Welcome to the forum smoothcoffee! Good to have you here. You have already experienced the great info available from some of our knowledgeable members. Always remember that you can trust the advice of Jim W. He is a respected and knowledgeable collector of some of the most iconic Seiko divers available. To add a little emphasis to the subject, a Franken watch is a watch made up from parts of different watches with the intention of fooling a buyer into thinking it's original and authentic. Don't make the mistake of thinking a Franken and a mod are the same thing. A mod is a watch that an owner or someone has intentionally changed, upgraded or made to his or her personal liking. Bezels, dials, hands and chapter rings are some of the pieces that can be adapted to make a watch more to an individuals liking and preference.
Post often, show wrist shots of your favorite pieces and never hesitate to ask any questions you may have. My Dad, a man filled to the brim with wisdom beyond his age, used to regularly say, "buddy, always remember, the only stupid question, is the one you don't ask". So, don't be a stranger and share your experiences as a diver. Many of us here in the forum and the hobby in general have dive watches that rarely see water beyond washing our hands. Vintage watches should truly never be near any water imho. For some its taking great care of them, for others it's akin to the upgraded 4X4 that never leaves the street, haha. All together its what makes the hobby great. Again, welcome and enjoy your time here.
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