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In Reply to: RE: WTF ? .... posted by reelsmith. on September 26, 2014 at 12:22:13
**Assuming both specimens are in good operational condition.**
I do have a hankering to find an Oracle Delphi. And these are excellent suspended belt drive turntables. But the LO-7 will be superior in every performance category. The Kenwood will be the better sounding of the two. But there is a price differential. The LO-7 are rare and collectible. The Oracle Delphi is not nearly so rare and demands less money in used condition. By quite a bit, I believe. That stacks the deck in favor of the Kenwood.
Rats. I would have preferred a choice between belt drives or a choice between direct drives rather than this choice. But the LO-7 would be really cool to have around...even if it doesn't -quite- live up to its legendary reputation.
Even though I really do admire the Oracle Delphi (any mark), I will have to choose the LO-7 simply because it is a no-brainer.
-Steve
Follow Ups:
My intention (but I forgot to mention) was a new Delphis, latest version ($8,500) verses the L-07D, the last of which I saw sell in good working order fetched around $6,500. So, I thought the dollar value was on the Delphis' side. Although, the Kenwood will appreciate in value while the Oracle depreciates.I guess you are right ...unfair !
Hang in there, I'll give you another shot one day. Maybe a Delphis verses a BIC 940. They are both belt drives !
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
Edits: 09/26/14
...the photo in your op is of the latest version. It's got suspension dampers (visible)that earlier versions did not have. Mikey reviewed it in the March 2010 version of S'Phile.
Honestly I would not seek out the current version. Too expensive. I'd hunt for an earlier one (mkII or thereabouts) simply because the price on those in acceptable condition is approachable. Plus I get to fiddle with it. There's nothing like a new can of worms to sort through.
later,
-Steve
I know that both Dean and Steve are watch aficionados so I thought I'd show off my first real* watch. I just picked up a Seiko Automatic and I've changed the metal band for a nato strap. Not expensive, but beautifully built.
*mechanical, not battery powered.
Edits: 09/26/14
Seikos are tough as nails. It will serve you well for a long time.
I have a Seiko automatic that I got for my high school graduation in '76. Every once in a while I will take it out of the drawer, give it a few shakes and it starts right up.
Nice choice. Enjoy it.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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Which movement?
It looks very much like the older SKX 007, which came with the 7S25 movement. I'm guessing this is a newer model. The black finish on the case works well to my eye. This will be a stout durable watch.
I've found the nylon straps to be the most comfortable of those I've tried, including leather bands and various metal bracelets.
By now you've noticed how good these Seiko's are in low light/night time readability. Excellent lume.
congrats.
-Steve
Actually when I was first shopping around it was the face of the SKX 007 that caught my eye. I instantly gravitated towards it. The only problem was it does not come in an all black body. So I kept looking and found this beauty. Not quite as appealing to my eye as the SKX 007, but close enough.
The movement is 7S36 (23 jewel). I'm hoping it's a rugged one because this is becoming my daily driver. And yes, I was quite impressed with the lume.
There's nothing like a mechanical watch, and yours looks terrific. I bet it will still be ticking away decades from now.
Here's a vintage Omega that has been my almost-daily watch for about 30 yrs, and before that it was my grandfather's retirement watch from GM in the late 60s.
It's still very accurate and reliable. I've had it serviced only a couple of times.
When inquiring on an Omega forum several months ago about getting the dial restored or replaced the response was overwhelmingly to leave it alone. So I will!
Jim
"Never look at the trombones...it only encourages them." Richard Wagner
Edits: 09/27/14
I wouldn't restore it either. It's a beauty as is. The character from age and the story behind the watch makes it much more beautiful object.
The watch I truly covet is a Seiko that my grandfather wore. My dad has it now.
Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure and thanks, Waxxy.
"Never look at the trombones...it only encourages them." Richard Wagner
...take it, it's free.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
...its free.
But the LO-7 is right there, ya know! Cruel choice.
-Steve
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