I enjoyed your discovery of how to execute this repair. Tinkering and figuring out which tool or action will best work to complete the task encourages new hobby enthusiasts like myself how you don’t need expensive tools to get into this hobby. Bravo!
Good work. Stems are the most annoying thing to deal with in the watch hobby and Seiko is one of the easier brands to deal with. It's almost criminal how many stem variations there are in Swiss / ETA brand movements. The profile ends of the stems that control the functions inside of the keyless works should have been MUCH more standardized on Swiss brands. (Rant over).
Really good video but I suggest anytime you work on any watch, please wear rubber finger cots or at least rubber gloves. It makes me cringe at how much oil and junk is getting on your watch movement and parts from using bare fingers. This finger printing can and will have negative effects on watch parts over time. Keep it clean and don’t take unnecessary short cuts. Also, you should remove the movement before trying to clean the inside of the case tube. You are just pushing a lot of garbage into the movement, where it can contaminate and negatively effect the watch movement, it can even cause it to stop over time. Take your time and do it right, you’re dealing with precision machinery and small bits of rubber and dust can do great harm to some of the tiny delicate watch movement parts. The proper term for the”gasket” is O-ring. Thanks for the. Idea!
Great video, although I wouldn't have chosen a safety pin (because it is hardened metal and pointed) but used a pointed plastic tool or similar then there is zero chance of placing any scratches upon the shaft under the O-ring. I will say I'm NOT a horologist/watch repair guy but have worked with O-ring seals on ultra high vacuum systems for over then years and one removes many seals over time and no technician uses any metal tools to avoid possible damage to the O-ring groove/surfaces. That being said, if the pin simply "stabbed" the O-ring and thus allowed you to pull it free of the groove then no problems. How about sealing did you run a hydro on the watch after this?
Give it to any half decent watchmaker, they should have one if doing repairs of dive watches. They are pretty pricey to buy unless repairing watches for money.@@adventureswithtime
I opened up a Quartz Watch....to clean the Dial. I put in the Crown again. But now it does not really "CLICK" into the 1st and 2nd position. It is rather loose. Did I do something wrong? Any Advice?
@@adventureswithtime Not Yet. I was waiting for an answer. But the Watch Works. The Crown works. I will see if I go in a second time, or leave it that way.
I don't think there is anything wrong with the Samurai watch in general. I'm thinking I got mine magnetized somehow. I'm going to play with the movement I took out to educate myself a bit.
Great video, but actually I wouldn't take an older watch into the water anyway. If the stem is functioning ok now, I would just wear the watch, enjoy it and keep it out of the water. :-)
Hi, i have a blancpain villeret 40mm watch in stainless steel 2 years old watch and i noticed that it is stiff when i try to wind it. It has 72 hours power reserve. I have to pull out the crown in order for it to be buttery smooth when i wind it. It keeps excellent time BUT it is just stiff if i dont pull out the crown. When I pull it out, it is sooo smooth. Any idea on what could it be? I dont have warranty.
I have had the same problems with a Mod i made. The crown has a spring, this spring hets stuck in the crown. I dont know why but i has to be pulled HARD for me to fix it. Only solution i have is to remove the stem and pull. WEIRD🤔 Nice vid
Sir sir, I just bought a new watch, I gently pulled the crown to set the time but the whole crown with the needle came off. The watch is working fine but I am unable to set time n date. Plz help me. Is it possible to put it back? 😫
I would return it to whomever sold you the watch. They should except a return and provide you with a new watch. At a minimum, the watch should be under warranty. I would not try to fix it yourself.
@@adventureswithtimeActually I bought it online. I will try to explain them the problem. But if they don't consider the return assuming that it is a physical damage, can I somehow get it fixed from the local store? Means is it even possible?? I guess the pointed part of the stem is still stuck inside.
The tuna is such special and iconic watch I got the baby tuna with the penguin textured dian instead and it's fire but not perfect mine has a slightly misaligned bezel and under magnification the tip of the hour hand is slightly bent upwards otherwise it's good I got mine on the 4th of July sale on Amazon for $299 and it averages- 3 seconds a day on the wrist and that slightly beats my Hamilton.
I enjoyed your discovery of how to execute this repair. Tinkering and figuring out which tool or action will best work to complete the task encourages new hobby enthusiasts like myself how you don’t need expensive tools to get into this hobby. Bravo!
Thank you. It was a big education for me
Good work. Stems are the most annoying thing to deal with in the watch hobby and Seiko is one of the easier brands to deal with. It's almost criminal how many stem variations there are in Swiss / ETA brand movements. The profile ends of the stems that control the functions inside of the keyless works should have been MUCH more standardized on Swiss brands. (Rant over).
I didn’t realize there were so many variations in stems. Thanks for the info
Really good video but I suggest anytime you work on any watch, please wear rubber finger cots or at least rubber gloves. It makes me cringe at how much oil and junk is getting on your watch movement and parts from using bare fingers. This finger printing can and will have negative effects on watch parts over time. Keep it clean and don’t take unnecessary short cuts.
Also, you should remove the movement before trying to clean the inside of the case tube. You are just pushing a lot of garbage into the movement, where it can contaminate and negatively effect the watch movement, it can even cause it to stop over time. Take your time and do it right, you’re dealing with precision machinery and small bits of rubber and dust can do great harm to some of the tiny delicate watch movement parts.
The proper term for the”gasket” is O-ring.
Thanks for the. Idea!
Thanks for the advice
Hi, is there an alternative to the 6a32 moment do you know? Thanks.
I’m not aware of that.
Great video, although I wouldn't have chosen a safety pin (because it is hardened metal and pointed) but used a pointed plastic tool or similar then there is zero chance of placing any scratches upon the shaft under the O-ring. I will say I'm NOT a horologist/watch repair guy but have worked with O-ring seals on ultra high vacuum systems for over then years and one removes many seals over time and no technician uses any metal tools to avoid possible damage to the O-ring groove/surfaces. That being said, if the pin simply "stabbed" the O-ring and thus allowed you to pull it free of the groove then no problems. How about sealing did you run a hydro on the watch after this?
What do you mean about running a hydro?
A test for pressure, either in water or vacuum to test that the seals are good to the rated depth. @@adventureswithtime
@@BushCampingTools I don’t have that equipment
Give it to any half decent watchmaker, they should have one if doing repairs of dive watches. They are pretty pricey to buy unless repairing watches for money.@@adventureswithtime
I opened up a Quartz Watch....to clean the Dial. I put in the Crown again. But now it does not really "CLICK" into the 1st and 2nd position. It is rather loose. Did I do something wrong? Any Advice?
Can’t tell from the description. Maybe something broke. Have you tried repeating the process
@@adventureswithtime Not Yet. I was waiting for an answer. But the Watch Works. The Crown works. I will see if I go in a second time, or leave it that way.
Great video Bob. Keep them coming!!
I'll try. Thanks for the kind words.
Great video, Bob. I must’ve got lucky with my Samurai.
I don't think there is anything wrong with the Samurai watch in general. I'm thinking I got mine magnetized somehow. I'm going to play with the movement I took out to educate myself a bit.
Adventures With Time cool
Great video, but actually I wouldn't take an older watch into the water anyway. If the stem is functioning ok now, I would
just wear the watch, enjoy it and keep it out of the water. :-)
I don’t consider this an older watch. It’s only 5 years old.
Hi, i have a blancpain villeret 40mm watch in stainless steel 2 years old watch and i noticed that it is stiff when i try to wind it. It has 72 hours power reserve.
I have to pull out the crown in order for it to be buttery smooth when i wind it. It keeps excellent time BUT it is just stiff if i dont pull out the crown.
When I pull it out, it is sooo smooth. Any idea on what could it be? I dont have warranty.
Maybe it needs cleaning
I have had the same problems with a Mod i made. The crown has a spring, this spring hets stuck in the crown. I dont know why but i has to be pulled HARD for me to fix it. Only solution i have is to remove the stem and pull. WEIRD🤔
Nice vid
There are so many intricacies to some watches. I think that is part of the fun of the hobby
Sir sir, I just bought a new watch, I gently pulled the crown to set the time but the whole crown with the needle came off. The watch is working fine but I am unable to set time n date. Plz help me. Is it possible to put it back? 😫
I would return it to whomever sold you the watch. They should except a return and provide you with a new watch. At a minimum, the watch should be under warranty. I would not try to fix it yourself.
@@adventureswithtimeActually I bought it online. I will try to explain them the problem. But if they don't consider the return assuming that it is a physical damage, can I somehow get it fixed from the local store? Means is it even possible?? I guess the pointed part of the stem is still stuck inside.
@@luie.no1noob the stem could be broken and need replacing. Even if purchased online they should accept a return for a different watch.
@@adventureswithtime Ok sure. Thank you so much for your assistance. 😊
Hey Bob good to see you again.
Hope all is well.
All is well. Hope the same is with you.
No nervous-o-meter this time? You’re getting good at this home repair
Well this time I didn't have to deal with hands
The tuna is such special and iconic watch I got the baby tuna with the penguin textured dian instead and it's fire but not perfect mine has a slightly misaligned bezel and under magnification the tip of the hour hand is slightly bent upwards otherwise it's good I got mine on the 4th of July sale on Amazon for $299 and it averages- 3 seconds a day on the wrist and that slightly beats my Hamilton.
Seiko does have problems with alignment.
My watch stick is moving up down up down 😔 at the same place
What does that mean?
@@adventureswithtime means it don't even go down not even up it move at the same place
all that for a o-ring?
It's the little things that will get ya.
you need to do at least a bowl of water test, also keep a bowl of rice at hand just in case.
More info coming in next video. So stay tuned.
I'd say take the movement and dial out. Put the crown back in and then put it in a bowl of water
Digital vernier caliper
what about it?
@@adventureswithtime I thought you might want to flag it at 2:42 when you called it a digital chronometer. No worries.
Intro music is loud in comparison to your voice mate. Nearly woke the whole house.
I'll check and adjust on future videos.
@@adventureswithtime cool, nice of you to acknowledge feedback 😁
stop watching UA-cam and go to sleep then..
@@A_Different_Kind_Of_Truth night shifts.
Where's the nice looking bird with the hammer you used as a Thumbnail you mis-leading person, you.
She is safe in her virtual world.