Where to get a Seiko 5 repaired?
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I bought a Seiko 5 from Amazon in the US earlier this year (I wasn't able to find the one I wanted in the UK).
However it now has now stopped working, appears that the counterbalance that makes it wind itself is scrapping along the side of the case. As I bought it off the internet from the US I'm not sure where to take it for a warranty repair. I suspect paying for a repair would cost more than I paid for the watch.
Any suggestions?
Richard
However it now has now stopped working, appears that the counterbalance that makes it wind itself is scrapping along the side of the case. As I bought it off the internet from the US I'm not sure where to take it for a warranty repair. I suspect paying for a repair would cost more than I paid for the watch.
Any suggestions?
Richard
I'm about to send my old Seiko Chrono here: http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/
No obligation quote - just pay for the postage.
No obligation quote - just pay for the postage.
If you're interested in watches then this is an excellent opportunity to have a go yourself at repairing it.
Sounds like the screw that holds the winding rotor bearing has come loose. The bearing itself is unlikely to have failed. The basic requirements for messing about with watches are a caseback opener (can't do much without opening the watch - some can be flicked open with a watchmaker's knife but most waterproof watches are screwed on these days), decent fine screwdrivers (which are useful for other tasks, e.g. fixing computers or other electronic equipment), and decent tweezers (pretty much a watch-only purchase). You can get a cheap Chinese tool 'kit' for all the other bits and bobs like springbars, springbar 'poker' (can't think of the real name for that tool!), split-pin tool, loupe, fine pliers, polishing cloths etc.
Depending on the type of Seiko 5 you have, you'll need the right type of caseback opener. One that does them all except Rolex backs is handy to have, called a 'Jaxa' IIRC - looks like this:
This will get the back off and let you see the damage. If it's just a loose screw, then the cost of the repair is your time and the caseback tool (anything from cheap Chinese stuff to expensive Swiss Bergeon tools)...
Sounds like the screw that holds the winding rotor bearing has come loose. The bearing itself is unlikely to have failed. The basic requirements for messing about with watches are a caseback opener (can't do much without opening the watch - some can be flicked open with a watchmaker's knife but most waterproof watches are screwed on these days), decent fine screwdrivers (which are useful for other tasks, e.g. fixing computers or other electronic equipment), and decent tweezers (pretty much a watch-only purchase). You can get a cheap Chinese tool 'kit' for all the other bits and bobs like springbars, springbar 'poker' (can't think of the real name for that tool!), split-pin tool, loupe, fine pliers, polishing cloths etc.
Depending on the type of Seiko 5 you have, you'll need the right type of caseback opener. One that does them all except Rolex backs is handy to have, called a 'Jaxa' IIRC - looks like this:
This will get the back off and let you see the damage. If it's just a loose screw, then the cost of the repair is your time and the caseback tool (anything from cheap Chinese stuff to expensive Swiss Bergeon tools)...
Sagacitas said:
I have ordered a Rolson Tool 59230 kit (£8.53) from Amazon so will give the DIY repair approach a go.
Richard
Kit arrived yesterday. No instructions so had to simply figure it out. Not that hard really. Turns out it was a simple job to tighten up the screw holding the rotor. Did the fix last night and wore the watch for about an hour before bedtime. This morning the watch is still running! Richard
Actually quite a good feeling having fixed it. Half wondering when it will break again so that I can have another go. Might buy another watch so that I can explore this one more.
Does this mean I have been bitten by the bug?
Richard
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