Any info on this?

[anonymous-user]

Hi - bought this off a mate quite a while ago. Sat in my omega box doing nothing wondered if anybody could tell me anything about it.

Guessing its quite old - is it worth anything to anyone? I think it could do with a service as its making a noice as the arm is swinging in the back. Who could service it?

Some pics -

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 27th January 20:43

[anonymous-user]

NeMiSiS said:

It has unfortunately suffered water ingress, and has been left for a long period of time with the water/moisture in the watch.

The bit moving in the back is called a rotor.

Ta - is there no way it can be serviced / cleaned up inside then re-sealed or is there no point now.

[RemainAllHoof]

Erm. A really old Kinetic?? Quartz with a rotor?

Aha! http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Seiko%202/SeikoAGSDisp...
http://global.epson.com/company/milestones/19_ags....

Edited by RemainAllHoof on Thursday 27th January 20:59

[anonymous-user]

NeMiSiS said:

I think yours is a Pre-Kinetic model known as a AGS (Automatic Generating System) the rotor or pendulum makes electricity like a dynamo on a pushbike, and it is then stored to be released to make the watch run, so not quite an automatic.

As for repair I don't know, you would have to see the degree of rust around the delicate components inside the watch. If there is a large rust spot at the centre of the fingers, which there is, that is usually a bad sign.

See how you go with it, if it is destined for the bin, I would like a go at bringing it back to life.

Well it still works and oddly I kind of like it so would rather not bin it. What kind of tool would i need to open this up. It appears to have teeth around the edge of the back of the case. I might just take it to a watch shop but I think it might cost me a fortune to get them to go over it...

[anonymous-user]

NeMiSiS said:

I am sorry I jumped the gun and assumed it was dead.

The case back removal tools can be bought off E-Bay, either a 2 prong or three prong wrench will do the job.

Or if you want to cheat, the jaws of a veneer caliper will unscrew it off easily.

Nope it still works and keeps time really well. Just bought a watch tools set off ebay so will have a look. I did wear it in a swimming pool a year back or so - i think which is where it may have picked up the moisture.

Will have to wait and see! Thanks

[anonymous-user]

Got it back from the specialist guy. Fully serviced cleaned and sorted. A bit old man for me but getting quite rare so will stick it back in the box and leave it!! Ta for info