Silver! Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hi Y'awl,I have a Seiko 4205 mid size dive watch, which I purchased early 80s whilst serving in the Marines. So older than most of the members on here.It's been through quite a bit with me, but is in very good condition. It's had a couple of services and a new crystal, but last year it decided to retire itself from service.I have had a quote of £165 for a new "balance wheel" and full service from a Seiko outworker.Now I know the watch is not worth that much, and I am not short of watches (especially after treating myself to a Tissot Seastar 1000 this month). So it is purely for sentimental reasons.The watch is a 38mm dia. and looks nice and chunky on the the other half's wrist on a NATO G10 style strap.So what do you reckon: repair my trusty old steed or let her retire and buy something new?She's like this only all black...www.flickr.com/photos/chrissy1554/3685542672/RegardsA sentimental old fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 If you've got the cash get it fixed I'd say and keep it for the kids and grandkids if you have any.It would be of sentimental value to them I'm sure.Then again I would say that, can't throw anything out, bit of a hoarder me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I would save it if it does mean something to you. I'd rather a sentimental watch over my citizen Eco drive.Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I don't know why, but Citizen watches just don't do anything for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Do it Ray.How many people restore old cars to a value exceeding the price its ever going to be worth, these people do it to keep old stuff alive.Money comes and goes, spend it and keep something from working from a cool time, as proven in your first post the watch has a story. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 In the navy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Oh dear, Joe. ...and it's capital N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'd say repair it or even store it for another day and repair it then....it's a watch so won't take up much room.As said, watches are always good to pass on.On the citizen front, I have one and the right one does it for me.....many don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Pugh Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 If it holds sentimental value then I'd say restore it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 It costs more than that to get mine serviced.Just fix it and retire it anyways but in the knowledge that it's good to go if you need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yes, I think I really want to, just needed to know I wasn't the only sentimetal fool.I will call the "fixer" today and get him to go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 It seems like an admin esque watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 What is your watch Rich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think he rocks a Seamaster like all the other cool kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm not cool enough for a seamaster.I prefer something more top gun themed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 IWC?You back yet Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 IP says no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Another few weeks i think Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I got this for christmas, nothing special, but i like the stealthyness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Isn't there a watch thread from a while back kicking about somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I predict a thread revival...http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48539&hl=watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think he rocks a Seamaster like all the other cool kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) 17 days left Ray! In Bali now, then Lombok, Gili islands, then 3 nights in Singapore before home!Was just tempted half an hour ago for a new watch. The lad in the market said £1.30 for sunglasses and I thought he said watches too. Couldn't be arsed with the hassle, once you look at one stall everybody else does your head in trying to sell you the same thing that you've just bought. I did treat myself to this for a travelling watch though. I love it. Been scuba diving with it and everything. Wanted something for mountain biking and things too. Glad to hear you've gone with your heart on this one, too. Edited January 28, 2013 by Philplop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I keep looking at G-Shocks for use when cycling\running. Too big though, so I may just buy a £10 Casio with a stopwatch and timer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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