[ClockBloke]

Hello. I need advice from experts! I'm new to the forum and I'm still waiting to purchase my first vintage Seiko. I have learnt a lot from this forum and site but I need to refer this query to higher authorities.

I stumbled on a "restored" 6139-8020 up for sale on well known online auction site. The watch looked original to me but I thought I'd do a quick image search, just to see how it visually compared to others. Well, now I'm confused!

Some photos of the 8020 show the "lines" on the brushed case surface running across the case (i.e. left to right, or, horizontally); while other photos show the brushed case lines running from top to bottom, or vertically.

Please help! Which is original?

Can you upload photos of it?

 

[ClockBloke]

Ok the case & the rotor on the movement have been 'refinished' aka sanded in one direction but then it is a old watch (May 76 I believe) and he's stated that in the listing. The rotor has been refinished on top of the movement and I can see marks left by what appears to be light rusting. Not sure about the dial or hands but the strap is wrong for that watch. He's good at taking photos it has to be said and is not trying to hide anything as I can see that in the photos. As I say I'm no Seiko expert so you will have to ask others if the dial and pushers and such are original to the watch.

I should get back into refishing metals as if that's the best refinish available I'm going to make a fortune!

 

[ClockBloke]

superb job!

 

[ClockBloke]

thickman808 great site..impressive work...

He's like my habit dealer! when ever I need a fix I go to Tom and he supplies the goods