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Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

jamesriot
Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Good day guys :)



I'm planning to buy a Seiko 6309-7040 soon, after a few days of hunting....found one for sale on a blog. However, I doubt and didn't know much about Seiko vintage brand.

Do anybody here can determine is it genuine or fake? Hope the experts here can give me thoughts and welcome all opinions.



If it is a genuine seiko I hope can pull the trigger asap.



Regards



















sellwatch
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Pretty sure dial, hands and bezel insert are aftermarket.
Solanum88
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Bezel insert, Hands and Dial looks aftermarket to me

Watch case seems to be polished quite abit too
lunarin79
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
i advice you to pass on this ;)
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
I will pass this..thanks for experts feedback! ;)



Hi again guys, Do 6309-7040 "turtle" got new version with same case style, quality etc?
looteehui
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Check out this article

http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=153.0" false;



Enjoy the read as much as I have.
TheChef
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Don't buy.
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
I saw nowadays, alot of restore Seiko 6309-7040 in the net, blog, ebay etc, most of it they use aftermarket bezel, dial and hand.....experts opinion, what is the price it should be?
Wade
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
To me no worth to buy watch with aftermarket parts



How low price can seller offer :?:



If seller offer 200$ (Only movement and casing is original), will you buy :?:
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

"Wade"

To me no worth to buy watch with aftermarket parts



How low price can seller offer :?:



If seller offer 200$ (Only movement and casing is original), will you buy :?:


dont think I would buy, better I go for a new Seiko's...add some $$ can get new watches, reliable, new caliber, design, quality etc 8-)
lunarin79
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
unless you're getting one for modding purposes, then it's ok.



cos if you are buying it for personal wear, the constant 'ermm, aftermarket bezel insert, dial' thingy will keep nagging you in the mind..afterall, nothing beats the feeling of strapping on a 98 or 99% original classic 6309 :mrgreen:



for those on ebay, personally, i will only pay S$150 for one which have aftermarket parts on it. No more than S$150.
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

"lunarin79"

unless you're getting one for modding purposes, then it's ok.



cos if you are buying it for personal wear, the constant 'ermm, aftermarket bezel insert, dial' thingy will keep nagging you in the mind..afterall, nothing beats the feeling of strapping on a 98 or 99% original classic 6309 :mrgreen:



for those on ebay, personally, i will only pay S$150 for one which have aftermarket parts on it. No more than S$150.


"nothing beats the feeling of strapping on a 98 or 99% original classic 6309" Im anger to think about that also....evil feeling :twisted: but unfortunately it's hard to get one with original condition, afraid it just a mod version and will end up with modern myth story and keep it inside desk :P
Wade
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
there is a few 6309 selling in SG-ROC & SCS.



Modded 6309

http://forums.seikoclubsg.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5474"http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-(Excellent-condition" false;)
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

"Wade"

there is a few 6309 selling in SG-ROC & SCS.



Modded 6309

http://forums.seikoclubsg.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5474"http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-(Excellent-condition"Spork", after these few weeks hunting around.....I saw one Limited Blue Monster with bracelet in shop nearby, do I need to grab it? :oops:
Wade
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

"jamesriot"

[quote="Wade"]there is a few 6309 selling in SG-ROC & SCS.



Modded 6309

http://forums.seikoclubsg.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5474"http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/113761-FS-Vintage-Seiko-6309-7040-44mm-Diver-(Excellent-condition"Spork", after these few weeks hunting around.....I saw one Limited Blue Monster with bracelet in shop nearby, do I need to grab it? :oops:[/quote]
if the watch sing to you then buy it. Spork is hardly been seen at shop nowadays but often it will appear in SG-ROC or SWX. Be patient as it is ur 1st wishlist...
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?

"Wade"

[quote="jamesriot"]


Wow the price..nuts! @_@ I plan to get new Seiko's then....my 1st wishlist is "Spork", after these few weeks hunting around.....I saw one Limited Blue Monster with bracelet in shop nearby, do I need to grab it? :oops:

if the watch sing to you then buy it. Spork is hardly been seen at shop nowadays but often it will appear in SG-ROC or SWX. Be patient as it is ur 1st wishlist...[/quote]

sing me a bit days ago......but after I dig on internet...have some reading and I realise it's hard to get, limited edition with special number/mark on the back case plus bracelet style, it's singing me more and more :D



what is the actual size, is it 43 or 42mm? Is it possible to add shrouder same like SRP453? I'm thinking of Yobokies parts :D
germy_wermy
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
Really looking for a 7040, and found a few on eBay. Did a bit of reading, and realized that it is a very tricky preposition to buy from ebay, especially with mostly Philippines sellers using a lot of aftermarket parts. I don't really mind aftermarket parts, but just want to get a nice 7040.



So I would like to seek the help of the experts here. Are these worth getting, and are there any red flags?



Most interested in this as it's made in (supposedly) 1985, my birth year.

http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/300945637210"http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/290956410285#ht_1913wt_689" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/290956410285#ht_1913wt_689"http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221265060988#ht_6500wt_1104" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221265060988#ht_6500wt_1104"http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221265872906#ht_6529wt_1104" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221265872906#ht_6529wt_1104" false;



Hope to get some insights and advice from the experts. Thanks in advance!
jamesriot
Re: Help needed, is it genuine Seiko 6309-7040 ?
wow...haiya, you brought me back on hunting! :shock: