Service for vintage Seiko
Discussion
After recently reading the NATO thread and seeing a Seiko that I particularly liked, I managed to find one on ebay. It was described as working and keeping good time, however it is looking like this may not be the case. I really like the watch and am pleased with the way it looks.
I am guessing that it will require a service. Could anyone recommend a good place to have this work done?
Thanks in advance
I am guessing that it will require a service. Could anyone recommend a good place to have this work done?
Thanks in advance
I took my 20yr old Seiko into the local jewllers and they sent it away. They
couldn't understand why I wanted to bother servicing it as the service would
cost nearly as much as a new one. Although I have a Rolex I do find the Seiko
comfortable to wear,I dont worry about knocking it plus the wife bought it for
me all though years ago. Also because of it's age, you dont see anyone else
wearing the same watch. The service might cost as much as a new Seiko but if
you like the watch get it done.
couldn't understand why I wanted to bother servicing it as the service would
cost nearly as much as a new one. Although I have a Rolex I do find the Seiko
comfortable to wear,I dont worry about knocking it plus the wife bought it for
me all though years ago. Also because of it's age, you dont see anyone else
wearing the same watch. The service might cost as much as a new Seiko but if
you like the watch get it done.
I love the watch and the design of it. It feels great on and I think it really suits the grey and black NATO. Something strange is happening though. It seems to lose time at a great rate, unless the chronograph is running.
Can anyone shed any light on why it might keep good time with the stopwatch running and lose time when it isn't?
Can anyone shed any light on why it might keep good time with the stopwatch running and lose time when it isn't?
hendy said:
I love the watch and the design of it. It feels great on and I think it really suits the grey and black NATO. Something strange is happening though. It seems to lose time at a great rate, unless the chronograph is running.
Can anyone shed any light on why it might keep good time with the stopwatch running and lose time when it isn't?
It's an automatic isn't it? I'd suspect that the mechanism is dirty and when the chrono's running there's a bit more clearance between some parts (Can you tell I'm not a watch expert? Can anyone shed any light on why it might keep good time with the stopwatch running and lose time when it isn't?
).I'll keep on looking for one, it's a lovely watch, as you say.
M.
I wonder if anyone here can help me with a discontinued part for the above watch.
I have had the watch taken apart for a service and been told that I need a replacement Centre chronograph wheel.
Its part number 888611 for movement 6138.
If anyone knows where I may be able to get hold of one it would be much appreciated. I have tried eBay and various contacts that my watch repairer had to no avail.
I have had the watch taken apart for a service and been told that I need a replacement Centre chronograph wheel.
Its part number 888611 for movement 6138.
If anyone knows where I may be able to get hold of one it would be much appreciated. I have tried eBay and various contacts that my watch repairer had to no avail.
You could always get some tools and do it yourself. How hard can it be?
http://www.chealwatch.com/instructions/seiko6138/s...
Don't bother asking SeikoUK. They wouldn't touch mine.
http://www.chealwatch.com/instructions/seiko6138/s...
Don't bother asking SeikoUK. They wouldn't touch mine.
Edited by Spydaman on Saturday 2nd February 21:10
Playsatan said:
My 6138 is away for a service at the moment. I found the guy through TZ-UK. I'd be happy to pass on his details when I have the watch back and can comment on the work, he did mention he had many spares if required.
That would be great. Do you think you could ask him if he happens to have the above part please. Playsatan said:
My 6138 is away for a service at the moment. I found the guy through TZ-UK. I'd be happy to pass on his details when I have the watch back and can comment on the work, he did mention he had many spares if required.
How did it work out? I need to service my two 6138s plus a couple of obscure russian watches...AbeFroman said:
Playsatan said:
My 6138 is away for a service at the moment. I found the guy through TZ-UK. I'd be happy to pass on his details when I have the watch back and can comment on the work, he did mention he had many spares if required.
How did it work out? I need to service my two 6138s plus a couple of obscure russian watches...It worked out very well as it turned out if a little more expensive than I'd planned, my fault as I asked him to do some work on the bracelet, but his work was excellent and not that pricey when you compare it to others. His feedback was superb all the way through the work with daily updates and pictures of the progress. Although it's his living I got the feeling he'd have done it for free given his enthusiasm.
My 6138 is one of my favorite dailys. I probably wear it for a a month or so at a time as part of my rotation, it's extremely accurate and still has a reserve of over 48 hours.
Playsatan said:
Two 6138's? That's just greedy.
It worked out very well as it turned out if a little more expensive than I'd planned, my fault as I asked him to do some work on the bracelet, but his work was excellent and not that pricey when you compare it to others. His feedback was superb all the way through the work with daily updates and pictures of the progress. Although it's his living I got the feeling he'd have done it for free given his enthusiasm.
My 6138 is one of my favorite dailys. I probably wear it for a a month or so at a time as part of my rotation, it's extremely accurate and still has a reserve of over 48 hours.
Hi, could you please PM me his contact details? I have my fathers old 6139 6002 here that hasn't run for years. Sounds like the man for the job.It worked out very well as it turned out if a little more expensive than I'd planned, my fault as I asked him to do some work on the bracelet, but his work was excellent and not that pricey when you compare it to others. His feedback was superb all the way through the work with daily updates and pictures of the progress. Although it's his living I got the feeling he'd have done it for free given his enthusiasm.
My 6138 is one of my favorite dailys. I probably wear it for a a month or so at a time as part of my rotation, it's extremely accurate and still has a reserve of over 48 hours.
Thanks in advance. Matt.
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