Trying to service a Seiko 5.
When I started watch collecting 6 years ago I bought Seiko 5’s on eBay.Then I thought why not service them.So I watched U Tube watch repair channels and thought this should be easy.I found it easy to disassemble the watch but assembling it was a different matter.As you can see from the photos my first attempt eventually ended up in a resin paper weight,my second attempt the same.The third Seiko 5 ended up in the bin.Finally on the forth attempt I managed to strip,clean and assemble the watch,minus the day and date wheels and the dial.I’m proud of my efforts,but all I do now days is change batteries and watch straps for friends and family.I think it’s best to stick to my day job.
I’ve been collecting watches for 6 years now and own 12 .I have bought,sold, given away another 15.My latest purchase is a Bulova Lunar Pilot which is a great addition to my watch collection which inc...
Wow, that sounds just like me, but 6 years later. I just started collecting and have all my tools together now and a few cheap old watches with Seiko movements (NH35). I'm just starting to disassemble my first movement. So roughly how long was it between your first and 4th movement?
I wouldn't start with a day/date calendar.
It was about 6 months to a year from the first to the fourth watch.
My toolkit comprises 1 x hammer a couple of blunt chisels and a bread knife. Not sure I'm equipped for watch making. Although the hammer could be useful. 🤔
You tried, you failed and you eventually succeeded ! Well done don't give up.👍💪👌
My toolkit comprises 1 x hammer a couple of blunt chisels and a bread knife. Not sure I'm equipped for watch making. Although the hammer could be useful. 🤔
That’s funny,I should have started out with your tool kit in the first place.
My toolkit comprises 1 x hammer a couple of blunt chisels and a bread knife. Not sure I'm equipped for watch making. Although the hammer could be useful. 🤔
At least you can say you tried fixing it before replacing it.
Just take your time, take photos of each stage so you can follow them backwards to reassemble.
Once you have all the parts in the tray (keep the screws close to the parts they are associated with) take a photo. When you clean parts you can put them back in the tray in the same positions so it's easier to keep track.
This one's a Seiko 6106 from 1970..
I'll be doing a few posts over the coming weeks about cleaning materials and methods, which oils to use, etc
There's plenty of good stuff on YT about cleaning, oiling, etc too
The 6309 isn't the simplest movement to start out with. If it's Seiko you want to work on Iwould look for a 7005 (date only)
Otherwise, there are plenty of old pocket watches available. They are a good place to start as they tend to be basic. Less parts and those parts are larger.