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My 14th wedding anniversary gift, my 1st seiko... I'm timex and g-shock guy btw

This probably has been asked before somewhere else, but I couldn't find something relatable here about restorations, so please pardon me on this.

I recently just got a few watches from my dad, one of it (the Seiko) is passed on from his dad which my dad just kept it in the drawer since the 70's. I have never met my grandpa because he passed away even before I was born and I wouldn't say it has a lot of sentimental value to me nor my dad.
A quick search tells me the watch worth nothing much, but I just love seeing old watches being revived and being made useful again.
Surprisingly the watch still runs but I have not check the accuracy on it.

Now my question is, what are the range should I be expecting to service or polish/replace the crystal for such watch?

The model written on the back says 7005-8070.



This post has been edited by jolipoli81: Jun 22 2022, 08:35 AM

Thanks

crystal got deep grooves? that one no use polishing...
anyway crystal replacement shouldn't be more than rm100... servicing also somewhere between rm150-200...
guess that'll cost more than the watch...

btw what's the blue dial? rado? nice vintage style bracelet...
same for the citizen datejust copy..

This post has been edited by Everdying: Jun 21 2022, 05:20 PM

Seiko? Just leave it there without service. It just run good after u keep it there for 20 years.

Nice golden Rado. I have one. Given by my dad.

The blue dial is the Seiko. I can see a lot of potential of it if given some polishing and changing of strap.



Thanks, I guess I'll find how to appreciate the Rado.

This post has been edited by jolipoli81: Jun 22 2022, 08:36 AM

If you’re around klang valley look for Steven aka wah foong. He’s 1 of the best ard. My watches only goes to him for service whenever they’re out of warranty.

i would suggest do not change the strap for that seiko
just polish the whole watch including the bracelet
also some service for the internals
keep the bracelet on
it's a really beautiful vintage

This post has been edited by steevan1000: Jun 22 2022, 09:01 AM

Yeah, indeed it was some unique strap, it is a Rado strap. Unfortunately it is too small to fit my wrist and there seem to be no adjustment that can be made to resize it. I'll be looking for some other strap while I keep this strap.



This post has been edited by jolipoli81: Jun 22 2022, 10:43 AM

oops, i thought it was a seiko bracelet
my bad

oohh, might want to have his service later..
just googled "wah foong" and a shop in Jalan Raja Laut came up, I assume that's what you're talking about?

Ya, that’s the 1.

the upcoming Seiko 5 GMT seems to be interesting..
if I ever get one of them, I think I'll take the blue-black version of it (i.e. SSK003)..
source -> https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/news/20220608

Went to midvalley Seiko boutique to have a look at the new releases..

did they have the orange gmt?

What's the price of the Sea of Cloud Shinshu limited edition ?

the Grand Seiko is fiiineeee.. might not be a huge visual improvement, but fine piece nonetheless..
on the other hand, the new SSK003 doesn't look as nice as I expected.. probably need to try them on my own wrist..

yea, they do have the orange. its just too much for me.
the black and orange is easier to get, else the blue black need to q.


the GS looks nice, the price the LE puts me off (RM18K)

The GMT really need to try hands on, the bezel looks like there is another layer of hardlex on it, it looks surprising nice.
the bezel a smooth non clicking type of feel, not like those diver clicking.