Seiko 6309-7040

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Seiko 6309-7040

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Although I've off loaded a couple of higher end pieces that I rarely wore in readiness for replacing with something at a later date, like most people inflicted with the watch bug I couldn't resist adding a watch or two without impacting on the new watch budget!

This is one of them, a Seiko 6309-7040.

I really like the 70's/80's cushion case designs Seiko were putting out, and they're a good size even for my 7 3/4" wrist.

This one isn't standard, good job I'm not against a bit of modding, and has a sapphire crystal, aged lume on the dial and hands and of course it's on a heavy weight lumpy bracelet which really helps to balance the weight of the head.

The movement was recently serviced and regulated, and is keeping approx +5s a day, and I've also got a spare black bezel in case I tire of the 'faded' bezel insert currently fitted.

Anyway, it seemed a very handsome and interesting watch for not much money at all, and I'm pleased to have one back in the fold.

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Seiko 6300-7040 by iaintookey, on Flickr
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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It's rather nice, Iain.
I like old Seikos: they always feel 'of the period'.
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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I agree, Seiko's from that era are excellent. And the mods seem in keeping with the style of the watch. Congrats Tooks. :)
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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Great photo, and the watch looks a beauty, especially on that engineer bracelet. That's a great fit for it.
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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That is a damn fine looking watch mate, Congratulations :)
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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I have a Seiko 6309-7040, I think they are great looking watches.
The faded bezel makes the dial pop. :thumbup:
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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Very nice, love the bezel!
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Re: Seiko 6309-7040

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Great pickup Tooks :thumbup:

The bezel and the lume suit it very nicely.
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