Gorgeous dial and case. I love that finish shot at the end, it looks spectacular on my new 70" TV! What a dial! Really nice selection on the strap, very handsome.
Thanks so much. I'm glad the video still looked good on a 70" TV! I edit them on a 23" screen, haha! It's a very interesting old Seiko. They really put out some great looking models during that time.
What a great video. Possibly the best and cleanest close ups on one of these that I have seen and you must have paid great attention to your lighting. The engineering in that watch is amazing and what a bang for your buck! Loving your channel!
Thanks for the detailed process. One of these is on my shortlist for my next watch, and it'll likely be one that needs to spend time on my bench before it spends time on my wrist. They are really neat looking watches. I don't see anything wrong with naming other channels that you find useful. I'd love to hear about other channels that have helped you along the way.
Thanks Joe. There are some channels that I've gotten some tips from in the past. There are some websites that I find extremely helpful as well. Probably the one I frequent most is Mark Lovick's forum: www.watchrepairtalk.com/ I originally signed up for his courses and began using the forum, and have continued to use it since that time. There is a wealth of knowledge there and if I find myself getting stuck on something I can usually ask the question there and get some good advice. There is a range of people there, from amateurs like myself to full time professional watchmakers.
Lovely watch in fantastic condition I wish I was in the same condition as it I was born in 68 too, your videos are absolutely awesome mate, you have mastered filming like a pro not like my attempt at filming a restoration of a vintage 1970 Accurist that looks very similar to this seiko. Keep the films rolling and look forward to another video.
Thanks so much. Very kind of you to say. I'm in the middle of working on the next watch right now. I just watched your video on the BFG 866. Great job on that movement. I have subscribed to your channel. Keep making videos as well!
Thank you. I went online after I got it finished just to see what some of the other ones sold for. I think I got a good deal on this watch, especially considering the condition it was in when I received it. Someone really took care of it for a long time before I got it, so there wasn't much needed outside of the movement service. Everything was in really good shape.
Great video....and I for one do not mind the long videos! I enjoy the narration, I cant stand to watch videos without. Looking forward to watching your channel as it grows!
Nice work on this one, Adam! Making me want to give a seiko a go. Never had much luck with them, definitely struggle with the day/date. I'd hate to have to purchase a set of lefty winders, guess I can always bust out some washers. Anyway, going to watch this video and relax!
Do yourself a favor and don't!! haha. Only kidding, they are great, but just be prepared to get hooked on them. There is so many different Seiko movements and history that it's fun to work your way through them. Not all of them are lefty springs though, but many are. Yes, washers will be your friend if you won't want to get lefty winding arbors. It's also worth noting that many Seiko springs don't have the same height as many Swiss movements so you'll find it difficult to use a winder sometimes, and their bridals can be backwards from what you may be accustomed to. It's almost like learning to re-use a winder when your start trying to wind some Seiko springs. I certainly destroyed a few when I first started, as I'm sure everyone did! Always something new to learn though!
It's one I found searching through Google. I've downloaded a couple of different casing guides. There isn't a document number on it that I can find, but it references multiple models going back into the early to mid 60's. If you want to email me at weekendwatchrepair@gmail.com, I'll send you a copy of the document. Thanks for watching & subscribing!
Thank you for such a high quality video. I just dissembled a 5126 movement and was somewhat lost on how some components fit back together. This will help tremendously. Curious, do you rely on your video to help you on the re-assembly or do you have some spec sheet which guides you? Thank you again!
Most of the time I do not need to reference the video for re-assembly, but I certainly have before. If it is a Seiko, or other common movement, spec sheets are available most of the time as well. I certainly referenced those on my first 6138/6139 and 4006a movements.
Thanks so much. I've been looking for a birth year watch as well, although mine is not 1968. At the moment I haven't considered selling this one. I plan on wearing it for a bit, but the thought had previously occurred to me that I might put some of these completed watches on eBay at some point. I haven't sold any of the RUclips watches yet. If that changes and I decide to sell this one, I'll reply back to this comment and let you know. Thanks a bunch for watching and leaving a comment.
It's a lovely watch. The movement looks to have a nicer finish than 6139 or is that my imagination? Also I've noticed Seiko watches of this era 60's, 70's seem to have large balance wheels. Is there any advantage to this?
That movement did have a pretty decent finish, better than a standard, 6139. Regarding balance wheel diameter, it gets really technical when getting into that, but the general consensus is a larger balance will provide more stability. You have a larger rotating mass that is less affected by sudden bumps, shocks, and will likely see less interruption with performance compared to the smaller balance wheels, all other things being equal. The size of the balance wheel does have other things that must be taken into consideration, such as hairsprings, power needed to drive the wheel, etc. It is harder to get a larger balance wheel moving, and they will have even more difficulty on a higher beat watch. I am the furthest thing from an engineer or a subject matter expert, but that’s the general consensus, as I understand it.
I like old SEikos. This watch is older than me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it runs better!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? RE, nice vid; i gave it a like
Thanks a bunch!
Gorgeous dial and case. I love that finish shot at the end, it looks spectacular on my new 70" TV! What a dial! Really nice selection on the strap, very handsome.
Thanks so much. I'm glad the video still looked good on a 70" TV! I edit them on a 23" screen, haha! It's a very interesting old Seiko. They really put out some great looking models during that time.
This watch is very unique and interesting.
Holly crap that's a sexy watch! I bought the Bulova 44mm Green Hulk a little while back but this watch... wow!
Haha! I thought the same thing. Some of those vintage Seikos, especially some of the JDM models, were truly stunning.
What a great video. Possibly the best and cleanest close ups on one of these that I have seen and you must have paid great attention to your lighting.
The engineering in that watch is amazing and what a bang for your buck!
Loving your channel!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel.
i am in love with this watch wauw love it !!! omg thats is stunning
I agree. Seiko really did a good job on this one. It is gorgeous.
Beautiful piece!
I have 30+ Seikos incl 2 5s. Always learning.... Tx
Thanks for the detailed process. One of these is on my shortlist for my next watch, and it'll likely be one that needs to spend time on my bench before it spends time on my wrist. They are really neat looking watches.
I don't see anything wrong with naming other channels that you find useful. I'd love to hear about other channels that have helped you along the way.
Thanks Joe. There are some channels that I've gotten some tips from in the past. There are some websites that I find extremely helpful as well. Probably the one I frequent most is Mark Lovick's forum: www.watchrepairtalk.com/
I originally signed up for his courses and began using the forum, and have continued to use it since that time. There is a wealth of knowledge there and if I find myself getting stuck on something I can usually ask the question there and get some good advice. There is a range of people there, from amateurs like myself to full time professional watchmakers.
You're right about that dial, really stunning, never owned a Seiko but I am enjoying these vintage ones very much, thanks!
So glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks so much.
Nice job Adam, very nice watch 👍👍👍
Thanks so much.
Hey, bud great video and great job!
Thank you so much Justin!
That Seiko is built to last. My Seiko Recraft SNKP23 has many of the classic’60s-‘70’s design elements.
You did a fantastic restoration!
A beautiful dial indees. Thanks for the video. I subscribed and hope to see more of your weekend watch repairs.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
Stellar watch!
Never seen this Seiko movement before. Very interesting. Enjoyed the history lesson as well.
Thanks Ross. I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely watch in fantastic condition I wish I was in the same condition as it I was born in 68 too, your videos are absolutely awesome mate, you have mastered filming like a pro not like my attempt at filming a restoration of a vintage 1970 Accurist that looks very similar to this seiko. Keep the films rolling and look forward to another video.
Thanks so much. Very kind of you to say. I'm in the middle of working on the next watch right now. I just watched your video on the BFG 866. Great job on that movement. I have subscribed to your channel. Keep making videos as well!
Great job Adam. You got a good deal on the watch. I enjoyed the video. Thanks
Thank you. I went online after I got it finished just to see what some of the other ones sold for. I think I got a good deal on this watch, especially considering the condition it was in when I received it. Someone really took care of it for a long time before I got it, so there wasn't much needed outside of the movement service. Everything was in really good shape.
Great video, I enjoyed every minute of it. Nice to see the whole process. More please 😊.
Thank you Michael. I really do appreciate it. I'm working on the next one now.
Great video....and I for one do not mind the long videos! I enjoy the narration, I cant stand to watch videos without. Looking forward to watching your channel as it grows!
Thank you Thomas. I appreciate it very much.
Great watch and nice work !!
Thanks a bunch.
Awesome job man. Loved it.
Thanks man! Enjoy that new SMP!!
Nice work on this one, Adam! Making me want to give a seiko a go. Never had much luck with them, definitely struggle with the day/date. I'd hate to have to purchase a set of lefty winders, guess I can always bust out some washers. Anyway, going to watch this video and relax!
Do yourself a favor and don't!! haha. Only kidding, they are great, but just be prepared to get hooked on them. There is so many different Seiko movements and history that it's fun to work your way through them. Not all of them are lefty springs though, but many are. Yes, washers will be your friend if you won't want to get lefty winding arbors. It's also worth noting that many Seiko springs don't have the same height as many Swiss movements so you'll find it difficult to use a winder sometimes, and their bridals can be backwards from what you may be accustomed to. It's almost like learning to re-use a winder when your start trying to wind some Seiko springs. I certainly destroyed a few when I first started, as I'm sure everyone did! Always something new to learn though!
Really nice work. I love how detailed a breakdown you give. You reference a Seiko casing guide - which document do you use for this era?
It's one I found searching through Google. I've downloaded a couple of different casing guides. There isn't a document number on it that I can find, but it references multiple models going back into the early to mid 60's. If you want to email me at weekendwatchrepair@gmail.com, I'll send you a copy of the document. Thanks for watching & subscribing!
Very well done.😊
Can you include the cleaning of the parts I always really enjoy that part, for some reason. 😂
Sure. I've already filmed part of the next watch, but I'll try to remember on future videos. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for such a high quality video. I just dissembled a 5126 movement and was somewhat lost on how some components fit back together. This will help tremendously. Curious, do you rely on your video to help you on the re-assembly or do you have some spec sheet which guides you? Thank you again!
Most of the time I do not need to reference the video for re-assembly, but I certainly have before. If it is a Seiko, or other common movement, spec sheets are available most of the time as well. I certainly referenced those on my first 6138/6139 and 4006a movements.
Try to identify the owner of the fingerprint, It would be a very interesting journey 😂.
Wow! What a beautiful watch. What was the name of the competing company?
Really nice watch and good work. Because you work on Seikos, have you watched the channel named “My Retro Watches”? It’s an awesome channel. Enjoy.
Thank you so much. Yes I’ve watched that channel. I enjoy Mike’s videos. He seems like a really nice person, and he makes excellent quality videos.
Great video and a stunning watch. I was born in July 1968 and have looking for a birth year watch, don't suppose you are selling this one?
Thanks so much. I've been looking for a birth year watch as well, although mine is not 1968. At the moment I haven't considered selling this one. I plan on wearing it for a bit, but the thought had previously occurred to me that I might put some of these completed watches on eBay at some point. I haven't sold any of the RUclips watches yet. If that changes and I decide to sell this one, I'll reply back to this comment and let you know. Thanks a bunch for watching and leaving a comment.
It's a lovely watch. The movement looks to have a nicer finish than 6139 or is that my imagination? Also I've noticed Seiko watches of this era 60's, 70's seem to have large balance wheels. Is there any advantage to this?
That movement did have a pretty decent finish, better than a standard, 6139. Regarding balance wheel diameter, it gets really technical when getting into that, but the general consensus is a larger balance will provide more stability. You have a larger rotating mass that is less affected by sudden bumps, shocks, and will likely see less interruption with performance compared to the smaller balance wheels, all other things being equal. The size of the balance wheel does have other things that must be taken into consideration, such as hairsprings, power needed to drive the wheel, etc. It is harder to get a larger balance wheel moving, and they will have even more difficulty on a higher beat watch. I am the furthest thing from an engineer or a subject matter expert, but that’s the general consensus, as I understand it.
Is this watch for sale?????????.................RE
No it is not. Thanks though.
Great video, fella. And a gorgeous watch too. ❤
Thank you Phillip. I agree, that watch is really good looking. I'm so glad I found it.