Seiko 7A38 - by the numbers

Seiko 7A38-7280 is on it's way  Described as " Unused" we will see 

Yeah, saw you won that one, Don. A very good price for NOS. 

Paul, the SEIKO 7A38-7280  came today--It had some lint on it   And some one had removed a few links. ( I have some mint ones ) Passed sticker on back shows no wear I guess I'll keep it     Everything works.   Photo taken in front of  Mr  "B" 

Incoming --Tonight off Ebay  $ 99.00   Free shipping   A Japanese Domestic Market (JDM)  7a28-7110 

I could NOT resist a cheap parts watch -Seiko 7a38-702A- for $ 15.99   On it's way from Portland,Or

That's been Photo-Shopped ! 

PS - Why did you post it here, Don ?  That belongs in the The lower end & bottom of the 7Axx barrel thread - at the bottom ! 

The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM)  SPEEDMASTER 7a28-7110 arrived an hour ago    It is from May 1983.  A tidy little watch with everything working and not much wear to the plating. Some faint, light scratches on crystal--it stays

Wow, much better in the metal than in the pictures. Great score!

On its way from Japan a 7A34-7019 Sample case--No buckle but I think I can make it work with a donor buckle and movement.

Had to grab this stainless 7A38-7270 off eBay before Don got it! 

I've been waiting for a black dial to put together a "civilian 7A38 RAF." 

Paul. 

Well here's mine. Again not the best of photos. I leaned out the back door to get some better light on the subject and it got rained on.

My newest incoming JDM 7A38-7110 - with special thanks to Japanese forum member Daisuke for helping me to procure it. 

PHK    Nice snag     

PHK, how long did you mull it over before hitting  Buy it now ?   And Paul, your One-upmanship knows no bounds

And I wasn't even trying there, Don. 

10 to 15 seconds! Had to make sure the price had dropped from $199. Came back to the then current listing and bada bing bada bomb hit that "Buy it Now" button! Couldn't believe nobody picked it up.

Paul in Vegas. 

And here it is....Seiko 7A38-7270. Dec. 1988 build date. All original bracelet and crystal, which is very scratched. Nice crisp button action. Yep...looks like a keeper.

Paul. 

Just keep it on the original B1615S bracelet, Paul.  After you've cleaned out the previous owner's black wrist cheese, that is. 

This is the "other" 7a38-7270 that was up on Ebay when PHK saw his lowered to $99.00   This 7a was $200.00 or best offer and I offered $ 125.00 which was accepted-----It has a full length band and light scratches all over,it is now apart, waiting for a new Sapphire crystal 

NOS Sample case from Japan 7a34-7019 ---With doner buckle and movement from a 7a38---A "franken" crown out to stop hands

Feeling quite excited about receiving what looks like a very nicely looked-after two-tone 7A38-7020 on the proper steel/GP bracelet with (praise be!) enough links to accommodate my giant novelty wrists... I was surprised to get it for the starting bid price as well. These didn't used to be to my taste, but have really started to appeal lately - I think it's the angular case standing out from other rounder ones. Not sure the seller is a member on this forum, but if you are, it's going to a good home

Mark