The SEIKO Super Mods are here! W/all Mint Green Plongeur & "Lollipop" SS. Hand set on an Black Mother of Pearl dial! Modded w/Mint Green Chapter Ring!
What you see is what you get. The iconic 6309 slim case, the style that brought advent of the slimmed down case style that is still in use today.
Modded (customized) to look better bolder and cleaner than the stock parts the original came with. Modding is all the rage with Seiko divers these days. Get in before everyone else finds out. The current trends of the rise in prices of the vintage divers from the 70's and 80's reflect as such. Google the plethora of Seiko diver information and you'll see for yourself.
Get in, and get one! THE DIAL- Custom made black Mother of Pearl dial. Please note that our vintage refurbished customised watches have marks and wear befitting that of a pre-owned watch.Note regarding color: Our watches are photographed in a white background, using the ambient light from the sun. On given days each color on the dial and case may depict a brighter our darker version of the described color.
Various computer screens may interpret a slight variance from the depicted color as well. Rest assured we have described the color to the best of our perception.
Please note: In low light dial will appear black. In instances of various reflections of light off dial and various angles, the colors of MOP dial will display dramatic effects as seen in photos in this listing. Hour and minute: Plongeur design.
Mint green minute hand, mint green hour hand. THE LUME- Hands incorporate the use of Super LumiNova®. The non-radioactive alternative to the inferior radioactive Tritium® material. THE CHAPTER RING (minute track)- Mint green, complimenting the dial nicely. THE BEZEL- Ratcheting, bi-directional turning stainless steel with black bezel insert.
THE BAND- Standard'wave' vented black rubber dive strap. The preferred style as sweat seems to ventilate better than other models. THE CASE- Original stainless steel Seiko 6309 slim case.It's reputation speaks for itself. Our watches are tested using a 6ATM rated water pressure testing apparatus.
Note: This is a pre-owned refurbished watch. This is not a brand new watch. It will have some marks and wear befitting a vintage watch. We polish the case to the best of our abilities to a presentable condition, please please view all photos. We take pains to photograph angles of the watch on how it will be seen when worn, however we do not photograph the back case as it's stainless steel and difficult to photograph due to reflections, it does not show small scuffs.
THE MOVEMENT- Seiko 6309 17 jewel workhorse. When maintained properly will outlive you, but will still keep going for future generations to enjoy. THE CROWN- Solid corrosion resistant stainless steel screw-down crown. Water sealed with gaskets to keep out water and dirt/dust. CONCLUSION- It's right here in the U.
A Seiko Super Mod with the legendary 6309 slim case and movement attached to it. What're you waiting for? This watch is an insane bargain.What does MOD or Modded mean? The word'mod' is short for modified, or customized. In the Seiko world it can be something as simple as changing the original hands to a custom set of hands, like a set of "Mercedes" style hands, the bezel insert to a different design or color, the dial, or face of the watch to a different designed dial, or one made of Mother of Pearl materials.
There are numerous ways to customize, or'mod' a watch. After the process is complete, it's therefore'modded'.
It's a great way of giving a personalized unique touch to a timepiece. Are the modded watches in these listings authentic, or originals? Our company sources only original pre-owned time pieces from the eras of the 70's, 80's, and 90's. After which we totally disassemble and clean and polish them to acceptable standards. While many parts and accessories can be replaced with custom ones.In the case of Quartz mods, a high quality Japan or Swiss movements have been used for the movements on said mods. What is the meaning of the word "Tuna" in respect to Seiko divers watches?
Tuna' is the nickname (Seiko watches have many nicknames) given to one of the cherished collectibles in the Seiko world. It has a large cover, or shroud over the case that eliminated the need for a helium escape valve while deep sea diving. The shroud on the cover the watch was the first shrouded Seiko diver, and it resembled, according to the early users of it, a tuna can.Our company makes and uses "Tuna" inspired dials in their design. DON'T FORGET TO SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT COLOR VARIANTS. We take a vintage Seiko movement and case, clean it, buff the case & crystal, then refurbish it. We then water test on a 6ATM rated water testing apparatus and guarantee to swimming standards, provided Seiko's recommended tips for water care are followed. (Please google Seiko webpage to read these water care tips and other maintenance guides BEFORE placing your watch under water).
We then mod it with brand new 3rd party mods from the Dragonshroud Mods brand. You end up with a near new looking MODDED Seiko.
There will be the occasional, superficial flaw in the case, or crystal though we do polish these as much as possible to remove scratches. Please check the photos carefully. These are NOT brand new watches, so please bear that in mind, you may see some wear expected on a'up to' 20 year old watch.
The date may be slightly worn, the crown and bezel slightly stiff, or loose. We do replace any parts on the movement that are not working at the time of refurbishing and replace them with either brand new 3rd party parts or reconditioned workable parts from other Seiko's (may or may not have markings depending on the part) but not all parts on this refurbished watch will be replaced if they are deemed in decent working order.
Not all parts are original Seiko parts, some are the Dragonshroud Mods brand, some are generic 3rd party brand, but the case and core movement are guaranteed authentic Seiko. The word to keep in mind is that this is a MODDED Seiko watch. What you see, is what you get. Rest assured, you can refer to our feedback to see 100's of VERY satisfied customers and we do our utmost to keep our customers happy.
All our mods & accessories are from the Dragonshroud Mods brand. The ultimate accessory and protection for your. UP TO 3 WATCHES CAN BE MAILED IN ONE PARCEL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Please understand that we don't usually work weekends or a holiday as we try to spend time with our kids. 7s26, 7002, 6309, GMT & Quartz Mods mailed from Australia. For a complete list of states please see our. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches".
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