Seiko White Ceramic Mickey Mouse Automatic Day Date Diver's Watch Custom 6309 1986. Professionally SERVICED, Beautifully Refurbished.

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Seller: ladyphyl2009 ✉️ (922) 100%, Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, GB, Ships to: AMERICAS, EUROPE, ASIA, AU, Item: 254016809755 Seiko White Ceramic Mickey Mouse Automatic Day Date Diver's Watch Custom 6309.

Crazy 99p start price - and NO RESERVE...  

This lot is for a superb Gents Seiko Automatic Scuba Diver's Day & Date watch. The base model is the 6309-729A, dating originally from August 1986.

In excellent pre-owned condition, with a customised Seiko 'Mickey Mouse' Dial in an icy White, a new matching Chapter Ring, and new custom 'SKX' Hands.  I've fitted a brand new scratch-resistant Mineral Crystal. The watch also has a terrific new ceramic 'Submariner' bezel insert, also in White, and a brand new aftermarket Seiko 'Accordion' rubber diver's strap.  This classic Scuba Diver's watch has been professionally Serviced and regulated, and is running beautifully, keeping accurate time.  The large dual-finish steel Case has been expertly polished and rebrushed, and is in excellent condition. The watch also has 'Quickset' Day and Date display windows. I've upgraded the luminous treatment to the hands and markers (and the eye-catching Bezel Insert is luminous too). I'll also provide a full Seiko instruction manual (in a downloadable/printable PDF file).

Please read on.

Dial/Hands   Customised Seiko Scuba Diver's Dial, in the classic diver style,  in a crisp White , and  featuring a distinctive 'retro' style representation of everybody's favourite mouse. The Dial is signed 'SEIKO, Automatic' to the left of centre, 'Japan 6309 Suwa Symbol 747 X R' is at six o'clock.  Applied baton markers instead of numbers, larger at 6 and 9, and a larger applied inverted Arrowhead at 12, all with a luminous treatment.   There are 'Quickset' Day and Date windows at 3 o'clock.  The calendar can be configured to display the Days in English or as a Roman Numeral.  The Days are printed in Black for Monday through Saturday, and a contrasting Red for Sunday. Minute markers run around the raised outer Chapter Ring, which is colour-matched to the dial (with a black trim), and set at an angle, which adds an impression of extra depth to the watch.
 
The hands are new, lume-filled steel, also in the classic 'SKX' style - an 'Arrowhead' minute hand, a 'Broadsword' hour hand, while the Seconds hand is a brown needle, with a luminous circle towards the tip.   I've upgraded the luminous treatment on the hands and markers, they glow beautifully after exposure to light - while it won't shine all night, the effect lasts for a decent spell, which is a nice bonus (typical refurbished or aftermarket dials don't generally have much 'lume', if any). 

Case Large stainless steel Case in excellent condition, with a Highly-polished finish to the sides, and a Satin-brushed finish to the upper surfaces (I've had this expertly polished and rebrushed, and it has come up beautifully - even up close I can't see any issues, but to cover myself there may be some tiny 'hairline' marks on the steel finish at worst, certainly no obvious nicks or scratches). The case edges remain sharp and nicely defined.  

Bezel  The bidirectional steel Bezel is very good, with a nice firm resistance, and turns smoothly with softly ratcheted 'clicks'. I've fitted a  standout new ceramic 'Submariner' Bezel Insert - also in white, printed with elapsed-time markings, and with a very unusual luminous treatment - not as bright as on the hands and markers, but quite effective. 

Caseback The screwdown Caseback is in very good condition, again expertly cleaned and lightly polished, with minimal marks. The manufacturer wording on the caseback is clear and legible, and reads as follows: "Seiko, St. Steel, 6309-729A F1, Water Resistant, 680423, A, Suwa symbol" plus the Seiko Wave logo in the centre. 
  
Crown Original screwdown ridged edge steel crown, offset at the 4 o'clock position, screws down and adjusts perfectly, stem is fine. Cleaned and polished, in very good condition, no apparent marks. 

Crystal New scratch resistant Mineral Crystal, in excellent condition, with no marks of any kind (checked under magnification). 

Movement Seiko 6309A 17 Jewel Automatic movement. I've had the movement professionally serviced and regulated, and the watch is running strong and true. The Serial Number indicates the original manufacturing date as August 1986. New gaskets have been fitted.

Strap A brand new aftermarket Seiko Z22 'Accordion' ridged rubber Diver's strap has been fitted, with a floating keeper, along with a new brushed steel buckle. I've used 'Fat' Seiko Spring Bars, which are a much better fit for these straps, and help to ensure that the case lug holes don't get worn and loose. Will comfortably fit a wrist size of up to 8.5" (220mm+).  Some extra pictures of the strap as supplied ('click' to enlarge):
 
 Running Condition Running, and keeping excellent time. As well as the Service, I've regulated the movement, and tested it using a professional timing machine. The watch has also been 'bench-tested' twice on an automatic winder, over at least 24 hours each time, and is accurate to better than +/-18 seconds per day max. (anything under 20 seconds a day is excellent for a vintage automatic). 

Measurements Width without crown - 42mm (46.1mm including crown), Lug to Lug - 45.3mm, depth 13.4mm. Weight total 105 grams.

Other   Though Seiko have previously made watches featuring Mickey Mouse, I don't think you'll find one quite like this! It's a terrific Seiko Diver's Automatic watch, in a large 42mm, which wears quite proudly on the wrist as it's a touch over 13mm deep. Even though it's on a Seiko 'Accordion' rubber Diver's strap, it's a substantial 105 grams, and feels solid and well constructed, with a significant wrist presence. The 17 Jewel Seiko 6309A Automatic movement has been fully serviced and regulated, and is working beautifully, the watch keeps accurate time.     

The large dual-finish steel Diver's case has been expertly rebrushed and repolished, and looks excellent.

I've fitted a new ceramic and luminous 'Submariner' Bezel Insert, which is very smart addition, and looks great set against the classic Seiko dial with the custom retro Mickey Mouse design. They go together really well, and add to the iconic Scuba Diver's appearance. I've upgraded the luminous treatment to the custom hands and markers, and they glow nicely after exposure to light, and it lasts a little while too. 

Though pre-owned, this watch really is in very good condition, with only minimal signs of any use, and has clearly been maintained well.  I'll send the winning bidder a downloadable/printable PDF File with the full Seiko instructions, which will show you how to change the day and date and maintain the watch etc.

The classic Seiko 6309 Diver is one of the models that most enthusiasts will have in their collection, but you don't generally find one quite like this! I'm starting my auction at just 99p, with NO RESERVE - you could get a top Seiko Automatic Scuba Divers watch, fitted with a customised Dial, new Hands and Insert, expertly refurbished and professionally Serviced, at a real bargain price!

I've tried to be as accurate as I can in the description of this watch, please read the description and look at the photographs carefully.  You should study the photographs, which I've taken in close up detail - it will be enable you to evaluate the cosmetic condition far more accurately than I can describe it. 

Postage for this item, packed weight around 140 grams and which will be securely packaged, will be FREE by First Class Signed-For Delivery (1-2 days delivery time), or if you prefer, I can use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which guarantees Next Day delivery (there will be an at-cost charge of £2.85 for the postal upgrade).  I always aim to dispatch my sold items within one working day of receipt of cleared funds. If payment is received before noon, I will post same day. Of course, should you win more than one of the items I'm selling, I will combine postage costs as much as possible where applicable.

UK Buyers - Payment by PayPal, Personal Cheque or Money Order please.
Overseas bidders (PayPal only). Tracked, Signed For, Insured Shipping will be £11.55 for Western Europe (Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed), £12.65 for N America, Canada and the rest of the World (Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed where available, otherwise Royal Mail International Signed). Shipping normally takes 3-9 working days to reach you, depending on destination, and subject to Customs procedures. I always aim to dispatch my sold items within one working day of receipt of cleared funds. If payment is received before noon, I will ship same day.
Unlike some sellers, the charges I use for Shipping overseas are set at the actual cost to me (and I do not charge extra for the packaging). Shipping costs will be combined as much as possible for multiple purchases.
 I will only ship to a PayPal verified address. Please note I will not ship to China (watches not allowed), Africa, Brazil or Italy.    Any questions, please ask - I have described the item as thoroughly and honestly as possible - but I'll try and help if I can!   Please Note: The majority of watches I sell are pre-owned, or New, but Old Stock. Whilst I go to every effort to describe the watches accurately, you should be aware that should a watch be marked Water Resistant or Waterproof, that was the case when it left the factory, and is not necessarily the case now.  Unless specifically stated, these watches are not fully serviced (though they will have been inspected inside and out).  Unless specifically stated, I offer no guarantees as to the current level of Water Resistance. If the winning bidder requires the watch to be Pressure Tested, I can arrange this for an at-cost fee of £25.00. Similarly, though I test all watches for accuracy and describe accordingly, this is no guarantee of future performance. Vintage automatic or hand-winding watches are by definition less accurate than their modern quartz counterparts. When purchasing a vintage watch, especially of high value, I would always advise the buyer to have the item inspected by a qualified jeweller, who should be able to identify any issues that I may have missed, and advise on water resistance, or servicing requirements.  Of course, should any issue then come to light, I will do everything possible to assist - as you can see from my 100% Feedback!
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: The watch has been expertly polished and rebrushed, and the large dual-finish steel case is in generally excellent condition, with minimal signs of use. A new scratch-resistant Mineral Crystal has been fitted. The Seiko Dial is in the classic SKX Diver style layout, and features an applied custom retro 'Mickey' design. The ceramic Bezel Insert is new, and has a luminous treatment, as have the Hands and Dial markers. The Chapter Ring, Hands, Bezel Insert and aftermarket 'Accordion' rubber Diver's strap are all new and perfect. The original Crown has been cleaned and polished, and is in very good condition, working perfectly. The watch has been Professionally Serviced and regulated, and keeps accurate time. Superior 'Fat' Seiko Spring Bars are in place. All gaskets have been replaced. Official Seiko Instructions are included in a printable/downloadable PDF File.
  • Brand: Seiko
  • Model: 6309-729A F1
  • MPN: 6309-729A F1
  • Strap Colour: Black
  • Serial Number: 680423
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Case Material: Dual-Finish Stainless Steel
  • Strap Material: Silicone
  • Modification Description: Custom Seiko Dial, Ceramic Luminous Insert, New Crystal
  • Case Finish: Dual-Finish Stainless Steel
  • Lug Width: 22 mm
  • Case Size: 42mm
  • Face Colour: White
  • Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
  • Watch Shape: Tonneau/Barrel
  • Style: Cartoon/Novelty, Diver
  • Complications: 'Quickset' Date Feature, Date Indicator, Day Indicator
  • Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Water Resistance: Not Tested
  • With Booklet: Yes
  • Year of Manufacture: August 1986
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Strap Type: Two-Piece Strap
  • Display: Analogue
  • With Original Packaging: No
  • Caseback: Screwback Case
  • Features: New Mineral Crystal, Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert
  • Character Family: Mickey Mouse

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