[zeke441]

5 years ago today I posted my 1st restoration. I wasn’t collecting at the time but I came across my old Seiko 7A28-7029 in a drawer. It still ran but was in bad shape. The pushers wouldn’t work and the crystal was hammered and the bracelet was all scuffed up and broken. Thanks to the great people here on the forums I was able to get tips and help restoring my 1st Seiko. Complete overhaul, new crystal, and a little TLC. I beat the heck out of this watch for about 20 years. I wore it daily working heavy construction, when I had my flooring business, wore it when I went to swimming at the beach. This is the toughest movement I’ve ever seen. Since then I’ve restored a few hundred watches and looking forward to continue with this Seiko fascination.

 

[rainy daze]

That's a tough movement to start with. Well done.

edit ...by tough, I mean challenging to assemble. It is also a very durable movement, as you've said.

 

[zeke441]

That's a tough movement to start with. Well done.

edit ...by tough, I mean challenging to assemble. It is also a very durable movement, as you've said.

Thanks, getting those 3 step rotors back in was a PITA, it took me forever to get the train back together.

 

[Supermoto]

Thanks, getting those 3 step rotors back in was a PITA, it took me forever to get the train back together.

Managed it a couple of times but I won't go there again just to damn hard to align everything

 

[Grammarofdesign]

So glad you discovered your talent not just for yourself and all of us too Jerry !

 

[jay48]

Excellent! Somewhat similarly, my movement shenanigans started with a Citizen C300, thankfully it didn't end in tears! (although I lost one rotor and stepped on it while hunting about for it!)

 

[Vette Enthusiast]

Something special about taking a watch that is tired and beaten and has been to hell and back on your wrist and then turning it around for a second chance at life. I am sure you pamper this watch now and think often of all it has been through with you in life. Enjoy.

 

[zeke441]

Something special about taking a watch that is tired and beaten and has been to hell and back on your wrist and then turning it around for a second chance at life. I am sure you pamper this watch now and think often of all it has been through with you in life. Enjoy.

Yes, very rewarding saving these old time pieces, and yes she is pampered now. Been with me longer than my wife.

 

[SeaCreechur]

Even though I have parred back my collection, I enjoy reading about other members journeys. Thanks again for sharing Jerry.
Michael

 

[singlechange]

Do you only specialize in Seiko quartz movements?

 

[zeke441]

Do you only specialize in Seiko quartz movements?

Actually I don’t care to work on quartz at all, just my own out of necessity. Almost all of my restorations have been vintage Seiko mechanical 1960’s through 1990’s