Seiko diver getting a loose bezel...

[Disastrous]

Morning all. Would anyone happen to know whether it's possible to tighten the bezel movement on a seiko diver?

My old faithful is now at the point where even a shirt cuff can nudge it round a few clicks, which I find massively irritating.

Is this common and is it easily remedied? If so, can I do it myself??

[bry1975]

Hi,

Model number or case back details including the number with the line -


Thanks

[Disastrous]

bry1975 said:

Hi,

Model number or case back details including the number with the line -


Thanks

Good question! It's at home but Google tells me it's an Seiko SKA369 Pepsi like this:

[themike888]

I had this recently on my SKX007. The bezel "tightness" is basically just caused by the bezel gasket (rubber seal). I replaced mine and it tightened it up again, good as new.
The gaskets are available through Cousins UK.

[bry1975]

Hi,

The part you'll need is ref Seiko OZ3314B02 MAKE SURE you grease the o ring prior to refitting the bezel otherwise the gasket is likely to crimp/jamm up.

Bry

[Disastrous]

bry1975 said:

Hi,

The part you'll need is ref Seiko OZ3314B02 MAKE SURE you grease the o ring prior to refitting the bezel otherwise the gasket is likely to crimp/jamm up.

Bry

Thanks Bry - is this a relatively painless operation?

I've never taken a watch apart so don't want to damage anything…Is there a good online guide anywhere to doing it?

[bry1975]

Hi,

Do you have a watch mate that can remove the bezel for you?

[Disastrous]

bry1975 said:

Hi,

Do you have a watch mate that can remove the bezel for you?

No - I'm thinking maybe it would be best to let a jeweller handle it!

[yeti]

Disastrous said:

No - I'm thinking maybe it would be best to let a jeweller handle it!

"Hmm," >sucks in breath and shakes head< "that'll have to go back to Seiko in Japan. For 6 months"

[Disastrous]

yeti said:

Disastrous said:

No - I'm thinking maybe it would be best to let a jeweller handle it!

"Hmm," >sucks in breath and shakes head< "that'll have to go back to Seiko in Japan. For 6 months"

Yeah - my worry too!

[bry1975]

Don't bother with jewellers most are only interested in sales most aren't repairers etc.

Ring Steve Burrage he'll do it for you probably be £20 or something.

0116 267 7673 www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/‎

[Disastrous]

bry1975 said:

Don't bother with jewellers most are only interested in sales most aren't repairers etc.

Ring Steve Burrage he'll do it for you probably be £20 or something.

0116 267 7673 www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/‎

Thanks bry1975 - will do so. Appreciated!