Restoration of a King Seiko Watch - Clean and Rebuild

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This beautiful King SEIKO Watch came to me badly in need of a service. The mainspring was weirdly installed, bent and very dirty and the watch needed a complete internal restoration. The quality of these vintage King SEIKO watches, esepciallly the Seiko 44-9990 caliber, is really very impressive, even the barrel arbor is jewelled against its own barrel. But it was in poor internal condition and needed a really good service.
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[@pww6581]

Beautifully done Richard. Hardly dared breathe, such drama and suspense. True craftsmanship.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi TheRaven ... Haha! So pleased this hit the spot for you and thank you so much for the feedback. Richard

[@IANSPA]

Great accuracy after an expert service, no wonder King Seiko, and Grand Seiko of course beat the Swiss in the Geneve tests back in the 60s.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

And 'not a lot of people know that' IAN SPA .... excellent point and yes these watches are capable of some great time keeping. Thanks for this feedback. Richard

[@WhatWillYouFind]

You buy a Seiko, because you know it is the best engineered WATCH and it is also likely the best "finished" WATCH for any given price range. You buy a Seiko for history and the japanese sensibility, that it is the pinnacle of what the culture will offer you. The sensibilities of being simple yet refined, unassuming and yet at the peak level of performance. It is not to say that Rolex or "insert any other high end brand" is bad. Wear what makes you happy and if it is a Seamaster? Swim. If it is a Watermelon Underdog Gen2? Wear it like a king. Seiko is just that, the king of watch makers and the entire market has yet to learn why. Rolex lasts forever, just like Seiko but the attention to detail cannot be beaten by anyone else. You buy a Seiko because you want to be seen, but you also want to tell a story of why it is so great. Everyone knows why rolex is great and why Patek's are worn all around the world. Seiko is a sleeping giant, look at their newest offerings. It is an amazing piece of engineering and with the history to boot. I will wear all watch brands, but Seiko fits for people who are more of a discerning type.

[@johnmurphy3592]

Another great watch bing given a new lease of life by you Richard, such concentration and craft. A joy to observe, thank you

[@mltrymn1213]

I'm so addicted to watch repair videos. The intricacies are amazing! The skill and patience required to do this is insane. My favorite part of these videos is when the balance is placed and the workings come to life! Always brings a smile to my face.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi mikkimacdoogle! I think these videos can be quite therapeitic so your addiction is a positive one I figure! I also still always get a thrill when the balance comes to life. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@mltrymn1213]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker I'd like to think it's a positive addiction. I currently own a cheaper Bulova automatic ($400 USD). When I saw the inner workings I fell in love. What I wouldn't give to own a King Seiko! Such a beautiful piece. You did a fantastic job with the service of this watch! Thank you for your educational, relaxing and all around fun videos. Love and respect from The States.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I was really hoping to se KS restored on KZbin, now i finally did. It is every bit impressive movement as i hoped for. Thank you, great content

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Bruno! So pleased this delivered for you. Richard

[@NW-lj6oo]

This is a great video and immensely valuable to prospective watchmakers. It shows the detail required, particularly with the rebuild that others gloss over quite quickly. This is probably a function of this being Richard’s second career.

[@richardclowes7428]

I haven’t even watched it yet, but settling down with toasted muffins and a supply of french roast coffee.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Hi Richard ... feeling a bit jealous of you toasted muffins. I think they are the perfect accompliment to this video. Hope you enjoy it! Richard

[@demmertp]

Richard your photography on this video is super--magnification, focus, and point of view were all spot on.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

HI Paul... thank you for commenting on this. I am trying to up my game on on the filmmaking so striving to achieve crisp images with clear well levelled audio. very happy you spotted this as it means my efforts might just be paying off! Much appreciated. Richard

[@rochester212]

Vintage King Seiko be like: "even damaged i still keep better time than the average new watch".

[@ronjohnson6406]

So, the old saying, "Hands of a surgeon" maybe needs to be "hands of a watchmaker".

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Ron .... I think I would shake more if I was close to the aotra! Very nice observation and thank you but surgeons still have it I figure. Richard

[@jays9211]

Do not sell yourself short! I’m a surgeon and your fine motor skills are amazing!

[@hawkeye454]

I absolutely love Seiko watches. Thank you so much for sharing your craft with us.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Me too! Thanks for the feedback Wes! Richard

[@stratocactus]

I think it's my favorite vintage watch now.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

It is very cool Julien! Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@twozerouk]

Nice to see Tizer being used as a cleaning agent!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Yes... It's not as effective as Dandelion and Burdock but looks cool on film right? Nice to hear from you sir! Richard

[@jbmaximus6910]

I like the music and commentary. Its nice to see a watch put back to being usable.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks James ... very pleased you enjoyed this and thank you for taking the trouble to say so. Richard

[@upupandaway4444]

Thanks for sharing, glad you decided to post. Love watching a vintage Seiko just as much a Rolex getting some love. I like the tact of using tea balls to wash the parts.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Gary! Great to hear from you ... I love working on vintage Seiko to and this one is just such good quality. The tea seives are brilliant! Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@russellalfonso2962]

love the swingin' jazz background music!!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Russell ... good to hear from you! It's one of the tunes supplied in the KZbin Audio library! Nice right? Richard

[@michaelroloff2804]

How could you leave a comment other than a nice one here? Yes, unfortunately there are enough trolls ... but maybe that's exactly what the community has to learn anew these days and times: respect for the actions and being of the other! Hey, definitely and again my sincere thanks for this channel and the wonderful content! Made my day! THX

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Michael! Yes, it is a little surprising and thankfully I don't get very many negative comments. It's just a watch reapir video at the end of the day ... your positive, upbeat approach is very welcome sir! Much appreciated. Richard

[@Barcheta603]

You are a great and absolute professional! precisely, now in a few days I must do a service to a seiko that I recently acquired. which was kept in a closet for a long time. The poor , when he shakes it a little, walks a few seconds and then stops (a more than obvious symptom that he needs a deep cleaning and lubrication), I send you all my respects and my deepest admiration and respect for his work. many greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina !!

[@sheemondallasgeorgia]

As requested, a nice comment: Your photography is very good. Your editing skills are obviously good. That you are a very talented and skilled watchman is beyond doubt. Your sense of humor is very well developed albeit British. What else? Oh, yes. You are undoubtedly one of the most Seiko'ed watchman alive. I only wish you could devote more time to other brands. Finally, because your presentations are so beautiful, I wish you would devote some time to explaining why a certain part of the watch is built this way and not that. Explaining what a certain part is doing in the grand scheme of time keeping should not be ignored. These suggestions, if adopted, will transform your video into the best presentations on KZbin. This is it for today. Thank you Simon

[@minicooper2572]

Magnificent work

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Mini Cooper! Richard

[@petercampbell3828]

Very satisfying when the pallet bridge drops into place. Thanks for another great video.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! It was wasn't it. I clocked that whilst I was shooting it! Glad you noticed! Richard

[@tonyh4233]

Hi Richard, i'm glad I found you, I am lost for words only to say incredible and thankyou!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Such a nice comment ... thank you Tony so much and welcome aboard! Richard

[@watchmebuildit]

A great video and a stunning piece! Have you seen the re-release? It just happened. I’m curious - when you set the hands, you set the hour hand square on 12 and the minute hand at 3? Won’t this result in a 15 min mis-alignment between the two on the hour?

[@_Peter_.]

Had the same question…

[@bojidarvasilev8854]

I don't understand anything about watches but I like to watch how you work 👍👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Bojidar ... that is very good the hear as I am trying to show the intricacy and gentle process which I figured might have wide appeal. Your comment seems to confirm this so tank you! Richard

[@harinct]

Didn't know so many professional tools to service a watch. Wow.

[@davelowey3074]

Really enjoyed watching you service the King Seiko, thank you Richard.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Dave! Richard

[@tooslow8150]

I miss talking more. You are very entertaining.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Kerry... It seems though you are in the minority as I get way more views when stay silent and just show the work. Thanks again. Richard

[@ronaldspencer547]

Nice dress watch. No complications!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Ronald ... I agree; sometimes less is more! Richard

[@elgatto3133]

Jeez whoever last serviced this watch scratched the poor bridge to hell. Lovely watch. Its internals remind me of the Longines 232B on my 50s Longines Center-Second! Though perhaps only in aesthetic... in function they're completely different!

[@salr362]

Morning coffee and a new RP video. Bliss!! Regards from NI.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Dead on! Thanks for the feedback salr362 .. just brewed a nice coffee across the water here too. Was up 'til 2.30 am editing this so need the something to keep me going to respond to all the comments! Richard

[@mariojr377]

Lindo, bravo, excelente! Very elegant video. I like very much when you speak because your voice and accent are very pleasant, I know little english but as you speak slow I can understand everything. Best regards from Niterói City, Brazil.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Mario! Greetings to you in Niterói City! I have been speaking a lot less recently as my viewers seem to like it when I am quiet so nice to hear that you are Ok with me speaking! Thanks as always for the great feedback. Richard

[@mariojr377]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Hi Richard!! I really enjoy when you explain and talk with us!!!!

[@johnstirton9496]

Love the watch rebuild, I have two Seiko’s like when both

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi John, The right Seiko can be a very lovely thing! Thank you so much for the feedback. Richard

[@alfredkossmann7263]

I like the way he uses tea sieves

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

I drink mainly coffee and these little seives are perfect for the job and inexpensive. Well spotted Alfred. Richard

[@miker5502]

I can only say Richard, I wish you lived in Canada, so I could avail your services! Watching this video is actually relaxing as well as educational. Great video.

[@silverhawk911]

This watch really screams 'beauty' to me

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Some of the higher end vintage Seiko watches are just so classy Terence! Great comment. Thank you. Richard

[@rubenuribe8457]

Muy bonito trabajo. Seguramente muchos años de experiencia. Que satisfactorio ver terminados esos trabajos. Saludos desde México.

[@trollstudent]

what a beautiful watch! love it 100%

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

It so is trollstudent. I agree. Richard

[@jamessmith6402]

Lovely video of a beautiful watch 👍 thanks Richard

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi James .... thank you so much! Richard

[@squeakD]

Awesome video! How anyone can watch this vid and dislike it makes no sense. It takes a lot of skill, and years of study to do this.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi squeakD! Thanks so much for this support! Richard

[@malcoexclamation]

Wow! What beautiful, clear video. A pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Malco! Thank you so much for this great feedback. Richard

[@mrunalkamble55]

You always making a nice video❤️❤️

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Mrunal! Thank you so much for this great feedback! Richard

[@joesephburgio3438]

Another fine job my friend. What a skill you have!! Relaxes me after a stressful day. Been fascinated with watch making my whole life!! My boyhood dream is what you're doing now. Too old now but I enjoy it through you. Thank you so much!! Joe

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Joeseph ... thanks again for such great feedback. It is really nice to hear when people find my stuff relaxing, enjoyable and interesting. Richard

[@johnmcdonagh1607]

Thanks, Richard 👍. A joy to behold ...

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much for saying so John! Richard

[@MrGenoHydra]

Amazing on work on getting the KS back to running shape. Reminds me of my lovely June '67 8346 that needs a bit of TLC after owning it for 6 years but i lack the tools to properly work on it myself.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

I never saw any Oiling or Greasing!! Fabulous job Mate.

[@mariohrvatska4351]

Very good looking King Seiko,thank you for another nice video sir.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Mario! Richard

[@PaulewingStHelens]

Fantastic Richard. Very enjoyable to see real craftsmanship at work. I'm just dipping my toe into watch making so to see something like this is invaluable. Thanks for a great vid.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Paul ... great feedback! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your watchmaking and all the best with it! Richard

[@BarnOwl61]

What a beautiful watch you serviced here. Great job, well done! Congratulations Sir!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Great to hear from you Joop and thank you so much for this encouraging feedback. Much appreciated! Richard

[@petemonceau5057]

WOW! Such small parts, what patience you have, beautiful work.👍👍👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Pete

[@saisamayseva8712]

Nice work.Good workmanship.All the best.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Shashi Shastry! Richard

[@chrisvan4328]

I have 2 KS and 1GS and I love them so much all gold capped

[@diarmuidbradley395]

Pleasure to watch thanks for sharing

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Diarmuid! Richard

[@robertjordan7323]

Very nice watch. Thanks for posting.

[@mehterazzam4507]

Great, this man is an artist!!!

[@johnutting9615]

Very nice work,somewhat surprised that the beat was 18000, thought it would have been a bit higher.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi John.... Yes i know thiz surprises a lot of folks but many modern high end traditional manufacturers still opf for 18000... It is elegant and good for power reserve. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@user-w00d]

Great use of tea strainers! Thanks for the tip !!!!

[@Rhys635]

Very cool to see my watch featured in one of your videos! Can’t wait to get this on the wrist again 😃

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Rhys ... your watch is now in test! I will give you an update mid-week. It's cetainly a lot more ordered inside now as Seiko intended it to be. The mainspring installation was horrid! Credit to the power train that it operated with such a rubbish power source. Thanks for this and I will keep you posted. Richard

[@Rhys635]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker I’m sorry it caused you so much trouble! I’m baffled how the previous owner or watch maker got that big scratch on the inside of the movement, any ideas?

[@viniciomena1129]

I really love your work. It is great to see the patience and precision in every step, thank's for sharing. By the way, that is a beautiful watch

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Mefistofeles Val .... thank you so much for this feedback it's very much appreciated. Richard

[@jimmytan5479]

patience and interest .if not how to work lift time .professionally...

[@rafaelalbarracin9278]

Quedó espectacular, gran trabajo 👍

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

¡Hola Rafael! Muchas gracias señor y gracias por tomarse la molestia de enviar sus comentarios. Ricardo

[@ricardo_chile9351]

Great job Richard. Hipnotizing video. Cheers! Ricardo

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Ricardo! Richard

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Very much enjoyable

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi o neph ... good to hear from you and thanks for this feedback. Richard

[@Supercruze]

Beautiful work as usual Richard. I just serviced one of these with the hacking lever that sits on top of the movement.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Supercruze! Yes, I think that is the 4420-9990 ... which I think looks quite distinctive! Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Great video! Planning on getting a King Seiko soon, your vid has inspired me to get it cleaned up!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi there ... so pleased this has fired up your interest for King Seiko. The vintage pieces are very nicely made and capable of excellent time keeping. Richard

[@nicholasedwards3267]

Well done my friend

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Nicholas! Richard

[@marcellotesta2409]

Awesome job !

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Marcello! Richard

[@Jonas_GD_1234]

Why did you align the minute hand with the 3 o’clock marker? Doesn’t that mean every time the hour hand won’t be hitting the marker every full hour?

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Well spotted! You will notice that on the finished watch the hands are the correctly way around! I didn't think folks would notice so quickly ... well observed sir! Richard

[@alexus166]

great job of an artist!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi alexus166 ... thank you so much! Richard

[@bobbobby5724]

Fantastic video.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you very much Bob! Richard

[@jimmyschiel3863]

Wow! I learn so much watching your videos. Every time I watch one I pick something up. I play around with the Восток 2415 and 2416B because when I make a mistake I'm not out much. Thanks for the fantastic and educational videos. Keep up the good work.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Jimmy .... have much respect for the Vostok 24** movements! So pleased you find these videos enjoyable and helpful and thanks for taking the trouble to say so! Thanks again, Richard

[@dudeepnm]

Your videography is brilliant and that makes the video even more interesting.... Great work...

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Marulkar Nikhil Suresh ... thanks you so much sir. Great feedback and very much appreciated. Richard

[@benerabilis]

Verry nice filmed, and nice restored also!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much benerabilis! Richard

[@motor1395]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing your workmanship and attention to detail. All the best, Norm in Arizona

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Than you so much motor1! Richard

[@mrgrandad1961]

Great job on a great watch...and great new video quality, Thanks

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Kevin ... I have been try to p my game all round and so this feedback is really very welcome. Thanks you so much! Richard

[@gromit1996]

I love the barrel arbor jewel and then the jewel for the barrel pivot, an extra touch for longevity? Great job, as always.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

It's nice to see this level of jewelling on a movement I agree. Thanks for this feedback Clay. Richard

[@jeffhoffman3074]

if i should ever need a watch rebuild its coming to you thats for sure !!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Happy to help if I can jeff! Richard

[@ValentechTime]

Nice and cleanly made video, great quality of recording!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you very much Valentech! Richard

[@angelos6817]

Great watch! I have the earlier version with shield medallion on the case back. Just got it serviced a few months ago. It's a beauty

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Angelo ... you are a discerning fellow! These are really cool and highly functional watches. Richard

[@angelos6817]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker I adore vintage Seiko and have many in my collection. I noticed you are wearing a Seikomatic Weekdater. Is it the 6206 or 6218 version? Love your work! Always a pleasure to watch.

[@willywantoknow2563]

This makes me want to concentrate to one hobby! Was an aircraft mechanic and need something to stimulate my skills!

[@jasonferreira5310]

Um verdadeiro trabalho de mestre, ficou como se estivesse saído de fábrica de tão novo...Parabéns artesão do tempo.Jason/Goiânia Goiás Central Brazil...

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Muito obrigado por este feedback muito gentil Jason! Saudando o Brasil do País de Gales! Richard

[@alfredomaissonave336]

Nice watch, good job.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Alfredo! Richard

[@angus5041]

Lost for words again brilliant

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks angus5041! Richard

[@j81851]

Just watching Richard adjust the hands as he preps install of them is indicative of his passion for quality and precision. I never tire of his videos and await their release with anticipation. Thanks Richard!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks John! Richard

[@sleepyastronaut]

Lovely watch, excellent choice of strap color for this piece, cheers!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Many thanks sleepyastronaut! Richard

[@oleg5119]

Nice video. Impressive what King/Grand Seiko is putting out there. You messed up putting on the hands. Hour at 12 and minute at 3? Wow.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Hi Oleg ... well spotted ! I was confident I would get to 1 million views before anyone noticed. You'll notice on the finished watch the hands are correct. You are not just seeing sir but you are observing ... this is great! Well done! Richard

[@eloygagogonzalez7330]

Nice watch and a great job. Congrats!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

This such much Eloy and good to hear from you sir! Richard

[@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346]

Exelliant work and very interesting the balance bridge is not unlike a Rolex bridge

[@jasonevans-77]

Wonderful job.😊 God Bless 🙏🏻😇🙏🏻

[@paulfransman2450]

Fantastic 🌈

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much Paul! Richard

[@CBS___]

Long live THE KING...!! (KING SEIKO)

[@projektsorgoo1966]

this was so cool

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Projekt Sorgo o! Richard

[@vuongpham3435]

Nice work sir.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you kindly Vuong Pham!

[@battery5734]

Very beautifully-done repair! I sometimes think that old King Seiko has its own charm which is bit different from the one of Grand Seiko's…

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks battery! I agree, these vintage King Seiko pieces are really very lovely ... Richard

[@bardus_hobus]

thanks for sharing. One friendly recommendation: on your closeups, if you can reduce the 'depth of field' so that it's not so blurry. It was just a little hard to look at that way. Either way, I love this watch, and good to see you restoring it. :)

[@crouchingjaguar]

Beautiful watch🙂

[@alexharris8500]

I like your new editing technique Richard. Love your work, but I miss the commentary explaining what's going on. Lovely job. 👍💯

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks so much Alex. Richard

[@erickm6134]

Your awesome at what you do. I would love to learn on how to do this. Seriously.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi E-Nigma .... thank youso much. I am self taught so maybe you could have a go ... l started fixing junk seikos from ebay years ago and gradually worked my way up to the more valuable watches. Hope this is useful. Richard

[@actionexchange569]

top notch work

[@virgiliotoledano-ud6hp]

Beautiful, as if it came out from the factory.

[@virgiliotoledano-ud6hp]

Hello, Richard. Can you do a restoration for a 1940ish rolex 17 jewel watch. It will be a good instructional guide for my old rusted one. Really appreciate your excellent craftsmanship for watches.

[@Pathfinder-Sarawak]

Good Day Richard I spoke to you a while ago, I’m also from Pembroke, but I am living in Sarawak now . I know about your background in the best regiment in the British Army, but I was wondering where you trained as a watchmaker ? It’s nice to see traditional craftsmanship , I also love old fashioned engineering and think what you do is fantastic

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Richard ... completely self taught. Took about 4 years to 'reasonable competency'. six years to date. Lots and lots of practice and horology theory study. Hope this helps. Richard

[@darrensmith6999]

Nice one Richard good to see you back in action (:

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Darren! Great to hear from you! Richard