Seiko RAF Gen 2 Pilots chrono

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Seiko RAF Gen 2 Pilots chrono

Post by River Rat » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:14 am

Well just bought this it's coming from England as I write this.Well I collect Seikos Divers mostly vintage and military watches and found that Seiko made a issue piece for the RAF so I can have the best of both worlds in one watch.They made two version's the Gen 1 and Gen 2.The Gen 1 is thought to be the best one becouse it has a better movement a 15 jewel quartz movement and three pusher's.The Gen.2 has a none jewel quartz movement and two pusher's but has date.I found a Gen 2 and did some home work on what they are worth at another forum some one pm me with a dam good price and RAF chrono's hold there price and go up in value so I got it.Here are some of the seller's photo's will post some of mine when I get it.
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Post by River Rat » Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:18 am

The seller sent me a few photo's of watches he had for sell one was a civilian model that had a L that's the first one I posted the back cover is right here the correct photo the military one has a P on the dial.
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Post by polaco23 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:46 am

nice! Love the nato on it, perfect combo.

i dont think i would like P on my dial, i hate it when it gets on my jeans. :monkeypiss:
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Post by vegaban » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:14 pm

Wonderful, #1 in my wishlist.... :love:
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Post by Rambam » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:24 pm

Very nice, I like the it on the Nato aswell. I see Seiko has a model out now called the Seiko 5 Military? Is there any connection?
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Post by River Rat » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:27 pm

Rambam wrote:Very nice, I like the it on the Nato aswell. I see Seiko has a model out now called the Seiko 5 Military? Is there any connection?
It's differnt.These have been out of production for some time.Saw a photo of the Seiko 5 it all most look's like it.

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Post by Rambam » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:36 pm

This has me wanting one...thanks for that :banghead: :mrgreen:
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Post by River Rat » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:07 pm

Rambam wrote:This has me wanting one...thanks for that :banghead: :mrgreen:
Here is a review I found on the net about the watch you were thinking about.
http://quartzimodo.com/chronograph/seik ... ph-review/

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Post by SCM64 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:12 pm

Congrats. What's the case size?
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Post by River Rat » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:59 am

SCM64 wrote:Congrats. What's the case size?
38mm with 20mm fixed lugs no spring bar's

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Post by River Rat » Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:23 pm

Here is a cool web site about the Seiko RAF chrono.
http://www.freewebs.com/foggy69/seikointheukforces.htm

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Post by vegaban » Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:57 pm

Seiko also sold general service watches to the UK under Pulsar brand...This is my Pulsar G10...

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Post by River Rat » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:20 pm

Is that the original lume? Nice shot. :thumbsup:

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Post by deepcdvr » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:26 pm

I like the military version much better.. Thanks for the pics! VERY cool! :thumbsup:
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Post by justsellbrgs » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:21 pm

nice find on the RAF...I'd love to know how you tracked it down (hint)

I went with this one recently in a sale/trade:

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Post by vegaban » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:51 pm

River Rat wrote:Is that the original lume? Nice shot. :thumbsup:
Yes the watch is from the 2001 batch and the lume is fresh and strong...
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Post by River Rat » Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:01 pm

Got it today.
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Re: Seiko RAF Gen 2 Pilots chrono

Post by Tallguy » Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:23 am

very cool...had one of those modern military versions briefly...solid little watch :clap:

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Re: Seiko RAF Gen 2 Pilots chrono

Post by Pasquale » Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:21 am

never seen that crown set up at 2,3 and 10
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