Thanks!
It was just under $200 shipped.

Oh the bracelet I found on E-Bay for $24!
I had to modify it a little but it looks awesome on it.
Welcome to 1967 ish.

Figured out the issue with my Le Jour...it launched its minute sub dial hand today. . Aaaaand back again to the authorized dealer. And there was much ...

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:

The Seagull ST19 movement is super slick!

I have this homage piece I picked up on a whim with a Seagull movement. The mainspring has gone kaput and the calendar wheel is frozen. NO ONE will work on it.

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Originally posted by bald1:

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:

The Seagull ST19 movement is super slick!

I have this homage piece I picked up on a whim with a Seagull movement. The mainspring has gone kaput and the calendar wheel is frozen. NO ONE will work on it.

Which Seagull is it?
I bet I can get a new movement. for it and replace it for less than $75

AH! Found it!

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:

Which Seagull is it?
I bet I can get a new movement. for it and replace it for less than $75

AH! Found it!

Nope... this is NOT a hand winding 6497 type movement. It is an automatic and sadly it is NOT marked. All I have is from the original seller who built these in 2010 and has long since retired (Dennis Rudy) saying it is a Seagull.

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Nope... this is NOT a hand winding 6497 type movement. It is an automatic and sadly it is NOT marked. All I have is from the original seller who built these in 2010 and has long since retired (Dennis Rudy) saying it is a Seagull.

Hmmm, a quick opening of the back we can identify it.

AH it's a 2555

https://www.amazon.com/Whatswa...A-0068/dp/B01DAFARKY

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Originally posted by stickman428:
Hamilton Khaki diver with red accents

VERY nice, stickman.

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
Hmmm, a quick opening of the back we can identify it.

Okay here's the back opened up. Again no markings. Looks a lot like the back of an ST16 but that movement doesn't have a second subdial at 9.

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Sweet panda, ScreamingCockatoo!

I want to warm up to metal watch bands, but have avoided them thus far. Are they uncomfortable with arm hair?

The strap loops on my silicone bands tug occasionally, and when I see all these watches with metal links
I think about the dozens of pinch points on a metal band.

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Originally posted by wildheartedson0105:...Are [metal bracelets] uncomfortable with arm hair? ...I think about the dozens of pinch points on a metal band.

It depends on how they're designed. If the links are made of folded/wrapped sheets, the way a Twist-O-Flex band is, they can pinch and pull terribly. If they're made of solid, smooth, rounded pieces, they're fine.

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Originally posted by BrianO:

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Originally posted by wildheartedson0105:...Are [metal bracelets] uncomfortable with arm hair? ...I think about the dozens of pinch points on a metal band.

It depends on how they're designed. If the links are made of folded/wrapped sheets, the way a Twist-O-Flex band is, they can pinch and pull terribly. If they're made of solid, smooth, rounded pieces, they're fine.

By "twist o flex" do you mean the bands that stretched to fit? Like an elastic one size fits all band?
I think I remember my dad had a watch with a band like that.

Going to look at linked bands. Thank you!

BrianO is right, man. I have a Bulova with a leather band and a Seiko5 with a nylon band. The rest are metal -- I prefer metal bands over others, typically.

Oh, and I have my grandfather's Bulova, with an actual Twist-O-Flex!

I have arm hair and have no problem with snagging.
I hate straps as they just feel wrong. And the watch just lays wrong.


Oh here is the movement!
DG3809-3D

https://perrinwatchparts.com/c...h_movement_dg3809_3d

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
I picked this up a week ago and added the beads of rice bracelet.
The Seagull ST19 movement is super slick!

Wow, there is really something about that watch and strap combo!

Okay if this is a Seagull ST2555 that is needed for the homage watch, I'm still up the creek as I neither posses the skills for a movement swap nor know of anyone local who is willing and capable.

Guess it queues up with my Seiko SKX011J whose 7S26 movement has seen better days as well.

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Originally posted by bald1:...I'm still up the creek as I neither posses the skills for a movement swap nor know of anyone local who is willing and capable.

I'm not local, but if you want to buy a movement and then send it and the watch to me, I can do the swap for you. (In case I haven't mentioned it before, I'm a WOSTEP-certified watchmaker.)

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Originally posted by BrianO:

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Originally posted by bald1:...I'm still up the creek as I neither posses the skills for a movement swap nor know of anyone local who is willing and capable.

I'm not local, but if you want to buy a movement and then send it and the watch to me, I can do the swap for you. (In case I haven't mentioned it before, I'm a WOSTEP-certified watchmaker.)

Thank you. I'll certainly keep that in mind. I'd of course pay for your services.

Went to create a note for myself on my computer and found you don't have an email address in your profile.

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Originally posted by bald1:...Went to create a note for myself on my computer and found you don't have an email address in your profile.

I check in here regularly, but don't list my e-mail. I just sent you an e-mail. You can also reach me the old-fashioned way at:

PO Box 1082
Everett, WA 98206

^^^^^^^

BrianO is The Man -- knowledgeable, helpful, and generous.

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Originally posted by BrianO:

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Originally posted by bald1:...Went to create a note for myself on my computer and found you don't have an email address in your profile.

I check in here regularly, but don't list my e-mail. I just sent you an e-mail. You can also reach me the old-fashioned way at:

PO Box 1082
Everett, WA 98206

Got it, thanks!