Free Seiko Kinetic watch for experienced hobbyist

Trompette

Hello there,

I have a Seiko kinetic watch 5M63 to give to an experienced hobbyist.
The watch needs a "small" maintenance; The stem is broken due to rust, so you have to buy a new stem and crown...

and you should be able to reassemble the watch as ALL the parts are apart. I said ALL the parts (hands are still in place), they are in good condition, I was very careful to keep them without damaging.
Moreover I give a new Seiko capacitor still in the blister. (for 5M62, 5M63, 5M65), bought it £26.78 one week ago.

If nobody want it, it will go to the recycling bin
Collection in Galway area.

In return, I'd appreciate some advices as I need to buy another one;
Features I'd like are:
For man
Analogue hour
Quartz without battery but capacitor (same as Seiko kinetic)
or maybe solar, I need more info about the real usage of it in Ireland.
Casual style
Day and date (could be LCD) perpetual should be very nice as I always forgot to change the date every 2 months
Metal strap
Is it possible to use a Radio-Controlled in Ireland? Could be nice.

Not too large diameter and thick, not sport with a lot of hands, dials or diver systems
New for max €150

Is it possible to get it at this max price? Where can I have the best price?

Thank you

blue5000

Would you consider solar?

This isn't exactly what you are looking for, just the result of a quick search

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Solar-Diver-200m-SNE109-orange-non-prospex/253772371539?hash=item3b16031653:g:V8IAAOSw52tbYK6j

I know it is £200 but they're open to offers. I'll be in Galway monday week if it's not gone already.

Trompette

Thanks blue5000,
Yes, I'd consider solar but I'd like to get more info about the real usage.

I think the specifications about the time a solar can run without charging is the same as the car makers about the fuel consumption; tests and real life are very different.
Living in Ireland, sun is occasional and I mainly wear long sleeves that hide watch. So let say, if I place the watch on a window sill for few months, what about the capacitor charge? increase or decrease or the watch stop?
I know I could charge in front of a bulb but this is not the aim.

About your link, this is not the style I like, moreover I'd prefer a brand new one.
Could you post few links of trusted, best prices online shops?

Let me know when you'll be in Galway. Usually I am in city center every Tuesday.

Trompette

I found only one brand that propose a watch with the features I'd like and an affordable price.
Casio ref
LCW-M100-1AER
LCW-M100-2AER
and
LCW-170-1AER
but this last is too expensive.

What do you think about the brand Casio, quality/price?
and solar, radio-control?

Where should I buy online with the best price? Is it possible to negotiate?

Thank you

Mitch Buchannon

Trompette wrote: »

I found only one brand that propose a watch with the features I'd like and an affordable price.
Casio ref
LCW-M100-1AER
LCW-M100-2AER
and
LCW-170-1AER
but this last is too expensive.

What do you think about the brand Casio, quality/price?
and solar, radio-control?

Where should I buy online with the best price? Is it possible to negotiate?

Thank you

You won’t go wrong with Casio. I have a G-shock that is solar and is radio controlled. It’s never let me down. It picks up the time signal every night at 2.02am for me. I have found the last watch you like on Amazon.de for €175. It’s a little over budget but if it’s the one you really like then I’d say get it. Obviously no issues with buying from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00M9ZDTJ8?m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&tag=idealocom-mob-21&ascsubtag=3UZCFOqTuuBMzQDymqR0zQ