Customer satisfaction is our priority.
This watch has been professionally overhauled and is guaranteed for 90 days from
date of purchase.
If there is any problem with your purchase,
please contact us and it will be sorted or your money will be refunded.
Water resistance, accidental damage and accuracy, within reason, is not
guaranteed.
Overhaul/Service
Explained
I am often asked about what an overhaul entails. So, I have started adding a photo of the movement, disassembled ready to go through the cleaning machine. All old dried-up lubricants, crud and anything else that shouldn't be there is cleaned away. Then, the movement is reassembled, lubricated, adjustments made and regulated. Routinely, the back and the crown seals are replaced (where possible) as are the spring lugs. The case is lightly re-finished if necessary. Also, the glass is re-polished if required and possible.
International
buyers; Postage
cost includes insurance. The purchaser is responsible for any import duty
and/or taxes. Please be aware that, in recent times, international postage is
experiencing longer than usual delays.
SEIKO 5 HISTORY (provided by a colleague trading on Ebay as
market*master):
First released in late 1963 the Original Seiko 5 is a
modified SEIKO SPORTSMATIC.
Seiko decided they needed an affordable watch that was versatile and
durable. An everyday device that could handle a wide variety of different
situations and environments. So was born the '5' concept.
The '5' came from the 5 features they wanted to
incorporate into the watch.
These were:
1. Automatic winding
2. Day/date display
3. Water resistance
4. Recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position
5. Integrated metal bracelet
The '5' was an immediate success and has gone on to
become the most successful line of mechanical watches in history.
About
vintage mechanical watches:
A vintage
mechanical watch will not perform like a modern quartz (electronic) watch.
Also, with age comes fragility and it may no longer be ideal as a daily wearer.
It should be treated for what it is, something old, classical and
special. Treat it as you would a vintage car - not ideal to use as a
“daily driver”. Keep it in the condition at which you bought it and it
will hold or, indeed, increase its value. Use it every day and it will go
backwards.
About Me:
I am a born-again watchmaker! I finished my
apprenticeship in 1973 having completed technical training at the RMIT,
Melbourne. In 1977 I went into retail (jewellery and watches). In the mid 90’s
I realised that the watches that once were common had become rare and I began
to appreciate their beauty both aesthetically and mechanically.
That’s when I started collecting classics. When covid hit in 2020, I retired
from retail, set up a workshop at home, regained my skills and am now restoring
classics with a passion.