JDM seiko servicing

[Wadeski]

I have a JDM seiko Alpinist Ti Quartz, which as recently developed a couple of problems - the date has stopped counting, and the seconds tick two at a time. After five years without missing a beat, it probably needs a service!

I've emailed Seiko UK, but does is there anyone else i should contact to compare prices / service speed?

[dudleybloke]

the double clicking second hand is usualy a sign that the battery is fhooked.

[Wadeski]

after 5 years, thats probably right.

[bry1975]

Replace the battery and monitor the datewheels I doubt they're worn or defective after 5years.

Bry

[Spydaman]

That's what happens to them when the battery needs changing. It's your watches way of telling you you've got about 2 weeks before it stops. Depending on type it'll be up to £54 to get a new battery fitted by Seiko UK. http://www.seikoservice.co.uk/srv402.jsp?parmForm=...

[bry1975]

God don't pay £54 for a battery change!

Battery will be about £1-£2 from a good ebayer.


Bry

[bry1975]

If you can confirm that the caseback slots are about 29mm apart like below I can lend you a totally non marking case tool.

Fyi the locating pins are half hard Nickel Silver so wont mar 316 stainless but have a high enough Young's modulus not to deflect.


Bry