Seiko SKX Restoration and Service 7S26

The light restoration of a Seiko SKX009 and a service of the Seiko 7s26 movement.
Music from: BenSound

[@Face_Meat]

I noticed the white stripe on the plastic bag used to protect the dial while removing the hands left a mark on the dial. You may want to be careful to ensure any printing on the plastic bag is facing up (or use a plastic bag with no printing on it) to avoid leaving any marks on the dial.

[@geobel1669]

Very interesting to see honest hobbyist making videos of their work, without ‘lying’ / ‘cutting’ difficulties they met. Most of ‘professional’ videos despite the fact they are very instructive present most of the time a ‘fairy tale of watch restoration / servicing’ , thank you for posting and having shared that with us , and don’t listen to negative critics that don’t provide any interesting comments. As we say in Switzerland ‘la critique est facile, mais l’art est difficile’

[@jroobz]

Original bezel insert looked great!love that patina

[@timebanditwatches3249]

The bonus about the way I managed to get the insert off is that you can keep it and always put it back on at a later date. 👍

[@seikoskx]

thanks for your video great content you did better than me I just love watching videos of this watch take care ❤

[@boma23]

Absolute noob to the servicing / fixing side here, just considering which of his broken watches will be a first attempt at modding/estoring, having watched umpteen videos over the last 6 months. Then: lo and behold! It's my actual watch, in exactly the same condition! Very useful, thank you for posting!

[@shirleemcewen2891]

Excellent show.

[@nelsonancheta]

Did he just scratch the dial upon removing the hands?

[@juanjomartin2966]

It is not bad, but the rotor is not aligned as manual said for 7s26A. Appart from that, seiko insert didn’t come alone without bezel so aftermarket piece are supposed to mount which is not what I will use for a restoration neither superglue. Thanks for the video

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

That’s quite the battle scar you introduced to the dial when you took the hands off 🤦🏻‍♂️ I thought it was just some contact material from the plastic, but was still there when you cased it back up. Also, having noted that a foot was broken would have been value add to show how you re-attached. 2c.

[@timebanditwatches3249]

It’s just from the grip seal bag, I thought I’d cleaned it all off but the camera shows all right. It’s all cleaned off and in good condition.

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

Good stuff 👍

[@gshockbabe6144]

Learned a few things on this video today.Many thanks for posting.

[@timebanditwatches3249]

Great, glad you enjoyed it. I’ve done an SKX full titanium build as well if you your interested.

[@russauyeung]

Great video! Seeing the heart of the skx worked on makes me appreciate mine a lot more. Thanks for sharing your skills and expertise. Where do you order parts for the watch, such as the OEM bezel insert?

[@predragjo5977]

I am impressed by 7s26, it's cheap and can run forever. Indestructible little movement. Btw did you oil the parts before reassembly?

[@timebanditwatches3249]

Yes all oiled appropriately as part of the service.

[@predragjo5977]

@@timebanditwatches3249 Well done 🙂 Was wondering because it wasn't shown in the video.

[@artggonzales]

It’s unfortunate the dial was damaged while removing the hands. Totally ruined the aesthetics of the watch. 😮

[@seikoskx]

dude nobody is perfect ppl make mistakes just relax and be kind.

[@mikesey1]

This model SKX is probably Malaysian- made, showing the nylon calendar and date changing cogs. I was told that the Japanese -made "J" model uses metal cogs for that, not Nylon? Any truth in that, as I have seen Seikos from the 1970s using nylon.

[@corneliusscipio777]

Wonderful that you left the day's names in Spanish 😉👍🏻

[@paulofreire3499]

Thank you for the video. Would you answer me if the chapter ring is made of plastic or metal ? 🇧🇷

[@timebanditwatches3249]

Hi, The chapter ring is plastic.

[@tiagodvt]

Great work, but the chapter ring is fairly misaligned. I know it is not your problem, but Seiko's fault. You'd have to "trim" the chapter ring feet and line it up yourself to fix it

[@DanielDzeta]

very sloppy and bad job, by the way... you left the dial dirty 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@timebanditwatches3249]

Bit harsh, apart from the dial which has already been address in the previous comments and come out looking fine. Please let give me more details, as an amateur/hobbyists I’m always keen to learn.

[@freeridermx2502001]

@@timebanditwatches3249 great response to that harsh comment! There will always be critics and haters. Keep doing your thing this was enjoyable to watch.

[@canons90]

@@timebanditwatches3249 What a very gentleman-ish way to answer someone who is obviously not a gentleman at all. You did an excellent job with the SKX!

[@seikoskx]

that's why the world is the way it is because ppl like you rude and disresptful. I guess you're perfect