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Hmmm.... If I still have this watch I will see what I can do. Not sure where it is at the moment.

@@JT_Trades_Treasure No worries, I was able to figure it out!

Right on =).

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I was not very good at this when I started. I strive to do better and I think I do. I appreciate the constructive feedback.

Sounds like the capacitor is starting to fail. Might be time for a new one.

Hmm, looks like I need a few more pairs of tweezers to get. I think your setup is extremely logical. I completely understand the slippery issue with the plastic tweezers, the struggle is true there. I was not aware that the battery hold was reversable! That makes sense. I think I get your technique mentioned for reinstallation. I will try that out next time!

The oils are dry. You can try using a demagnetizer to move the hands and loosen them up. Might help.

It is a good looking watch. Retro is certainly in right now!

Huh... This issue must be much more common than I had originally thought! Well to be fair this kind of material just breaks down over time and should be replaced... But a strap that is in like new condition should not fall apart on the first wear!!!

Hey, I have heard of Naphtha! I have a ton of Timex watches that need a Naphtha fume bath. I heard it works wonders for pocket watches, too. I don't have any lubricants at this time... Definitely on my to buy list. Do you have any recommendations? I don't plan on taking apart entire movements and servicing them anytime soon. Just need some for the off case like the one in this video. Thank you!

Ooof, I am unsure. I did not do this service so I did not make a record. Sorry!

I just used generic "watch gasket grease" usually just silicone. You can get it with the applicator on Ebay for less than $10. I did not replace the gasket. The original gasket seemed good enough and this watch is only really rated for 100M so I figured greasing is good enough. The more likely a watch will actually end up underwater the more likely I would replace a arguably good feeling gasket and grease. Cheers!

Thank you! Ahhhh, good points as always. I plan on making a sort of parts reserve at some point with all the "junk" watches I have. This is helpful. As always, I appreciate your insight here. I have learned a lot from you alone!

Hah, right on. Glad you can find my channel =]. I have been selling on eBay for almost a decade. Kind of surreal to find folks coming from eBay to YT and vice versa, hah. Kind of surreal? Glad to see my videos are searchable! Thanks for the sub and comment =].

I’m glad I was able to find your page! I check out two other videos you posted! Great breakdowns! If I may ask. What’s the black thing you have the watch sitting on? And what are you using to take the back off with?

Sorry for the delay. Been addicted to Diablo 2 recently... Ladder reset. The thing I put the watch on is just called a watch cushion or pad. I use it as a reference point for my camera primarily but it also protects the watch, too. Most the watches I work on have wear on them anyways so it is mildly useful. The tool I use to remove cases is just a caseback wrench or it is also called a caseback remover. I would argue if you do get one make sure you get a well made one not from China and make sure it has the rectangular studs as those are way more useful. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and your business!

Interesting perspective here. I admit I am ignorant when it comes to the super affordable watches. My very first watch I ever wore was a Victorinox Garrison I bought at a garage sale for $25, hah. I completely agree with your bargain idea on watches and it is a philosophy that is deeply engrained in all forms of collecting for me. I know the really cheap ones with a good Miyota 2035 movement in them are fantastic even if the craftsmanship is poor as those movements will keep going for decades. I guess I am just not sure how accurate or reliable this Sunon movement is. But it sounds like from your perspective they are acceptable. I can always learn more that is for sure!

What, you don't like creativity? Not much of a watch person I see.

@@JT_Trades_Treasure I hate my eyeballs so this is the greatest video ever ❤

You could always Google the model number I provided for the watch and find a spec sheet. You might need to like your eyes a bit more and use a computer or something though.

Hah, highly underrate show! For some reason that monkey really stuck out and lived rent free in my head all these years. Yeah... I have a few fake watches, too. Some I bought early on back when I was not aware. Live and learn.

I have some videos coming up where I am practicing =]. Still getting the hang of it!

Thank you. I will look into this further. Cheers!

LOL, I am super silly. I should have just left it the way it was.... I have done a few watches with this excess grease and it has been a pain the rear. 1 step at a time.

Indeed. I see Seiko watches like these on folks wrists pretty frequently. They really made a name for themselves with the first quartz movement! Thank you for your comment!

Thank you, I had this yellow one lying around and figured why not! I think 90s is right. Uses an SR927 or 319 battery. The tool I used for measurement are called "digital calipers". There are also analog ones out there if you are into that. Thank you for your comment!

Ahhh, the hole and that little arrow shows that it hinges. I missed that before. I really should not work on watches so late... I make lots of mistakes. Forgot to blow out the inside, will do that soon just for peace of mind. Thanks for the explanation there. I will invest in a mat. The towel is nice for when I do my product photography. But it is not nice to work on. Yes, same issue with the fuzzy gloves. I need to separate my servicing tools from my photography tools. I have ADHD so uhhh... I forget things constantly. I think that is obvious by now XD. Hmmm. My thought process is to buy cheap tools and replace what gets used with mid quality, then high quality. Makes the most sense at the moment. I corrected the movement in the title. Thank you for that!

Ahhhh, that is what that symbol is. Thank you!

TY! Yeah, I bought a bunch of watch tools at a garage sale 6 years ago and it had a bunch of watchmakers screw drivers in it. I got by with it but found myself wasting too much time digging around for the right size. These ones on Aliexpress are good quality. Paid I think $20 for the set. I am thinking about making bigger purchases to write off for business expenses... Might get the several hundred dollar Burgeon stuff someday... I just have to sell more watches than I buy =/. Yeah, I have damaged both screws and drive tips in the past by being impatient. The blades can be re-shaped. The screw heads, not so much. I use the gloves for my Ebay photography! They are always lying around and I need to just get out of the habit of grabbing them when I work on watches. Keeping deposable gloves close by should help. I think most of these vids were made in early July late June.

Right on =3. I am glad to hear that!

Nice! These are really cool watches. The gnarling on the bezel and crown are pretty cool. I just need to get around to ordering Ronda 715 movements. I need about 10 of them to fix a bunch of watches, haha. I will for sure upload when I get around to it. Thank you!

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You, sir, are looking for a Citizen ;-). In my experience the capacitors in those watches can last over 20+ years with regular charging. The radio controlled ones are about as set and forget as they come! Also, some watches like the Seiko Mile marker watch do use a super neat battery that does last 10 years. It is like a $20 battery. Kind of insane. Thanks for the comment!

@@JT_Trades_Treasure there are some Ronda with lithium battery and 5 years running time

@@dimatha7 hmmmm. I was not aware. Something to look forward to should I get one =].

@@JT_Trades_Treasure sorry , there are 10y, look for the Ronda 715Li movement, that's the perfect analog watch for me because they can withstand more extreme temperature than the silver oxide batteries, and the watch can be send for service and battery change the same time

@@JT_Trades_Treasure sorry, there are with 10y, look for Ronda 715Li

I used a demagnetizer. One of the cheap blue rectangle ones to kind of jump start the movement. I hope this helps.

ruclips.net/video/zKFAj_x3JAs/видео.html - If you replaced the battery and shorted the all connect pin to the + of the battery and it does not turn on it is possible that the new battery you are using is also dead. Or the watch may just simply not work. I hope this helps.

@@JT_Trades_Treasure Thanks👍

You are welcome!

I understand what you are saying here. I kind of want to pinch the edge of the battery making contact with the top to push down and the edge to push forward. I will certainly practice this! My tweezer are pretty low quality plastic... I need some legit carbon ones with the screw on tips...

Yes, that is correct.

Oh, crap. I usually do unscrew the crown... I think? I know what you are talking about. Nice catch!

Nice! I think it has some collectability now and you may have made a small investment there. I was not aware that this watch was around in the early 90s. Thank you for sharing!

I picked the adapters up on Ebay. Search for "22mm For Citizen Promaster Sea BN2021 BN2024 BN2029 Steel Watch Band Adapter" This particular nato I think was an Aliexpress purchase. Honestly, if you are looking for a proper G10 strap I would strongly recommend a British made one with a military background. The CWC straps are probably a good strap for the $$$. They still make straps for the British military.

@@JT_Trades_Treasure thank you foe your reply, mych appreciated 👍👍

My pleasure!

I agree with a lot you are saying here. I don't really see a difference in quality per se in this particular 16030 watch compared to really any modern watch I have with an ETA 2824-2 or 7750 in it. I don't even trust that this Rolex is water resistant(obviously not since I did open it and not replace the gasket yet). I am more concerned with damaging the darn thing than I am appreciating it. I have had it on the wrist since I got it and I am worried about the thing falling off my wrist! I also don't live in the best part of town and robbery is a concern... I did not pay full price for it, it did not "hurt" to own(can sell for a profit now), and I did not buy it for a special occasion. Selling this 1 watch could pay for dozens of other pieces with as much or more character. But for some reason I do like the idea of owning 1 Rolex. I don't know if I am a Rolex guy, nobody really cares about what watch I wear in public anyways. I have 1 Omega(semester quarts form the 70s), 1 Breitling colt(2824-2 from the 90s), 1 Zodiac aerospace jet, one Bulova Calandar(50s), a benrus dirty dozen from WWII, a Seiko Bellmatic(70s), etc. All amazing watches with history and a little desirability. And 10-4 on the gloves comment and the bezel correction. I am going to get some gloves from Cosco to use soon. I appreciate your comment!

@@JT_Trades_Treasure I hear you, if you can buy a Rolex cheap, it won't diminish your collection by any means, but the question is does it serve a purpose? Sounds like you are into cheap enough, so perhaps you are right, hold onto it for a while and see if it "looses its shine" so to speak. If it does, you can always move it and if you need fast cash you can always move it. That said, just remember that a service from Rolex is likely going to be $800+ since it will require a new crystal and likely a crown in addition to the movement service. You dont have to worry about that now since it's functional, but if it stops, price will drop FAST. As for other watches, you have some decent choice, you didnt even mention your Tag's. I think Tag Heuer is some of the best bang for your buck in the watch game. Well built and their service facility does a great job. I cant tell you how many Tags I have owned over the years, at least a dozen, all autos except for one quartz Aquaracer and none of them disappointments. In fact, I still own the CT5111 and it will keep +/-1sec per day accuracy for 5 years, something NO ROLEX has ever come close to achieving.

@@crli4353 All valid points. I have some thinking to do... I was on about my vintage collection. I still have my Tag aquaracer CAF101A(quartz) and my Link with the bunk date tooth. Since it is summer time I have been wearing my G-shock GWG-1000 and Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman H776050 pretty frequently when going out. Reading up the CT5111 looks like a COSC 7750 Tag. Awesome watch. I used to own a MIDO All dial chronograph that was also a COSC 7750. Amazing watch =). Still have not bought a Tag auto... Too many fakes. But for the right price I would gladly own one or a dozen!

@@JT_Trades_Treasure Yeah, thats one of the reasons why it's still in my collection, rare for a Tag to be COSC. The other reason is that particular Link version is probably the most comfortable bracelet in my collection. I hope you get to hold one in person, fantastic model. If they had multiple dial colors I would own them all.

Indeed! Thank you for the comment =).

Oh, I am flattered that you have offered. I am not really a watch maker though. I don't have spare parts and the right equipment... If I were you I would find a local watch maker and ask them for assistance. I think it should not cost more than $50 depending on how rare that crown and stem is. I hope this helps!

@JT_Trades_Treasure Thanks for the response. I need to do a search for repair parts for this. I'm sure there's someplace that has parts for this. I hadn't thought about the watch for a long time, and after watching the video, i dug it out. I hope to wear it again someday. Keep the videos coming. They're very interesting.

@@robertchapin3683 thank you! I have been on hiatus... I am selling off a bunch of camera gear locally. Have been for about a month... Also the hot weather makes my camera overheat! I can only shoot 10 minutes at a time before it shuts down... I really appreciate the feedback and hope you can get it back on your wrist telling time again soon!

Yeah, I am using a macro lens also that does 1:1 magnification. It is a Sony 30mm for APS-C that I set to F9. The battery sizer makes things a lot easier, especially when you are dealing with a badly corroded battery or one with no markings!

@@JT_Trades_Treasure Nice! BTW I was successful in swapping the battery out and even cleaned some of the schmutz building up. Thanks!

@@chompachangas right on =].

Hmmm. I honestly cannot remember.... I think there might just be a rod that needs to be pressed out? Id have to look into it.

TY =].

It is on Ebay. I also have an orange version I plan on listing eventually. Going through my camera gear at the moment...

Should be a CR2016.

Haha, yeah. Seiko chapter rings never line up either. I think big watch manufacturers just don't care about that in the QC process, unfortunately =(. You would figure hundreds of dollars would get good results!

@@JT_Trades_Treasure you would think it’s so frustrating. It’s like they don’t QC or research the movement when designing the dial markers. Citizen and Automatics is mostly all I purchase now even Casio, ProTrek and Timex have better line up than these expensive Quartz.

+1 for Citizen. I actually think that Citizen make some of the best value watches hands down. They are what I recommend to anyone who is buying a good first watch. They are a real bargain, especially on the used market!

Mine disintegrated too

Weak =(. Yeah, the rubber they used must not be super high quality. I mean, I think you are supposed to replace rubber watch bands after like, 3 years anyways. But still, would have been nice to have the original band!

I have not listed it yet! It will be within this quarter I think. Thank you so much for your interest!

@@JT_Trades_TreasureAwesome! I will keep an eye out

Pretty sure it uses a 317 battery.

No worries! Glad my video helped!

Of course! My pleasure. I am happy the video was useful for you =).

Hmmm... Not sure. There are some pretty well made watchmaking screw driver sets on AliExpress that are $20 ish. Can't remember the name but they have yellow packaging. Just look for the high rated stuff. They are actually decent quality.