SKU: 20302159646

SAEC WE-308 Double Knife Edge Vintage HI-FI Audiophile Tonearm

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SAEC WE-308 Double Knife Edge Vintage HI-FI Audiophile TonearmSAEC WE 308 Double Knife Edge Vintage HI FI Audiophile Tonearm The SAEC WE 308 is a renowned Japanese tonearm from the 1970s, celebrated for its innovative Double Knife Edge bearing system. This design employs four precision polished bladestwo above and two belowto minimise friction and eliminate mechanical play, resulting in exceptional tracking accuracy and channel separation. The tonearm's ultra precise bearings, finished to tolerances as fine as

SAEC WE-308 Double Knife Edge Vintage HI-FI Audiophile Tonearm

The SAEC WE-308 is a renowned Japanese tonearm from the 1970s, celebrated for its innovative Double Knife-Edge bearing system. This design employs four precision-polished blades—two above and two below—to minimise friction and eliminate mechanical play, resulting in exceptional tracking accuracy and channel separation. The tonearm's ultra-precise bearings, finished to tolerances as fine as 0.02 mm by skilled artisans, contribute to its high sensitivity and stability. Key specifications include an effective length of 240 mm, an overhang of 5 mm, and a tracking force range of 0 to 2 grams. Its unique bearing design and meticulous craftsmanship have earned it a lasting reputation among audiophiles seeking a tonearm that delivers precise imaging and a rich, detailed soundstage.

Condition:

  • This is a used unit. 

  • Physically this unit is in good condition for its age. It shows some surface wear from use and age. This includes some light scuffs and some light signs of oxidisation. There is a bit more oxidisation on the mounting washer and bolt. There is nothing which detracts from the use or sound of this beautiful tonearm. Please see all photos.

  • This sale includes a SAEC cable loom. This also shows some general signs of age, but nothing major. Please see photos. 

  • This tone arm has been tested and is working very well!  

  • The SAEC WE-308 is definitely for people who are experienced with turntables and setting up tone arms. This is because this unit is delicate and require fine precision to set up. We will not be able to remotely help with set up or installation. So please ensure you are confident before purchase or have a technician who can install it for you.  (If you are able to visit our store in West Gosford, NSW we could help with set up) 

  • This sale is for the tonearm and wiring loom pictured. Nothing else, nor any other parts are included in this sale. 

Specifications

Type: double knife edge type

Overall length: 329mm

Effective length: 240mm

Overhang: 5mm

Tracking force: 0 to 2g

Inside force canceller: string type

Headshell: 7.3g (No headshell included)

Mounting board: 2.5 to 35mm thick

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Your order will be processed within 5 business days.

If you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees. 

International import tax, duty, vat, custom fees or any other charges are not covered by us, nor included in the shipping fees. These are the responsibility of the buyer. 

 

Return Policy:

We do not accept returns for incorrect purchase or change of mind. 

Returns will only be accepted for manufacture defects / faulty items. Please contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will strive to work it out with you.

 

The Lofi Music Team have been providing professional audio solutions, restoration and repairs in the Sydney and Central Coast area for over ten years. Please see our very positive feedback and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

 
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Amazon Customer
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 1
Beautiful watch but flawed
Color: Gold Face/Gold Band, Color: Gold Face/Gold Band
This is a decent quality watch for the price. Been wearing daily for a few months now. It has maintained its color and been resistant to scratches. The sub dials are a fully functional timer/chronograph. Calendar is great addition. The band is good quality with tight fit. Mine came with a sizing tool which was awesome. Removed 3 links for a perfect fit. Not a big fan of the butterfly latch on the band as it can release when you bend your hand down, but for the look and price, I don't mind. Unfortunately, the other day, I took the family to Lake Tahoe where I slipped into the water at the shore. It was about a foot deep and soaked my clothes but no big deal. Shortly after I checked the time and saw water on the inside of the glass. I then noticed the reset button for the chronograph had fallen out. I thought it must have been from falling into the water though I couldn't understand how my wrist could have jarred the button out. When I got home, I found the button on the floor in front of the watch box that I keep it in. This means it just randomly fell out. It pushes back in but can be easily removed and the chronograph no longer works at all. The watch still runs but the water doesn't seem to want to dry out. Very disappointed as I really liked this watch. I wanted to contact Olevs about the 12 month quality warranty they claim on Amazon but couldn't find a way to contact them directly on Amazon. No contact info or links. The only options were product and seller feedback. Oh, and an address in China. Not much help. Glad to revise my review if the seller reaches out.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Jose Correa
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Stunning Automatic Watch With TopTier Durability and Precision
Color: Grey
“I got this Tissot PRX for my cousin’s birthday and bro fell in LOVE instantly. This thing keeps time like a beast, never slows down, never lags. Automatic movement, so no batteries, no drama. Durability? Stupid good. You can hit it, bump it, live life rough, it still looks box fresh. Size wise it was almost perfect. I just had to remove two links, nothing big. It’s light, functional, comfortable, doesn’t weigh you down, doesn’t get in the way but more importantly I can say this watch is in everyone’s eyesight when we wear it. Cause of course I had to get another one! Basically. I gave him a very nice piece as a gift, and now he’s walking around like he owns Switzerland.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025
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Cienfuegos
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great watch!!!!
Color: Grey
Excellent quality, one of the best, elegant.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
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T. H.
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent value for an automatic watch, keeps VERY good time.
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
I've only had the watch for a day but wanted to leave a quick review on it to share a couple of notes. So far it keeps VERY good time, better than any of the automatics I own (including a Rolex Submariner, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, Tag Heuer Formula One, and several other sub $1k watches). I set it to an atomic time app on my phone yesterday and 24 hours later it's still SPOT on - hasn't gained/lost even a 1/10 of a second. I was shocked to see it's kept PERFECT time for the last day, I'm really blown away so far. I've worn it the entire time, we'll see how well it keeps time while being stored in a winder. This picture shown is the watch with a 22mm leather band on it, fit's without any issues (just need to squeeze in the leather a tad). I doubt it would work with a 22mm metal bracelet, but leather works great. Just FYI since the 21mm lug width is kind of odd. The face isn't quite a lustrious as the images make it look, but it's still a great-looking watch. For a sub $1000 automatic you can't go wrong, this is a fantastic watch at a great price. It'll be my daily driver for some time I'm sure. If I have any issues in the future I'll update the review.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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Beniamin Grigoryan
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
It looks really cool and striking.
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Really cool and beautiful watch. Although my specific unit runs 5 seconds fast every day—at first it’s annoying, but eventually you stop caring. 🤣
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026

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