WATCH POP

I need to move one of these watches but don't know which.

This Spring Drive was Seiko's first model, released back in 2000 (around there). It'll be hard to track down again, but they do show up from time to time.

The Flightmaster is one of my favorite watches, but it is readily available. So, I could very well get a new one in a year or so.

The Credor is fairly rare, but gets the least wrist time. It is enjoying a stay in Seiko Japan for servicing.

Which one would you let go?





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jp rolex seadweller As a new spring driver owner (Marine Master and Credor Node), my suggestion is to hold the "first" spring drive as be a important piece in someone's collection down the road -- the other two, though very nice, seem like pieces you can pick-up easily at some later date. Personally I would sell the credor and buy a diver.. this would leave you with a nice dress watch (sd) that has is horologically significant as well as a rugged chrono (the flightmaster). Perhaps a marine master is in order? Just my .02$.
John with the previous reply For me, the flightmaster is just too large and has too many dials on it, so I would probably sell it to fund your next purchase.

I had a chance to buy that model spring drive 2-3 years ago for a good price, and I have always regretted it. Even though it is "just a black dial watch" the clean lines of the markers and the power reserve are very classy. I think the bracelet design is probably the best part. Very unique and rare.

As you know, I have the black dialed credor 4s77. I almost bought the white one like yours, and now that I see the blue hands and silver dial, perhaps I should have. I am sure you will enjoy wearing it again when it comes back from service (and keep it under lock and key when the little ones are around).

All the best,
John

It would be a toss-up for me between the other two. I guess it would depend on how much cash I had to raise... -- good luck! i would let the flight master go....to me. let me know if you two decide to part ways. which is why i picked up a Marinemaster a little while ago. great watch even better since it just came back from being modded with a sapphire crystal. my kids are caused much damage over the last couple years. =)

So, you are partial to integrated bracelets? If the Springdrive didn't have the integrated bracelet, I'd keep it forever.

I agree with your flightmaster impressions, which were my concerns when getting the watch. But, the fast that it is so light and comfortable address the size issue and even with the many dials, this watch has incredible legibility. I think you need to put it on your shopping list. =)



You could let go of the spring drive to me. ;)

But on a more serious note, of those three, I would opt to see the Flightmaster go.