Seiko Monster Date Repair

[Nick_F]

In a moment of inattention I appear to have caused the day/date adjust on my brand new Monster to malfunction by attempting to adjust it after 9pm.

So, Monster fans, is there a straightforward way to sort this, or, if not, can anyone recommend a repairer who's familliar with Monsters? Or can I expect any half-decent repairer/jeweller to be able to deal with it?

Spoiled my day, this has.

[ShadownINja]

Are you very sure? I don't want to suggest doing things in case it makes things worse but what have you tried? I used to change the date on my old Seiko 5 with complete disregard for the time (given that I was in my teens at the time and didn't really know about watches)... if it was my watch, I might try winding the time on 30-40 hours and seeing what happens... I was under the impression the 7s26 movement was pretty resilient.

Edited by ShadownINja on Tuesday 1st December 22:24

[Nick_F]

Hmmm, I've tried winding it on several days' worth, tried winding it backwards, tried using the date adjuster at various 'times' in the 24 hrs, all in the hope of re-engaging it somehow, but to no avail.

Given how little I understand about the way the things work I perhaps shouldn't be surprised.

[ShadownINja]

Have a look through TZ-UK's forums. There are a couple of recommended independents who could fix it.

[Buster44]

Should still be under warranty with Seiko?

[Nick_F]

Cheers. I'll make the time (see what I did there?) to check out the other forum.

Re the warranty; a. I broke it and b. it's Japan-only. It might be worth pursuing, but that's not the way I want to deal with it.

[bikemonster]

What is the issue with adjusting a Monster after 9pm?

James

[ShadownINja]

bikemonster said:

What is the issue with adjusting a Monster after 9pm?

James

It's any automatic watch. There's a risk you could screw up the mechanism as that's when it's engaging gears to change the date. I *think* it's only if you reverse the time or change the date between 9pm and 4am.

Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 3rd December 16:21

[Nick_F]

bikemonster said:

What is the issue with adjusting a Monster after 9pm?

James

You should also avoid feeding them after midnight. And just wait and see what happens if you get one wet.

[ShadownINja]

Nick_F said:

bikemonster said:

What is the issue with adjusting a Monster after 9pm?

James

You should also avoid feeding them after midnight. And just wait and see what happens if you get one wet.

Awesome. But would they be real or fakes?