Dial - Pristine new black dial,with light green/white markers. Seconds,as well as hour and minute hands are silver..Lume is excellent.
World class 6309 automatic japan movement
New Bezel insert -Black , with silver numerals,rotates smoothly in both directions
Original crown is a screw in locking water- resistant type. Screws in perfectly.
Band is a Seiko Z22 rubber diving style, in new condition.
The Watch is signed on the dial, movement,rear caseback and new Seiko Z22 rubber diver watchband.
This is a big and beautiful cushioned case timepiece, yet with a very comfortable wrist feel.
Manufactured in the July of 1981 and just recently restored to its original condition by a master watchmaker with new gaskets, serviced,re-pressurized and ready for water. It is a terrific value for a classic automatic diving watch. It will continue for years to come, to be an accurate and handsome,functional timepiece. Its value will only increase, as these classic and iconic timepieces disappear form the marketplace.
*Just a personal note: you may see many of these Turtle divers on ebay..Most coming from overseas. Beware, as many are junk and have parts pieced together from many different watches. Not easy to return these Junk timepieces. I have a "no hassle" return policy. At least I know where my watches come from and what's inside them. BUY USA
This is simply a stunning timepiece that offers real presence on the wrist. One for the true Seiko collector. Don't spend this kind of money on an un-serviced, so called all original timepiece. They might function now but with fail down the road!
**This diver ,out of much of the vintage Seiko Diver line, remains one of the most sought after models anywhere!
ACTOR ED HARRIS WEARING A 6309-7040 CUSHION CASE ''TURTLE"
MORE PRAISE FOR THE SEIKO 6309 7040 TURTLE
The 6309 divers are probably the most popular dive watches ever! Its reputation for ruggedness (robust construction and highly reliable movement) and affordable price made the 6309 a popular choice. After almost 30 years since its last production, these watches are still highly sought after in second hand market places. In fact a large aftermarket demand has developed to support the restoration and modification of these watches.
***Seiko purists might hesitate and object to aftermarket, but a nicely restored, serviced and accurately timed 6309 justifies everything.
**BECAUSE IT IS A VINTAGE AUTOMATIC WATCH,THERE IS GOING TO BE DIMINISHED RESERVE POWER(HOW LONG IT RUNS WHEN IT IS TAKEN OFF THE WRIST)
THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH MOSTLY ALL VINTAGE AUTOMATICS..MANY NEW ONES CAN GET UP TO 40HRS RUNNING OFF THE WRIST. DO NOT EXPECT MORE THEN 15-20 HRS RUNNING WHEN OFF. Please remember these are NOT new automatic watches even though it has been serviced, you will have to gently shake the watch in a clockwise or counter clockwise movement to get the rotor working properly,and to store kinetic energy. This is especially true when the watch has not been worn for some time. reserve power has to build up for sometime to keep the watch running when not worn..If you have many automatic watches and don't wear the same one frequently, I suggest buying an automatic watch winder, this way your watch will always be ready to wear. EVERYTHING I PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED IS NORMAL FOR AUTOMATIC WATCHES.
Thx to my friend Glenn for info on this timepiece.
***JUST A PERSONAL NOTE ABOUT THIS WATCH.
I HAVE BEEN BUYING,SELLING AND COLLECTING VINTAGE SEIKOs FOR SOME TIME...DURING THIS TIME I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT I CANNOT MAKE EVERYBODY HAPPY lol..SOME WANT ALL ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED UP MODELS AND SOME WANT RE-LUMED AND PERFECT RESTORED WATCHES..
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AS I HAVE A 100% POSITIVE SELLER FEEDBACK
I OFFER A 14 DAY NO HASSLE RETURN POLICY. IF ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED OR DAMAGED. BUYER PAYS RETURN SHIPPING.
I WILL INCLUDE EXPEDITED MAIL,TRACKING AND SECURE PACKAGING IN THE COST OF SHIPPING & HANDLING
I DO NOT SHIP TO COUNTRIES OR FOREIGN CITIES THAT THE USA POSTAL SERVICE DOES NOT OFFER DELIVERY TRACKING.'THERE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING,IF I HAVE TO USE PRIORITY EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TO INSURE SAFE DELIVERY.
I HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO SHIP TO BUYERS WITH LIMITED TRANSACTIONS OR POOR FEEDBACK.
***If there ever is a problem with your purchase,please give me the opportunity to correct it. Behavior such as negative feedback,false accusations,personal attacks and overall rudeness are completely unnecessary.I always try to deal with my customers professionally,and ask that they extend me the same courtesy,
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