Restoration of a worn out 54yo Seiko and adding more jewels - Seiko 7005-7051

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I hope all your videos are like this one. Long and explanation about what you're doing and what you're working on. With a little humor sprinkled in. Thanks for taking us along

[@MacroTime28800]

That's how I enjoy making the videos. Glad to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@VWatchie]

I just watched this video again and must say we must be twins when it comes to approach. I'm not saying I'm as skilled as you, but I feel right at home. And I just love how organised and methodical you are. One thing we can afford as hobbyists is to take our time to always try to do a proper job not cutting corners. I would much rather have you (or myself) take care of my watch than a professional who needs to make a quick buck.

[@MacroTime28800]

I totally agree. Us hobbyist are not as skilful as professional watchmakers, we can’t compete with them, but we can take our time. They are losing money if they have to spend too much time on a watch. Sure, they will be much quicker than us but to us time is not of any concern and we can afford to take as much time as we like and go to details they may not afford to do because of the time it would require. I don’t know whether you have seen my Rolex video, there were so many issues with that watch, I spent a lot of time on it, it needed a lot of new parts and some issues were very tricky to identify. Take a look, you might like that video.

[@gcarlson622]

What a phenomenal video! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain what it was that you were doing, I like to be able to watch and learn at the same time.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

Truly enjoy the stories and observations you bring up in your videos. When you questioned if it is worth spending top money on name brand tools, I will say what a semi pro cyclist told me when I was getting into cycling, “if you are making money with it, spend on name brand, otherwise, don’t.”

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. I know what you mean, but you know it’s not that easy to tell yourself to get the Tiagra when the voice in the head is telling you that you want Dura-Ace 😆

[@troynasello2085]

Your videos are simply FANTASTIC. PLEASE keep them coming.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you so much! There is more to come 😉

[@Rokaya-fe4vli8o77j6]

😢🎉

[@propetamckissack524]

Beautiful you are good thank you again

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you 🙂

[@WilbertBerendsen]

A fantastic video! Very good footage and instructions. I'm restoring my 50 year old 7005-7012 black crosshair Seiko right now and learned a lot😊 Many thanks!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@SarcastSempervirens]

You have singlehandedly steered me into seriuosly doing this and getting into watchmaking! Long, detailed tutorials are what is needed and my personal preference in videos, thank you so much for putting in the effort and time into this.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@alexandrsv2596]

@@MacroTime28800 Hello! I have a Seiko Advan, movement 7019, 1974. Restored, reprinted, found original faceted glass, made a custom strap (there was no bracelet). It all cost about $400, I would like to ask you - how good is this caliber, because the watch is already 50 years old.

[@vorollo]

Thanks for the great, educational and entertaining video! ❤

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@captainhaddock2137]

Camera work is amazing. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to produce your videos.

[@MacroTime28800]

Captain! Nice to see you back! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it 😉

[@johnkucin4482]

Hello Leo, I really enjoyed your video highlighting the Seiko 7005. I own a 7005, I purchased it in about 1972 while I was serving in the USAF stationed in Okinawa., mine has a beautiful dark blue face with a light blue outer ring. I just had it serviced for the first time. Your video was very informative, now I understand the workings of this old friend. Thanks!

[@MacroTime28800]

I love this watch. The case is beautiful, perfect size, the 70's look... It's been on my wrist since the day I finished it and it keeps perfect time 😊

[@mjonathan100]

Just came across your channel. AMAZING VIDEOS. One of the best illustrations, Thank You and Keep them coming

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you like them! 🙂

[@NeoNyder]

Wow loved seeing that Seiko being brought back to life, you're an scholar and a gentleman.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@LouisS.SampaiaJR]

Good work as always Sir and always watching your channel and have learn things also. Like your commentary as you work because it gives a lot of valuable information also.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@webwalter]

Сложная работа, но выполнена великолепно. Браво!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@thejamiestarbuck]

I had to write out a comment. These are some of the best videos on KZbin. Honestly! This is such an excellent video I could definitely watch it a few times without getting bored. I love your voice over, I like your accent, I like the humour you bring and I also like the honesty and clarity about mistakes, way you may do things might be different to others etc. There is only one problem....it's a big problem.....we need more videos!!!!!!!! :)

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! Especially this video which I think is my best video so far even though it doesn't get as many views as the others. I'd love to do more videos and I will. Unfortunately this is only my hobby and my time is limited. There's more to come and if all goes well I'll be releasing them more often 👍

[@rancid11999988]

Thanks you for the in-depth explanations of the parts and interactions as you go. Very educational for someone thinking of entering the hobby and not something many others do

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keithmclean3627]

Very helpful content, thanks Leo. Lovely job once again.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@tdfguy2002]

How do you not 100 times the subscribers. Very detailed, love it!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidlondon5241]

Nice too see you back😊

[@MacroTime28800]

I never left 😆 It takes me ages to do this macro stuff but I'm always working on something. There’s certainly more to come 👍

[@rshettle123]

Outstanding video in addition to your outstanding craftsmanship. I don't know what more to say.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad to hear you liked it 👍

[@jan4004]

Wonderful video with a great explanation. Thank you!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@AndyAdventuring]

Fun to watch. I hope more will come in the future.

[@MacroTime28800]

My time is limited so I don’t produce videos as often as I’d like but there is more to come 👍

[@willyknuts1762]

Another brilliant video. Very informative with excellent dialogue and humorous delivery. So, so enjoy your videos Leo.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you, glad you like them!

[@GARYSEBERT-m7c]

very enjoyable and instructive , and,entertaining.

[@MacroTime28800]

@@GARYSEBERT-m7c Thank you!

[@jimbethpiggy]

This Macro Video Is On Another Level... Brilliant.

[@MacroTime28800]

Jim! Thank you. Nice to hear you enjoyed it 👍

[@expresto1222]

Great work. Great video. I was able to see how amazing Seiko was in the 1970s. They caused their own decline by their quartz technology. But they revived mechanical watches. I am looking forward to the future of Seiko.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Indeed, they are very nice watches, vintage and modern ones 👍

[@Tassie646]

Very nice work, very interesting, great video’s Leo. 👍👍👍

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@NalinKhurb]

Excellent work, thanks for sharing

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 🙂

[@DrHWO]

Phenomenal videography Leo. And the voice over of a master watchmaker and entertainer. Congratulations!😃

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@renebollengier1111]

Thanks for the video, a true gem. I’m about to work on my father in laws watch like this one. Been sitting in a drawer for 40 years. Your video sure will help getting it going again.

[@MacroTime28800]

Good luck! 😉

Fantastic video, Leo. Yours are the most informative and detailed. Thank you for your hard work, Cheers!

[@MacroTime28800]

My pleasure! I'm glad to hear you enjoy them 😉

[@rossjackson3670]

Excellent visuals' and commentary. Tutorial for beginner and enthusiast in equal measure. Thank you. Pleasure to watch and learn.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@manusudha4269]

Thank you for this wonderful video .

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lawrencelamb9601]

Thank you, your camera shots are really good.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@WhiteVaille]

Gosh this is so lovely. And lovely work with the upgrades! Very neat reaming tools, and very satisfying results! Congrats on the new (at the time of the video!) grapher, too!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@StephenBeetlestone]

Superb video in all respects. Thank you.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

Your work iss meticulous, your narration is clear, and your macro video detail is the best I've seen. I love your KZbin channel.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you like the channel! 😉

[@MichaelCasey-f1d]

Leo, Thank you for such an informative video. Great production values and lots of good information. Top notch!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Beautifully filmed and super informative! Thank you!!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alanh2062]

Leo that was epic, what a fantastic end result 👍many thanks

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Very interesting, educative with a hint of humor ! Thanks for sharing all of your videos ! 😊🇨🇦

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

@@MacroTime28800 your welcome !

[@davidtebera4488]

You're a trip. Great info and vids. Thanks.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😉

[@joeskeptical4762]

*Beautiful job, fantastic descriptions & explaining.*

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you liked it!

[@jimmy2boats]

Leo, you cracked me up multiple times

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! 😉

[@jacobscobie1302]

Just found your channel, what a great channel. I really enjoy the topics and your in depth explanations and theory. Keep the videos coming, I subscribed and turned on the notifications.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear you enjoy my videos 👍

[@stevegall7438]

Brilliant video and just on time as my jeweller set is about to arrive

[@MacroTime28800]

I hope the video will help you to get started with jewelling 👍

[@Mr_Berlin_James]

Superb videos! Up there with the best of type. I know it’s a lot of work but I am really looking forward to more. Thanks for your hard work “for our viewing pleasure” 😂

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come 👍

[@alexreynoso3654]

Wow that was awesome I just decided to invest in the experience tools. You are one of the most entertaining and informational watchmaker youtubers. Keep up the good work.

[@MacroTime28800]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dodgydruid]

Last year I bought for £10 a gold plated 6109 and £8 the first Actus edition with the "SS", bought both for projects, both on timegrapher gave very very good readings, the 6109 the day wheel has jumped its pusher but keeps incredibly good time, the Actus has a slightly damaged dial and its 3 pane faceted crystal was badly scarred and pitted and again keeps very good time and a few hours with polish and several sanding grades I got the crystal almost perfect without ruining the crystal shape. Although not quite as good as the £4 gold not plate, 1947 Avia... sold on ebay as not working, full of water, needed a new battery and it was on an ancient expander bracelet also rolled gold... two turns of the winder sprang to life and had an almost perfect timegrapher score, good solid clean exterior and its like brand new... queen of my collection.

[@MacroTime28800]

Yes the old Seiko watches can keep very good time. There are watches out there for not a great deal of money that can be turned with a little effort into very nice watches 👍

[@wildernessofzinn17]

Absolutely awesome!. Your videos are the best for baby-step detail. Thanks!. I would love to see you do a vintage alarm watch (Bulova, Memovox, Vulcain, etc.) some time. Btw, I am never _bored_ by whatever you show or how long it is. If someone out there has the attention span of a three-week-old puppy and finds anything outside of explosions and rapid gunfire _boring_ , then go watch a mindless zombie movie or something, I want to learn watch repair. I like the details and baby steps. So, please, LV, no need to apologize for anything. These are fantastic videos.

[@MacroTime28800]

Great idea! Nice to hear you enjoyed it 👍

[@wildernessofzinn17]

@@MacroTime28800 My motives are a little selfish....I have a Vulcain Cricket with the 120 movement and it has a broken balance staff (if I can find a balance staff). I have to build up the nerve to attempt a repair. I also have a Bulova wrist alarm with the 11ATRCD movement, with a bent balance staff and the bottom balance jewel is missing. Thanks for all your videos.

[@MacroTime28800]

All you need is a few scrap movements. It won’t matter if you damage the staffs. Eventually, you’ll get it right and feel comfortable with it

[@rolandlumby9411]

Great video Leo. Loved the commentry and and great explanation/tutorial on how to use a jewelling tool. Keep 'em coming!

[@MacroTime28800]

I’m glad to hear you enjoyed and found it helpful! There’s more to come but it takes me quite some time to produce them 😩

[@andyoverall1951]

Great video, Leo!

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnvaluk1401]

Leo. Thank you for the very informative video. Was nice to see the work with the seitz tool. Always love your work and videos.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Yes I got the opportunity to show off the Seitz tool and I took it 😆

[@blenny47]

Lovely job thanks for your uploads brill

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you!

[@AC-dl5yh]

Beautiful...Thank you!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you too!

[@jimgoodman1845]

Gingerly done....Thanx4sharing...I subscribed ✌ .

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! And thank you for expanding my vocabulary. I love ‘gingerly’, it’s been added 👍

[@pritampatnanik]

your work is immaculate and its like piece of art . I have one similar model and i am looking to get it restored too .

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you very much, nice to hear you like my work 🙂 Get it restored, it's a very nice watch 👍

[@ndrededu]

Amazing video! I have no words, impressive. When you fitted barrel arbor jewels I hitted thumbs up and follow buttons. Amplitude is good even for a modern Seiko. Excellent job my dude!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you ever so much! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it 👍

[@LM74-o7y]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@MacroTime28800]

Thanks for watching!

[@VWatchie]

Wow, I really enjoyed this! Being an enthusiast repairer I picked up a lot of good stuff and inspiration. Thanks! Oh, and IT IS a beautiful watch!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you ever so much! Very happy to hear you found it helpful 👍

[@voltairegoethe]

much appreciated, Leo

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you!

[@israeldejesusrodriguezport7245]

Jexcelent,the tuttorial,the Best

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@soundmindtv2911]

Wow, this video showed up in my feed, and what an unexpected delight! I learned a lot from just this one video. Thank you for the detail on installing those custom jewels and on exactly which lubrication products you're using where. Very helpful!

[@MacroTime28800]

Hey! Glad to hear you stumbled across my video and enjoyed it! 👍

[@jjcj6463]

Muchas gracias desde España, es un vídeo muy didactico y entretenido. Por favor, sigue haciendo lo mismo.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@TimTellsTime]

I really enjoy your videos. Well done and thank you for the content.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you, glad you like them!

[@TristanColgate]

I recently picked up one of the chinese (Vevor) case back openers. I bought a seiko off of ebay that had a cross threaded back, I can't exactly compare to anything else, but it did the job to perfection, and came with a bunch of extras for doing bracelet links too. Very handy, and built like a tank.

[@MacroTime28800]

They are simple tools. Easy to copy and not a lot that could go wrong with the copy

[@propetamckissack524]

That’s Awesome it is more like I’m in the school Learning of how to repairs a watch good video thank you I learned something here…👍👍👍

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! So nice to hear you enjoyed it and learnt something too 👍

[@mizeni]

Another good video Leo. And yes, that case opener is gorgeous, so beautifully machined.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! I do have a thing about nice tools 😆

[@dn2817]

Incredible!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you like it 👍

[@stevewesterman9784]

My first time watching you videos LV, absolutley love the detail and your great humour! Now subscribed and will be watching everything from now on. Keep it up as you are very very good at this!

[@MacroTime28800]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍

[@MerajKhan-rh2wn]

Vdo quality amezing

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 🙂

[@umitdemirci53]

Excellent job. Cong..

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 🙂

[@malbennett8563]

Thanks Leo 👍🏻

[@MacroTime28800]

No problem 👍

[@dh4521]

Great video thank you.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you liked it!

[@kerrybayton2954]

I'm a big seiko fan & that looks really good, i would be happy to wear it..

[@MacroTime28800]

I love it, it’s on my wrist right now 👍

[@VWatchie]

I so agree with you, we mustn’t be afraid to take on new challenges!

[@MacroTime28800]

Long time no speak! I hope you’re keeping well. Indeed, the only way to progress is to undertake new challenges 👍

[@zamalekplaza4432]

i like the way you talk hahaha will be one of your watchers , from CAIRO .

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it 😉

[@johnpinner1]

Wow great video

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 👍

[@starpackerNS]

Hi Leo, Been waiting for your 7005 video. I have the similar watch: 7005-8039, sn: 0N6417. Only difference is, your case steps down at the lugs. Still have/use the Oyster style bracelet.

[@MacroTime28800]

I had to Google it to see yours and indeed, very similar. Same dial, same case except the step down at the lugs. It’s incredible how much difference the step makes. If I saw yours and you didn’t tell me about it, I would have thought it’s a completely different watch. It’s nice you still have the original bracelet. Mine didn’t have any strap at all.

[@igorstanisavljevic723]

great video

[@MacroTime28800]

Thanks!

[@adifebruari3379]

Luar biasa terima kasih atas videonya👏

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 🙂

[@carywatmore]

Your humour cracks me up. You’re scottish aren’t ya 👍

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! 😆 You think I wear a skirt? I mean kilt! I live in the UK, in the northwest but I’m from Czech 👍

[@the_passenger]

Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@JohnValencia70]

Nice video

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you!

[@LCMNUNES1962]

EXCELENTE SERVIÇO 👍👍🇧🇷

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🇬🇧

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

Your sense of humour cracks me up, especially at 34:25 😂

[@MacroTime28800]

Awesome! Now you know how to put bridges down, with a sense of humour so you’re not frustrated when you have to fiddle around with it for ages to get everything aligned 👍

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

@@MacroTime28800 🤣

[@WhoIsSerafin]

My birth year, would love one like that for sale

[@MacroTime28800]

You can find these on eBay. If you ask the seller to send you a decent picture of the case back you will be able to identify the year and the month of the production: retroseiko.co.uk/seiko-serial.htm

[@darrenfry4695]

This is brilliant, so enjoyable. You sure are a master at work , how long have you been a watchmaker?

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! It's just a hobby. I've been doing it five years

[@TheGrenadier97]

I have a 7005A whose balance wheel makes a metal-on-metal noise when the dial is up. Any guess? I intend to finally disassemble it in the future, and i'll be using your video as a guide. Amazing macroshots, close and clean. Thanks in advance.

[@MacroTime28800]

Difficult to say not being able to see it. Perhaps not even the balance wheel. It could be the oscillating weight.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Thanks for the attention nonetheless. I'll disassemble it anyway, so.

[@menw7470]

Champion!!

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! 🙂

[@dodgydruid]

Sadly, Weishi's or the lower end ones like my 1000 lack what Tg5.0 had which is an acoustic scale like on your etimer, I found it far more useful in getting the acoustic peaks, dwells etc into perfect sync which gave the most perfect of readings best one could get. I had before my Weishi a weird ebay Chinese 3d printed thingy box and used Tg5.0 with it and my PC and it was such a easy thing to use to tune up my movements to perfection or near enough, strange though I still do the old way of time monitoring over 24 hours with my old Soviet stuff, dunno why it was how I did it before machines made it easy and all my Vostokery, Slavas, Poljots etc keep superb time just by monitoring over a 24 hour period then working out how much of a nudge on the regulator arm needed... job done :)

[@MacroTime28800]

I like the eTimer because of the real sound of the watch rather than the annoying beeping of the Timegrapher that doesn’t help anything. It is certainly much helpful software. It is also nice that it does the long term logs when you can observe issues the Timegrapher is not capable of 👍

[@rubbermaiden]

Marvelous, this vídeo is priceless, so much rich and valious information, thanks lots for sharing.

[@MacroTime28800]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lawrencelamb9601]

Great video. I just found your channel and really enjoyed watching. I'm now a subscriber. I like the fact that you explain what lubricant you are using. Can you please tell us what camera, lens, microscope combinations you are using? I really appreciate you taking the time to make and share these.

[@MacroTime28800]

I don't use a microscope, I have an old Olympus camera and and a macro lens

[@davechandler6884]

Cracking Vid mate Crackin`

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it 😉

[@TonyBurrows-e3m]

Hi Leo. Thankyou so much for all your great video's I have learnt so much from you. Could you tell me what the name of the staking tool is? I would love to have a go fitting a jewel. Thankyou once again.

[@MacroTime28800]

Thanks! It's Seitz/Bergeon. They stopped making the one I have, the new has a new tool but all the bits are the same: www.cousinsuk.com/product/seitz-jewelling-tool-complete-set

[@chuckfinley3542]

There’s nothing like some good swarf.

[@MacroTime28800]

Indeed!

[@malbennett8563]

Thanks for your video Leo, you are an inspiration. I have a Seiko 7009A with a cracked centrewheel jewel. Is it possible to replace it without having a staking set ? I ultrasound cleaned it so not sure if that caused the crack.

[@MacroTime28800]

I doubt the ultrasonic would crack a jewel. The high-end watch cleaning machines also use ultrasound as well as rotation. You can probably see the crack now because it’s clean and you can actually see it. Not a staking set but you will need a jewelling tool. My most recent video shows two different jewelling tools, the difference between them and how to use them.

[@paynemaker]

Great video and great work. Bergeon should make you a brand ambassador. I may just sell a kidney for a few nice tools .

[@MacroTime28800]

I have a feeling that if I buy some more Swiss tools my bank manager might remove my kidney without asking me 😆

[@paynemaker]

@@MacroTime28800 lol

[@boydsargeant7496]

Your best video so far Leo! Loving the Leo character😄. So much detail in this one, going to have a lay down to rest the brain🤣. Can’t believe your tools, I’m so jealous! What are those silicon sticky sticks called? I cannot find them on Cousins UK?

[@MacroTime28800]

Thank you! You wouldn’t be jealous of what is left in my bank account 😩 You’ll find them under ‘cleaning swabs’ and the one I used is the ‘teardrop’: www.cousinsuk.com/product/adhesive-head-swabs-bergeon-swiss

[@boydsargeant7496]

@@MacroTime28800 🤣Thanks Leo!

[@MacroTime28800]

anytime 😉

[@ndkotriksnov]

Thank you for your video. I’m struggling trying to get the escapement wheel in place. No matter how I try, the wheel only stays in place for a moment, before losing contact with the train wheel. Is that normal or maybe something is broken?

[@MacroTime28800]

I presume the pivots are OK. If that's the case, make sure it's in the jewel in the mainplate, put the bridge on but don't push the bridge down, guide the pivots in the bridge, slowly lowwering the bridge making sure all pivots are in