6105-8000 Bezel Tension Spring

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mark50

Discussion Starter · Apr 26, 2014

Hi All,
Does anyone know where I might be able to get hold of a bezel tension spring for a Seiko 6105-8000 diver please?
Cheers,
Mark

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DAHASCO

· #2 · Apr 26, 2014

Make one, Easy enough...

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mark50

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 26, 2014

OK....what did you use...do you know the diameter of the wire.....is it something like piano wire?
Cheers,
Mark

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DAHASCO

· #4 · Apr 26, 2014

Piano wire, Guitar string etc...There is a post on making one...Now where is that post ?

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DAHASCO

· #5 · Apr 26, 2014

Here is a Pic from our very own...Thanks John

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DAHASCO

· #6 · Apr 26, 2014

And another shamelessly picked up on Google...

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mark50

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 26, 2014

OK many thanks....looks like a trip to the music shop to find something with the right diameter!
Cheers,
Mark

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Again, make your own, use 18 gauge wire but don't try and bend it into the factory "C" shape, I find the earlier types that were used with the 62mas and 5717/9's have a much better and more postive grip to the case.

Get your wire and mark it into eight equal sections

Then start bending it

Until it looks like this, you can see the advantage over the c type

Especially when comparing it on a bezel, the old c type

the new "octagonal" one

Good luck

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mark50

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 26, 2014

Duncan,
That is perfect...thanks so much for your detailed procedure! The fact that members of this forum are so willing to share tips and information like this is what makes coming here such a pleasure!
Cheers,
Mark

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rileynp

· #10 · Apr 27, 2014

I would advise caution with using just any old spring wire. Test some first to make sure it is stainless steel, otherwise if it is carbon steel it will easily rust over time. You can soak it in vinegar to find out (the spring stock, not the watch). If it turns to rusty mush in the vinegar, might want to not use it on a prized-possession watch.

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TheWatchBloke

· #11 · Apr 27, 2014

I should have made that clear Noah, good spot!

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jringo8769

· #12 · Apr 27, 2014

wow..you all have the best info too..that is why i love this place

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konchum99

· #13 · Mar 9, 2015

Hi,

I have a question regarding Seiko 6105-8110...does the bezel for this watch needs the tension spring? or the bezel is just friction fitted...thanks

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TheTigerUK

· #14 · Mar 9, 2015

konchum99 said:
Hi,

I have a question regarding Seiko 6105-8110...does the bezel for this watch needs the tension spring? or the bezel is just friction fitted...thanks

No spring but it does have a gasket

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Seabass23

· #15 · Mar 1, 2022

Hey guys, new here.

I removed the bezel from my 6105-8009, cleaned out the schmoo, and found what appears to be 0.5mm guitar string. Upon reinstallation, it's clear that the bezel is too loose (I can just wiggle it around and I easily pop it off by hand). I attempted to make a spring using some 20ga wire (0.8mm) and it seems to thick and barely seems to fit in the groove. Higher in this discussion, 18ga wire was mentioned but I can't see how that would be possible.

Does anyone have a known good spare bezel spring that they could measure with a micrometer and confirm the thickness?

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