This Seiko 6106-8680 is from October 1975. I had fun with this one as it came in a 3 watch lot that I bought purely for parts. when I looked at this one despite the slight damage to the dial I did like the colour. It turned into a big project! the movement was a real pain to get going and required some thought as the train wheels were not right. I was able to use one from a 6119 that fitted.
I then went to refinish the case (which was in a very bad state) and broke the bezel ring that held in the crystal. I was very annoyed by this. After a few months and by chance I saw the same watch but in an even poorer state for sale on ebay in the Philippines. I bought it for $10 with another junk Seiko. 3 week later and it arrived, this time I carefully removed the bezel and polished it up. I found a Sternkruez crystal replacement with a bezelled edge and fitted.
Sometimes I ask myself why on earth do I do this!
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