Seiko re-connect...
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My buddy Tony, who lives at Hastings Point, NSW Australia sent me a pic today, of his 6309-7040.
Let me back up, I went to Australia in 1989 and lived there, mostly with Tony and his wife for 1 year. He taught me how to surf, for me a job and we have stayed in touch since. He was to come and stay with me this summer, but CoVid got in the way.
He said he’s had the 6309 since he was 18 and he’s 57 now. I love the fact that he’s surfed with it almost everyday and beat the crap out it...never serviced!
He’s not a “watch guy” but saw a few of my watches on Instagram and sent me pics today;
Let me back up, I went to Australia in 1989 and lived there, mostly with Tony and his wife for 1 year. He taught me how to surf, for me a job and we have stayed in touch since. He was to come and stay with me this summer, but CoVid got in the way.
He said he’s had the 6309 since he was 18 and he’s 57 now. I love the fact that he’s surfed with it almost everyday and beat the crap out it...never serviced!
He’s not a “watch guy” but saw a few of my watches on Instagram and sent me pics today;
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So nice.
My father in law bought a brand new 6309 when on base in the navy. Never serviced but about 3-4 years ago it started running like shit.
I tried to convince him to get it serviced and I’d send it and take care of it, but he said he doesn’t trust anyone and they’ll prob swap out the original parts
So he now wears some cheap quartz from Walmart.
My father in law bought a brand new 6309 when on base in the navy. Never serviced but about 3-4 years ago it started running like shit.
I tried to convince him to get it serviced and I’d send it and take care of it, but he said he doesn’t trust anyone and they’ll prob swap out the original parts
So he now wears some cheap quartz from Walmart.
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Cool story and 6309. Love to see and hear the stories on these vintage divers.
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Cool!
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That’s cool Dave.
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Love seeing watches, ya know, worn and enjoyed
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Love stories like this. Thanks for posting.
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That is awesome. I love the fact that this watch has been there with him for so long.
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Love this story.
I am beginning to go back to the 80s when the 6309 was a “one watch”. I got mine originally then and it’s never been serviced or opened. Runs like it did the day I got it. Been around the world with me, survived college and been on every dive I have ever done.
When unopened.... the patina is slight and still mostly white!
I am beginning to go back to the 80s when the 6309 was a “one watch”. I got mine originally then and it’s never been serviced or opened. Runs like it did the day I got it. Been around the world with me, survived college and been on every dive I have ever done.
When unopened.... the patina is slight and still mostly white!
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I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
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“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman
I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
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I think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
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This.jeckyll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:42 amI think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
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jeckyll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:42 amI think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
bpax wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:43 amjeckyll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:42 amI think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
Have to agree 100% too with Bjorn, and Bill here above Dave !! Nowadays watch
companies are making watches look like this, and your friend did it the old fashioned
way, and for free. It really s such a neat story, and holy cow, the not servicing thing
is incredible as well. ..Thanks so very much for telling us about this !
This.
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AtomicTom wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:55 amjeckyll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:42 amI think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
bpax wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:43 amjeckyll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:42 amI think when the patina is there because _you_ put it there, and every mark on the watch is related to an experience, whether an 'oops' or a wipeout or whatever it was, it's a whole lot different than just buying a watch that someone else had that with and put the marks there. It's meaningful vs. just being a look
This.
Have to agree 100% too with Bjorn, and Bill here above Dave !! Nowadays watch
companies are making watches look like this, and your friend did it the old fashioned
way, and for free. It really is such a neat story, and holy cow, the not servicing it
thing is incredible as well. ..Thanks so very much for telling us about this. So cool !
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P.S. Dave, I hope he gets to visit very soon.
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Doubled that somehow. Sorry.
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Dave that is a killer story. Sounds like he is a good dude. Let me know if want it back in top running shape and we can get it there without ruining it.
I like making patina.
I like making patina.
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Ben if you want it serviced I guarantee we won't change out anything.BBK357 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:05 pmSo nice.
My father in law bought a brand new 6309 when on base in the navy. Never serviced but about 3-4 years ago it started running like shit.
I tried to convince him to get it serviced and I’d send it and take care of it, but he said he doesn’t trust anyone and they’ll prob swap out the original parts
So he now wears some cheap quartz from Walmart.
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That is awesome!
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Effin awesome
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I got my 6309 in 1989
Had it checked a few times by seiko and the last time they said do not dive with it
I think it was to do with threads and the crown not something that could be fixed
Still love it though
Had it checked a few times by seiko and the last time they said do not dive with it
I think it was to do with threads and the crown not something that could be fixed
Still love it though
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Wow! That was 31 years ago! Thanks for sharing!
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
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Awesome story. That 6309 is so cool.
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toxicavenger wrote:Ben if you want it serviced I guarantee we won't change out anything.BBK357 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:05 pmSo nice.
My father in law bought a brand new 6309 when on base in the navy. Never serviced but about 3-4 years ago it started running like shit.
I tried to convince him to get it serviced and I’d send it and take care of it, but he said he doesn’t trust anyone and they’ll prob swap out the original parts
So he now wears some cheap quartz from Walmart.
I’ll ask him again. I doubt he’ll do it but I’ll try to talk him into it.
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