u/sporting_symphony

Hello,

Thought I'd see if there's interest in a 30+ late-night drive, as I haven't seen many on here.

Plan:

- Meet at a public spot in Pune at 12:30 AM

- Quick introductions

- Drive to Lonavala , you can bring your own cars

- Grab coffee/chai at a late-night café

- Relax, chat, and head back by around 4:00–5:00 AM

Looking for a small, mixed group of easygoing people who enjoy road trips and good conversations. This is a social meetup, not a dating event.

If you're interested, comment or DM

Edit: if you don't have a car, feel free to reach out too

Just started reading The Ashtavakra Gita. I've heard it's a profound but challenging read.

For those who've read it, any tips on how to approach it? Also, which translation or commentary would you recommend?

Would love to hear your experience

I'm looking forward to Mahesh Kale's Abhangwari concert next month, and I realized I don't really know many people in my network here in Pune, who are into this music. If there are any groups, regular meetups, or fellow enthusiasts here, I'd love to hear about them.

For those who pivoted careers in their 30s (or later) after doing reasonably well in their original profession — how did you navigate it?

I'm not necessarily looking for success stories. I'm more interested in the messy middle.

• What made you decide to pivot?
• Did you ever feel overwhelmed by how much there was to learn?
• How did you deal with anxiety, self-doubt, or the fear of making the wrong decision?
• Did you struggle with leaving behind an identity you'd spent years building?
• How did you stop comparing yourself to younger people or feeling like you were "late"?
• What systems, routines, or habits helped you keep going when motivation disappeared and emotions took over?

One thing I've realized about myself is that I can overthink and get emotionally attached to outcomes. I'm trying to learn how to make steady progress without letting fear, excitement, or anxiety dictate every decision.

Looking back, what advice would you give someone standing at the beginning of that journey?

I got hold of Seiko automatic recently and realized it still comes alive after a gentle shake.

Its 6309 automatic

It probably sat unused for decades , the crystal is scratched and there’s some visible corrosion/patina on the case/bracelet, but the dial and hands seem mostly intact.

Interesting part:

• after shaking it for about a minute, the seconds hand starts moving
• it runs for some time, but I’m not sure how healthy the movement is overall

I’m planning to restore and daily wear it because it has huge sentimental value for me.

A few questions for vintage Seiko folks:

1. Does this sound like a normal “needs servicing” situation or something more serious?
2. Would you recommend servicing the original 6309 movement vs replacing anything?
3. What parts should absolutely NOT be replaced if I want to preserve originality/value?
4. Thoughts on keeping the vintage patina vs polishing/restoring heavily?
5. Any recommendations for trusted vintage Seiko repair/restoration in Pune, India?

Would love advice from people who’ve restored heirloom Seikos before.