Help identifying vintage Seiko 5

[farrukh2102]

Hi everyone, first time post to this forum.

First of all I'm not a watch expert, I am newbie and I might say some dumb things.

Hope you can help me in identifying a particular make and mode of vintage Seiko 5 with a red shield and green dial. (please see attached images). Would anyone know the make and model? And is this watch still available to buy outside of Ebay.

Really appreciate any pointers or advice.


Thnx.

 

[dpd3672]

I'm no expert on vintage Seikos, but yours looks to me like one of the "Mumbai Specials" from Ebay. They're generally genuine Seiko movements, sometimes with new dials and sometimes new cases. The color schemes and dial layouts are best described as "Bollywood inspired," lol.

I've seen them selling for anywhere from $5 to over $100. They claim to be serviced, but that's questionable.

That said, the Seiko movements in them are damn near indestructable, known to last for decades of abuse without service.

I wouldn't buy it as an investment, or a collectible, but if you like the style and the price is good enough, they make decent everyday watches or beaters.

 

[Spoons]

I'm no expert on vintage Seikos, but yours looks to me like one of the "Mumbai Specials" from Ebay.

I wouldn't buy it as an investment, or a collectible, but if you like the style and the price is good enough, they make decent everyday watches or beaters.

^ This. 100% agreement.

 

[farrukh2102]

I'm no expert on vintage Seikos, but yours looks to me like one of the "Mumbai Specials" from Ebay. They're generally genuine Seiko movements, sometimes with new dials and sometimes new cases. The color schemes and dial layouts are best described as "Bollywood inspired," lol.

I've seen them selling for anywhere from $5 to over $100. They claim to be serviced, but that's questionable.

That said, the Seiko movements in them are damn near indestructable, known to last for decades of abuse without service.

I wouldn't buy it as an investment, or a collectible, but if you like the style and the price is good enough, they make decent everyday watches or beaters.

Thank you for the explaination, I will steer clear of these Mumbai Specials.

 

[farrukh2102]

^ This. 100% agreement.

Likewise. Thank you.

 

[dpd3672]

Thank you for the explaination, I will steer clear of these Mumbai Specials.

They're really not bad if you manage your expectations. I have a few, just don't overpay and don't think you're getting more of a bargain than you are. Seiko really does make a fantastic movement, and if you like how the watch looks, it's worth a small investment.