Replacing a Quartz Movement in a Wristwatch | 1980's Seiko Dress Watch

[@setnow4265]

Great closeups! You always come up with creative solutions to problems as they pop up.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks so much! 😁 this project threw me some unexpected curves but I'm really happy with how it turned out. Please check out part one of this video, link in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Looking forward to it! 😀👌

[@Vikkar1]

So glad there's a new video! I love watching these and learning along with you through the mistakes and successes. Keep at it and keep posting these videos Mike!😄

[@WatchWithMike]

I’m so glad I have viewers like you who are enjoying them! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️ More videos are on the way!

[@jonconlon5440]

This was great. I almost thought I was watching my problems last week on my watch bench. It's so nice not to feel alone. Thanks for sharing.

[@WatchWithMike]

@jonconlon5440 - I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one, too! Even if it's two steps forward, one step back, that's still progress - right? 😆

[@jeromedenmark7587]

I went to watch school back in the early 90’s and enjoyed it very much. I like watching your videos because they remind me of techniques and things I had almost forgotten. I’m getting back into the watch hobby thanks for the videos

[@WatchWithMike]

Hi Jerome, you're welcome! I wish I had been exposed to watchmaking when I was younger. Where did you go to watch school?

[@jeromedenmark7587]

Bishop State community college In Mobile,Alabama

[@clockworkbike]

Great video. I love that you make mistakes and show that you're human.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks! It was a fun video to make. 😁

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Man I am learning so much from these! Keep up the good work good sir!

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks John! I'll be posting another video shortly that shows this watch and 2 others getting overhauled. Stay tuned!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@WatchWithMike Sounds awesome! Looking forward to it.

[@gusderocco]

this has been the best video ever you made it si simple and easy to follow thank you so much

[@WatchWithMike]

You're very welcome!

[@jeremygraham7976]

And I actually found exactly what I was looking for in this video about the dial washer thank you!!

[@WatchWithMike]

Excellent! You're welcome.

[@jacobconcannon4677]

have the same watch, your videos are great and helping me start out in watch making! please keep going

[@WatchWithMike]

Hi Jacob, thanks for checking in! Watchmaking is a great hobby… I'm thoroughly enjoying it, and I'm glad my channel is encouraging others. Yes, I plan to keep going and sharing my experiences. So nice to have you aboard! 😁

[@ElderPinto254]

awesome if you work on watches you noticed the smalest things that you otherwise take for normal like the jumping hour hand .... love the channel mike !!!

[@WatchWithMike]

Elder Pinto, thanks! What you say is so true… Watchmaking helps you focus on the smallest details, which leads to a greater appreciation. I find that this level of concentration has extended to other parts of my life, and made me happier overall. 😁 I am so glad to have you as a viewer!

[@AliexpressWatch]

Mike, this was helpful. Thanks for showing the good and stumbles.

[@WatchWithMike]

You are welcome! We learned by stumbling. 😁

[@philipbrailey]

Great video.Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks very much, I appreciate the words of encouragement! 😁

[@oasisjuani]

I LOVED this video. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@WatchWithMike]

@oasisjuani - and I love hearing that! More content on the way - thanks for watching! 😀

[@tanjh3989]

I must say this is a great video with clear and educational content! I have a watch that it is ticking, how ever when it reaches 12 midnight then then date is changing the minute hand just doesn't move anymore. Do you have idea what could be the problem?

[@WatchWithMike]

@tanjh3989 - Thanks for the nice comments! If I had to guess, your watch just needs a service. When oil dries up or dirt gets in, the calendar changing at midnight creates friction. If the watch isn't running strong enough, it will stop the watch. Coincidentally, I have a video coming out this Friday that discusses this. Stay tuned!

[@jamesbockman4360]

I have replaced batteries in two different Seiko watches that have not started working immediately but you could see the second hand " trying" to move. I basically started tapping around the movement (back of the watch was off). Both watches are now working. I figured since they were not working it would not hurt to tap them in a rough manner. You should beat on your older movement and see if it starts working.

[@WatchWithMike]

I've also heard that running the watch through a demagnetizer can get it to work, if it has locked up. If they are dead then it is worth a try!

[@pepebel2809]

Fantastic work! And great watch.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thank you so much… I appreciate you watching!

[@michael5089]

Very helpful thanks! Great channel and subbed from England!!❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⌚⌚⌚🕦🕦

[@WatchWithMike]

Excellent! Welcome!

[@jeremygraham7976]

I like how you don’t cut anything out and keep it original with all the hoops you had to jump threw I like this video!! Good job

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks Jeremy! Deciding what to leave in and what to cut out is not an exact science, so it's nice to get feedback like yours. 😁

[@29CdoSnipes]

Why did you not use a single layer of plastic instead of the double layer bag?

[@WatchWithMike]

The double layer protects from the hand lever cutting through. The plastic bag was thicker, I may have only used a single layer.

[@setnow4265]

Follow up comment...I'm glad you showed your mistakes so I can avoid them! People edit their mistakes out of these videos and it's educational to actually see them. Thanks again!

[@WatchWithMike]

You're welcome again! This channel is all about the journey, mistakes (opportunities for learning?) included!

[@JDRichard]

Hey Mike, great video and I really love your production. I think you change scenes every 3 to 5 seconds which is what I think I need to do to get more views on my videos. Keeps telling me to keep the same format on my videos, but I really don’t get the views. It would of course take me a lot more time to repair watch if I started changing scenes every 3 to 5 seconds, so I’m not sure exactly how to do this. Do you have multiple cameras that you just keep recording and then you do a boatload of editing at the end.

[@WatchWithMike]

@@JDRichard Hi JD, you are correct that there is a trade-off between video production time and watchmaking time. If you have a way of working that you like, then there are some techniques that can be added to your production flow that might make the video engage your audience more. I think audio and lighting are often underestimated in video production, and are easy things to tweak in your set up. Do you want to chat about what cameras you are using? I would be happy to learn more and give you an idea of what I have tried, and I am always experimenting with new setups. In this older video I am using two cameras that are running simultaneously. I am currently shooting three cameras all the time, or four if I am shooting on the microscope as well. I shoot at 4K resolution and edit at HD size, so I can zoom in on any camera 2X without losing quality. It's not uncommon for me to end up with 15 to 20 hours of video (x three or four cameras) for a full watch restoration. It is insanely inefficient, I know, but I really enjoy the process. But I am constantly looking for ways to make it more efficient, because so much of my time is being spent on the video production side. I'm currently experimenting with voice-based editing that automatically trims out any time you are not talking. It has its pros and cons, and I am close to releasing my first video that is edited this way. I'm curious to find out what people think!

[@JDRichard]

@@WatchWithMike That is a whole lot of video hours and editing time. I should try this one time as I do have 4 HD cameras and could perhaps do this type of setup. I’ll get back to you later this week for a chat. People say they love my continuous video format, but the views do not show this.

[@WatchWithMike]

@@JDRichard it will be fun to chat!

[@gunnerman1880]

It was kinda fun watching some body who like myself likes to tinker without really knowing what they are doing. Making mistakes cos that's what happens. Currently I need a vd57b quartz movement to replace in my invicta watch. Not easy to find. And I know they'll charge me way more than I paid for the watch to repair it. 😢

[@WatchWithMike]

I'm really enjoying matchmaking as a hobby, and believe it or not I've been making really good progress! If you've got the time and the patience, it's definitely more affordable and more rewarding to repair watches yourself. I was surprised how inexpensively I was able to find replacement quartz movements, but sometimes you have to wait a while before you find the right one at the right price. Don't give up your search… DIY is the way to go! 😄

[@Tazovskyy]

Hey mike, i tried myself fixing an old Casio by completely stripping the movement and putting it back together . It was not functional before and worked perfectly for 3 months. Last days randomly stopped for 30 minutes and then kicked right back off without losing any time. Do you have any idea what could cause it? The battery is new !

[@WatchWithMike]

If you are not losing time, then it sounds like a connection to the display.

[@basicforge]

Cool. Doesn't your new movement also allow for a second hand?

[@WatchWithMike]

@@basicforge No, the box it came in said 701 (w/ second hand) but the actual movement is the 2 hand 700.

[@amphibiousone7972]

Hi, I'm from the Anti Quartz Movement, Movement. Mechanical only for me Boss. You mechanicals too, so I'll stick around and give you a like. 👍 Quartz is bad mkay? 🤣

[@WatchWithMike]

Point noted! 😂

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

You’re not too bright are you

[@WatchWithMike]

@@ScoobieDoobie197474 👀

[@VicYo-en3wm]

Razor blades popped in my mind the first time you could not do it i must be a genius 😂

[@WatchWithMike]

👍🏼😁

[@jeromedenmark7587]

Good job

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks Jerome! 😀

[@andysmith819]

Fascinating

[@WatchWithMike]

@andysmith819 - Thanks Andy! This project presented lots of twists.

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, well done, thanks :)

[@WatchWithMike]

Thank you too! I appreciate you watching. 😁

[@JDRichard]

Every hour that Marc will be covered up. Brilliant comment.

[@WatchWithMike]

@@JDRichard 😁

[@cesarpeirano5691]

The more honest video i see.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks!

[@NotRajdeep45]

How much will this replacement cost🤔🤔

[@WatchWithMike]

@@NotRajdeep45 I think I paid about $12 US.

[@err0ify]

It's really funny video.

[@WatchWithMike]

@@err0ify Thanks, it was fun to make!

[@markiangooley]

I have a Certina watch with a thermocompensated quartz movement. Every so often the date wheel gets stuck and then the watch stops. The movement is unavailable already because apparently everyone but me despises thermocompensated quartz, including ETA, the manufacturer of that type of movement. Apparently, quartz movements more accurate than 15 seconds a month are unnatural, and we should all be wearing only watches with mechanical movements anyway…

[@WatchWithMike]

If your date wheel is getting stuck there is a good chance that a servicing can unstick it. No need for movement replacement!

[@frankevega]

Hello I have a seiko quartz with digital bottom that needs to be restored

[@WatchWithMike]

Hi Franke! I hope this video helps!

[@FransvandeKamp]

Laying the dial face down on the cushion with the hands attached might not be the best idea

[@WatchWithMike]

Hi Frans, I agree! Fortunately no harm done! 😁

[@gunnerman1880]

Mate why didn't you tear the bag so half thickness 😢

[@WatchWithMike]

Lol, hindsight is 20/20! 😂

[@mokumholland5640]

Weird things happens to weirdo’s… Btw, I can attest 😅

[@WatchWithMike]

@mokumholland5640 - You bet, my friend! For every weird occurrence I see an equally weird and wonderful solution. It certainly keeps things interesting!

[@mokumholland5640]

@@WatchWithMike that's the spirit !!!

[@AmeerahmadAhmad-fw3vg]

Hour hands remev wrong❌ idea. Spots your dial. Good idea twizer force in hour wheel wholedial side hour wheel &hour hands open. I am watch makers 1971,iHave shop.

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks for the tips! 😁

[@SeverenykOleg]

Что-то русские часовые мастера шустрее чем Вы справляются с разборкой кварцевого часового механизма Epson VX43E.

[@WatchWithMike]

LOL, most watchmaker are quicker than me!

[@coyotecarguy2076]

👍

[@WatchWithMike]

Thanks Al!

[@accountaccount887]

甘样修理有开无搞错

[@WatchWithMike]

I don't know!

[@SeverenykOleg]

Спасибо, автору за видео. По его примеру теперь сам попробую заменить в своих часах Omax HYB057 кварцевый механизм Epson VX43E.

[@WatchWithMike]

You're welcome, and good luck with your project! 😁

[@SeverenykOleg]

@WatchWithMike современные технологии позволяют сделать из простых кварцевых часов водозащищённостью 3 bar сделать часы водозащищённостью в 10 bar и более. Вы не пробовали?

[@quanngo4852]

Like cho 🎉 giải cứu những bánh xe chuyển động

[@WatchWithMike]

Thank you! 😁