[ChangingTimes]

An old guy I've gotten to know over the years just told me he collected Seiko's 20 something years ago.
He is going to trade them for my silver coins.

My question is in regards to a Kakume speedtimer he has.

I'm fairly confident it is all original, including the bracelet. But the dial looked more matte that the champange kakumes I have since looked at. It was faded, but still nice, and almost off cream colour.

Was there a variance in the jdm Kakume champagne dials? Or is it common for them to loose their shiny luster? or is this an old redial?

Sorry, I know it's hard without pics, I will add as soon as I get some. I was a little overwhelmed, it was hard to take in all the details.
I'm just hoping some of you may know about the champagne kakume's, and hopefully show me what to look for. It might help me go into the trade with better knowledge.

The others were a couple of old Seiko 5's, a Bell-matic, a stunning gold calculator watch, and a few ladies watches.

Please share your Kakume's

 

[Reflex]

Photos are best to help gauge a more accurate idea of condition

 

[ChangingTimes]

Photos are best to help gauge a more accurate idea of condition

Yes my bad, I wish I took some photos.

The dial looked exactly like this (example just found), even the "Speedtimer" text was faded the same. Same bracelet and hands I believe.

So I assume they do fade and loose the metallic shine. I will have a closer look next week and hopefully bring it home

 

[byscott]

Some useful information here:

Seiko 6138 Kakume Reference Guide

The acquisition of a Seiko Kakume (also known as Square Eyes) back in the day is partly responsible for my interest in vintage watches and was the beginning of my romance with the Japanese brand.

vintagewatchinc.com

In my experience, the champagne dials are prone to fading.

 

[CombatID]

These do fade. Here is my original one. There are three variants of the Champaign dials however.

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[wysanz]

A photo of the watch from my own collection just for your ref, hope it helps . I am happy that it was all in pristine condition.

 

[wysanz]

A video clip on Youtube from me many years ago

 

[ruby54]

I think the Kakume is original;

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[JohnnyM27]

I find that the yellow ringed version fades much more than the orange ringed one. The Speedtimer is hardly visible on mine and even the orange sweep hand has faded. Love the Kakume. One of my favorite watches.

 

[ChangingTimes]

Thanks everyone, been a great help.
I will be sure to update once I have it in the hand.