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Writer's pictureLauren Bracy

Understanding A Seiko Clock

Seiko clocks are known in the market because of its precise timekeeping system. Along with the craftsmanship, Seiko is well known throughout the world and has helped many people in keeping track of the time. In the current age, nothing adds more value to a beautiful home like beautiful Seiko clocks. They add a lot of old-school vintage look the living room.

Seiko Clock
Seiko Clock

Also, they are considered to be collector items. However, one should be careful to understand the features before making a purchase. After making a purchased, the buyer should not regret buying a worthless piece of junk.

Variations Based On Regions

The buyer should be absolutely sure about a reproduced clock. There are clocks made based on a particular region. In order to avoid a scam, one has to thoroughly look through all the labels and features of the clock before making the choice of purchasing the clock.

The Size Of The Dial

One has to thoroughly look at the dial’s size before purchasing the clock. A vintage clock has a smaller dial size compared to the new age clocks. If the buyer wants to purchase a bigger dial, the size of the room should be taken into consideration before purchasing the clock.

The Fit Of The Casing

In order to determine the authenticity of the vintage clock, one has to look through the parts and ensure that they are fitting in the casing. If the parts don’t fit in well, it means that the original parts have been replaced with older parts. The date in the movement of the clock should also map back to the date on the dial of the clock. This is one of the important characteristics one has to see before making the purchase of the clock.

The Movement Mechanism

The movement mechanism should be closely looked at before making the choice to purchase Seiko clocks. On observation, one should see a single dial where the dial movement can be seen. If there are many more holes, it means that there was a different dial that was used. Hence, this observation is very important for making the purchase decision.

The Decorative Items

Over the passage of time, clocks need some kind of paint and maintenance in order to improve its longevity. If one finds a vintage clock that contains enamel paint that looks to be peeling off, it means that it needs more maintenance. It is a good practice to check for unique engravings on the clock. If the clock does not have any engravings, it means that the clock is not a vintage one. Overall, if a clock should be considered to be vintage piece, it should have some kind of vintage elements associated with it.

Listen to the Noise

If the clock is a vintage one, it should function noiselessly. It will definitely have a loud gong after the end of an hour. However, the noise should not be annoying. Sometimes, the annoying noise makes people regret their decision of purchasing a loud gong clock.

The Positioning of The Clock

Irrespective of the vintage quotient of the clock, one should also be worried about where the clock needs to be placed in the house. If the clock is placed in the living room, it should look more like an antique piece. However, if the clock needs to be placed in the bedroom, it means that the clock does not have to be a vintage one. All these points show how important it is to look through all features even if they are Seiko clocks. There are many shops or brands that aid in identifying the vintage validity of the clock. Also, these shops offer repair services.

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