Seiko Skyliner 6102-8000

Another Vintage Seiko ~ Skyliner

Bought this from a friend in Hong Kong for the sum of USD 85.50. Nothing special about this watch apart from the fact that it was produced in 1961... after so many years, the condition is still in tip-top... the dial and hands is 100% intact, the glass has been replaced......This is a 21 jewels manual winding movement... the design is clean and simple... It is rightful to call this a museum grade vintage seiko.

Rado President

Rado President Automatic

This is a classic vintage watch from 1970's era. I acquired this one from a friend shop. Bought the watch because of the word "President". Hahaaaaahaaaaaaa for a layman, the President should be the flagship of rado... however this watch is basically identical to Rado's other series during the time including the green, purple, and gold horses. They all used the same 25 jewels automatic movement from ETA.

Given the age of this watch, it is still in prime condition. The dial, glass, crown and also the bracelet are still original. This watch is full stainless steel. The case back is embossed with Rado, its logo and also Rado tri-seahorses symbol. This watch is water-sealed too.

Watches like this are cheap to collect and usually they are quite durable. Also they are cheap and easy to maintain with plenty of spare parts. Having one of this on your wrist can really distinct you from the rest.......

Seiko Prospex Flightmaster

Seiko Flighmaster ~ One of the three Masters

Seiko has three Masters in its pool of watches namely Landmaster, Marinemaster, and Flightmaster. Like usual Seiko powered all these series using different type of movements Some with Quartz movement, some with Kinetics and I think the premier one with Automatic movements. Ok, someone will probably ask what about Fieldmaster? Fieldmaster is a good watch but it is still not in this league. 

Seiko Landmaster

Seiko Marinemaster

Seiko Flightmaster

I will not go into details on flightmaster. Steve G has written an extensive article (http://www.ninanet.net/watches/others06/Mediums/mseikof.html) on this watch. In fact, it is due to his article that prompt me to buy this used flightmaster. This watch is not cheap by any standard and with that sum you probably can source for better known watches. 

My Seiko Flightmaster SBDS001

Was initially thinking of ordering a brand new one from Higuchi-Inc or SeiyaJapan, before my Japanese friend Taka told me his friend has one for sell. This watch is in mint condition with original box, waranty paper and instruction manual. This watch is made in 2006 in Japan. 

The Flightmaster case and band are all made of Titanium. It has a sapphire glass and a see through screw in case back. The fun part is you can appreciate the beauty of its movement. The 6S37A is a forty jewels hi-beats (Amp: 28,800 beats per hours) chronograph movement with date. It has a power reserve of 48 hours. 

King Seiko 4402-8000

King Seiko 4402-8000

King Seiko... the king of Seiko watches, the finest of all... I don't know whether this is correct, but I do have an impression King Seiko and Grand Seiko are the finest Seiko had to offer during the 1960-1970's. King Seiko (produced in Daini Seikosha) and Grand Seiko (produced in Suwa Seikosha) were competitive partner and rivals in producing high quality Seiko mechanical watch.  For me both Grand Seiko and King Seiko are on the same pars but generally believe that Grand Seiko has the upper hand. 

This is a 1968 King Seiko. The case and the crown are gold plated to 20 microns. The glass is acrylic. What amused me is that the second hand of this watch is orange in colour. I think it might not be original as the standard will be gold plated hands. This watch is utilising calibre 4402A. 4402A is a 25 jewels manual winding movement with hacking function. It is low beat movement. At the back case there is a gold emblem with Seiko wording. 

Titoni 14K Rim

Two identical Titoni 14K rim Cosmo King

I have these two identical twin Titoni 14K rim in my collection. The only different is one with a black second hand and the other with golden second hand.

Titoni once again

Titoni the ordinary Cosmo King

I have a serious infatuation with Titoni Cosmo King. I think the watch is beautiful in every single aspect. This is a vintage Cosmo King using the ETA 2834-2 movement and has an acrylic glass. What is so special about this watch is its dial. It is nicely decorated with rubies and cubic zirconias. Every bit of this watch is original. 

Titoni Automatic Chronograph

Titoni Valjoux 7750 Chronograph

This is one of rare form of Titoni. Titioni does not come up with many automatic chronograph or multifunctions watches. During the old days, Titoni put more emphasis on Asia market and targeted the middle working class. This watch is like the masterpiece during its time; the prime specimen of Titoni watches industry. 

This watch I bought it from ebay Philippines at a cost of USD490. This is a two tones watches with white dial and gold markers. The hands are gold in colour. It has 3 white sub-dials encircled with gold rings and black sub-hands. The case is made of stainless steel with a measurement of approximately 38mm x 44mm without crown. The crown is gold in colour and has a unique design like the crown of Breitling Chronomat that looks somewhat like a turbine engine. This watch come standard with a dome shaped sapphire crystal and withstand water pressure until 3 atm. 

This watch has a screw in back case that is signed. From the back case, I just learned that this model is 93-988. I am guessing this is a 1993 Titoni production; from the same era of Titoni Cosmo 2000 and Cosmo 3000 multifunctions watches. I happened to have an old Titoni catalogue from early 1990's showing the same watch. True enough this is a Cosmo 2000 model with reference number 93988 SY-026 with recommended selling price at Singapore dollar $1830.00 in Titoni price list 1996. 

I somewhat do not like the design of the half tone stainless steel bracelet. I think it is ugly in a sense and is not too comfortable for wear. This bracelet uses the butterfly clasp to open. One of the main attraction of this watch is its movement. A movement that no need introduction anymore as it is widely used by so many distinctive watches like Chronoswiss, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer.... It is basically a 25 jewels automatic chronograph movement with quickset day and date. 

This outstanding creation embodies the full measure of Titoni;s watchmaking craftmanship. The rugged look of the Cosmo 2000 marks it out as a spotswatch and meets the requirements imposed by today's dynamic life-style. The superbly finished dials further enhances the prestigious look of this attractive timepiece.