Hello from the Mitten

[lloydsmithjr03]

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!

[victor]

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.

[trilo]

Welcome!

Is that Silverwave digital a solar watch?

[lloydsmithjr03]

Apr 5, 2024 8:01:29 GMT -8 trilo said:

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

[dapellegrini]

Welcome!

[sundog]

Welcome

[inboost]

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

[trilo]

Apr 5, 2024 9:02:28 GMT -8 lloydsmithjr03 said:

Apr 5, 2024 8:01:29 GMT -8 trilo said:

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.

[tritto]

Welcome. A watch with family history is a special thing.

[cd_god]

[lloydsmithjr03]

Apr 6, 2024 12:39:56 GMT -8 trilo said:

Apr 5, 2024 9:02:28 GMT -8 lloydsmithjr03 said:

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

[lloydsmithjr03]

Apr 6, 2024 12:18:32 GMT -8 inboost said:

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