KiwiSeiko

Bruce
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Auckland and Waihi Beach New Zealand
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On the bench this week last job of the year Blue Pogue

Last job on the bench for 2023 a lovely original Blue Pogue 6139-6002 from 1971. In for a full service, new mainspring and gaskets. The owner of this...
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On the bench this weekend Vintage Seiko 7548 Pepsi

On the bench this weekend a very early 7548-700B with an early production date of May 1978. Because of the early production date this one is a rare bi...
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On the Bench this week SKX007 and 7002 Diver

On the bench this week a Vintage SKX007 in for a movement swap fitted a new 7S26 movement, new gaskets and a pressure test. Just waiting on the new be...
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Recent Comments

commented on HELP! SKX013 Crystal Replacement ·

Silicone lube the gasket very lightly in a lube tube then fit the gasket in the case then finger push the crystal down nice and square and flat then finish off with a crystal press checking along the way that the crystal in going down evenly and not on an angle this works for me.

commented on On the bench this weekend Vintage Seiko 7548 Pepsi ·

Such an honour to hear from the Seiko master @Mr GasWorks. Have a great Xmas and enjoy the festive season regards from New Zealand 🇳🇿

commented on On the bench this weekend Vintage Seiko 7548 Pepsi ·

Not the printed ones

commented on On the Bench this week SKX007 and 7002 Diver ·

Owners call

commented on On the Bench this week SKX007 and 7002 Diver ·

The owner of the Watch supplied the movement to swap over I did ask about what you are saying but he didn’t want an NH35/36 movement

commented on On the Bench this week SKX007 and 7002 Diver ·

Hi Mate firstly make sure you have good lighting and magnification. I mainly use brass tweezers they are softer to use. For very small fiddly screws and parts I use sharpe dressed steel tweezers just don’t use to much pressure when using them. Another thing that some watchmakers do is to drop the screw into its seat then hold the screwdriver shaft with the tweezers as they tighten the screw. Rodico is also helpful picking up small screws and parts. Hope this is helpful. Just practice on some old movements or pocket watches to get the feel of things.

commented on Vintage Seiko 6138 Speedtimer UFO Restoration done ·

Yes everything done in-house this one received a full movement service, case clean, new gaskets and new crystal also fitted a NOS crown and stem.

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Vintage Seiko 6138 Speedtimer UFO Restoration done

Finished of this broken abandoned UFO from the scrap draw. This one really was an Unidentified Flying Object before it’s restoration. Coming up next w...
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On the bench this week a Seiko 6138 UFO Speedtimer

On the bench this week a well worn 1976 UFO Speedtimer. This one needs a bit of work and a good tidy up. The stem has sheered from the crown due to ru...
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On the bench Seiko Willard Finished

Finally finished off this Willard from 1975. This one turned into a bit of a mission but finally got there after a few teething problems. The original...
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Update Seiko Willard 6105 Restoration

Update on the Willard restoration unfortunately the 6105 main plate arbor wear was to excessive even for jewelling which I tried but the mainspring ba...
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On the bench this week a well worn Seiko UFO and a lovely vintage Eterna Matic

On the bench this week a well worn vintage Seiko 6138 UFO which has arrived with the crown broken from the stem and bottom pusher seized. Surprisingly...
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On the Bench this week a well worn Willard 6105

On the bench this week a well worn Seiko 6105 from 1975. This one arrived as a non-runner well what was found. Mainspring broken, barrel arbors worn a...
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On the Bench this week a beat up SKX009

On the bench this well worn Seiko Pepsi from 2006 it’s had a hard working life as the owner does a lot of welding. Full service new crystal and gasket...
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