[bigbluekyle]

Fished off the bay. Came with 4 tins of parts? I am completely unfamiliar with the 6159 movement so I don't know what I have here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TheTigerUK]

Jeeeze I don't know but I would love that dial !!

 

[koekoek]

That dial is worth big $ i think.

 

[OldeCrow]

Ya thats the remains of a vintage Marine Master 300 in a 6309 case...
worth a bit of $ in parts considering that really clean dial.

If enough of that movement is there it could be reconstituted but without a 6159 case-set to put it in it's just spare parts.

Edit: It might be fun to get that movement working and put it in a 300m tuna case or something, you could even add a gold letter bezel insert to that 6309 case and keep it in there...

 

[bigbluekyle]

If enough of that movement is there it could be reconstituted

I bought the watch only for the dial but had no idea what was under the hood. Very pleasantly surprised to find a 6159. I'm not sure if there is a complete movement there? If it is complete it might be a good idea to send the movement to Duncan (Watchbloke) to try to bring it back to life?

 

[GuyJ]

Looks complete apart from I can't see the escape wheel.

 

[bigbluekyle]

Looks complete apart from I can't see the escape wheel.

 

[GuyJ]

Oscillating weight, train bridge, framework for automatic device and ratchet wheel I think.

 

[JaSharp]

Hm, get yourself a proper set of hands you might have something here

 

[ssseiko]

I think it's time to start buying parts!!!

 

[fallacyfrog]

Tbh, the watch looks quite attractive. Can see why the owner did that mod.

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[bigbluekyle]

I think it's time to start buying parts!!!

I first bought a Yobokies SBDX012 MM Gold Hand Set and then I found a NOS 6159 Hand Set. Perfect lume match with slightly granular texture.

 

[GuyJ]

That could be... the most expensive 6309.....in the world...

(said in a Jeremy Clarkson voice..)

 

[bigbluekyle]

 

[jringo8769]

Well that looks like fun...well done

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[merlin699]

what a nice bezel insert...

well, I don't know what you paid for it, but a few days ago I would've suggested this one to you:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/seiko-vintage-diver-6159-7001/372069216353
This with your parts would be a stunner for cheap.

 

[bigbluekyle]

you could even add a gold letter bezel insert to that 6309 case and keep it in there...

Yobokies Gold Bezel Insert with Large Pip Dot

 

[bigbluekyle]

....or...this could be... the most expensive SBDX001.....in the world...

 

[JaSharp]

....or...this could be... the most expensive SBDX001.....in the world...

Just for giggles swap those bezels around. :grin:
This is turning out to be my favorite thread in a while!

 

[steph_dexter]

wow, great finding there!
Congrats and good luck on building 6159-7001

i hope you dont come up with custom made case, i saw many times the case made with lug too short... look super off