Cleaing for my Seiko Monster in Chicago, IL
Discussion
Hi All,
It's been a long while since I've posted. My normal watch person is very backed up here in Chicago USA and as such is charging a premium for cleanings. Does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get my Seiko monster cleaned for less than I paid for it? I'd hate to throw it away because the cleaning costs more than the watch. It's losing about 3 minutes a day right now and it's been 10 years since it's l bought it. I use it for diving so accuracy actually does matter.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
It's been a long while since I've posted. My normal watch person is very backed up here in Chicago USA and as such is charging a premium for cleanings. Does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get my Seiko monster cleaned for less than I paid for it? I'd hate to throw it away because the cleaning costs more than the watch. It's losing about 3 minutes a day right now and it's been 10 years since it's l bought it. I use it for diving so accuracy actually does matter.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
By cleaning, do you mean a service?
I had a similar issue with my Seiko Monster, however it was losing much more time than yours. The cheapest solution was actually to source a whole new movement and have a jeweller swap it out. Much quicker for a trained professional than stripping down the existing movement, and potentially a better result. As you say, a proper service outweighed the value of the watch.
Mine had the 7S26 movement as was a gen 1 monster.
I had a similar issue with my Seiko Monster, however it was losing much more time than yours. The cheapest solution was actually to source a whole new movement and have a jeweller swap it out. Much quicker for a trained professional than stripping down the existing movement, and potentially a better result. As you say, a proper service outweighed the value of the watch.
Mine had the 7S26 movement as was a gen 1 monster.
Yes. cleaning=service...
Mine also has the same movement. How much did you pay to swap it out (and when)? that's a great idea. I'll check with them Thank you!
Mine also has the same movement. How much did you pay to swap it out (and when)? that's a great idea. I'll check with them Thank you!
delays said:
By cleaning, do you mean a service?
I had a similar issue with my Seiko Monster, however it was losing much more time than yours. The cheapest solution was actually to source a whole new movement and have a jeweller swap it out. Much quicker for a trained professional than stripping down the existing movement, and potentially a better result. As you say, a proper service outweighed the value of the watch.
Mine had the 7S26 movement as was a gen 1 monster.
I had a similar issue with my Seiko Monster, however it was losing much more time than yours. The cheapest solution was actually to source a whole new movement and have a jeweller swap it out. Much quicker for a trained professional than stripping down the existing movement, and potentially a better result. As you say, a proper service outweighed the value of the watch.
Mine had the 7S26 movement as was a gen 1 monster.
so like this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-SEIKO-SII-NH36-N...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-SEIKO-SII-NH36-N...
trickywoo said:
A Seiko NH36 should slot straight in, perhaps with a crown stem adjustment.
Hacks and manual winds and is considered a superior movement to the original. Cheap too. Even with swapping hands etc. it's going to be loads cheaper than a service.
Hacks and manual winds and is considered a superior movement to the original. Cheap too. Even with swapping hands etc. it's going to be loads cheaper than a service.
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