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[RDF5186]

MTM HAWK

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[dontpanic]

Recently picked this little beauty up. It's a Seiko "mod" watch. The old Seiko automatic divers have a pretty big cult following as they run forever and you can do a lot with them for far less than Swiss automatic would cost. This was an old 7002 Diver, which they don't make anymore cleaned up with a new dial, hands, and bezel. A shop out in California did this one. I added the NATO strap after it came in.

This thread inspired my watch purchase. My MIL gave $100 towards a new watch for my 50th. After reading this whole thread. I ended up with a complete refurb 7040. This was also done by an outfit in California.

I am thinking of replacing the rubber strap with a bracelet. Any suggestions? Or should I just go Seiko.

 

[solarpower44]

my watches

I love watches and here are mines
But i like pistols more..

 

[imtan8]

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto been my everyday for 2 years now.

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean on special occasion

 

[2SAM22]

This thread inspired my watch purchase. My MIL gave $100 towards a new watch for my 50th. After reading this whole thread. I ended up with a complete refurb 7040. This was also done by an outfit in California.

I am thinking of replacing the rubber strap with a bracelet. Any suggestions? Or should I just go Seiko.

Nice, congratulations. Seiko bands vary, some are good some not so much.
Sorry I couldn't be more help m hopefully someone can come along and be more specific but just mentioning it in case you're considering buying one online, sight unseen.

 

[dontpanic]

Thanks for the info

Is there a good place to go and look a quality bands? Radcliffe maybe?

 

[PJDiesel]

This thread inspired my watch purchase. My MIL gave $100 towards a new watch for my 50th. After reading this whole thread. I ended up with a complete refurb 7040. This was also done by an outfit in California.

I am thinking of replacing the rubber strap with a bracelet. Any suggestions? Or should I just go Seiko.

I'd like to see either a nato style or smooth rubber braclet. Prefer a cloth though.

 

[dontpanic]

I'd like to see either a nato style or smooth rubber braclet. Prefer a cloth though.

I have a nato band on my Swiss Army. Looking for something different. I'll take a look at smooth rubber though. Had not even considered that.

Thanks

 

[PJDiesel]

I have a nato band on my Swiss Army. Looking for something different. I'll take a look at smooth rubber though. Had not even considered that.

Thanks

Might be something that would look good with a classic jubilee or something along those lines too.

 

[Wayne1one]

My offerings, sorry no Rollies........


IMG_6172 by 556 Channel (HD), on Flickr


IMG_7890 by 556 Channel (HD), on Flickr

 

[Elgan]

Just picked up a Hamilton Khaki Field and got a NATO strap to use with it - will be the first watch I've worn in years. It's getting delivered tomorrow. Debating using some tax return cash on an Omega Seamaster, but right now would rather stock ammo and the savings account. Maybe next year.

 

[Sundazes]

Thanks for the info

Is there a good place to go and look a quality bands? Radcliffe maybe?

You might want to look at Smyth's. They do a hell of a watch business.
I have also had good experiences at J Browns.

 

[dontpanic]

You might want to look at Smyth's. They do a hell of a watch business.
I have also had good experiences at J Browns.

Thank you

 

[Bafflingbs]

Just picked up a Hamilton Khaki Field and got a NATO strap to use with it - will be the first watch I've worn in years. It's getting delivered tomorrow. Debating using some tax return cash on an Omega Seamaster, but right now would rather stock ammo and the savings account. Maybe next year.

Definitely the Seamaster! Pick the ammo up a little at a time. That watch will last generations.

 

[euchre98]

I have a Seiko 6309 that could use a refresh. Anyone have a lead or two for a good watch refurb shop?

Thanks

 

[2SAM22]

I have a Seiko 6309 that could use a refresh. Anyone have a lead or two for a good watch refurb shop?

Thanks

Check the Watchuseek forum. Plenty of info there. I can't recall the specifics but maybe Yobokees or something like that.

http://wornandwound.com/2013/09/16/watch-modding-101/

 

[fred333]

I love watches and here are mines

Nice tickers you've got there.

But i like pistols more..

I guess sidearms have their purposes, but, as long as no one's attacking me, I tend to prefer watches myself. They cost less to run, don't get your hands dirty, don't require a permit to be carried discreetly, generally don't scare lefty loons or soccer moms (and their hysterical "male" counterparts) and're inherently silent.

 

[zoostation]

Me likey Fred's watches. Is that an Air King on the end on the right?

 

[fred333]

Me likey Fred's watches. Is that an Air King on the end on the right?

Close. Turn-O-Graph (model 6202), which was the precursor of the Submariner. It was the first with a rotating bezel (intended for timing long distance telephone calls...back in the days when Bell Telephone charged by the second).

 

[zoostation]

I have a Seiko 6309 that could use a refresh. Anyone have a lead or two for a good watch refurb shop?

Thanks

These are the guys I bought my vintage Seiko mod from. They have a very good rep around the watch forums.

http://kontrol4.wix.com/dragonshroud-mods