The Omega Speedster Mark II was designed for NASA as the next iteration of the moon watch. Unfortunately for the Mark II, it never saw space as the Apollo program came to an end.
This Mark II shows wear to the case, but still presents handsomely. It received a full service by @clocksavant in 2019 and all complications operate appropriately. Photos and a review of the service can be found at the link below.
This Mark II comes with its original bracelet that fits a 7.5+ inch wrist.
Offering a vintage Seiko Navigator Timer 6117-6410 cased in March 1970. In great condition, this is the polished case version of the Navigator Timer. Serviced this decade and keeping good time. Pip has worn off at 12 o’clock on the inner 24-hour bezel.
Comes on a new navy blue NATO strap and with a green watch pouch.
SERVICED: May 2021
Released in 2022 and limited to 3,000 numbered pieces, Seiko teamed up with Japanese graphic designer Kosuke Kawamura to create his homage to vintage Seikos. Known for his collage designs, Kawamura took inspiration from 1960s and 70s Seiko models like the Time Sonar and Rally Divers and gives us this modern take on those designs.
This Seiko Kawamura is like new with some bracelet scuffs from a few wears.
A great review on the watch and more details can be found here.
A polished case version, this Seiko Navigator Timer 6117-6419 was cased in March 1970. This watch is in great condition, serviced this decade, and running great. Comes on a new Uncle Straps railroad bracelet and in a green watch pouch.
SERVICED: May 2021
Bracelet will fit up to a 7.75” wrist.
Offering a vintage Seiko Navigator Timer 6117-6410 cased in March 1972. In great condition, this is the brushed case version of the Navigator Timer. Serviced this decade and keeping good time. Comes on a new Uncle Straps railroad bracelet.
Comes with green watch pouch.
SERVICED: May 2021
Bracelet will fit up to a 7.75” wrist.
While not a true dive watch, the Seiko 5 Sports models with 70m water resistance and rotating bezel was marketed to the growing water sports enthusiasts of the late 60s. This May 1969 Seiko 5126 manufactured for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) was purchased from our friends at @twovintageseikos. It was then serviced by @clocksavant in November 2018. You can read about Eric’s service on this watch here.
“The Seiko 5126 movement comes from the Seiko 5100 range of automatic movements produced in the Daini factory between 1969 and 1971 for the Japanese domestic market. Compared to many other Seiko models, the 5126 is relatively rare with fewer good examples and virtually no new old stock parts available. The 5126 is different from many other Seiko movements. It has more parts and complexity in its automatic and setting mechanisms. The automatic mechanism is a bit more “Swiss” in design. The quickset mechanism has some unusual layered spring-driven sliding components that, in some ways, remind me more of a chronograph than a setting mechanism. When properly serviced the Seiko 5126 can provide excellent accuracy and amplitude and this watch is now running extremely well once again.”
Watch is all original including its original Seiko razor bracelet sized 7.5+”. The bracelet is missing one medium sized link as can be seen in photos.
Beautiful two-tone Seiko Bell-Matic from February 1971. Doesn’t look a day over 1 for a 52-year old watch. Gold plating on bracelet is in great shape and sharp lines on the case.
Seiko introduced their alarm watch in 1966, and in 1969 they introduced the 17 jewel version of the Bell-Matic 4006A movement seen here. It was used from that point on in almost all Bell-Matics until the end of their production in 1978.
Comes with green watch pouch.
A well written background on the watch can be found here.
Offering a beautiful Seiko 6117-6049 World Time from January 1971 with box and papers. The watch is running well and comes on an Uncle Straps railroad bracelet.
Introduced in 1969, this model was the 4th in Seiko’s series of World Time watches. More information about the model can be found here.
Error Bezel?
For a period, GMT and London were an hour apart on the place name bezel of the Seiko World Time. This was not an error. Britain has followed British Summer Time since WWII, except for an experiment between 1968 and 1971 when the clocks went forward but were not put back. The experiment was discontinued after a cost benefit analysis proved inconclusive. This Seiko 6117-6409 from January 1971 reflects that experiment. Of note, even today London is only on GMT 6 months of the year.
Offering a New Old Stock (NOS) June 1967 Sportsmatic Gold Proof/Proof with box. Two-tone watches are back in style and this example has never been worn in 54 years and is in pristine condition. Gold plated cases and bracelets in mint condition are rare from this era. This is your chance to add a perfect example of this model to your collection.
NOT SERVICED. Watch is keeping good vintage time, and as the watch is NOS, and has likely never been opened, we are going to keep it that way.
Bracelet will fit up to a 7.5” wrist. Box is missing the bracelet insert holder and does not come with papers.
Offering a vintage Seiko Navigator Timer 6117-6410 cased in January 1972. The watch is keeping good vintage time and comes on what appears to be its original bracelet. The pip is worn out at 12 o’clock on the 24-hour bezel.
Comes with green watch pouch.
NOT SERVICED. Watch is keeping good vintage time.
Bracelet will fit a 7” wrist.
Here we have a 1916 Omega manual wind movement housed in a 9-carat gold Dennison case from 1924 or 1925. We do not know the providence of the watch and whether it has been recased. Maybe it was originally a trench watch and then recased after the war. Either way it is a beautiful example on this reproduction WWI trench watch strap.
What also makes this watch interesting is the case manufacturer. The Dennison Watch Case Co established in 1905 by the son and grandson of AARON LUFKIN DENNISON. It was the successor company to ALD’s Dennison, Wigley & Company. Dennison was one of the founders of the Waltham Watch Company before relocating to Europe.
Look at all those hallmarks and watchmaker marks. A lot of history there!
One of four models, this special edition Swatch is sold only in the company’s Venice boutique. I picked this one up on a recent trip there and brought it back for you.
I could not find any information online about the watch. It may be a new Venice edition for 2022.
Greetings from Milano! This limited edition Swatch is sold only in the company’s Milan boutiques. I picked this one up on a recent trip there and brought it back for you. Information on the watch can be found here.
From the Omega X Swatch collaboration we have the Mission to Mercury. Anything you do not already know about the watch can be found here. I purchased the watch at the Swatch boutique in Milan, Italy. Now is your chance to pick up one of these highly popular watches without waiting in line.
From the Omega X Swatch collaboration we have the Mission to Uranus. Anything you do not already know about the watch can be found here. I purchased the watch at the Swatch boutique in Milan, Italy. Now is your chance to pick up one of these highly popular watches without waiting in line.
Released in 2022 and based on a 1990 Swatch, The Stoplight, Hodinkee’s remix features a number of firsts for the Sistem51 lineup: a semi-transparent case, crown, and strap; a cut-out dial that exposes the pointer-date disc below; and a direct "remixed" relationship to a vintage model.
Anything you could want to know about the watch can be found in the photos and the two links below.
Greetings from Venezia! This limited edition Swatch is sold only in the company’s Venice boutique. I picked this one up on a recent trip there and brought it back for you. Information on the watch can be found here.
Offering a New Old Stock (NOS) June 1970 Seiko 6119. This example has everything a collector is looking for - mint condition; never worn; all boxes, tags, and papers; and gorgeous gray sunburst dial. This could be the best example of a 6119-8083 in existence. Don’t miss this opportunity.
NOT SERVICED. Watch is keeping good vintage time, and as the watch is NOS, and has likely never been opened, we are going to keep it that way.
Bracelet will fit up to a 7.5” wrist. Comes with inner and outer box, all tags, and papers.
This March 1970 Seiko 6139 “Resist” with notched case was serviced by @clocksavant in January 2020. All original with replaced NOS crystal. Comes with its possibly original Seiko bracelet size 7-7.25” and a new Crown & Buckle Nato Strap.
Purchased from the thrift store of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Sonoma County, the case has sharp lines and grain, and after servicing is set to last another 50 years.
If you don’t know the history of Seiko’s 6139 movement, The Spring Bar has a great guide here.
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