Pihlippe 1,294 Posted September 3, 2013 What's with all these Seiko watches these days? Is not this a rep forum? Yesterday my old friend came and asked me if I could fix his dear old watch. What kind do you believe it was ................ a Seiko diver Belive it's a 7548-700B from early 80's So what to do with it........? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted September 3, 2013 Jeez for. Minute there I was thinking 'not you as well Pihlippe !!' Seikos are great watches guys but c'mon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted September 3, 2013 Bury it, may it rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted September 3, 2013 the question is.. is it past it sell by date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1evans 0 Posted September 3, 2013 Restore it and get it looking like mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,294 Posted September 3, 2013 Hmm, is it past it sell by date? - bury it, let it rest in peace? - punt? This is my friend's piece, so I can't do that. Have done some research and found out, that I can get a new strap, bezel and crystal for $ 43 shipped ....... I wonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,294 Posted September 3, 2013 Restore it and get it looking like mine. Cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted September 3, 2013 Im loving my seiko. ... bring it back to life ...yey long live the seiko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted September 3, 2013 I'd vintagise it..............no, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted September 4, 2013 Id change the crystal and bezel id leave the dial and hands alone they've developed a nice wasabi (seiko speak for patina) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted September 4, 2013 Just the right amount of wasabi for that "real man" look. Ain't nobody gonna mess with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeese 0 Posted September 4, 2013 What's with all these Seiko watches these days? Is not this a rep forum? Yesterday my old friend came and asked me if I could fix his dear old watch. What kind do you believe it was ................ a Seiko diver Belive it's a 7548-700B from early 80's So what to do with it........? Well loved - restore it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted September 4, 2013 Yep, restore it and post more SWG content. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted September 4, 2013 Is not this a rep forum? Nope, it's a general-purpose watch forum for reps, gens, homages... Always has been, always will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,294 Posted September 4, 2013 Is not this a rep forum? Nope, it's a general-purpose watch forum for reps, gens, homages... Always has been, always will be I knew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jingo.smile 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Sooo... what happend to the watch? Any updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,294 Posted January 6, 2014 http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=61175 Sooo... what happend to the watch? Any updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted January 7, 2014 I have seen a lot worse sell for good money on ebay - seems beaten to shit Seikos have a massive following. Dont get it myself but worth checking into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites