Turning My Failure Into A Success: A 1975 Seiko Diamatic 7006-6020 Rebuild

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Күн бұрын

Join me on a journey as I finally complete a long forgotten project: a 1975 Seiko Diamatic - 7006-6020. After encountering a setback with a misplaced upper balance shock spring, I temporarily set it aside, and sadly forgot about it for quite a while. But fate intervened, and now, fueled by a sudden recollection and a surge of enthusiasm, I'm ready to breathe life back into this vintage gem. Witness the magic unfold as we bring this timepiece back to its former glory.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:07 Parts & Case Layout
01:06 Main Plate Barrel Arbor Port Repair
02:16 Bridge Jewel Cleaning & Assembly
07:11 Balance Jewel Cleaning & Inspection
10:01 Rear Side Assembly - Wheel Train & Barrel
17:43 Pallet Fork & Balance Installation
21:48 Timegrapher Readings
22:56 Dial Side Movement Assembly
32:15 Dial & Hands Assembly
34:45 Crystal Install - Casing - Final Assembly
40:23 Finished Watch & Outro

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@markslater5420 18 күн бұрын

No way are your videos to long ! I’ve just started refurbishing watches, so for me there tutorials keep it up I need you 😉 quality camera work by the way ! Your a top bloke 👍👍👍

@armandofrancin3518 2 ай бұрын

Buenas tardes, soy un aficionado a este arte de la relojería, le doy las gracias por lo bien que explica los pasos tanto para desmontar como reparar y posteriormente montar los movimientos. Creo que los videos no son largos, y para los que estamos empezando nos viene muy bien todas las explicaciones, paso a paso. Muchas gracia por compartir su sabiduría con los demás. Un saludo

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras.

@GLITCHINTHESYSTEM433 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Cheers! Nice band for that watch, blue dials are my favorite

@johnkucin4482 23 күн бұрын

Great informative video, being a old Seiko fan I truly enjoy your work. Your film work is really great, I don't think Alberto Fillini could do better!

@WeekendWatchRepair 23 күн бұрын

I'm not sure who that is, but thank you!

@robertjordan7323 Жыл бұрын

I like the new camera views. I wish I had that for my videos!

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I'm really a fan of it as well.

@nunyabusiness9056 6 ай бұрын

I have that same watch, it's become very rare. It was my first and most difficult vintage watch i've done yet. I have it on a medium brown leather racer style strap and it's gorgeous. One of my favorite watches.

@WeekendWatchRepair 6 ай бұрын

They are getting harder to find, that's for sure. A good chapter ring on these is difficult to find. I got lucky on this one. Nice to hear you have the same watch!

@nunyabusiness9056 6 ай бұрын

@@WeekendWatchRepair Yeah, I lucked out as my chapter ring and dial are about 95%, maybe 99% on the chapter ring. There's two lume pips missing from the dial but the lume is dead on the thing anyways and there's a nice patina on the dial that's barely noticeable. Wha ti'm jealous of is the hands on your example. the hands on mine look mostly ok but it's definitely the weakest link on the total package. I also polished mine's case so all the surfaces are pretty shiny and it looks just beautiful. I actually wasn't ever really sure what the original finish the case was supposed to be it's so hard to find an untouched example picture.

@WeekendWatchRepair 6 ай бұрын

@@nunyabusiness9056I've done the same when refinishing cases before.

@speenlmar9575 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, good job and that IS a beautiful Seiko.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rossjackson3670 Жыл бұрын

Learning watch making is so enjoyable, and to find a Seiko being restored is a joy. I've been learning my hobby mainly on mechanical Seiko. Thank you

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross. Good to hear from you!

@auburnsenn2040 9 ай бұрын

Super video Adam. You are innovative and super description...

@WeekendWatchRepair 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@SkyBlue-le7cd Жыл бұрын

As I watched your video, I realized that how you work on watches and how you shoot your work led me to thinking of you as “Marshall II”. Really enjoyed your narration and the length is just right.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch. I'm not trying to copy Marshall. I'm wanting to do my own thing, but there is only a few ways to record a watch repair up close! I believe he once said that he took Mark Lovick's courses starting out. I did the same thing, so we both learned a lot of the same techniques from the same instructor. I greatly appreciate the comment and consider it high praise.

@WristwatchMedic1953 Жыл бұрын

I like the longer video and the information. The camera work was great. I enjoyed watching. Thank you

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the new camera setup.

@michaelkeats1313 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a try at watch repairs which was a disaster. So I now like watching others do the repairs. So thanks for the video and the longer the better. Great video work too.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael.

@jlovelace486 2 ай бұрын

Love that color. Great job

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@randyblake2006 Жыл бұрын

I'm a recent subscriber and so far I like what I see. And since you asked, I'll add my 2 cents worth regarding the videos. Personally, I like to see the 3D aspect of the movement, which can be seen using a camera angle of 45 degrees (or less), as opposed to the 2D directly overhead shot. Keep up the good work!

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

The length of the videos is no problem. You cam pause them, and watch the rest later on my computer :)

@markstevens8142 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Adam, I also like Seiko’s. Enjoying the content and I appreciate the time you put in to make the videos.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

@timepiecedownunder963 Жыл бұрын

Love that tapping idea to home the pivots. I must give it a try next time I service a watch thanks for your videos

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

It's a handy little technique. Even if it doesn't get all of them, it will usually get most of the pivots aligned. Just make sure that you do not hold your movement tight. Let it bounce around a little bit as you are tapping it. Thanks for watching!

@romeldphillips3146 Жыл бұрын

your videos are spot on, no need to shorten them

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

@rockchalk06 Жыл бұрын

Orbison and Ronstadt would approve of this dial! Great video sir *Edited to add, I know some prefer a shorter video, but I really do enjoy the full length videos. I think it gives the user a better feel for what is really going on in their watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Blue Bayou!! Good to see you on here my friend!

@user-mr3qy8fj1q 9 ай бұрын

Thankyou Adam for another great video. I love your style and the photography is excellent. Keep up the great work!👍👍

@WeekendWatchRepair 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks.

@mosierbuild Жыл бұрын

Great work Adam!! Love that Diamatic. Camera work is improving with every video.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@67nearmint Жыл бұрын

I personally enjoy log form video content, at least with restorations. Reviews and buyers' guides work better as short form, but restorations really need space to breathe. And you needn't apologize for your videography skills, as that continues to develop and improve as you go. Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll find your "sweet spot."

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

That is a really great point. There was so much more information that I wanted to provide through the narration on this video, but I just couldn't get it in. One example is that there is a neat trick on these movements with regards to the barrel. This watch got a full replacement barrel complete (because the original was in such bad shape), but the original part number is very difficult to find online. There is another Seiko part with the exact same barrel dimensions, barrel tooth count, spring, arbor, etc., with the only different being the shape of the very tips of the barrel teeth. They are just slightly more rounded on the other part (for a different movement), but the tips actually do not engage with the second wheel at all when they interact, so it is a perfectly suitable replacement part that works flawlessly. I wanted to get into those details, but there just wasn't time. I really appreciate your thoughts on the long form vs short form content, and will take it to heart moving forward.

@67nearmint Жыл бұрын

@@WeekendWatchRepair I think you're on the right track with editing down some of the repetitive stuff like screw insertion and lubrication. Showing us a couple of each spaced throughout the rebuild gives us a sense of continuity without having to witness every single screw go in or every single pivot and jewel get lubricated. It's like watching a movie: if you see someone get into a car in one location and see them exit in another, the brain can fill in that there was a drive in between the two events without having to witness the entire 9½ hour trip from El Paso to Dallas . Of course, anything of special note with either of these things ought to be documented, such as similar but slightly different screws being easily confused or special techniques applicable to a particular movement. But overall, I feel like you're finding your footing and will continue to improve.

@originalboondi 9 ай бұрын

Can you give details about the barrel swap. It may be a lifesaver for someone in future. Part numbers and caliber no would be great. As to the length of video, I prefer longer, more detailed videos. Some channels just cut too much making it very hard to follow the strip down or rebuild or both. 45 mins is a minimum for both and around an hour is ideal. Best regards.....

@thomasgabriel2213 Жыл бұрын

The videos are getting better every time, and the new camera view works great. As for the length, I personally like the length of your videos. You are doing a great job at explaining what you do and talking about things as you go. No need to change a thing in my opinion.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.

@donvanlandingham2583 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't worry too much about length. It's a pretty involved topic and it demands plenty of rxplanation

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

I buy NATO's and adjust them, cut the stitching adjust and restitch :) Bought watch straps are usually too short.

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

Use a carbon tweezers, the metal one scratches... the object, you don't need to scratch the watch.. (The scene with the C clip).

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

It's on the list of items to get. I currently don't have set of carbon tweezers. Thanks for watching.

@BokiPetrovic88 Жыл бұрын

Great video, the length of the video is not a problem. What type of cristal do you use when you have to replace it on a vintage Seiko 5 models, NOS or you find by size mineral or sapphire cristal? Thanks

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It depends on the specific watch on whether I try to find a NOS, replacement sapphire, etc. Mostly with these vintage watches, I'll try to find a NOS factory part first. Many of these, including this particular watch, have tension rings, etc. and aftermarket options are limited. Thankfully, with Seiko watches at least, there is generally a few options available for NOS replacement crystals.

@user-pg1fe5cb5g Жыл бұрын

Im gonna toss out a guess on what the watch he was talking about is..... Vulcain cricket. (Which i hope it is since i just got one that need a lot of tlc)

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

Haha!! Interesting guess, but no that's not it. I'd really like to work on one of those some day, but I don't have one personally at this time. I'll say that finding reference material on this watch is proving difficult, and I may just have to end up figuring it out as I get into it. I'd really like to find some sort of walkthrough or servicing guide beforehand, but it just may not be possible. I have a 7002 and a 6309 Seiko diver in my possession that both belong to a friend of mine that he's wanting to get a bunch of work done on. They were on eBay and ended up not being as advertised (big surprise!). I can make a video on one of those in the meantime if necessary. It's my backup plan in the event that don't start on this next watch soon.

@user-pg1fe5cb5g Жыл бұрын

@@WeekendWatchRepair i just got one that needs some tlc of you want to take a crack at it

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

@@user-pg1fe5cb5g Haha. Maybe some day. I'm not set up at this time to take incoming watch shipments. I'd need to get a PO box set up first. In the meantime, have you seen this video where they service a Vulcain Cricket: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtaYmbByz87OknU.html

@BokiPetrovic88 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to fix loose rotor somehow on this type of movement? Thanks

@WeekendWatchRepair Жыл бұрын

The easiest fix would be to just replace the rotor for one with that has a good bearing. If you can find Seiko part # 500904, that should be correct. Several other 7000 series movements share this same part number as well. As far as tightening the bearing, I'd assume it could be tightened back up with a staking set, although I haven't done one of this type specifically, where the screw is part of the bearing itself.

@BokiPetrovic88 Жыл бұрын

@@WeekendWatchRepair thanks for the answer.

@Dogwitdabutta 7 ай бұрын

i have this same watch, but mine doesnt work when im handwinding it.... is that supposed to be with this watch because of the automatic feature? or is it.. bad news? Thanks for the video BTW i tried to take it appart myself but it was a lot harder then i expected it to be😅

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 ай бұрын

The Seiko 7009 is an automatic only movement and cannot be hand-wound. Thanks.

@Dogwitdabutta 7 ай бұрын

@@WeekendWatchRepair thank you for the fast reply!