[Lampson]

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  Hi All,
  
  Can anyone enlighten me on these models?
  What is the difference between the movements and other parts? Did the have the same parts? Or ALL DIFFERENCES?
  Many thanks.

 

[red2ndhand]

Re: Differences between the 6215-7000 and 6159-70001?

Both these model have different parts and not interchangeble. The 6215-7000 was the earlier 300m model. The 6159-7001 was the second generation of the 6159 300m divers. The 6159-7001 has a 36,000 bps high beat movement.

Here is a link for more info:

http://www.makedostudio.com/watches/seiko-divers/

Cheers,
Jeremiah

 

[Akomeogi]

Re: Differences between the 6215-7000 and 6159-70001?

I am no expert, so I can only relate my experience in restoring my 6215-7000.

Although these two watches look almost identical to a casual observer, they are significantly different. These differences caused me a certain amount of frustration in my restoration efforts, as I was hoping that parts would be interchangeable, since 6159 parts are more readily available.

Firstly, the crystals, crystal seals and chapter rings are dimensionally different and non-compatible. The bezel inserts are different - the 6215 has a "count-down" bezel. The split stems are incompatible for fit into the movement, and stem diameters also differ, causing the crowns to be incompatible.

Both movements are higher-grade 35-jewel movements, but the 6215 is a "low-beat" (18 000 bph) movement, whereas the 6159 is a "high-beat" (36 000 bph AFAIK?) movement. These movement differences cause the dials to be incompatible, as the writing on the dials are different.

I can't comment on the rest of the differences, as this was the extent of my experience.

Hope this helps!

Alvin

 

[Lampson]

Re: Differences between the 6215-7000 and 6159-70001?

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  Dear Jeremiah & Alvin,
  
  Many thanks for your precious info!!!
  
  Cheers,
  KK

 

[seikozen]

Hi the 6159-7000/01 is 25 J the 6215-7000 is 35 J I think with my Very limited Knowledge Alvin Covered the Main differences.


Oh Price LOL the 6215-7000 is from what I have seen 25+ % higher . from what it looks like lately A 90--93% Beautiful All ORG 6159-700X is selling between
$2800 to $4500. More in the $3500.00 Mid Range
The 6215-7000 in same condition $4000 to $6000.


we will see soon a Rather nice IMHO 6215-7000 is Selling and will end in about a WEEK it will give a Good Idea, of what that Market is bringing at the moment.


Good Luck they are Special Watches, I hope you finsd yours,I have been Blessed with a Beautiful 6159-70001 Truly a GIFT from John W.


If you would like to see some Pictures of a Beautiful 6159-70001 Email me, I cane send pics that way

 

[Lampson]

• 
  Dear Seikozen，
  
  Many thanks for your precious info!!!
  
  Cheers,
  KK

 

[Thesharkman]

Hi the 6159-7000/01 is 25 J the 6215-7000 is 35 J I think with my Very limited Knowledge Alvin Covered the Main differences.


Oh Price LOL the 6215-7000 is from what I have seen 25+ % higher . from what it looks like lately A 90--93% Beautiful All ORG 6159-700X is selling between
$2800 to $4500. More in the $3500.00 Mid Range
The 6215-7000 in same condition $4000 to $6000.


we will see soon a Rather nice IMHO 6215-7000 is Selling and will end in about a WEEK it will give a Good Idea, of what that Market is bringing at the moment.


Good Luck they are Special Watches, I hope you finsd yours,I have been Blessed with a Beautiful 6159-70001 Truly a GIFT from John W.


If you would like to see some Pictures of a Beautiful 6159-70001 Email me, I cane send pics that way

if it's the 6215 i'm thinking about, the hands appear to be non original or relumed, one of the two. the color on them is WAY off.

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