the GMT hand in this watch, you simply use the second crown to move the internal bezel to adjust for different time zones.


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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 05:22:36 AM »
A fine-looking trio.  Thanks for the "eye candy".  :great:
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 05:22:51 AM »
Thank you for sharing an interesting shot of three models not often seen.  I also appreciated the info on the 24-hour hand- I did not know it was non-adjustable.  So that makes the 4S12 similar to the 6117 movements in that regard.  Neat to know!
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 06:22:44 AM »
Terrific trio . . . never seen them before and love the 'Helmet' like case extension, cool !!! :great:
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 07:52:18 AM »
nice set...had the black 4S12 but the outside lug kept digging into the wrist....wrong size for me...so I eventually sold it off.
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 09:43:57 AM »
Very nice collection John, many thanks for sharing and also thanks for the movement info - I had no idea that the 4S12 would be operated comparable to the 6117/6217!
 
Another question though: you mention that there are further 4S12 watches? Do you have any info in these, too?
 
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013, 11:20:10 AM »
Lovely set! Thanks for the photo!  :great:
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2013, 03:26:04 PM »
The Seiko 4S12 GMT is a hard watch to get a complete set of in:
a) Immaculate condition.
b) With a full set of links.

Some time ago I managed to get an NOS red dial, then an immaculate black dial all with a full set of links.  It took me a long time to find an immaculate blue dial but this was missing one link which means a lot of people cannot wear them including me.

I recently bought a red dial version in very good condition from a SCWF member for a link.  Expensive link you might say but this make the blue dial version wearable now.

The next question now is, what to do with a very good condition red dial version missing 2 links.
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Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2013, 03:34:17 PM »
Excellent set
I have a red Only. I think they wear a bit small however.... For today's standards
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2013, 03:50:20 PM »
Quote from: meiang on February 11, 2013, 03:26:04 PM

The next question now is, what to do with a very good condition red dial version missing 2 links.


Find someone with a small wrist and sell it on!
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2013, 05:27:20 PM »
 :great: :clap: :dance:
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2013, 06:54:52 PM »
 
Very nice collection!  Enjoy a +1 (and those beautiful watches) as a reward for your efforts!
 
 
Thanks for sharing!
 
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Re: Tic-tac-toe Three GMTs in a row -- here are my three 4s12 watches
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2013, 04:06:37 AM »
Quote from: meiang on February 11, 2013, 03:26:04 PM
The Seiko 4S12 GMT is a hard watch to get a complete set of in:
a) Immaculate condition.
b) With a full set of links.

Some time ago I managed to get an NOS red dial, then an immaculate black dial all with a full set of links.  It took me a long time to find an immaculate blue dial but this was missing one link which means a lot of people cannot wear them including me.

I recently bought a red dial version in very good condition from a SCWF member for a link.  Expensive link you might say but this make the blue dial version wearable now.

The next question now is, what to do with a very good condition red dial version missing 2 links.

Congrats on finding a full set.  I am lucky that mine all came with all the links, so I didn't need to buy a 4th ! !
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