Restoration of a 1970's unloved and neglected Seiko 7006 automatic movement 7006A - 7006-7002
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Restoration under a macro lens. 1970's Seiko 7006A caliber - 7006-7002
Step by step restoration - disassembly, assembly, lubrication, hand straightening, case and crystal polishing.
Comparison of the original Seiko mainspring and the GR mainspring.
Diashocks lubrication.
Majority of the work is done under a macro lens.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Magnetism test
01:33 Timegrapher
02:39 Uncasing 1
04:59 Crystal removal
06:29 Hands removal
06:53 Uncasing 2
07:46 Motion & Calendar work disassembly
10:07 Rotor, 2nd reduction, power let-down, balance & balance bridge
12:44 Cannon pinion and keyless disassembly
14:13 Train disassembly
17:03 Barrel disassembly
17:40 Diashocks lubrication
21:17 Keyless assembly
24:49 Barrel assembly, Seiko and GR MS comparison
30:51 Train assembly and cannon pinion
37:31 Escapement assembly
39:30 Balance diashocks lubrication
42:06 Timegrapher
43:06 Automatic work assembly
46:55 Eye candy footage
47:46 Rotor installation
49:51 Motion side assembly
55:42 Calendar test
56:11 Dial cleaning and fitting
57:01 Seconds hand straightening
01:00:55 Hour and minute hand lume
01:01:16 Hands fitting
01:02:18 Case polishing
01:09:14 Crystal polishing
01:10:25 Crystal and bezel installation
01:11:23 Casing
01:13:52 New 19mm strap
01:14:29 Before and after comparison - Навчання та стиль
I am working on watches, as a hobbyist, and learning from other videos on YT. I saw many, but since I found your channel, I am returning to it, because your videos, technique and skills won my attention and admiration. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
@MacroTime28800 agreed also! Your explanations, cinematography and humour are second to none imo
So I am looking at almost 50 years old watch. That’s a living testimony to Seiko’s longevity. A great disassembly and reassembly by a talented man. Thank you!
They will last very long time, especially if they are serviced from time to time. Even if they are not serviced you can still replace worn out parts if you can get hold of them or repair what needs repairing.
I have done what I think is a better video than the one you’ve seen where I do some work on a 53yo Seiko that now runs really well:
ua-cam.com/video/Ga3Nq9h_2SQ/v-deo.html
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
@@MacroTime28800 Thank you. I’ll watch the video you’ve shared.
@@MacroTime28800 Hello! How reliable, durable and accurate is the 7019 movement? Thank you.
I'm not sure, I've never had one
@@MacroTime28800 well, I have seen a lot of people having one. My mom had one, and it stopped working only when I opened it up to play with it when I was a kid.😂
The brushed finish you put on the top of that case is gorgeous.
Glad you liked it!
Probably the best images of assembling and disassembling I´ve ever seen on UA-cam. Congratulations, Leo...
Thank you very much 😉
Yes, absolutely. Hopefully, we'll have some more videos from Leo soon
@ I'm working on it 👍
@@MacroTime28800to order
I think your videos are the best I've seen absolutely crystal clear, well lit, light hearted & not rushed- perfect for us beginning our watch repair journey.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for the nice comment!
I do my best to make them as clear as I can so others can follow them when they work on their watches
Sir, most thorough and well photographed watch rehab tutorial I have seen.@@MacroTime28800
Love this , easy to listen to , no pomposity, great makro filming and a lovely restoration 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😎
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
My Dad gave me a very similar watch in 1971 (#7005) as a High School graduation present. Had it serviced in 2005 and my son now wears it. Still running strong. Not worth much money according the watch repair guy, but very valuable to me.
That’s what it is about. It may not be an expensive watch but it has its history that is close to you.
I will be publishing 7005A soon 👍
I gambled on a birth year Seiko at an estate sale. It has very little power reserve, runs slow and is strikingly handsome for it's age - all just like me! One day I might have it serviced just like this but that'd cost 3x what the watch is worth. For now I'll enjoy it for all of it's antique charm.
I understand, it doesn't make much sense to restore these. Enjoy it as it is 👍
Nice, Leo! I just got an old watch last night with a similar shape and 19mm lugs, I did think for a second, "What am I gonna do with this?" A straight strap with this type of case shape gives it a unique look, so now I have an idea of what it'll look like cleaned up and strapped. Thanks!
I'm glad it helped!
Absolutely marvellous. Nice to see you rescue the crystal instead of simply replacing it with a new one, keeping the entire watch original.
Thank you! Yes it’s nice to keep the original parts and it was also much quicker than finding the right crystal and waiting for the delivery 👍
" I haven't speed it up " but then you see the second hand make a full revolution in half the time haha
Unless you give me the exact time what you are referring to, I cannot explain
It’s okay Leo I’m only teasing, great commentary, fast respond too! Still watching the video haha.
Ah cool!
The latest video is much better, I hope, check that one out if you get a chance 👍
I like the longer videos. Keep them coming. Thanks Leo
I'm glad you like them, thank you!
I like the choice of color/material for the strap. Well done on the polishing.
Glad you like it! 👍
Excellent. Never seen such perfect macro shots from any other watchmaker before. Really good job!!!!
Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked it 👍
Nice to hear the names of all the parts, very interesting and informative.
Glad you liked it!
Used your well done video to service my own. Thank you for putting this up.
Glad it helped! 👍
Fascinating video. Quite therapeutic to watch. Amazing how much is involved even in one of the most basic movements. My 7006-7002 is numbered 090764 and I bought it new on 10th of April 1973 for £21.60 Still running but I am considering sending it to Seiko UK for some overdue tlc!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, get it sorted. It’s nice to have an old watch you’ve had for decades and it works like new 👍
Leo, I'm working my way through restoring a Seiko 7006-8059 as my introduction to watchmaking, and this video gives me absolutely all the information I need in terms of parts, order of operations, and even the best attitude to have. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this.
Glad you found it helpful! 🙂
Polishing part is great satisfying
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😉
I have 2 of these, blue dial and silver, both 19 jewel versions and I love them. So comfy to wear, and accurate. The pawl wheel is wobbly on both, but doesn't affect performance, remember these are 50 years old! Yours is lovely Leo, very well done, your commentary is a real treat. Thankyou sir!
Beautiful watches. Indeed, very comfy, the size is just right. It really is incredible how well they work after half a century. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this informative video. Brings back many good memories when I was in my teens working at my Uncle’s watch repair shop in the early 80s. I did not pursuit this career due to playing sports and weight training in high school. My hands needed to be almost like a surgeon hands to deal with the micro gears and the mechanism. I do my own battery watch replacement and still have my vintage Hamilton watch that I fixed on my own at my Uncle’s shop 😁
Glad you enjoyed it!
It’s good fun, I’m in a world of my own when I work on watches forgetting about everything else, very enjoyable 👍
That’s a brilliant restoration and excellent tutorial. Thanks, new sub.
Awesome, thank you!
Another outstanding video with fantastic perspectives and detailed and humorous comments. Thanks for that!
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of the best restoration videos I have seen. very thorough and entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for saving another little beauty from the 70's. Love these. Have an old restored Lordmatic which I treasure.
70’s was a great decade for watches and even inexpensive ones like this one can look great after a service, I’ve been wearing it daily.
Nice to hear you enjoyed the video! 👍
Really enjoyed the session Thank you. Great banter and information.
Great to hear!
Bravo, very interesting, had me glued to my phone watching this .
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Beautiful job, fantastic close ups, as usual 👏
Thank you Captain! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I was waiting for another wheel to be dropped on the other side of the clutch wheel. Obviously doesn't have one.its been a long time . Lovely finish, brilliant video.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
At first I thought there was something wrong with the quick set date but when I looked up the details for this movement I realised there wasn’t one so no other wheel there.
Another great video Leo! Two things that really help are you showing all the screws on disassembly and the detail on lubrication. I can always refer back to a previous location in the video if I am not sure about which screw to use. Very helpful on watches I have not serviced before.
I’m glad you found it helpful. That’s the idea behind these videos. I try not to skip anything which makes them long and they can be tedious but hopefully there is almost everything that anyone would need when they work on the same movements.
Brilliant job ,Great tutorial
What a treat you have given the watch-loving community: funny, full of insights and very well produced. Thank you so much, Leo!
Thank you ever so much! So nice to hear you enjoyed it. There’s more to come 👍
Thank you so much for this video and the NH36 video as well! Very educational and entertaining, learned a bunch!
Macro shots of the balance spinning clockwise / anti-clockwise is mesmerizing!
Again, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😉
Fantastic work! Many compliments!
Thank you so much 😀
@@MacroTime28800 🙂👌
This makes me want to get my grandfather's restored like this.
Mine is a slightly different case, but the same movement and dial, and it stopped ticking recently, but I wore it with joy for months and it ran very accurately. It's really a beautiful watch and it's what expanded my attention from just pocketwatches to the beauty of a good mechanical wristwatch!
Pocket watches are lovely, the lovely ones. You get a lot for your money when you compare them to wristwatches.
I prefer wristwatches. You can glance at them anytime you want but sometimes you forget to check the time as you look at them on your wrist 😊
Definitely a little bit different than most watch repair channels, I like it! Informative and a fun!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😉
Really enjoyed this Leo. So glad I found your channel.poking forward to more of your watch repair tutorials. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it, there’s more to come 👍
Very good job: tidy and professional
Glad to hear you enjoyed it 👍
the best tutorial I've ever seen
Thank you!
Impeccable videography. Very well done.
Thank you very much! 😉
Love the shape e the case!You did a great job with bringing it back to how it should look. I really enjoyed the video, thank you.
Glad you like it! 👍
wow! nice close-ups and a amazing job! thanks for save this beautifull watch
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great video and great job on the restoration, looks fantastic! 🏆
Thank you very much!
Great video, the close ups were fantastic.
Many thanks!
Beautiful overhaul and finishing 👍
Thank you very much! 😉
Awesome job as always love to see a master at work. Inspired me to do a diy watch club.can appreciate all you integrate work.
Awesome, thank you!
Beautiful work. Just splendid 🍻
Thank you so much 😀
I really enjoy your videos. Great job and camera work. Thank you Leo
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoy them 👍
This was a very good. Video especially compared with other videos on UA-cam. Excellent video for new watch repair enthusiasts!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant Leo and thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
brushed face with polished bezel looks very sharp my guy! Classy
Thank you! 👍
Amazing video and explanations! The comments are the best of the video, incredibly instructive.
Thank you very much! 🙂
Leo .. I agree with the commentors before me. Your presentation is the best watch presentation on UA-cam. I realize just how much time and trouble you are putting into these vids and I want to express my sincere gratitude for all your effort. If you couple that ability to the limitless knowledge you have about watches you have, and you are left with the best watch presentation on the net. Thank you Leo
Thank you very much! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊
Watching the care and precision required to do this, is mesmerising. I am not a horologist, and have little understanding of what you are doing - but the artistry and skill is admirable. 90 minutes of superb infotainment.
From the comments I have been receiving, I have realised that there are many people who watch my videos have very little understanding how watches work but they enjoy watching watch repair videos. I used to think it only would be hobbyists who want to learn something new or look at the movement because they are working on the same one or a similar one etc.
The next video I’m going to release, it’s probably going to be in March, not too long, I do explain everything in a lot more detail. It’s not going to be perfect but it’s going to be much better than what you’ve just seen, I’d like to think anyway. It’s going to get better over time as I now realise I can make it more pleasurable for others who just like to watch the work.
I hope you will enjoy it, do let me know after you’ve seen it 👍
Great video. Beautiful result 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. There will be more but the progress is slow 😒
Outstanding! I’m a Seiko fanboy and this classic is amazing.
Thank you! I bought it because it was cheap and I wanted something to work on but I like it a lot, I’ve been wearing it all the time 👍
Very thorough and clear description of the restoration. also, amazingly clear video quality, especially the macro. truly a step above. I really enjoyed your witty sense of humour and look forward to your other videos as i just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you very much! It’s nice to hear you enjoyed it so much. There’s more to come 👍
Sir, that's a gently nice Jobe you have done - great! ;-)
Glad you like it Sir! 🙂
My style of watch! Just wish I owned one...... beautiful job, well done.
Thank you very much! 🙂
Brillant job Leo could really see exactly where you oiled and lined things up. That level of macro is superb. Looking foward to more videos
I’m glad you found it helpful! There’s more to come but it takes long time doing it under macro
@@MacroTime28800 I bet it’s painstaking Brillant job
Wow this watch turned out to be absolutely beautiful I love the strap also
I must admit the colour of the strap is not really what I’d normally buy but I thought it went well with the style of the watch. It’s ageing well, it’s a little darker now which I prefer 👍
Your commentary has a documentary feel to it but still a bit of adventure and character
Thank you! People were making comments about my commentary that they enjoyed it. I realised that there are many people who watched the video who don’t repair watches so in the latest video I published this month I talk a little bit more to keep everyone entertained throughout, I hope.
If you enjoyed this one, hopefully you will also enjoy the latest one I have done 🙂
One of the best videos I've seen, great job!
Glad you liked it! 🙂
Such a great video. Im qlways impressed vy people who qork wirh qll if these tine parts.
Thank you! 👍
Well done Leo. Thank for sharing.
My pleasure! 😉
Very nice work Leo well worth the effort.Seiko are lovely watches.
Thank you! I’m glad to hear you like my work.
Beautiful watch and great job 👍🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Top Job
Ich werde genau diese Uhr von meinem Opa nach diesem Video versuchen wieder fit zu machen.
Thank you and good luck with your grandfather’s watch!
Thanks Leo great video and instructions
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you
Looking forward new videos from you… really enjoyed watching this one 👍
Thank you! More to come 😉
Crystal clear video. I’ve only dipped my toe into watch repair. Of the hours of videos I’ve have viewed, never have I seen such a liberal application of lubrication. Seems like some would get into unintended areas? It’s just a comparison observation.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the clarity!
Are you comparing the lubrication quantity to videos that were also done under the same/similar magnification? At times you see 7mm across your screen in my videos and a small amount of oil/grease can indeed look like a lot but in reality, it can be zero point something of one mm. If I zoomed out and you were able to see the whole movement rather than a specific area, it wouldn’t look like much at all.
Recently found your channel👍🏽
Hope you enjoy! 👍
Thank you Leo, wonderful content, and as a novice just starting on my watch servicing journey, invaluable information, new sub here without any doubt
Thank you very much and apologies for the late reply! Your comment ended up in spam which I don't check very often. I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍
This is EXCELLENT, and I'm not even into watches. Makes me want to get the old one I got from grandpa fixed.
Fantastic! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it.
You should check out my next video that’s going to be out in 2/3 weeks. I explain everything in a lot more detail because I realised that not everyone who watches my videos understands how watches work. I think you’ll enjoy it a lot more than this one 👍
@@MacroTime28800 to be honest, part of how good was it was the technical terminology and dry humor
That still remains in the video I’m making now. I just added some extra explanations how stuff works
Superb photography ,well placed and edited , very helpful commentary ,and smooth work.
It's a pleasure to watch your entertaining and informative work,many thanks Leo.
I've just subscribed to your channel ,and look forward to many more of these excellent videos.
Thank you so much for such a positive comment! It makes one feel good when others enjoy and appreciate what you do. Thank you!
Keenly watched your technique re cleaning the dial, recently had come in a very abused Sekonda branded Poljot Alarm, sourced a new set of hands from my fav chap on ebay, still trying to find the unique to case crystal and I may well pinch the crystal off of my Poljot Olympic 80 as the alarm is worth ten times what the 80 is worth but the dial is very grimy and I know I have one shot to get it right too. I remember the first dial clean I did, a 1980's Vostok 090 Amphibia... hit it with 99% isopropyl alchohol as the dial seemed to be coated with this grease film... how green I was and looked on in horror as every painted finish just dissolved before my eyes sterilising the dial completely, still got it but have hidden my shame under a thick steel grille bezel hehehe So folks never use any solvent on your dial :P
I'd higly recommend to watch this video:
ua-cam.com/video/qzUh4jKfRgY/v-deo.html
Nice work sir great video I really enjoyed your sense of humor your camera is amazing and your polishing skills are awesome considering it's your first time
Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it 😉
Gorgeous, very sweet one!
Glad you like it!
🏅😁 Very good video....and a terrific wm in charge.! Thank you so much Leo !
My pleasure! 😉
Wonderful stuff Leo....
Many thanks!!
Superb work!
Thanks a lot!
Fantastic vídeo. It’s superlative in detaills
Glad you liked it!
Great job Leo! As someone that has bent my share of seconds hands using that type of crystal puller with too much force, I have a tip you may want to try. After I tighten down the crystal puller, I go under each tooth of the puller with a screw driver (usually my green handle one.. 200?) and gently push downward a little at a time. It allows you to slowly work the crystal up/off while it's still in the puller, without the force bending the hand. Try testing it on a crystal you know will come off to get your technique down. Cheers
Why didn’t I think of that? It would have saved me the time and effort straightening the seconds hand. I was lucky it was the seconds hand. The others are much wider and I don’t think I would have been able to make them look perfect. But they are shorter so there is less chance damaging them. I’ll certainly follow your advice if I face this issue again.
I never got to the bottom of it why it was stuck. It’s as if it was glued but when I took the crystal off it was fine and I couldn’t see any glue marks or anything that would tell me why it was stuck.
When I put it all back together I tested it and took the movement out with no issues so I don’t know what the problem was.
Thank you for the tip!
Cheers
Leo
You did a great job!!
Thank you!!
How its made wouldnt hold a candle to you Leo i know nothing about watches and timepieces, im an electronics freak but i love watching your amazing skills
I think you’ll find the next video interesting.
Halfway through making the video, I bought an escapement analyser that was written by an electronics engineer whose hobby was watchmaking. A perfect combo to be able to put something like this together. Way more advanced than the Chinese timegrahper you normally see in UA-cam videos.
I’m going to have to get my head around this software first but I will be showing some basics in the next video. It will be published probably in 2/3 weeks.
Take a look at his website if you want:
www.delphelectronics.co.uk/index.html
great close up camera work sir. really enjoyed it
Thank you! 😊
Excellent commentary ang great camera angles on the movement. Cheers
Many thanks!
It looks like a Butler finish!!!!!!!!!! In the world of Model A Ford; a Butler finish is the finish of silver after years of polishing by the Butler!
Thank you! That’s a new (to me) phrase I never knew about 👍
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
Very nice watch thanks for review
Thank you! 👍
Великолепная работа!
Thank you!
Wow Leo you are very very good. The video looks great and you explain it very well. I am a hobbyist and so far I have only serviced eta 2824 and eta 2789 movements. I have some Seikos to make but I'm afraid, I think I'm going to dare with them. Very good about the toothbrush….Hehehehehe. Greetings to Penny from Spain.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. You'll be fine with the Seiko 👍
Great video, well done.
Thank you very much!
I just bought a very nice screwdriver set and crystal press and now you make me want to buy an automatic oiler :) damn this whole watchmaking thing is satisfyingly expensive.
It’s not a cheap hobby I’m afraid. I have two 1A oilers. One with 9010 and the other with 9020
@@MacroTime28800 I use the old method, drop the oil with normal oiler then make the drop flows in with inserter tool which I created by modify a sewing needle to have the tip very thin and fine. The circle of oil gets bigger little by little and I have to repeat the process - drop and push - 3 to 4 times to get the right amount of oil. It's easy to do, takes more time but in the end the same result. Although automatic oiler is not the top priority among tools that I want to have, I may consider getting one in the future.
You’re doing the right way. Exactly as it is described in one of my books. If it works for you, save yourself the money and carry on that way. You will need the money for other tools, trust me, it’s never ending.
Excellent video. Thank U
Thank you 😉
Une très jolie montre ❤ et une très belle restoration ❤.
Thank you! 😊
Nice job.
Thanks! 🙂
Nice watch, nice work, nice filming and nice dog 🙂
Thank you very much for you kind words, it's nice to hear you enjoyed it. And Penny says thank you as well 😄
Hello Leo:
Congratulations for your video, maximum details.
So good
Regards
Jordi
Thank you Jordi! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it 😉
Amazing detail and close-ups. You seem to use a lot more lubricant than other watch channels. Very interesting video. Only sorry to see you make so few of them.
Thank you, glad you like it!
Yes, I wish I had more time to produce more videos, there will be more.
The lubricant, I think that’s down to the macro I do. It exaggerates. If I zoomed out as you’d see it in most videos, it would look normal.
This may my new favorite channel !! Sorry Marshall
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy it so much. I only wish I could produce videos as often as Marshall does. They are not going to as frequent as other channels but there is more to come 👍