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Post by lloydsmithjr03 on Apr 5, 2024 6:08:01 GMT -8
Hi all, I'm normally a lurker message boards, reddit, etc; but felt it was time for a change. My love of watches comes from my Grandpa. As a kid I always remember him wearing his Seiko Silverwave. I thought that thing was the coolest watch ever. I didn't start looking into collecting watches until the beginning of this year. My Grandpa's health is in decline and so he gifted me a couple of his watches (including the Silverwave I loved as a kid). Since then it's been going down a rabbit hole of finding watches that I can attempt to repair as it gives me and my Grandpa more to talk about. I originally started looking at mechanical watches, but once i got that Silverwave I pivoted towards 70's/80's Seiko digital watches. I'm still building up my tool set and knowledge of the different movements. From some of the posts I've seen here, it seems like this is the place to get some great advice. The Databank and oft mentioned Silverwave are in the pictures along with some of the other watches I've gotten working again (the A133 insert looks like hell, but it only cost me a $1 and was something to learn on). Looking forward to engaging with more enthusiasts on here!
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Post by victor on Apr 5, 2024 6:48:09 GMT -8
You're in good company here. Lots of folks on Wrist Sushi love the digital watches of the 70s/80s and several also repair them as well, so this will be a good place for you to exchange tips. Looking forward to seeing more pics of your watches and hearing about what you like about them.
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Post by trilo on Apr 5, 2024 8:01:29 GMT -8
Welcome!
Is that Silverwave digital a solar watch?
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Post by lloydsmithjr03 on Apr 5, 2024 9:02:28 GMT -8
Welcome! Is that Silverwave digital a solar watch? Thanks trilo. It is a solar watch. I have a Panasonic MT920 capacitor in there since the called for XR9527W isn't made anymore. Just can't run the light on it for too long, because it will drain that thing like there's no tomorrow
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Post by dapellegrini on Apr 5, 2024 9:55:41 GMT -8
Welcome!
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Post by sundog on Apr 6, 2024 11:58:50 GMT -8
Welcome
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Post by inboost on Apr 6, 2024 12:18:32 GMT -8
Hi and welcome lloydsmithjr03, glad to have you here! I love a watch with a story and often will pay far more than it's worth if it comes with a good story. I look forward to seeing some of the collection and especially your Grandfather's watch too. I'll also be happy to lend a hand in troubleshooting where I am able
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Post by trilo on Apr 6, 2024 12:39:56 GMT -8
Welcome! Is that Silverwave digital a solar watch? Thanks trilo. It is a solar watch. I have a Panasonic MT920 capacitor in there since the called for XR9527W isn't made anymore. Just can't run the light on it for too long, because it will drain that thing like there's no tomorrow Nice one. I didn't know that Seiko had solar digitals at that point.
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Post by tritto on Apr 6, 2024 15:20:06 GMT -8
Welcome. A watch with family history is a special thing.
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Post by cd_god on Apr 7, 2024 14:18:35 GMT -8
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Post by lloydsmithjr03 on Apr 8, 2024 6:09:11 GMT -8
Thanks trilo . It is a solar watch. I have a Panasonic MT920 capacitor in there since the called for XR9527W isn't made anymore. Just can't run the light on it for too long, because it will drain that thing like there's no tomorrow Nice one. I didn't know that Seiko had solar digitals at that point. From the research I've done, Seiko introduced their solar watch in 1979 with the A156 line
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Post by lloydsmithjr03 on Apr 8, 2024 6:13:04 GMT -8
Hi and welcome lloydsmithjr03 , glad to have you here! I love a watch with a story and often will pay far more than it's worth if it comes with a good story. I look forward to seeing some of the collection and especially your Grandfather's watch too. I'll also be happy to lend a hand in troubleshooting where I am able Thanks inboost ! It was actually the post from you and dapellegrini about the A708 that made me decide to start posting here. I've got a pair of 0532's that I'm currently working on that have their own set of issues. Once I feel like I've done as much troubleshooting as I can, I'll be sure to post about it to solicit feedback
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