r/JapaneseWatches

Recently got my super-rare vintage Casio Marlin MD-733 Moon Phase Triple Calendar Diver in deadstock condition.

I tried to find anything similar available online, but I couldn’t find a single one. The only few examples I came across are listed on different platforms with non-original straps and in considerably worse condition. I’ve never seen another one in such perfect, untouched condition.

So, I assume it's one of a kind in the universe? 🤣🤣

One of my recent vintage Seiko pickups — a Seiko Crown J15003E from around late 1950s.

The dial is what really got me. It has this unusual split-concentric or "record groove" finish, with incredibly fine circular lines that change from silver to almost charcoal depending on the light. Add the long applied markers and dauphine hands and it feels very distinctly late-1950s/early-1960s.

Inside is Seiko's 21-jewel hand-wound Cal. 560. The Crown itself is an important part of Seiko history: introduced in 1959, it became the technical basis for the first Grand Seiko released in 1960.

At 36.5mm with 19mm lugs, it also wears beautifully. Probably one of my favourite examples of early Seiko doing a lot with a very simple design.

She knew I’ve had my eyes out on a new watch lately, a couple weeks ago we were browsing online and this was one of the few that stood out to me. I’m not used to being gifted anything so when she gave me it last night I was in awe lol being an Arabic speaker makes this much more special.

Greetings, gentlemen. It’s been a little while since I bought my King Samurai. I won’t lie—I actually wanted the PADI version with the wave silhouettes rising from the depths. Fortunately, this is the one I ended up with, and I have to confess that I find myself completely mesmerized by the waffle dial every time I put it on, lol.

I recently picked up this early Citizen Triple Calendar and was honestly surprised by how beautiful it is in person.

This is the Ref. 1505 from 1952, generally regarded as Japan’s first triple-calendar wristwatch. At only around 33mm, Citizen managed to fit the day, month and pointer date into what is still a very elegant little dress watch.

What really got me, though, is the dial. The aged ivory surface, gold applied numerals, blue date track, framed calendar windows and that tiny seconds subdial somehow all work together without feeling overly busy. There’s a lot going on, but it still looks remarkably balanced.

It’s also a nice reminder that Citizen was already experimenting with fairly complicated mechanical watches in the early 1950s, long before the Japanese watch industry became the force we normally associate with the 1960s and 70s.

Definitely one of those watches that I bought because I found it historically interesting, but ended up liking much more simply because of how it looks.

I just received this beautiful Seiko Dolce (9531-5150).

It took time to find one in excellent condition.

I really like the shape of the case and the texture of the dial.

Interestinlgy, the case is made of tungsten carbide which is highly scratch resistant.

Can't believe I managed to get my hands on this dream watch!

Just won this SARD019 on Japanese auction site and this is my plan with the strap. I think it’s rad! The strap is ordered but I’ll need to punch and stitch the crimson thread. Don’t mind the glitches on the dial, the original strap pic also provided on the actual watch I’m getting.

Bought to mark the start of my first corporate job. Fell in love with the modern design despite the 5 decade age of the watch itself. This kind of design that has lasted decades and still looks modern. It’s always fun to ask people how old think think your watch is, people always gauge 2000’s+ plus only to be shocked.

Something many people don’t capture is the depth of the dial, with the applied indices and the faceted crystal and sharp case edges. A stunner in the light

Compared to its more popular brothers this Seiko Brightz is pretty underrated, its full titanium, has sapphire glass, a well made bracelet and great finishes, has an interesting Kinetic movement that many do not appreciate it, but i find it really cool and even if is a dated technology, its kinda useful with its 15+ years capacitor life span and it also forces me to wear the watch more, its not a watch you see it often especially with the original box so i wanted to share my latest acquisition!

THEYRE BEAUTIFULLLLL, grab one while you got the chance, you wont regret it! In order: A159WEVJ-2, A159WEVJ-7, A159WA-N1, MTP-1302PSC-7AV

Love my blue sunburst automatic, it's quickly become my favourite and I wear it most days including for work.

I'm not a huge fan of the strap however what would people recommend that would be in keeping with the cocktail aesthetic but practically for everyday.

I'm a big fan of the three fold clasp with push button, I've searched online but find it hard to find the right one.