Affordable Vintage: 1970 Seiko 6139-7010 Chronograph
There are so many things to say about vintage Seiko automatic chronographs, that it's almost hard to find a place to start. They are iconic, well made, collectable, gorgeous, historically significant and��affordable. While it's hard to give exact numbers, generally speaking a Seiko 6138 or 6139 will run you between $100 and $400, condition and scarcity depending. Which is fantastic, because there are a plethora of models out there, some of which are more famous than others, and the relatively low price makes it possible to own a few. While it's tempting to write about them all, there have already been various articles, guides and forum posts on the topic, so I'll defer to those for brevity.Back in 2006, John Biggs put together a guide of classic Seiko movements, including the 6139, which is a good starting point. Felix, over at Hodinkee, did a splendid job putting together a guide?a couple of month's ago of specific significant models, focused on the 6139 and 6138 movements. And if you

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Planet ocean servicing
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Help with ID on a 120m Seamaster
I was driving back from selling my Rolex Yachtmaster to a fellow forum member (nice meeting you Dan), and I stopped at a place that buys and sells gold and estate jewelry.He happened to have a few Omega watches, on old Seamaster Deville, Seamaster Constellation, and there was a Seamaster diver. Here are the pics:The watch is pristine. The only blemish is the smallest of scratches on the clasp. It looks like someone put it away after wearing it only once. Sets up and runs strong. I noticed that the red dot on the caseback is intact.So the question is, what do I have and what would have been a reasonable price to pay? No box or papers, just the watch.

Patek Philippe - help with first purchase
Hi,I am looking for a little help.I have collected Rolex's for years and love the brand but feel I need something else in my collection.I have always loved Patek's but thought they may be just something I would aspire to and may never actually own. However, I have recently found myself more and more drawn to the brand and think I will soon commit.The model I like is the 5296 Calatrava although I am trying to make my mind up between the 5296G .luxurytime/images/products/5296g_010.jpgand 5296R.prestigetime/images/watches/5296r_010.jpgMy questions are as follows:Should I be considering anything else in the Patek range?Where is the best place to buy a Patek in the UK?Is discount a word that can be used with a Patek AD?Any other help or advice would be appreciated.RegardsNigel (Figas)