A King for a day...every day i think

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dr_p_leisure

Discussion Starter · Jul 25, 2014

5625-7014 Just arrived in the mail from Japan. Accurate (enough) and in very tidy condition. The case back is very tight so I've given up trying to open it. It can be my watch makers problem when it gets serviced.

My 3rd Seiko, my 2nd King and my 1st 'tradition' KS design. I think the design is more striking in person than in photos. Collectors have told me to pick a niche and stick with it. This may be my niche. This is going to get expensive.

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holyspirit1955

· #2 · Jul 25, 2014

Very nice! It is fun to have a niche!

bcedrone

· #3 · Jul 25, 2014

My niche is "the 1970's". I believe this was a "golden age" for watches. Your king Seiko fits right in.

startsomething

· #4 · Jul 25, 2014

I was watching this auction, too.

A very good piece for a great price IMO!

Congrats, good luck with the crystal search and looking forward to the finished piece

Best,
Hermann

croolis

· #5 · Jul 26, 2014

After a while you graduate to GS and then yen is really funny money! Nice KS you have there.

estrickland

· #6 · Jul 26, 2014

Very Nice. Congrats!

dr_p_leisure

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 26, 2014

i have no idea where i'll find a crystal. Its clean except for the chip at the 3 o'clock, and i intend on wearing it so i'll enjoy it while i'll search.

seikochrono

· #8 · Jul 26, 2014

startsomething said:
I was watching this auction, too.

A very good piece for a great price IMO!

Congrats, good luck with the crystal search and looking forward to the finished piece

Best,
Hermann

What is the part number for this crystal?

startsomething

· #9 · Jul 26, 2014

300V16GNS and as you might recall I am searching for some of these meself ;-)

Best
Hermann

dr_p_leisure

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 26, 2014

There is one on the bay in the uk. Not cheap, but by all accounts a rare thing. Is there a way to determine the exact diameter and thickness of the 300v16gns? Is non-genuine an option? I know it's not ideal for a collectable, but for something that will get worn two days a week it might be necessary at some point for me.

7s26b

· #11 · Jul 26, 2014 (Edited)

dr_p_leisure said:
There is one on the bay in the uk. Not cheap, but by all accounts a rare thing. Is there a way to determine the exact diameter and thickness of the 300v16gns? Is non-genuine an option? I know it's not ideal for a collectable, but for something that will get worn two days a week it might be necessary at some point for me.

Should be 30mm diameter from the part number.
Boley.de lists them and there's a Swedish "watchdealer"- hint, that has them in stock , but at nearly £60 a pop.
Don't forget when searching for the part number, to include an extra "0" on the end.

seikochrono

· #12 · Jul 26, 2014

startsomething said:
300V16GNS and as you might recall I am searching for some of these meself ;-)

Best
Hermann

I only have Gilt ones!

Florida Kev

· #13 · Jul 26, 2014

That is very beautiful! I am a diver guy through and through, but this has me re-thinking things! Kevin.

stophmaster

· #14 · Jul 28, 2014 (Edited)

Nice! I was watching that one as well, glad it went to one of us here! I have both the silver and blue dialed versions. Definitely one of Seikos finest dress watch designs.

Grammarofdesign

· #15 · Jul 28, 2014

A true legend, the official chronometer versions - all of them.

Enjoy !

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