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Post by diverdave on Oct 29, 2016 2:07:47 GMT -8
I've just leapt in to the unknown and bought my first vintage Seiko LC quartz watch.
The problem is who can service or repair them?
The one I bought has a broken battery connector, but that could be the least of its issues, so would rather send it to someone who knows these early '0xxx' LCD watches and for a fee return it running.
Your thoughts are welcome as to who that might be.
Pictures to follow.
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Post by diverdave on Oct 29, 2016 2:22:07 GMT -8
Now with pictures   |
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Oct 29, 2016 2:23:34 GMT -8
The movements on these watches are actually known as 'modules', and are called that because there are very few replaceable parts on them. They really can't be serviced, per se. So, in general, they either work or they don't work.
A broken battery contact, however, may be something that can be ordered from a parts house. Pics will be helpful.
Don't despair...these old Seiko digitals are actually pretty tough, and very nice when working properly.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Oct 29, 2016 2:37:26 GMT -8
I have a factory service manual for this caliber, and it does show that the lower battery contact is a separately replaceable part. That's the good news.
The bad news is that I would not know where to find one. Borel still shows them, but they are 'out of stock'. And if they don't have any now, they probably ain't gonna get any more.
I believe the part number is 4270010. The part appears to be unique to the 0124. Best bet is to find another watch to use as a parts donor.
Personally, I'd disassemble the watch and see if you can jerry-rig something just to see if the watch powers up. If so, it's worth pursuing a solution. If no, then the watch is probably gonna stay dead.
I have many old Seiko digitals from the '70s, and I'd say about 80% of them still work with minor fiddling. Though I don't actually own a 0124.
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Post by diverdave on Oct 29, 2016 7:31:35 GMT -8
Thanks for that useful info. I'll have a go at taking it apart and see what I can do to get it going.
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Post by diverdave on Dec 7, 2016 4:34:45 GMT -8
Update: Got my 0124-0049 and 0030 all working with thanks to Stefan for the new crystals. I really like the chunky 70's styling and weird crown control for all functions. A right bugger to work on especially the crown retaining spring (I broke one) and LCD assembly. But they now all work including backlights.   |
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Post by Mr.Jones on Dec 7, 2016 4:39:06 GMT -8
Nice! I love the early Seiko Digitals!
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