Latest donkey off the Gasworks bench...
Picked this rather sorry looking soul up off eBay a few weeks ago.
It's a Seiko 7005-8042 from 1974 and, as you can see, it had a very interesting 6 o'clock date due to broken dial feet. After a service, some nice new feet..
and a case refurb...
It's looking just a little happier (I binned the rather rubbish, non-original bracelet)...
and running very nicely...
It's always nice to see them looking happy again after years of neglect.
Until next time lovely people...
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Gareth
A self-confessed Seikophile who spends far too much time looking at bits of watches under a microscope. Probably the finest restorer of vintage Seikos in my house. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/gasworks
Cardiff, S.Wales, UK
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7.00” / 17.78 cm
Excellent work sir!
Wow, looks great!
I love the term "binned" compared to our term "trashed" here in the States. Love it.
Now that's a nice one. Great job, as always!
Each one takes about 5 - 8 hours. Service takes about 2 - 3 hours. Then the case refurb can take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours.
I usually fit a new crystal unless they can be saved. New gaskets. Often a new strap. Plus the cost of the oils, cleaning materials, etc
It's a labour of love. 😉
Great restoration job
How do you give the case a refurb? I have a couple of watches I'd like to try it out on
How do you give the case a refurb? I have a couple of watches I'd like to try it out on
With various grades of sandpaper, a dremel, polishing mops, various polishing compounds, a big dollop of patience and a little drop of experience. There's lots of bits on YT that give you a general idea.
I would practice on something that doesn't mean the world to you. It's easier to get wrong than it is to get right 😉
Maybe I'll do a video on it one day. 🤔
I love how much care and attention you put into each and every one of these. True craftsmanship!
Stunning job Gareth. That Seiko looks stunning after your work.
I love how much care and attention you put into each and every one of these. True craftsmanship!
Thank you kind sir
Stunning job Gareth. That Seiko looks stunning after your work.
Thank you Per 🤝
What a retro stunner!!!
Do you sell these or are they a hobby ?
It is a remarkable transformation.
Great work, may I ask where do you sell them? Thank you
Mostly on eBay but have sold a few directly here too. I've sold a few to @Guvnor64 and others here
What are the dimensions of the 6106 DX?
Case width - 36.5mm
Lug to lug - 40.5mm
Lug width - 18m
Case Depth - 11.4mm
Case width - 36.5mm
Lug to lug - 40.5mm
Lug width - 18m
Case Depth - 11.4mm
What crystal do you need?
I think it's SA2W09HN00. It's square, for a 7123-5069a
It is a SA2W09HN00
They have them in Cousins but not sure if they'd ship to the States.
It is a SA2W09HN00
They have them in Cousins but not sure if they'd ship to the States.
Thanks for the lead. I'll try them if I run out of options. This morning I found one on Hovigs.com (out of California). I'm going to give them a try. Otherwise, it's been hard to find.
P.S. Love your work!
Killer job here man! You can really tell you take pride in your work, and the craftsmanship in the end result looks very very nicely done. Enjoy!
Great job Gareth, I love it!
Thanks for the lead. I'll try them if I run out of options. This morning I found one on Hovigs.com (out of California). I'm going to give them a try. Otherwise, it's been hard to find.
P.S. Love your work!
You'll need a trade account for Cousins. If you get really desperate I can pick it up and then post it on... it shouldn't cost too much in postage. Let me know fella
as the "ecologist" I pretend to be, I am very glad to see that such old break watches can be repared. nice work 👌
That is so damn great-looking. I love these 70s case shapes. Nice work!
That looks amazing really hope with a bit more practice I can get those kind of results.
Wow what an incredible job!
Sir, in name of all sorry and sorrow watches: I 🫡 salute you
I see the use of the word "donkey" has changed. Excellent work.