This is a nice example of an early Seiko digital, most if not all of the early models had the pushers at the front. This one is a 1976 version. I paid £20.00 for it at a local watch fair, it was working but would need some attention. (See photos, also bought at the same time as the M159)
It took months to find a new old stock crystal and was one of the hardest crystals I have ever fitted mainly due to the stretched gasket I had to use. I refinished the case and bracelet to bring it back to a usable condition. Like all of the front pusher Seiko’s I absolutely love them.
The case finishing really does bring this one back to life. What I really need to do is mirror polish the centre links on the bracelet as this is how it would have left the factory . I now want to also find the more rarer lemon face version.
Here is the watch how it arrived.
The new crystal and gasket.
Onto the case restoration.
Some before and after shots.
A massive difference but also a labour of love.
Finished watch.
Three watches I picked up at that watch fair.
This watch also features on my Vintage Digital Watch Collection video from April 2024
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