scorpion 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Ok so i was having a surf on the bay checking out if there were any Seiko bargains and i came across one thats described as below:- Working condition: No NOT RECENTLY SERVICED TIMED, OR REGULATED: Overall Condition of Case: Bezel scratched and seized, two case screws missing Overall Condition of Dial: Very Good Overall Condition of Hands: Second hand loose on post Crown: Original, screw-down 100% Genuine Seiko. Note: Glass exhibits scratches and pitting. Has not been timed, requires parts, repair and service - or good for parts. Missing battery clamp screw. Current bid is $158 and its the 12th bid so either I am missing something or there are at least 11 people who are blind. Its a Quartz, it dont work and its condition is, well a picture speaks a thousand words......................................... Payment most definitely NOT sent. Any views on this one Seiko experts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted June 22, 2013 Is it even a seiko?! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Its actually quite a sought after model from what I have seen on the Japanese watch forums. Some old model Tuna iirc. Edited June 22, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARBOT 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Holy crap!!! Did the guy find it on the bottom of the ocean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted June 22, 2013 It is a joke??.. I know I am known for jokes but no its for real, check it out below if you want to make a bid! http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2ec8b758ff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cceddlekid 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Its in that condition and people still bid? Its not Seiko, its PSYCHO!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted June 22, 2013 Fake-o, Shitt-o or................ jumping jesosophat - I wouldn't give a mouth of spit for that. Let alone a bucket of piss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barth 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Guys !!! Here you save a lot, it's already aged and all !! What a deal ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eadesy 6 Posted June 22, 2013 BARGAIN...thanks for the eBay link!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
molliFWM 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Sandblasting the lazy way it seems.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted June 22, 2013 That looks how I feel atm.. Knackered !! Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daeffy 0 Posted June 22, 2013 Nothing a quick buffing won't fix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted June 22, 2013 In 'vintage' condition, i.e. wearable but worn.........these go for $800.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted June 23, 2013 At that bid, it still needs a lot of work to get it into shape, but if you did some movement mix and match, a few replacement parts, you could makes some money on it. Tunas are sought after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted June 23, 2013 If the dial is in good condition that's not a bad price for a vintage Tuna might be able to source some other parts out of it too. The hands look to be in ok shape. Not bad for parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeese 0 Posted June 23, 2013 $400 for the watch $30 for new Seiko quartz movement ($150 is you want to make it an automatic) $60 for a crystal Case polish = $0 dial and hands are in good shape Once cleaned up and working this watch will sell northwards of $1300. So if someone were to restore it you're talking $800 profit for a couple hours of labor if that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cragster 0 Posted June 23, 2013 looks like a pile of shit and somebody has wrote seiko on it with a stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cragster 0 Posted June 23, 2013 $400 for the watch $30 for new Seiko quartz movement ($150 is you want to make it an automatic) $60 for a crystal Case polish = $0 dial and hands are in good shape Once cleaned up and working this watch will sell northwards of $1300. So if someone were to restore it you're talking $800 profit for a couple hours of labor if that. what about the bezel,surely that needs a new one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guyute 0 Posted June 23, 2013 I was going to say, "Pffffft! That'll buff right out!", but the I saw the dual and hands. That's considered good condition? I don't get the vintaging thing. Not with guitars, not with watches. Would you prefer to drive around a vintage car that was beat to shit, or a vintage car that had been carefully restored to like new condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeese 0 Posted June 23, 2013 I was going to say, "Pffffft! That'll buff right out!", but the I saw the dual and hands. That's considered good condition? I don't get the vintaging thing. Not with guitars, not with watches. Would you prefer to drive around a vintage car that was beat to shit, or a vintage car that had been carefully restored to like new condition? Didn't say I liked it, but I get why some people do. However, I did prove my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted June 23, 2013 I don't think it's so much vintage as a parts watch as cheese and I said there are quite a few valuable parts to be had out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted June 23, 2013 Well its at $306 now. I get the idea you could make something out of it but not why anyone would want a vintage badly aged one for $1300. To make this even 90% it needs following:- New bracelet or rubber strap New case back as no amount of polish will buff that back to condition as its all worn away New Hands - seriously would you keep them in that state New Crystal - again no way would that mess buff out New movement New bezel New missing case screws Relume dial So you might if lucky be able to salvage its case and dial. But under all that mess i doubt you would ever get a perfect case unless you spend many days polishing it starting off with a bastard file. You might have to remove so much metal it will then be weak or not look correct. Payment still not sent, still not convinced on all this ugly aged stuff. i mean it's rare enough for anyone to even notice a nice big new fat Breitling Bentley on your wrist, anyone seeing an aged watch will most likely think poor bastard can't even afford a decent watch! I get the old but not aged . Currently bidding on old but not aged below:- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted June 23, 2013 It's not a 6309 that's a tuna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
