My New Seiko 0634-5009

[retrowrist]

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I really, really want a 0624-5009, but stumbled across this Seiko 0634-5009, and bought is with a "Buy it Now" bid a couple of days ago. I am curious if anyone here in the forum knows anything about this watch:

- rarity
- cost (I paid $100.00)
- quality

Any information on it would be appreciated. Thank you all very much.

- RetroWrist

[cheeksterr]

I really, really want a 0634-5009, but stumbled across this Seiko 0634-5009

glad you got what you really really wanted. I take it you were after something else ?

I have no idea to value , quality etc. LCD aint my thing apart from a Heuer Chronosplit

[holly35]

Nice watch,excellent quality.Worlds first chrono lcd watch.Very comfortable on the wrist. Value depends on condition,from £50 to £300 for a nos piece. They appear on a regular basis,in average condition.Really mint new examples are much rarer.
Still some way behind the 0624-5009 though.

[retrowrist]

Thank you everyone for the replies.

[cheeksterr]

Saw this looks a nice watch,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEIKO-0624-5009-WORKING-1st-EVER-DIGITAL-WATCH-1974-/280671142589?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item41594dc2bd

John is that a good price for that model ?

[holly35]

All depends on condition. This one shows general use, so values are affected. As with all vintage items , its only worth what someone wants to pay for it. There is a huge gap between prices . I have seen this watch in mint condition sell at 650 dollars.

[retrowrist]

The 0634 I pictures I posted in the opening post, are of an average condition 0634 Seiko. Maybe "7" out of "10" on the newness scale and all functions working.

But like "Holly" stated, I guess condition is not always the top characteristic.

I bought it because it is the model with the 1st Chronograph, but I would also possibly buy a 0624 "Used" in the same or worse condition if the price is right. I am only stating this because I think it is relative to the topic we are on.

Thank you all.

- RetroWrist

[Huertecilla]

I would also possibly buy a 0624 "Used" in the same or worse condition if the price is right.

Recently;
A 7 out of 10 working original one sold for $2650.
One with a black LCD and aftermarket bracelet sold for $450.
A 0614 (the ´globe´ case) with partiall blackened lcd sold for $1650.
None with any docs. or box.

The 0634 was mass produced and had a long production run so it is abundant.
Obviously used nice ones still sell for under 100$
It is a véry well made, véry accurate watch that can be worn daily.

[Huertecilla]

I would also possibly buy a 0624 "Used" in the same or worse condition if the price is right.

Thát is not quite in the same colectability league though.

Recently;
A 6 out of 10 working original one sold for $2650.
One with a black LCD and aftermarket bracelet sold for $450.
A 0514 (the ´globe´ case) with partially blackened lcd sold for $1400.
None with any docs. or box.

The 0634 was mass produced and had a long production run so it is abundant.
Obviously well used nice ones still sell for under 100$
It is a véry well made, véry accurate watch that can be worn daily.

[retrowrist]

Huertecilla,

Thank you for the input. I see that there are some rare watches that sell at a really high price without manuals and boxes.

I will keep looking for a good or moderately used Seiko 0624. Maybe I will get lucky, and grab one for $175.00 or $200.00.

- Retrowrist

[Old Tom]

Umm.... Someone is confusing the 0614 (aka 06LC) with the 0624. A good 0624 shouldn't run you more than $200. A complete, working 0614? Well, show me one!- practically all have one or more defects (bad LCD, wrong bracelet, bad board etc etc). A good one will cost you $2500, never seen a perfect one offered for sale!

[retrowrist]

OldTom,

Look at this link...

http://cgi.ebay.com/SEIKO-0624-5009-WOR ... 41594dc2bd

Are there some differences in the 0624 that make one better than another?

Thank you,

- RetroWrist

[rewolf]

"1st EVER DIGITAL WATCH" ?
Later he writes "1st WESTERN RELEASE DIGITAL WATCH" - if you read this as "1st Japanes digital watch officially sold in the West" he's even right AFAIK.

[retrowrist]

So am I to believe the 0624 in this auction is WAY overpriced? Or perhaps the seller is fabricating a lie?

- RetroWrist

[Huertecilla]

Umm.... Someone is confusing the 0614 (aka 06LC) with the 0624. A good 0624 shouldn't run you more than $200. A complete, working 0614? Well, show me one!- practically all have one or more defects (bad LCD, wrong bracelet, bad board etc etc). A good one will cost you $2500, never seen a perfect one offered for sale!

Yes 0614, sorry.
One sold last week, see ´bet what it goes for´ which I put up on here.

[holly35]

I find the 0624 more attractive than the " home" market first models.The export 0624 is of a nicer design , but still retains the same display.
Try finding a new one . Although they are sometimes available as nice used examples.The segment style with that curved ends and the large digits look great against the yellow display.

[Huertecilla]

"1st EVER DIGITAL WATCH" ?
Later he writes "1st WESTERN RELEASE DIGITAL WATCH" - if you read this as "1st Japanes digital watch officially sold in the West" he's even right AFAIK.

Yes, it was the first not jdm only.

[jones38]

It looks like its in good, working condition. $100 doesn't seem like an unreasonable price for a watch at this age. Congrats