Finally, a birth year watch
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Finally, a birth year watch
Well, I finally got myself a birth year watch. It's a 1967 Seiko Business A that looks like it doesn't need a whole lot of cleaning. I don't have the actual watch yet but here are a few photos from the auction.
I'll post some better pics once I actually get the watch along with why I chose a Seiko.
I'll post some better pics once I actually get the watch along with why I chose a Seiko.
Fred
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C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
That looks very nice, Fred! Looking forward to seeing some of your pictures.
Steve
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Super watch Fred, great pick up. I must do the same one day, looking forward to your photographs.
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Thanks guys. I'm currently playing the waiting game. I'm hoping that based on the pictures all it needs is a light polish to the crystal. I'm gonna wear it a bit and then probably send it off for service as the seller does not know when it was last performed.
Fred
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Well done Fred.
I've always fancied a birth year watch, never got round to it.
I hope it lives up to expectations.
I've always fancied a birth year watch, never got round to it.
I hope it lives up to expectations.
Steve
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
grats.
interesting name, "Business A." i don't think i've seen that moniker before.
i looked for a while a couple of years ago for a birth year watch that wasn't too expensive (one that i will eventually replace with something nice, and that i rarely wear any more). i ended up with a citizen ace, but i came close to buying a couple of seiko options as well. i don't remember seeing a "business a" back then, tho.
interesting name, "Business A." i don't think i've seen that moniker before.
i looked for a while a couple of years ago for a birth year watch that wasn't too expensive (one that i will eventually replace with something nice, and that i rarely wear any more). i ended up with a citizen ace, but i came close to buying a couple of seiko options as well. i don't remember seeing a "business a" back then, tho.
the "g" is for Greg...
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Greg, from what I've been able to find out, they were made from the mid 60s to either 1969 or 70. Most of the models I have seen were either 27 or 30 jewels. Looks like they run at 5bps. What I haven't been able to find yet is where they fit in the Seiko model line up.gwells wrote:grats.
interesting name, "Business A." i don't think i've seen that moniker before.
i looked for a while a couple of years ago for a birth year watch that wasn't too expensive (one that i will eventually replace with something nice, and that i rarely wear any more). i ended up with a citizen ace, but i came close to buying a couple of seiko options as well. i don't remember seeing a "business a" back then, tho.
Fred
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
Re: Finally, a birth year watch
I like that a lot, congratulations on a really nice find there.
That's two Seikos on here today I have not seen before.
Still looking for my birth year watch (1966) and would like either a Bellmatic or Smiths ideally
That's two Seikos on here today I have not seen before.
Still looking for my birth year watch (1966) and would like either a Bellmatic or Smiths ideally
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Did a little more digging and this is essentially all I have been able to find.
- Business: (Sub-brand) - ( aka Bell-matic and Business A) The Business brand was used on a few Japanese market Bellmatics during the late 1960s, which were powered by the 4006 Bellmatic caliber (Business Bell) and the 27j 8306/46 Seikomatic caliber. This sub-brand seems to have been part of a short marketing campaign intended to emphasize the attractiveness of Seiko watches to the Japanese “salary-man”.
So, I'm guessing that I have purchased a Japanese market only Seiko aimed straight at the office worker. That makes perfect sense since it has "Business" right on the dial. I wonder exactly where the "A" in "Business A" fits in though?
- Business: (Sub-brand) - ( aka Bell-matic and Business A) The Business brand was used on a few Japanese market Bellmatics during the late 1960s, which were powered by the 4006 Bellmatic caliber (Business Bell) and the 27j 8306/46 Seikomatic caliber. This sub-brand seems to have been part of a short marketing campaign intended to emphasize the attractiveness of Seiko watches to the Japanese “salary-man”.
So, I'm guessing that I have purchased a Japanese market only Seiko aimed straight at the office worker. That makes perfect sense since it has "Business" right on the dial. I wonder exactly where the "A" in "Business A" fits in though?
Fred
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Bumping up an old thead here. I finally heard back from Spencer Klein and he has finished the work on my watch. I should have it back sometime next week. When it finally arrives I'll post the requisite pics and a write up of what has transpired. Based on the way Spencer has gone on and on about the watch I can't wait to get it back!
Fred
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
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Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Looking forward to seeing the photos when it arrives back to you Fred
Re: Finally, a birth year watch
Very tidy looking watch Fred......
U have got me thinking about what was big in world of watches during my birth year? What was Bond wearing etc ?, Any suggestions for 1964 ??
Steve
U have got me thinking about what was big in world of watches during my birth year? What was Bond wearing etc ?, Any suggestions for 1964 ??
Steve
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