A 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic Watch - Restoration & Repair

A 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic Watch - Restoration & Repair - 7625A

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Join me as I restore this extremely rough looking Vintage 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic Watch - A 7625A Movement based watch made whole again.
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@WatchRepairChannel 4 жыл бұрын

👉 Free Recommended Oils Document: In the files section... facebook.com/groups/watchrepairlessons/ 👈 Join me as I restore this extremely rough looking Vintage 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic Watch - A 7625A Movement based watch made whole again.

@gazza2390 4 жыл бұрын

Do you sell watches?

@cscwatches7219 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and amazing restoration. BRAVO!!

@lecinquiemeroimage 4 жыл бұрын

Subtitles, please. Thanks a lot.

@kamalhossainkd6066 4 жыл бұрын

Kamalhossainkd

@JoachimderZweite 4 жыл бұрын

I really love my automatic Seiko. I got it on sale 20 years ago for $35.00 (thirty five) and it has been faithfully ticking away ever since. It keeps good time and I have treated it well and it has never been serviced. My dad had a local watch he bought in Austria before WW2. It had been made by an unknown Jewish watchmaker and it has lasted almost 100 years (I am very old) and my sister has it now and it is still ticking away. My dad said the watchmaker was killed in the Holocaust so I am glad some part of that unknown man still survives. So it goes. .

@Daud76 4 жыл бұрын

A watch with a history is always interesting, which is why I prefer used second hand watches, which I restore too. But my skillty is all with vintage LCD and not mechanical and far less automatic. 😉

@deanagoes2791 3 жыл бұрын

@@Daud76 i love digital watch 😘

@237KMT 3 жыл бұрын

A nod to Vonnegut. Nice.

@polduseri909 3 жыл бұрын

I spent 46 minutes watching this video and it was worth every second. Time it’s very important and a good watch like this old Seiko give more value to it. Thanks a lot!

@propetamckissack524 9 ай бұрын

You did it again restored the precious time piece you did an Awesome job on this one

@terencewelsh6708 Жыл бұрын

TJW I have three Seiko's and a Full Auto Orient which is basically a 7625A Movement. The two Sportsmatics were bought in Singapore and Thailand 63 - 65, The Full Auto Orient was purchased in Malacca, Malaya in 1968. The Orient King Diver is at the moment under repair ( Balance spring replacement) this video will no doubt be of enormous help. Thank you,

@redamehdihassan1113 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful and extremely wonderful display. I wish you permanent happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to all of you with the utmost thanks and respect. Greetings.

@dirk4926 4 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying to see this watch being resurrected from the dead. Great video once again, interesting and relaxing...thank you.

@michaeljasminestewart1618 4 жыл бұрын

My absolute favourite channel. Thank you for all the work and effort you put into these. I know they take a lot of work and mountains of hours to put together. Simply just an awesome job. Thank you so much !

@johnmiller9695 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos... I watch at 2x and it is still so soothing... I bought my first automatic watch after watching your videos.. keep up the great work.

@davepost7675 4 жыл бұрын

I too watch at 2x speed.

@-webfootoctopus7896 3 жыл бұрын

@@davepost7675 correct english: I watch it at 2x too

@timeandnourishment1961 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, as always, especially when bringing a fairly unexceptional watch back to life. I love the music, too . Thanks very much. You and yours stay well!

@johnsrabe 4 жыл бұрын

A really beautiful watch, lovingly restored. I love the satin brushed gold color; so classy. The design of this watch really is elegant and understated. No junk.

@alvin_adiwira 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful watch. It's great seeing it being restored to it's glory..

@1SaG 4 жыл бұрын

Informative *and* relaxing as usual. And that Seiko really reminds me of a Citizen I found a few weeks ago in a box with stuff from my granddad. Same fake gold-look, same weird type of bracelet. It's still amazing to me that such a beat-up, neglected watch can look this "good" on the inside and can still be resurrected by a skilled craftsman. If only everything in this world could be fixed this "easily" ... :)

@ayannath26 4 жыл бұрын

I had some watch like my father's Citizens, HMT, some Casio, Timex and a Titan now I see the time in my mobile but after watching your channel hour after hour I fell in love with my watches again. Lovely videos and waiting for the updates.

@bbowling4979 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration and servicing. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

@jbbrabant 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, I’ve watched from beginning to end. So relaxing! I’m in awe of your skill, talent & patience. Thank you Mark

@mrwaynedavies8059 4 жыл бұрын

You have the patient’s of a saint love watching your details to finish

@1pilotsteve 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely awesome.. you are such a master...I cant believe how many speciality tools a watchmaker uses.. great video..thank you.

@ahmeto.513 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, thank you for letting us watch this.

@pieter798 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video thank you, it always relax me 👍 btw according the serial number the watch is from June 1966.

@tysoney12 3 жыл бұрын

How did you find that?

@nakazatotakeshi4286 3 жыл бұрын

@@tysoney12 Seiko date finder, you can search on Google

@kristinaodea2074 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel which I discovered during COVID-19 self quarantine. I find watching is very calming. Thanks again.

@ichi210 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, thank you very much. As always very interesting video. I have just finished working on Seiko 5 automatic 17 jewels and I can say that your videos about Seiko watch movements helped me a lot.

@peters7894 4 жыл бұрын

Once again Mark impressed me beyond words. Thank you for allowing us to experience your mastery at work

@Trpanek 4 жыл бұрын

Next level. Somewhere up there, Kintaro Hattori is nodding and smiling in approval.

@gilliebrand 4 жыл бұрын

The 7625 movement is underrated in my opinion, I own a couple of these watches and I love them. A classic Seiko case and movement.

@cscwatches7219 4 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of 7619 and they perform great too

@soussamnang1538 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work !!!...Best wishes to you!

@user-hj7ls3lm3x 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration once again, Mark! It is really a pleasure to watch your videos. They're so well put together and a delight to watch.

@EvilUnderTone 3 жыл бұрын

I wear a 7625-8031 as my everyday watch. Just love it's classic lines. It keeps absolutely amazing time. I have it running a perfect beat with no error. I honestly have not adjusted the time in about a month now. Great movement when correctly setup. Easier on the later 7625 with the "D" version of the movement. It's just you can adjust the beat without repinning the hairspring unlike the "A" version in your video. For folk new to watchmaking try using brass tweezers as they do less damage if they slip especially on dials. I make my own. All you need is a hammer, a drill a file or two and a vice.

@EvilUnderTone 3 жыл бұрын

That mainspring barrel and arbour looked like they had done a few hours work. I'm lucky in that I have a lot of old Seiko NOS parts squirreled away.

@Yorkshiremadmick 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to bring such an abused watch back to near pristine conditions and running better than when it left the factory 👍🏻

@peytuhr Жыл бұрын

Thank you for one of the most enjoyable videos on YT to me. I've got one of these Sportsmatics, from the exact same year, but in a different colour scheme (black dial, steel case, rather modern, pretty!). My father used it daily and after he died I got the watch. It was beat up and had a cracked crystal but it was ticking away merrily. I had it serviced and restored and it now has been my dress watch for some thirty years. Keeping good time and stylish as anything. It shocks me to realise that it is 56 years old and still going strong. A word of advice to people having neglected examples of these lying around (and there are many!): Allthough service or restoration will cost you more than the watch when it was new, these Seikos are worth it. There is something special about a vintage mechanical watch on your wrist.

@BeckVMH 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Case looks great. I’ve watched so many of these and never ceases to amaze me how you or any watchmaker can keep these parts in order. And make manipulating these parts look so easy. Thanks Mark for your work and posts.

@nathanrice3890 4 жыл бұрын

I could disassemble a watch like this but I could never get it back together again.

@thegrassyknoll7792 4 жыл бұрын

Its all abot Practice (and the right tools) 👍🏻🤠

@MrMadvillan 4 жыл бұрын

same. i wonder tho about recording the disassemble?

@shengfeng1122 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Rice you can

@marcopolo765 4 жыл бұрын

Thats why rewind button are invented...

@pablorosales1149 3 жыл бұрын

Take pictures of desassembling and the way inverse by assembling again

@vlin2199999 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch! Beautiful work! Thanks.

@cashau2965 4 жыл бұрын

....another "resurrection" by Marc.....you're definitely the best

@thinkharder2028 4 жыл бұрын

You asked what i think? I think I would like you to overhaul my entire collection! Now Im off to the shop to get that winning lottery ticket! Always a pleasure watching competence in action with these videos!

@olejohanpalsrud6896 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just love this old Seiko watches, well built and easy to work on I think.

@joeskeptical4762 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job, another watch *I'd be proud to wear* Well done, Mark!

@kellypaws 4 жыл бұрын

It’s always nice to see another one of your videos. But being really weird, it’s even more pleasant to see that it’s a Seiko!

@TheHanso1961 4 жыл бұрын

I could bring it together by making a picture everytime i take one part out but even then it needs lots patients. So u realy did do a great job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jorgem8384 4 жыл бұрын

truly appreciate your dedication to fix great watches that otherwise would be in the trash.

@briansquibb999 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. And thank you for describing the parts you are assembling. That really helps me understand . My dad had a Sportsmatic. I wish I had inherited it. A classy watch. Thank you!

@KRColson 4 жыл бұрын

Another amazing job! You are truly a master of your craft. Thank you!

@LobsterRavioli 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video! I love the fact you work on so many affordable pieces.

@tristanbergh8655 4 жыл бұрын

Great vieeo thanks! I enjoy the work in real time. It gives a great sense of peace.

@craigjones325 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another fascinating video and what a translation, incredible.

@BayTour08 4 жыл бұрын

Given his knowledge of the movement itself and each individual part, he is absolutely no different than a surgeon. Except the paycheck I’m sure.

@Luudite 4 жыл бұрын

heh, different sort of outcome at stake there though

@thomashendrick7294 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see, a "raising" of this extent. For me a unique experience, though I have heard that at least generally speaking movement accuracy is all in the hands of the Watchsmith...but well, I realize now that I had all ways been assuming that the 7s26 movement was too incapable of the highest order of accuracy, though celebrated for it's other virtuous characteristics. Some Zen, beautiful, a wonderful result, at least for me, a non-watchsmith guy. Thank you.

@csttd1126 4 жыл бұрын

Hello,I am fine watch specialist and I love what you are doing and even in this hard times is a joy just to watch you working

@alexanderlopez1812 4 жыл бұрын

I'm fascinated by this old style reminds me of my father ❤💪

@dennisc.1189 4 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful watch after Mark put his special touch on it. Great work there Mark, once again.

@royowens6427 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job..I really enjoyed watching .. Thanks for sharing your talent..great lesson for novice watchmakers..I will definitely watch again.

@fostexfan160 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent craftsmanship

@michaelskinner896 3 жыл бұрын

Great soothing music - and such steady hands! Nicely done. Not my style of band, but of course that's the owner's choice. It appeared that there where some pretty heavy hands working on the movement in the past. So many deep scratches.

@antonioazevedoneto5512 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, congratulations! I have a 7625-7003 from 1968 and it still runs very well and precisely, I really love those Seikos, from 60’s.

@olivier8039 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and very instructive for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge !

@axelgs11 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect such a difference after skill, cleaning and patience 👍

@thegrassyknoll7792 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work ! I have always enjoyed to work on a Seiko movement, they are well built ,made to be used, quite simple, and real workhorses, cant wait for your next upload !

@ADudeAndHisWatches 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos...Slowly working my way through your courses :) Learned a ton already, but I am old and thick so it is taking some time.

@joaobatistagomes9972 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Brazilian and I love watches!

@jeffreyyu7195 3 жыл бұрын

Very elegant Seiko watch

@smeege707 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome skills! I am amazed at your knowledge and patience. Very interesting and satisfying to watch - no pun!

@roaaaar 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not usualy attracted by "gold" looking watches, but this one, felt in love immediatly. its elegance, simplicity and atyle are noteworthy.

@ColinPrince 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work of art.

@Kriti98 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a beautiful restoration video. I may be addicted.

@henrycollins2478 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Keep up the amazing work

@TurkeyJoe 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely work, looking forward to restoring one much the same in the near future! :)

@dennisgannon 4 жыл бұрын

Very relaxing, good music. It is amazing how many parts there are for something so small. And the tiny screws! There should be a movie with this in it as a suspense.. Unshakeable hands and fingers, great touch. Yeah, gotta get these skills in a movie.

@dodgydruid 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this as I am admiring my first Alba for the collection, which is now on wrist and looking tres cool, I have a few of these rebadged Seiko's like Lorus, Epson which is basically a 7T92 chrono with a Epson branded dial and many Sii's as well as my two 7009's.

@kevgermany 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely job. Mist would have written it off. Might be crazy but my favourite part of all these videos is the lovely artistic layout you do if the parts.

@adrianbirkett594 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark and very useful, my style of watch. Love it mate!. Thank you. Adrian

@frankbiz 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. Great work! 👍🏻

@jasongrime2891 4 жыл бұрын

Love these restoration videos. Looks great.

@ianmcfadden5450 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic job!

@gultekincim6286 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent repair

@fredericprodeo5733 4 жыл бұрын

Like always, a great pleasure to watch your work. Thanks a lot.

@jonuca 4 жыл бұрын

It's great the job you are doing with these watches.

@johnburton9156 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch and excellent workmanship

@djokopras2582 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I watched it from the start to the end, and enjoyed it so much

@traviswalker8933 4 жыл бұрын

Superb restoration.

@jb6027 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, it looks like a new watch! At some point, could you please demonstrate how you clean up an old pitted watch case? Thanks for another video. I enjoy them very. much.

@jasonferreira5310 4 жыл бұрын

Ficou lindo, uma obra de arte, excelente profissional, parabéns pelo profissionalismo.Abraços...Jason/Goiânia Goiás Central Brazil.

@tripsadelica 3 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful work...brilliant! I wish I had your skills!

@attactactical 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, looking amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻⌚🙌🏻🙌🏻🥇

@urmenyi 3 жыл бұрын

Work of pure art

@Robin6512 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful repair!

@vincentdoran1148 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful restoration!

@mickyjb2003 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job done. Thanks.

@paulcosta941 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, as always.

@chuckkoncewicz4242 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing!

@smrity8520 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you make this time piece

@Chipchase780 4 жыл бұрын

It still amazes me that these marvellous little machines with so many intricate and complex parts which are necessarily produced to such high tolerances can be mass produced in vast numbers, yet give years and years of accurate reliable service often without any or little maintenance. I would much rather have one of these superb automatics on my wrist - which I do - than some soulless quartz thing.

@maxin306 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Would love to see my Enicar been repaired same way.

@jatco84 2 жыл бұрын

A great restoration job on that Seiko as with pretty much all your work. Looks greats...even with the old Flexi bracelet. Kudos

@kellypaws 4 жыл бұрын

Typical Seiko. Looks like it’s been run over by a car. Still running pretty well. They’re just a cut above.

@florin604 3 жыл бұрын

Peopl,e ask my why I brutally handle my watch like that? i tell them it's a Seiko... I will break my arm before I break the watch.

@tota6378 4 жыл бұрын

so gorgeous I like very much the old watches and I wish to learn how to repair them

@atyourserviceable 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this video of yours in total amazement,I have a very good mechanical mind but for the life of me I have no clue as to how you remember every part and its location. It is safe to say sir you are a master in your trade and I salute you