Nice video! I am hopeful that some of your tips will help me revive my NOS Alba Y739-5000. Thanks! Questions for the Q and A: What is the next vintage digital grail watch that you are planning to get? Do you own any non-digital watches?
I have a big request for you, is this glass replacement procedure the same for the Casio CL-301 watch? thank you for your videos o you helped me a lot in restoring this watch and your videos are really a sample thanks 👍
omg where do you get all this knowledge? Actually after watching all of your movies i wasn't afraid to open and change polarizing film in my daily casio g-shock and even broken lcd screen in my smartphone. Thank You :]
Vintage Digital Watches I managed to fettle a slightly larger one on and crimp it closed. I’ve bought a kit of c & E clips but your right Seiko are smaller than any in the kit!
great videos. following you. I am a vintage gadget watch collector. where do you get lcd screens for rare ones like Longines Wittnauer gemini an Casio sa100 touch button watch
Replaced batteries on calculator 801, but my pet hate is when i put back plate on i had no sound. Spring fell out which is easy to happen. I found the little spring but can't find the hole to put it back in. Checked your video out and cant see your spring either.
Hey can you let me know that how to repair a keypad in Casio dbc-62 watch as LCD is ok with 4 side button but keypad is not working.please suggest. Thanks a lot 😊
@VintageDigitalWatches I have a CFX-200 with a couple sticky side buttons. Can you post a video showing how to remove the module? This watch is nearly identical. I’ve removed modules from many watches, but this one seems stuck and is making me nervous! Much thanks
Fantastic restoring job and such a great timepiece! My question is: How many watches do you own, how long have you been collecting and what got you started in collecting, restoring and repairing?
Hi there, your videos are fantastic. I just bought a non working C-801 without batteries. Batteries now fitted, and the display can only be seen very faintly at acute angles. Based on your experience of the 133 module, what would be the cause, and is this repairable? TIA
Brilliant work. Love some of the camera shots . The overhead work is good! Question what is the crystal press you have? And a question for the Q&A What was the first digital watch you fixed and was that then the catalyst for getting deeper into the hobby? Also do you have an electronics background or are all your skills self taught as you have progressed from watch to watch? Mike
The crystal press is a Bergeon 5601, I was looking for a tool like that but family found out and they went all out :). The price doesn't make it hobby friendly but luckily I had no choice :):)
Late answer, but I used to do sum buying and selling but now I allocate 90 to 100 bucks per month for watches. I always go for ones that imply fixing because they are a lot cheaper.
Need help please. I just got my C80 back (type with rubber keypads). It was been serviced by a technician, he fixed the numbers keypad and change new batteries. The keypad? still need more effort to push it hard, but all of it works. Maybe he didn't do like you, put some carbon liquid (I don't know). Every button works, light-cal-date and buttons + - = on the right side, all works. But olny one big problem.. The adjust button not really works. When I push the adjust button its only make the second digit back to 00 (zero). But to do set up it didn't works. As far as I know when I push the adjust button all the display should be blinking right? Then we can do setting with time and date. The technician said it maybe "overpower" issue.. He told me to try to change the batteries with another brand/type. What do you think? I already did the AC reset, still adjust button didn't work. Do you have any idea to solve it? I really appreciate it, thank you so much
You have a friend that sends you vintage Casio watch keypads? I have a Casio CS-821 and the buttons are falling out. Do you know someone who supplies keypads that would work in a CS-821?
I have been watching so many of your videos lately and the plastic wrap tip is so smart I just used it on a Casio W-24 Marlin that I am cleaning. My question is where do we source replacement o-rings for the buttons? I have one that sticks now after cleaning and re-lube but the button o-ring is very brittle and needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on where to buy these tiny o-rings?
You can get them from ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/500Pcs-Assorted-Mini-Small-Rubber-DIY-Washer-O-Ring-Waterproof-Watch-Seals-Ring/193442611108?hash=item2d0a13ffa4:g:j4QAAOSwIWxeqR48
hi, the watch ive mentioned the cmd 40 has also the problem, that one of the buttons fall off. Can i use any casio c clip to fix it or do i have to lokk for a specific one?
@@VintageDigitalWatches i see! I saw different images on google search and therefore i wasnt sure. I desambled the watch because the calculator touch pad dont respond to any of the buttons. I thinknone of the zebra strips that connects the TouchPad to the mainboard is missing. Ive made some pictures if you wanna see it. Are these zebra strip connectors available to buy them separately? I dont wanna buy another watch just for the zebra strip. Thanks
Thank you very much for your video. My C-80 (bought used) has been stored away for years because it was shutting off after a few hours or the time display was glitching. Bridging the AC to battery to reset it (a tip in another of your videos) seems to have fixed it. The keypad does not work, but I used your tinfoil procedure to check the module contacts and all are fine. I just need to decide whether to buy a replacement keypad or a pot of AP keypad fix. Mine has grey rubber keys, rather than the shiny metal-topped keys seen in many C-80 images - perhaps there were two versions, or do the metal tops break off over time? Edit> I bought a new keypad with the metal tops, the watch now looks 100x better than with the chewed up rubber keys I replaced.
Same with me (c-80). I still use the rubber key button one (it's the first version of tht type) and yeah it's not work properly too right now, has to push it so hard. Now I know it's the carbon inside need to be retouch but I don't have skill to fix it by my self. Ouw.. do you know how to setting up the time? Thx
Having got new batteries and strap on my C-80 today this is _really_ interesting. I'm thinking I might try and get a replacement keyboard for mine (it has flush grey rubber keys), so these I've seen for sale wouldn't work, as you say that this keyboard only works in the C-701 and C-801? I'm not sure I like silver keys on the black C-80 so unless I can get grey rubber keys I probably won't bother. Very useful seeing how the glass is a friction fit. Thanks.
Same here. C-80 lover with the first version of rubber keypad button. And yes have same trouble too with the numbers button, now I know it's the carbon inside need to be retouch. Btw, any info how to set up the time? Thx
@@JamesMossR33 Ok thx.. Oh ya, so how long until it needs to change with new battereis? Is it normaly after 3 months? (without so many use for light, calculator)
Yesterday I purchased a very old Casio CA-901 for very cheap at a flea market. I am yet to try rebuild it and see if it still works. The movement seems fine. Only the housing is quite bad. Anyways! I am just wondering if the repair you did on this Casio C-801 more or less the same as a rebuild would be on a Casio CA-901?
@@TimeArtPiece No idea as I don't have an original one open.The purpose is to keep the module pressed against the keyboard and the 4 rounded parts is to act like a spring.
I asked a question in another video upload, but will ask again here. I am an amateur digital watch restorer and recently restored a Citizen P130 back to glory. Only problem I have is that it had no alarm or beeps, which was an easy fix of installing new coils and it is beeping and alarming again, yet beeps and alarm are barely audible. Do you have any idea why alarm and beeps so faint?
In my experience thos may due to. 1. Spring too short or too long. 2. When the watch is closed other metal parts from the module touch the piezo apeaker. Try isolating the module of the watch from the backcover with a piece of paper and make a hole for the spring.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Thank you Sir. I will try using your paper method. I had made the alarm springs (it has two alarm springs) using a small spring from an old unused watch bar.
Hi! how are you? Do you have any experience with the CASIO CA-951? I have one that I am not able to fix. It seems that tension does not come to him. Any advice?
Hi Great video, I realise this is a very old video, but do you know the correct size of circlip that is required to hold the push buttons in place in the module ? I have manage to loose one....Please help!
I have successfully transferred a new circlip from another Casio as you suggested and that has worked great. However after replacing the dud batteries with brand new Renata 391 SR1120W silver1.55v. Now everything works , but the watches time is advancing at a ridiculous rate (really fast) nearly 10 seconds every second. I have taken the batteries out and then back in again, but the same thing happens. Are these the wrong batteries for the C-801 ?
Hallo, first... i need your Videos! I have a question and hope someone can helpdesk me: I bought a LED Commodore watch and i want to repair this but the Button don't work. I can not push the Button and i want to replace Himmel, but i don't know how ( there are no Clip. Thanks
On this model, where to buy the push buttons? I am about to restore a CA-901 (134) but I can't find where to buy spare buttons. Any advice would be hugely appreciated.
Try this seller eBay. I bought all NOS parts I needed for when I wanted to restore my CA-901. He delivers fast and parts are top quality at very reasonable prices: www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-CA-851-CA-901-NOS-Vintage-Bezel-Case-/162993458351?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
:)))))), the hammer has an interesting story behind it, when I was 8 or 10 I saw a hammer like that in Tom & Jerry and asked my dad where can I get one. The next week he had it MADE from a regular hammer, it was done on a machine tool (a mill to be precise). But I am sure you can find something similar commercially. This made my day :))). Cheers, Tibi.
@@VintageDigitalWatches, Sorry I have to make a correction here. The caseback says "Stainless Steel Back". It means the case is not stainless steel. Great channel, BTW!
@@VintageDigitalWatches It's obviously not a resin coated case. I'm just saying that this watch doesn't have a SOLID stainless steel case, only caseback is made of solid stainless steel
Great work! Thanks for sharing.
I like seeing an old calculator watch restoration, very nice!
Genius!!! I love your jobs! I Just fixed a Casio CA-503 last week using parts from a CA-501 and a CA-53.
Usefull tips also, like the Kitchen foil...
Very good Job. Thanks for the Video
Thanks for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice video! I am hopeful that some of your tips will help me revive my NOS Alba Y739-5000. Thanks!
Questions for the Q and A: What is the next vintage digital grail watch that you are planning to get? Do you own any non-digital watches?
Un trabajo fantástico.
Gracias
What is your favorite watch in your colection and why? Great video!!!!
I have a big request for you, is this glass replacement procedure the same for the Casio CL-301 watch? thank you for your videos o you helped me a lot in restoring this watch and your videos are really a sample thanks 👍
Nice job very gorgeous watch! Q and A: How much watchs do you have that you can't or not be able to repair? Is it a big percentage of your collection?
omg where do you get all this knowledge? Actually after watching all of your movies i wasn't afraid to open and change polarizing film in my daily casio g-shock and even broken lcd screen in my smartphone. Thank You :]
Hub Mac Thank you for the comment and I am really glad the videos inspired you.
thanks
Can I just also say that the tip with kitchen wrap is genius, I’m still looking for an e clip off one of my seikos!!
Never again do I have to worry!
I lost quite a few until using the kitchen wrap, do you need a spare? I happen to have some :). I know the Seiko ones tend to be a little smaller.
Vintage Digital Watches I managed to fettle a slightly larger one on and crimp it closed. I’ve bought a kit of c & E clips but your right Seiko are smaller than any in the kit!
What chemical you use for polishing the case?
Hi, got a couple questions, what is your favorite digital watch company, what is you favorite era for digitals, 70's or 80's.
great videos. following you. I am a vintage gadget watch collector. where do you get lcd screens for rare ones like Longines Wittnauer gemini an Casio sa100 touch button watch
Replaced batteries on calculator 801, but my pet hate is when i put back plate on i had no sound. Spring fell out which is easy to happen. I found the little spring but can't find the hole to put it back in. Checked your video out and cant see your spring either.
Hey can you let me know that how to repair a keypad in Casio dbc-62 watch as LCD is ok with 4 side button but keypad is not working.please suggest. Thanks a lot 😊
@VintageDigitalWatches I have a CFX-200 with a couple sticky side buttons. Can you post a video showing how to remove the module? This watch is nearly identical.
I’ve removed modules from many watches, but this one seems stuck and is making me nervous!
Much thanks
Do you know if the Casio calculators black rubber pushers bottons are the same i the Casio melody (M12/32/52/62? Thxs
What was your first watch?
Fantastic restoring job and such a great timepiece! My question is: How many watches do you own, how long have you been collecting and what got you started in collecting, restoring and repairing?
instablaster...
Do you know how I can switch from 12H to 24H mode on this model?
Hi there, your videos are fantastic. I just bought a non working C-801 without batteries. Batteries now fitted, and the display can only be seen very faintly at acute angles. Based on your experience of the 133 module, what would be the cause, and is this repairable? TIA
Brilliant work. Love some of the camera shots . The overhead work is good!
Question what is the crystal press you have?
And a question for the Q&A
What was the first digital watch you fixed and was that then the catalyst for getting deeper into the hobby?
Also do you have an electronics background or are all your skills self taught as you have progressed from watch to watch?
Mike
The crystal press is a Bergeon 5601, I was looking for a tool like that but family found out and they went all out :). The price doesn't make it hobby friendly but luckily I had no choice :):)
Another fantastic video. I learned a lot from this, thank you.
How do you financially maintain your hobby?
Late answer, but I used to do sum buying and selling but now I allocate 90 to 100 bucks per month for watches. I always go for ones that imply fixing because they are a lot cheaper.
Do anyone know which battery this c-801 uses? I got one but no battery in it and I am not sure what to buy :)
Great video - where can I find the rubber O-rings for the side buttons that can be seen at 12:57 in the video? Thanks!
Hi, did you ever find anything? Ive been looking for those too.
Hi. Do you know the dimension of the screws inside the watch? I'm missing one.🙂
Need help please. I just got my C80 back (type with rubber keypads). It was been serviced by a technician, he fixed the numbers keypad and change new batteries. The keypad? still need more effort to push it hard, but all of it works. Maybe he didn't do like you, put some carbon liquid (I don't know).
Every button works, light-cal-date and buttons + - = on the right side, all works.
But olny one big problem.. The adjust button not really works. When I push the adjust button its only make the second digit back to 00 (zero). But to do set up it didn't works. As far as I know when I push the adjust button all the display should be blinking right? Then we can do setting with time and date.
The technician said it maybe "overpower" issue.. He told me to try to change the batteries with another brand/type. What do you think? I already did the AC reset, still adjust button didn't work. Do you have any idea to solve it? I really appreciate it, thank you so much
You have a friend that sends you vintage Casio watch keypads? I have a Casio CS-821 and the buttons are falling out.
Do you know someone who supplies keypads that would work in a CS-821?
I have been watching so many of your videos lately and the plastic wrap tip is so smart I just used it on a Casio W-24 Marlin that I am cleaning. My question is where do we source replacement o-rings for the buttons? I have one that sticks now after cleaning and re-lube but the button o-ring is very brittle and needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on where to buy these tiny o-rings?
You can get them from ebay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/500Pcs-Assorted-Mini-Small-Rubber-DIY-Washer-O-Ring-Waterproof-Watch-Seals-Ring/193442611108?hash=item2d0a13ffa4:g:j4QAAOSwIWxeqR48
hi, the watch ive mentioned the cmd 40 has also the problem, that one of the buttons fall off. Can i use any casio c clip to fix it or do i have to lokk for a specific one?
Any Casio C clip will work. Seiko and Citizen have smaller C clios
@@VintageDigitalWatches i see! I saw different images on google search and therefore i wasnt sure. I desambled the watch because the calculator touch pad dont respond to any of the buttons. I thinknone of the zebra strips that connects the TouchPad to the mainboard is missing. Ive made some pictures if you wanna see it. Are these zebra strip connectors available to buy them separately? I dont wanna buy another watch just for the zebra strip. Thanks
I have cd-40 can you make a video about it?
Thank you very much for your video. My C-80 (bought used) has been stored away for years because it was shutting off after a few hours or the time display was glitching. Bridging the AC to battery to reset it (a tip in another of your videos) seems to have fixed it.
The keypad does not work, but I used your tinfoil procedure to check the module contacts and all are fine. I just need to decide whether to buy a replacement keypad or a pot of AP keypad fix. Mine has grey rubber keys, rather than the shiny metal-topped keys seen in many C-80 images - perhaps there were two versions, or do the metal tops break off over time?
Edit> I bought a new keypad with the metal tops, the watch now looks 100x better than with the chewed up rubber keys I replaced.
Same with me (c-80). I still use the rubber key button one (it's the first version of tht type) and yeah it's not work properly too right now, has to push it so hard. Now I know it's the carbon inside need to be retouch but I don't have skill to fix it by my self. Ouw.. do you know how to setting up the time? Thx
where did you get the replacement from? thanks in advance.
Hello, I wanted to know have you ever owned a CL-301? if so would you know if the bezel is the same as the CA-801?
What do you mean by bezel, the two watches don't share parts in common.
The case of the casio C-701 watch became the casio C-801.They are different, and this is very noticeable.
Having got new batteries and strap on my C-80 today this is _really_ interesting. I'm thinking I might try and get a replacement keyboard for mine (it has flush grey rubber keys), so these I've seen for sale wouldn't work, as you say that this keyboard only works in the C-701 and C-801? I'm not sure I like silver keys on the black C-80 so unless I can get grey rubber keys I probably won't bother. Very useful seeing how the glass is a friction fit. Thanks.
Same here. C-80 lover with the first version of rubber keypad button. And yes have same trouble too with the numbers button, now I know it's the carbon inside need to be retouch. Btw, any info how to set up the time? Thx
@@gilbertpohantube I'd Google the exact method but it's something like type the time on the calculator keys and then press the adjust button.
@@JamesMossR33 Ok thx.. Oh ya, so how long until it needs to change with new battereis? Is it normaly after 3 months? (without so many use for light, calculator)
Hello any possible way that you can do a repair or restore video on the casio cfx 200??
I don't have one that requires a repair but what is the problem with yours?
Yesterday I purchased a very old Casio CA-901 for very cheap at a flea market. I am yet to try rebuild it and see if it still works. The movement seems fine. Only the housing is quite bad. Anyways! I am just wondering if the repair you did on this Casio C-801 more or less the same as a rebuild would be on a Casio CA-901?
Hi, well it is similar but not identical. I have never worked on a Casio CA-901 but they are close enough for you to work around the similarities.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Hello friend and thank you. I am sure my purchase will work, as module looks perfect. Wish me luck! 😄
Mine came with a white plastic spacer around the module and it seems to me as it's not original. Did yours have one of these?
Actually they are supposed to have the spacer, mine was missing so your's is more complete :)
@@VintageDigitalWatches Do you know which way the spacer goes in? It has 4 cut-outs which seem to have no functionality.
@@TimeArtPiece No idea as I don't have an original one open.The purpose is to keep the module pressed against the keyboard and the 4 rounded parts is to act like a spring.
Hello, how to set the time? Unable to set.
What is the name of the liquid carbon can you send me the ebay link?
Thank you very much.
I asked a question in another video upload, but will ask again here. I am an amateur digital watch restorer and recently restored a Citizen P130 back to glory. Only problem I have is that it had no alarm or beeps, which was an easy fix of installing new coils and it is beeping and alarming again, yet beeps and alarm are barely audible. Do you have any idea why alarm and beeps so faint?
In my experience thos may due to. 1. Spring too short or too long. 2. When the watch is closed other metal parts from the module touch the piezo apeaker. Try isolating the module of the watch from the backcover with a piece of paper and make a hole for the spring.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Thank you Sir. I will try using your paper method. I had made the alarm springs (it has two alarm springs) using a small spring from an old unused watch bar.
How to remove scratches from glass?
Cerium oxyde
Hi T, do you remember what pair of batteries the C-801 takes? Thanks, Dave.
SR1120
@@VintageDigitalWatches Great, thank you 👍
Hi! how are you?
Do you have any experience with the CASIO CA-951? I have one that I am not able to fix. It seems that tension does not come to him. Any advice?
The first thing on any non working digital is to strip it and give it a good clean. No voltage is just too broad.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Yes, I did it, but the damn insists on not working.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Hello! Can I send you any watch picture?
The case of these calculator watches are made of plastic or metal?
WhisperExtreme metal
The ones in the video is metal.
Hi Great video, I realise this is a very old video, but do you know the correct size of circlip that is required to hold the push buttons in place in the module ? I have manage to loose one....Please help!
Don't know them by size but Seiko makes smaller ones. For Casio you can use from any other Casio watch.
@@VintageDigitalWatches Thank you so much for the reply, I have now ordered a broken Casio as a donor, all the best :0)
Let me know how it goes. Cheers.
@@VintageDigitalWatches I certainly will, I know people say that all the time lol, but I will do ;0)
I have successfully transferred a new circlip from another Casio as you suggested and that has worked great. However after replacing the dud batteries with brand new Renata 391 SR1120W silver1.55v. Now everything works , but the watches time is advancing at a ridiculous rate (really fast) nearly 10 seconds every second. I have taken the batteries out and then back in again, but the same thing happens. Are these the wrong batteries for the C-801 ?
Hallo, first... i need your Videos!
I have a question and hope someone can helpdesk me:
I bought a LED Commodore watch and i want to repair this but the Button don't work. I can not push the Button and i want to replace Himmel, but i don't know how ( there are no Clip.
Thanks
I have a CA-851 ANY WAY YOU CAN FIX FOR ME ?
Write me at vintagedigitalwatches@gmail.com include a description with the fault.
On this model, where to buy the push buttons? I am about to restore a CA-901 (134) but I can't find where to buy spare buttons. Any advice would be hugely appreciated.
Hey Graham, only source is eBay, there are NOS parts for some calc watches but if you can't find any then your only option is a donor watch.
@@VintageDigitalWatches I'll keep searching. Thank you for replying and thank you for sharing the video. :)
Try this seller eBay. I bought all NOS parts I needed for when I wanted to restore my CA-901. He delivers fast and parts are top quality at very reasonable prices:
www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-CA-851-CA-901-NOS-Vintage-Bezel-Case-/162993458351?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
@@Daud76 Than you ever so much. I will do that. 👍👍👍
Than you. I'm looking for a circuit board too, the regulator on mine isbroken.
I like your hammer, where can I buy one. Thanks
:)))))), the hammer has an interesting story behind it, when I was 8 or 10 I saw a hammer like that in Tom & Jerry and asked my dad where can I get one. The next week he had it MADE from a regular hammer, it was done on a machine tool (a mill to be precise). But I am sure you can find something similar commercially. This made my day :))). Cheers, Tibi.
Wow..... what a unique and interesting story, thanks for sharing.👍🏻👍🏻
I have a watch.. how do i fix it? ;)
?
@@VintageDigitalWatches i was joking cos u said dont ask anything about how to fix my watch...... 🙄
Hello man,
Is stainless steel case?
Thanks
Yes
@@VintageDigitalWatches, Sorry I have to make a correction here. The caseback says "Stainless Steel Back". It means the case is not stainless steel. Great channel, BTW!
If you assume it is resin coated, it is not. The case IS metalic amd will not rist due to the zinc coating. Have you held one of these?
@@VintageDigitalWatches It's obviously not a resin coated case. I'm just saying that this watch doesn't have a SOLID stainless steel case, only caseback is made of solid stainless steel
RARIDADE COLEÇOES
Im the first
Wow, Quicker than me :))))
How long would U say is the screw inside that holds the batteries in ??
The threaded part can be 1.5 to 2mm tops
@@VintageDigitalWatches thanks !