Making the tapered H-link taught me some important lessons: Never make SEL's (Solid End-Links) for a watch that takes small spring bars. There is absolutely no room for error, and I always wondered why no one sold them for other Seiko watches besides divers. Now I know. If someone emails me and said they couldn't get their SELs to fit, I would send them another pair. However, the other thing I learned is, there is some variation with these vintage cases. Just as we see variation with some of the modern Seiko products, there is some slight variation with the vintage ones as well. AND sometimes they even don't fit well because the case has gone through lots of years of polishing and wear and tear. Ugh, never again! I considered ditching the SEL's altogether so no one is ever disappointed, but since I paid for them, I figured I should include them. Oh, and even if I did get rid of them, the price for the bracelet and regular "hollow" end-links would be the same. So, they are kind of a bonus. If they work, excellent! If not, oh well.
The man himself! Thank you for watching and your regards: I still appreciate that you made these... Everyone *clamors* for SEL bracelets and you decided to meet the demand. I'm going to shave these down so I can use them, as it looks great (noting the images on your website) on the watch. *Thanks again* ... Let me know when you start making Super Oysters for the Turtle again...
Glad to see your back. I really enjoyed the CS&B channel and its one of the reason's I started my own watch review channel. Thanks for the great content and GL in the future!
Great video. Camera distance is perfect, audio is good. The bracelet looks great and easy enough fix, at that price I don't think I would have issue with making some adjustments.
Right? I feel some other company would market a bracelet of this quality at $80+, easily. I think this is a bargain. I'm always tooling around with my watches, so I'll get the end links to fit, no doubt.
Hey Gang! Comment *here* if you've had any experience buying from Uncle Seiko. I'd love to know your thoughts on their products. Be well and thanks for watching!
Very cool Seiko chronograph and nice upgraded bracelet from Uncle Seiko. Thanks for also pointing out the little but significant detail regarding the fitment of the solid end links or their lack of
Nice video Patrick, awesome quality audio and video! Intro music and video would be cool. Maybe some type of song with a pair of T’s and a clapperboard, something like that.
You have to take a look at the Seiko 6139 but with the pulsations inner bezel.I have it and it's gorgeous!!And I'm glad that you're back and better!!:v
+Steven UK1 Yeah, it’s a real bummer. Heck, I’d loan them my 6139-6005 to get it right! Just... It’s a bit disappointing. No one wants to put in work on something that should work, but at least he was upfront about it.
Pat...we are glad to see you back in the Captain's Chair. I wish you nothing but the best. Please continue to focus on "your thing" and please remain "above the fray". The complete sophomoric approach "over there" is actually becoming somewhat sad and humorous at the same time.
Always. I am an entertainer first and foremost. I owe everything to *you all* and I understand that responsibility completely. Without your viewership the show would mean nothing. So *thank you* for helping make this possible.
Making the tapered H-link taught me some important lessons: Never make SEL's (Solid End-Links) for a watch that takes small spring bars. There is absolutely no room for error, and I always wondered why no one sold them for other Seiko watches besides divers. Now I know.
If someone emails me and said they couldn't get their SELs to fit, I would send them another pair. However, the other thing I learned is, there is some variation with these vintage cases. Just as we see variation with some of the modern Seiko products, there is some slight variation with the vintage ones as well. AND sometimes they even don't fit well because the case has gone through lots of years of polishing and wear and tear. Ugh, never again!
I considered ditching the SEL's altogether so no one is ever disappointed, but since I paid for them, I figured I should include them. Oh, and even if I did get rid of them, the price for the bracelet and regular "hollow" end-links would be the same. So, they are kind of a bonus. If they work, excellent! If not, oh well.
The man himself! Thank you for watching and your regards: I still appreciate that you made these... Everyone *clamors* for SEL bracelets and you decided to meet the demand. I'm going to shave these down so I can use them, as it looks great (noting the images on your website) on the watch. *Thanks again* ... Let me know when you start making Super Oysters for the Turtle again...
Glad to see your back. I really enjoyed the CS&B channel and its one of the reason's I started my own watch review channel. Thanks for the great content and GL in the future!
*Thank you* I'm happy to hear that! Very excited for some of the future content on this show. Be well and thank you for finding me here.
Great video. Camera distance is perfect, audio is good. The bracelet looks great and easy enough fix, at that price I don't think I would have issue with making some adjustments.
Right? I feel some other company would market a bracelet of this quality at $80+, easily. I think this is a bargain. I'm always tooling around with my watches, so I'll get the end links to fit, no doubt.
Hey Gang! Comment *here* if you've had any experience buying from Uncle Seiko. I'd love to know your thoughts on their products. Be well and thanks for watching!
I wish Seiko would do a reissue of this amazing watch. 10/10 would buy.
Very cool Seiko chronograph and nice upgraded bracelet from Uncle Seiko. Thanks for also pointing out the little but significant detail regarding the fitment of the solid end links or their lack of
Nice video Patrick, awesome quality audio and video! Intro music and video would be cool. Maybe some type of song with a pair of T’s and a clapperboard, something like that.
Glad to see you back Patrick. Great video.
*Glad to be back* and thank you!
Great and honest review as always. Thanks Pat!
+Rogerswatches 👌
You have to take a look at the Seiko 6139 but with the pulsations inner bezel.I have it and it's gorgeous!!And I'm glad that you're back and better!!:v
Hey! Thank you Denis. Yeahhh, I know the exact model you're talking about. Aren't there two versions? All black and black & silver? Which do you own?
The black and silver one.It's fabulous.Oh and thanks for the reply Overlord!
Hope seeing a review of that chronograph, love that particular piece, interesting bracelet and good you pointed out the end link situation 👍👍
+Mister B You know what? The Pogue definitely deserves more attention. Expect a solid review of this piece.
Yessssssss, that sounds like a plan 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Uncle Seiko really knows how to do it
+JF schnell *Agreed*
My Uncle Seiko 6139 solid endlinks fit perfectly.
great review. how about a sotc review so in another year or so you could compare to what you have then. Cheers
I was thinking just... I'm talking with some folks about doing a collective SOTC. Hold tight for it, it has definitely been on my mind!
hmm I'm a little more interested in the watch on your wrist! Thanks for the review, Patrick
Of course! *Thank you* for watching.
Brilliant video... Uncle Seiko is just great.. BUT.. has got to get the machining tolerance sorted out.. end-links not fitting is just a bit sloppy.
+Steven UK1 Yeah, it’s a real bummer. Heck, I’d loan them my 6139-6005 to get it right! Just... It’s a bit disappointing. No one wants to put in work on something that should work, but at least he was upfront about it.
Great video!
"I love me some micro-adjustments." Lol! :)
+Larry Bouligny No... *Luvvvv* micro-adjustments. I wish every buckle came with the fifty yours has: it’s the best.
The dislikes are getting out of hand Pat! *Might be time for a tantrum?*
Excellent video as usual bro👍
Cheers,
WCS
+Watch Collecting Strategy Hahaha, I have no other strategy to keep them at bay! Thanks WCS 🙏
Pat...we are glad to see you back in the Captain's Chair. I wish you nothing but the best. Please continue to focus on "your thing" and please remain "above the fray". The complete sophomoric approach "over there" is actually becoming somewhat sad and humorous at the same time.
Always. I am an entertainer first and foremost. I owe everything to *you all* and I understand that responsibility completely. Without your viewership the show would mean nothing. So *thank you* for helping make this possible.
That's a nice looking bracelet.
Riiight? I love the original one, but the recreation is pretty spectacular.
Easy fix for your solid links not fitting. Don't use Fat Spring bars.
I’ll have to look at the spring bars on that watch, but solid suggestion nonetheless.
Oh God you are filming yourself way to zoomed in lol
+Trung Pham Ah, too close? I prefer a tight framing. Let me know, easy to rectify.