[merv1n]

Hi all, new to the site and fallen in love with 6309's. I've recently acquired this one and would appreciate your comments.

 

[twall3]

Well, I'd say you found a really nice one to start out with!

 

[Reflex]

What's up with the marker at 2?

 

[merv1n]

Thank you so much. It's just been serviced and running beautifully.

 

[DAHASCO]

Is that Yobokies insert ? Kind of hard to tell in the pic ^^^

 

[merv1n]

What's up with the marker at 2?

Looking under the loup there is some discolouration round the edge of the 2 marker which gives the impression that it's smaller than the others but I'm no expert as you'll have gathered.

 

[tkmj75]

Hi all, new to the site and fallen in love with 6309's. I've recently acquired this one and would appreciate your comments.
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Really good choice. I do love the relatively minimalist dial. Well done.

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[merv1n]

Really good choice. I do love the relatively minimalist dial. Well done.

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Thanks, I'm loving it too. I don't really mind if some or all of the parts are not original although that would be super cool. The dial looks pretty authentic to my untrained eye but there's a question mark over the 2 lume.
Most of the code under 6 is visible and the rest can be seen under a loupe. The lume works reasonably but dies fast.
The bezel insert looks a little unmarked for its age. I have an original insert and the markings on it seem to be a bit thicker but I'd like to hear form the experts.

 

[DAHASCO]

It does look the part, Who are The Experts ? I have a stack of 6309's I need to have a look at.

 

[tkmj75]

Thanks, I'm loving it too. I don't really mind if some or all of the parts are not original although that would be super cool. The dial looks pretty authentic to my untrained eye but there's a question mark over the 2 lume.
Most of the code under 6 is visible and the rest can be seen under a loupe. The lume works reasonably but dies fast.
The bezel insert looks a little unmarked for its age. I have an original insert and the markings on it seem to be a bit thicker but I'd like to hear form the experts.

Ultimately the beauty of the watch is in the eyes of the beholder (aka the person who wears the watch). If you're happy with it even if doesn't have original parts, who are others to stop you.

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[merv1n]

It does look the part, Who are The Experts ? I have a stack of 6309's I need to have a look at.

Haha! Indeed who are the experts? I'm waiting to hear from some but maybe you are one - if you have a stack of 6309s! Look forward to hearing from you after your research.

 

[DAHASCO]

You know what is said...One never knows with Seiko

 

[scubarob99]

What's up with the marker at 2?

On 6309 and 7548, the dial tab is at 2 o clock, so I suspect some slight moisture intrusion that discolored the marker. That's where the moisture found its way in between chapter ring and dial.

Rob

 

[DAHASCO]

You know Rob, I would bet that the entire watch has been gone through an presented quite nicely, The 2:00 marker is probably just that Rob, I Now really think the bezel insert is Harolds.

 

[merv1n]

This is most interesting and thanks for your input. Could the dial be original? Presumably Harold is Yobokies?

 

[condor97]

Thanks, I'm loving it too. I don't really mind if some or all of the parts are not original although that would be super cool. The dial looks pretty authentic to my untrained eye but there's a question mark over the 2 lume.
Most of the code under 6 is visible and the rest can be seen under a loupe. The lume works reasonably but dies fast.
The bezel insert looks a little unmarked for its age. I have an original insert and the markings on it seem to be a bit thicker but I'd like to hear form the experts.

How does the lume of the insert look compared to the dial? Either way, it is a nice looking watch. Enjoy it!

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[DAHASCO]

I'm not knocking it, I like the looks. It also looks like the dial code is faded ? Can you post a close up of the codes please. The dial is Seiko as are the hands.

 

[merv1n]

Thanks. If you mean the lume in the hands, I'd say to the naked eye they look the same as the markers as does the colour of the bezel insert pip. Under the loupe the hands look a fraction darker, maybe a slightly grey tinge but very close. So close the difference could be caused by the silver outline of the hands.

 

[DAHASCO]

The dial code is at the bottom either side of @6:00 Is JAPAN faded ?

 

[merv1n]

The letters L T are there