How To Replace a Quartz Watch Movement - Watch Repair / Step-by-Step Instruction

[@ToddsWatchshop]

The only thing I would add to this video, is that it's helpful to have a dish to put the parts in. Sometimes you can use the case-back, but generally, you want to have a shallow container to put the parts in, rather than simply placing them on the pad as I have. You never know when someone might bump the table. In this case, the table is a shellacked 3/4" piece of laminated plywood that is mounted to a solid food frame, and bolted into the wall, so even a line-backer running into it wouldn't budge it. But I wanted to mention that as I noticed I didn't do this when I was just re-watching this.

[@briancollins3177]

Thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit and post this video. It has given me confidence to replace the Ronda GMT movement in my modified vintage Seiko Diver.

[@nikotreb]

Incredible attention to detail and description. Well made video and informative beyond measure. Thanks for posting.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@davidmccall4776]

Excellent video. Very informative, and helpful. Now, to find a replacement movement for a casio mtd 1010. Wish me luck!

[@isopticon]

Very concise and detailed video. Thank you!

[@nikolapetev]

Nice video! Feel more confident about replacing my Candino quartz movement

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Happy to hear it! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!

[@scottlake5280]

Thank you for a complete quartz movement replacement video. I think I’m ready! Where do you purchase your replacement movements?

[@williamjohnson4255]

Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing.

[@gfrank8058]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful. 😁😁😁

[@michaelhamill1415]

Highly informative.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Thank you so much!

[@toyotrustPR]

Good video thanks

[@msmoppett]

My Bering watch the movement does not fall out on taking the back off: there appears to be another stainless ring that has to be removed first - but no idea on KZbin how to do that. Any ideas?

[@ToddsWatchshop]

It really depends. Can you send me a name and model? Sometimes the trim ring just pops out, other times there are screws.

[@mtbbiker6401]

Are there any tricks on how to properly align the second hand with the dial indices other than trial and error? I must have set the second hand 20 times just trying to align the indices on the dial.

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hi MTB, it really depends on the movement and face. Sometimes the cam on the second gear will never allow it to match up with all the second marks on the fact, but if done right, should at least be able to line up with the 12, 3, 6, and 9 locations. Best thing you can do is take the battery out, and engage the crown. This ensures the gears are at the end of a second cycle. Then, properly align the hour, minute, and second hand to the 12:00 location with the crown engaged. Then when you put the battery back in, they should line up.

[@mtbbiker6401]

@@ToddsWatchshop Thanks for the reply. I will give it a try.

[@jeffreydheere4737]

You had the replacement movement already - where did you find the correct size and type and know what to order?

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Hi Jeff, basically, I open up the watch first, identify the movement, and then look it up on either Esslinger or eBay. The model will already be properly sized, so that’s never been an issue.

[@bisnesjaya51]

I have a SEIKO 5 quartz, for no reason, it stops, changes new battery no help, can you fix it? it has sentimental value to me. Thanks

[@CricShorts-72]

Hii

[@zimmal9021]

I thought you had to push the battery retaining bracket to the side rather than unscrewing it when placing/removing the battery

[@jayrourke4399]

Hello do you know the size of the screw on the battery clip on a chrono quartz tag f1

[@Bluesky-bx2ig]

Great video, thanks. Curious, would this have been any easier with a movement holder?

[@ToddsWatchshop]

So, depends. In most cases I would; however, all I was doing was replacing the date ring. The movement is also quartz, and all the gears, etc., are internal and tucked towards the middle of the movement. This being the case, I prefer to hold the movement itself as it provides better leverage when removing the small screws at the top. Now... when I work on a mechanical movement, you MUST use a movement holder. You simply cannot rebuild a mechanical movement which has gears / balance that sometimes extend beyond the base plate. So a movement holder is absolutely a must.

[@Bluesky-bx2ig]

Thank you for the thorough answer. I’m just getting in to this. It’s awesome to be able to restore friends and family’s cherished time pieces. Cheers! 🍻

[@ToddsWatchshop]

Feel free to ask me any questions. If I can answer, I will!

[@Rohimtattooist]

Seiko cal 7830 A