I just have to Get my Helmet Back

SEIKO Automatic Chronograph "Helmet"

Caliber 6139-7100 Seventeen jewels

The problem with collecting vintage Seiko automatic chronographs is that you always have to "buy one, sell it once you spotted another better one"!

I once had a 6139 Helmet but sold to raise some funds for another purchase then. Recently, I chanced upon another excellent condition piece belonging to a local collector and bought it in a flash. Now I had better rest my guns on the 6139 (after scoring this and the Pongue) and re-focus back to my 6138s.

This completes my 7A38 collection (for now)

SEIKO Quartz Chronograph Day-Date (NOS)
Caliber 7A38-7280 Fifteen Jewels

I was browsing my blog and discovered I left out a 7A38 writeup. This 7A38-7280 houses the same 15 jewels full metal quartz movement as the 7190 that is currently in my collection.

The 7280 has a beautiful enamel like white dial with cursive arabic numerals making her an evergreen classic. The gold accent further enhances the vintage feel of this watch.




Stamped "Japan" caseback marks the distinctive Japanese quality of that era. Now I have two pieces of complete set new-old-stock 7A38, I think I will stop for now for this series.

The Black Wave

Recently I went on a watch-buying spree as I thought since my baby girl is arriving end November, I better get the watches I wanted!

The Alba 200m Divers "Black Wave" was purchased from Chuck aka ttsugar from Taiwan. This watch is from the same series as the Blue Manta-Ray but came on a solid stainless steel bracelet instead of the rubber strap. As usual, I swapped her onto brown leather which a Panerai-feel to the look.

The above lume shot was courtesy of the Chuck. Chuck is a great seller and this is the second watch I bought from him in a month. The Alba came with papers, warranty (stamped 1998) and tag, without box. Thanks Chuck!