Unused old Seiko attic finds

Mtek · Mar 3, 2018

I know these are not valuable, but they have to be 70s (anyone know?). Really eerie how the second hands in both started up when I handled them. I’m hoping to find the Zodiac that box belongs to also.

Toishome · Mar 3, 2018

Wow......They look great. Keeping my fingers crossed for the Zodiac 😁

Mtek · Mar 3, 2018

Toishome
Wow......They look great. Keeping my fingers crossed for the Zodiac 😁

Ya, me too. I won’t be able to go back for a week, cleaning out my in laws attic...lots of cool old things to find in boxes upon boxes of stuff. Father in law passed away, he was Japanese and saved/hoarded everything.

Emeister · Mar 3, 2018

Sorry for your loss.

@sliceoftime_ has just sold one of those Zodiac Aerospace GMT. https://omegaforums.net/threads/zodiac-aerospace-gmt-jb-champion-bracelet.71925/
Fingers crossed for you.

That second Seiko, especially, is a good looking find in itself. 👍

Mtek · Mar 3, 2018

Thank you @Emeister The man lived a good and long life, passed at his home as he wished.

The second Seiko was in that Zodiac box. I’m hoping to find that Aerospace in a yet to be found Seiko box. I did PM the seller of the ad link, if it’s a member of OF that purchased, and I can’t locate the watch, I will give the buyer the box/tags no charge.

ulackfocus · Mar 3, 2018

My condolences.

That first Seiko is some chunky-funky two-tone goodness. It's C-licious!

Toishome · Mar 3, 2018

Mtek
Ya, me too. I won’t be able to go back for a week, cleaning out my in laws attic...lots of cool old things to find in boxes upon boxes of stuff. Father in law passed away, he was Japanese and saved/hoarded everything.

Sorry for your loss. Hope you find lots of treasures when you get back to the attic.

michael22 · Mar 3, 2018

Great treasure trove.

Foo2rama · Mar 3, 2018

I think you will find those Seikos might be worth more then you think. The wristsushi forums might have an idea of value.

Sorry for your loss.

Togri v. 2.0 · Mar 4, 2018

U ulackfocus
My condolences.

That first Seiko is some chunky-funky two-tone goodness. It's C-licious!

Oh, I know about relativers hoarding. My father was like that. He died one and a half years ago and we are still finding all sort of things we did not know he had.

Yes the first Seiko looks pretty good. If you find the time, I would love to ser another photo or two of it.

Looneytoons · Mar 4, 2018

My condolences on your loss.
The Seiko 2 tone is the 17j variant of the 7006 movement. IIRC, that movement was produced from 1970 through 1976 or so. The serial number on the back of the watch will give you more info. It should be a 6 digit number, with the first number giving you the year (but not the decade) in which the watch was produced. The second digit is the month indicator, 1-9 with O, N, D for the last 3 months of the year. Last 4 digits are the true serial number of the watch. The hyphenated number on the back on the watch gives the movement calibre number - Case number. On the dial the hyphenated number is the movement calibre number and the DIAL and hand set number. It may or may not match the number on the back of the watch.

The Sportsmatic dates from the 60's. The Water Proof legend, and the font make this an early to mid 60's. It's serial number is under the JWC sticker. If it's very early it may have a 7 digit serial number. You may also find a Seahorse, or Dolphin engraved there as well.

Enjoy those Seikos, They are terrific watches.

My 6619-8090 says Hello

Mtek · Mar 4, 2018

@Looneytoons thank you for the info. I’m excited to have them just because the age. I found all kinds of like new vintage spinning reals and a coin collection. Pretty neat stuff.

@Togri v. 2.0

A few pics off my phone I just took. Have the receipt he purchased on sale for $40.51 lol.

Togri v. 2.0 · Mar 4, 2018

They sure are pretty. Are you going to keep them or part with them? They look completely unworn

Mtek · Mar 4, 2018

Togri v. 2.0
They sure are pretty. Are you going to keep them or part with them? They look completely unworn

I’m going to just keep them, they are older than I am and I think they are pretty cool. To my untrained eye, I don’t think they were worn. Smudges you see are from me handling.

It’s still baffles me they work no prob. Probably been stored all their life. I’m going to see how accurate they are, will report back.

tritto · Mar 4, 2018

The Sportsmatic is very nice. I'd wear that.
Don't remove the quality control sticker just to find the date, leave it in place if you plan to sell it or keep it unworn. The old fellow had good taste.

michael22 · Mar 4, 2018

Most watches will work, even if the oil is totally dry. It is not a good idea, if you want them to last. Hard to get parts for the old Seikos.
First rule of collecting old things, of any kind: condition, condition, condition.

Looneytoons · Mar 4, 2018

michael22
Most watches will work, even if the oil is totally dry. It is not a good idea, if you want them to last. Hard to get parts for the old Seikos.
First rule of collecting old things, of any kind: condition, condition, condition.

I have to respectfully disagree on the parts issue. The OP's 7006 watch has the movement that is essentially the same as the 7009, and the modern 7sXX series. Parts are available. The 6619 is a little harder but was produced in many variants. What is difficult to find is the technical info on cross referencing which parts fit which movements.

Almost all the Seiko calibre's were produced in sufficient numbers that donor movements can be sourced easily and cheaply, and there are sources for NOS parts as well.

eugeneandresson · Mar 4, 2018

Looneytoons
I have to respectfully disagree on the parts issue. The OP's 7006 watch has the movement that is essentially the same as the 7009, and the modern 7sXX series. Parts are available. The 6619 is a little harder but was produced in many variants. What is difficult to find is the technical info on cross referencing which parts fit which movements.

Almost all the Seiko calibre's were produced in sufficient numbers that donor movements can be sourced easily and cheaply, and there are sources for NOS parts as well.

Whether he is correct or not OP It’s easier just to follow the words of wisdom and get them serviced before wearing (even though they work now). Nothing beats having all new all original watches without a hassle.

Looneytoons · Mar 4, 2018

Yes, I didn't mean to argue against service. Only that parts are available if needed.
Thanks for clarifying.

strick9 · Mar 4, 2018

Those are awesome and will add to any collection