Hi everyone,
I am brand new to this site as well as watch affiocondos in general so please excuse my lack of knowledge or proper etiquette in posting a new thread here. I have a Seiko watch that formerly belonged to my wife's father. It was left in a shoe box since 1976 when her dad passed away. We ran across it the other day and almost as soon as I picked it up and looked it over, it started running! I've taken it to my watch repair shop and had the link on the bracelet fixed, that was the only thing wrong with it.
My question(s) are, can anyone tell me the history of this watch? Everything I've been able to Google seems to have a connection to Viet Nam. Her dad was a WWII vet but did spend much time in VFW posts and the like. so perhaps that is how he came about it. I believe it was manufactured in 1968. I am proudly wearing it now and would just like to know more about this specific model.
It is a Seiko "5", 23 Jewels and the back case is stamped "Stainless Steel", "Water Proof", 5126-7010, Serial # 7N01703. I have taken 4 low quality photos with my cell phone and uploaded them to this thread. I thank you for taking the time to read this and I would be most appreciative of any information you could share. Take care all.
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Mickeyprint
I am brand new to this site as well as watch affiocondos in general so please excuse my lack of knowledge or proper etiquette in posting a new thread here. I have a Seiko watch that formerly belonged to my wife's father. It was left in a shoe box since 1976 when her dad passed away. We ran across it the other day and almost as soon as I picked it up and looked it over, it started running! I've taken it to my watch repair shop and had the link on the bracelet fixed, that was the only thing wrong with it.
My question(s) are, can anyone tell me the history of this watch? Everything I've been able to Google seems to have a connection to Viet Nam. Her dad was a WWII vet but did spend much time in VFW posts and the like. so perhaps that is how he came about it. I believe it was manufactured in 1968. I am proudly wearing it now and would just like to know more about this specific model.
It is a Seiko "5", 23 Jewels and the back case is stamped "Stainless Steel", "Water Proof", 5126-7010, Serial # 7N01703. I have taken 4 low quality photos with my cell phone and uploaded them to this thread. I thank you for taking the time to read this and I would be most appreciative of any information you could share. Take care all.
Mickeyprint
