Seiko 45899 with 5719a

aris2176 · Feb 20, 2020

Dear friends I need your valuable feedback.

I grabbed yesterday this amazing watch, part of Seiko history...

Although the price was tempting enough to get it, I knew I had to deal with some issues..

1. Bezel although original is from another model, however seller did gave me the old one that has a crack

Any ideas from the experts on how (with what super glue) to glue it back in one piece will be appreciated...

2. The dial although is in great condition, is missing the luminous material, which is strange ...meaning I could not find any after market dials for sale, while if dial is original and luminous material is removed then would not there be marks on the dial?
Any thoughts would be appreciated..

3.pusher seems to be of another model since it looks taller..

Any other points spotted feel free to contribute...

Finally the mov will definitely need a service, while the good thing is that the chrono functions as should..

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Grammarofdesign · Feb 20, 2020

Regarding the dial, there were many different versions. Some had lume, others not. Just different. Yours is a not Lumed variant. No worries. Hands look to be original too.

Yes the pusher button is incorrect but if it functions please grab some photos as the hobby could sure use a valid replacement work around !

That bezel looks all wrong. Something that fits I guess. There are excellent reproduction bezels now. Check eBay. Seller is in France I believe.

aris2176 · Feb 20, 2020

Your are absolutely right!!!

I placed and order to Phillip in France for a replacement bezel since morning time [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

I can’t wait to receive it and try it on!

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SeikoPsycho2 · Feb 20, 2020

I believe that is the correct, later style bezel for a 5719. It's Seiko's upgraded bezel from that original piece of junk plastic bezel which was common to wear + breakage.
Here's the one on my 5719 project watch

aris2176 · Feb 21, 2020

Thank you for the feedback! Did you manage to complete your 5719 project?

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Grammarofdesign · Feb 20, 2020

So great to learn a bit more about these 45999s. I've had a few and my pristine silver dial is waiting for it's Presage reissue brother to join him but that's another chapter for another day. Today let's talk about that bezel!

Doing a quick internet search I see a few with the bezel you show as the replacement. I now understand that was used for some models.

I have not yet gotten accustomed to the look but I must say seems an authentic choice.

Grammarofdesign · Feb 20, 2020

Doing a quick internet search I see the 5717-8980 with the bezel you say was a replacement. I now understand that was used for those models.

I have not yet gotten accustomed to the look but I must say yours looks like a perfect specimen NOS bezel.

aris2176 · Feb 20, 2020

Thank you Gents ! Any idea with regard to water super duper glue to use to weld the plastic bezel?

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Grammarofdesign · Feb 20, 2020

I'll bet that metal bezel in the OEM paper sleeve would sell for more than the repro plastic bezel !

boid69 · Feb 21, 2020

is it meant to be one of these?

aris2176 · Feb 21, 2020

Correct that’s the bezel for 5719-8980 which is a later version of 45899. That’s also what my watch is wearing now instead of the plastic one..

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Seiko 45899 with 5719a

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