What time is it? Watches and horology

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Josh - I have a Seiko Military Auto which I really like. I'll bring it to polo if you want to check it out.

Timex do quite a nice Military watch too, Snoops might have one.

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Well, the seiko arrived damn quickly. I'm not too keen on it though, it's jus not my cup of tea.

Will put it either on classifieds or t'bay.

getting a new strap, sadly not a MurtzStrapz (c)

Nice, Panerai?

Anyone know anything about Lanco? Or better still ever owned a Lanco automatic? I believe they were bought out by Tissot several years ago but had a good reputation prior to that, Swiss movements. Were highly regarded in the 50s/60s/70s. But my knowledge is sketchy at best. Anyone else?

Yet another Seiko arrived in the post today. This time, it's a late 70's Lord Matic with the lovely 5606a 23 Jewel movement:

Unfortunately, whilst the dial and movement are like new, the glass face is quite badly scratched.

Anybody got any recommendations as to where to get it replaced?

These people:

http://www.vintageseikorepair.co.uk/

Only deal with Seiko, they did a superb job on my grandfather's 17 jewel auto circa '71. The crystal on that was scratched to buggery (he was a gardener all his working life) and they asked me if I wanted it replaced. However, I just opted to have it polished as keeping the original crystal in place seemed important. I'm sure they'd be able to help you out.

^^ Soul, how much was that mister if you don't mind me asking? I've got my eye on a late 60s Lord Matic and want to get a rough idea of how much it might go for. All in original working order, any idea?

I got lucky with mine and I don't think the guy knew it was one of the better seiko movements.

I paid £35 inc postage.

I would say £75+ for a decent 60s example but it depends on so many factors. You got a picture or any more details on the one you've got your eye on?

After having the bracelet shortened to fit my weedy wrists, the chrono from the previous page has actually grown on me. Strap feels cheap as fuck but meh.

^^ That sounds like a bargain! This is the one I have my eye on:

I believe it's 1969.

Thats really nice. saw it on ebay earlier and had to actually fight the urge.

^^ very nice. It's definitely a '69 and with the original band it looks lovely.

I can see it going for over £100 but I think it's worth it. Let us know how you get on :-D

Main reason I'm interested (apart from it being a rare Seiko auto) is it was made the same year I was born :)

And I always told myself that one day I'd get a nice auto from '69. Any ideas on what it might go for? Obviously it'll be a bit ballpark but still good to get a rough idea. £75 seems low to me, although I'd be happy if it did go for that!

Its not worth much, just depends on who's bidding.

T.S, thought you might like this... Notice how the buttons are on the left so they don't dig in to your hand when cycling. Win.

As already said, it really depends who's bidding!

'69 LM that sold for £122: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1969-SEIKO-Automatic-56-LM-Lord-Matic-25J-/110740300313?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item19c8a2e219#ht_6081wt_1302

'68 LM that sold for £42: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wonderful-vintage-SEIKO-LORD-MATIC-25-jewels-mans-watch-/220843572428?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item336b4d7ccc#ht_738wt_1069

I've got my eye on this one which ends tonight: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280739831943&category=31387&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_16199wt_1302

It's currently at about a 5th of what it's worth.

^ Very nice indeed, although there's something about the shape of the case with the Roman numerals that sticks a bit. Feels like the case should have a more classic shape. You putting a sneaky bid in?

^ that's the 70s for you! I was going to put a bid but decided not to.... It went for only £163 in end. Total bargain.

Anyone know anything about Lanco? Or better still ever owned a Lanco automatic? I believe they were bought out by Tissot several years ago but had a good reputation prior to that, Swiss movements. Were highly regarded in the 50s/60s/70s. But my knowledge is sketchy at best. Anyone else?

Lanco is a trademark of the Langendorf Co., a watch factory in Langendorf near Solothurn in Switzerland. I think they were bought out by the Omega-Tissot group in about 71 and stopped making watches in 73, though the brand name was used for a while after that. But I've never owned one so I can't help much more than that.

Ugh, broken link... How's this?

Ugh, broken link... How's this?

Ohh I liked that, searched on Google for a price. Found one. Gave up:(

+1 on the likey,
Any linkys Well is it?