Seiko Sportsmatic Vintage 1969 with Automatic 7625E Watch Movement Restoration Part II - Assembling

[@richf5967]

Looks great and the dial is beautiful in its own way

[@ValentechTime]

Thank you! I wanted someone's opinion on the dial condition as it applies to the restoration. I've heard, that some people appreciate rough signs of the vintage age, so I used the dial without replacement. Thank you for the comment!

[@richf5967]

@@ValentechTime opinions vary widely when it comes to wear and tear Some replace and some like the signs of wear Personally I like the wear as it tells a story - most of the time 😀

[@philipfm]

Nice Job, I notice that you just snug the screws down, no overtightening.

[@ValentechTime]

Thank you! What did you mean by saying that screws are not overtighted?

[@philipfm]

@@ValentechTime some people that do repairs tend to over tighten screws and bolts. Example, I worked in an auto shop and mechanics would use an impact gun when bolting a tire back on. After one or two hammer clicks they should stop, but some leave it on a few seconds which can bend the rim or brake rotor.

[@ValentechTime]

@@philipfm NO, I do not over tighten screws, and we do not use impact driver in watch repair. We just need to feel all those delicate screws. 😊