[TheTigerUK]

when this one popped up at a decent price I just couldent resist it, I should have but i couldent

I have nothing against the 6306 on the contrary I really like them as it is imo a SUPER 6309 but I just could never bring myself to pay the premium required to get one as the near double price needed to pay for the extra jewels, dial text, case back, hacking and Kanji seemed pretty stiff (now i've just written the extra's down it doesent sound so bad ).

So sellers pictures and the watch is winging it's way to my shipping agent (thanks) looking forward to its eventual arrival.

 

[jimmy1963]

Very nice John, 6306's always seem to have great patina/creamy lume,

 

[daveswordfish]

Great catch John... 6306 is not only a "super" 6309, but it brings the Kanji day wheel , always a cool touch!

Congrats!


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[DAHASCO]

Nice Grab John, I have never had a 6306 either

 

[Thorien]

Nice move John, I got lucky and nabbed a corker the other day too:

It's a December 1978 6306 - 7001. I must Say I'm chuffed with just how good this 6306 looks to me. It seems all original and in pretty fabulous condition for it's age. It even comes on the original strap.
The case is still sharp on the edges and the dial and hands have aged very well.
It's going off for a service soon, but here's some quick snaps taken a couple of hours ago:

(serial number removed)

 

[akiskx]

Great looking all original 6306s.

Tiger is that a ''crack'' on the bezel lume dot?

 

[briang]

They are definitely a great piece and the Kanji characters are fabulous. Great pickup!!

 

[sdoocms]

Nice find, I have both the 7000 and 7001 models.

 

[Jim W]

I agree the 6306 is a better 6309, - but I like 'em both.
I've got several 6309's and 2 x 6306-7001 and another on it's way from the USA, It should arrive next week. I just can't stop buying the darn things!

 

[TheTigerUK]

is that a ''crack'[/B]' on the bezel lume dot?

No idea until it lands in the UK.

 

[TheTigerUK]

Nice move John, I got lucky and nabbed a corker the other day too:

It's a December 1978 6306 - 7001. I must Say I'm chuffed with just how good this 6306 looks to me. It seems all original and in pretty fabulous condition for it's age. It even comes on the original strap.
The case is still sharp on the edges and the dial and hands have aged very well.
It's going off for a service soon, but here's some quick snaps taken a couple of hours ago:

Thanks Billy, yours looks a beauty

 

[TheTigerUK]

Nice find, I have both the 7000 and 7001 models.

Please remind me whats the difference between the 7000 and 7001 ?

(old, senile, loosing hair, putting on weight ..........)

 

[sdoocms]

Please remind me whats the difference between the 7000 and 7001 ?

(old, senile, loosing hair, putting on weight ..........)

I believe it was where they were intended for sale. I could be wrong and if so I apologize up front but I thought the 7000 was intended for the Asian market and the 7001 was the rest of the world. If someone knows different please chime in. This is my 7000...

 

[Thorien]

Please remind me whats the difference between the 7000 and 7001 ?

(old, senile, loosing hair, putting on weight ..........)

I believe it was were they were intended for sale. I could be wrong and if so I apologize up front but I thought the 7000 was intended for the Asian market and the 7001 was the rest of the world. If someone knows different please chime in...

I'm not sure here either, but I thought all 6306s' were JDM only?!
The only difference between the 7000 and 7001 was year of manufacture. I believe the 7000 was made from 76 - late 78. Then the number changed to 7001 from late 78 to 81. I think they are near enough identical. The only difference I've heard off was that the 7000 had a bigger cut out around the crown.
I'm sure someone who knows for sure will put us right in a bit.

 

[thianwong1]

Here is mine, found in my favorite used store...a 7001 version. Was in great shape except for a caseback slipped scratch. Otherwise it has been perfect wearing. I sold the 6105 and kept the 6306.

6306drontandcaseback surfer by blingmeister, on Flickr

 

[WVE]

Very nice John, I think I also need one.

 

[SurfingSeiko]

Congratulations and enjoy it, John.

Mark