The cheap copy that made a company great. Vintage restoration of Seiko's most important watch!

[@alexandregb566]

As a dude who is learning English, I really like when you, content makers, talk a lot. Because it helps me practice my English, and I like histories.

[@Mars-zgblbl]

You’re on the right path. If you’re having fun, you’ll learn better

[@tonygarrett7214]

My wife bought me an automatic Seiko Seahorse in stainless steel for my birthday in 1966. I had a friend who was a watchmaker and who served his apprenticeship in Switzerland before the war. I proudly showed him my new watch and he asked if he could open it to see the movement. He was very impressed with the quality of it and said “the Swiss should be worried about this standard of work.” I still wear this watch 57 years later and its accuracy is amazing. Many thanks for your video. I like your style of presentation.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you. The Seiko's from the 60s where great watches and your friend was right. Seiko was pretty much responsible for the fall of the Swiss watch industry in the 70s. My wife game me a pair of socks! I'll have to have a word!

[@TheDjcarlos67]

@@Saving-Timeahaa “socks” 😂

[@ForestWoodworks]

This is a great story! ❤it.

[@coffeepot3123]

@@TheDjcarlos67 Socks for when wife is gone for a while ;)

[@reginaldbowls7180]

@@coffeepot3123🤮

[@WhiskyLima]

I do love that strap on that watch, it looks so good. It's funny because I always wondered how easy it would be to have a go at making my own straps but that is next level craftmanship and I don't think I could get anything near as good

[@lesterspears2674]

Enjoyable to watch. I watched another watch being repaired and to clean the dial plate he use a poly grip tablet in water as one would false teeth. Dial came out very clean. I might suggest you look into it. Thank you for sharing. LS

[@Ed-G]

Great to see how the straps are made. Can't wait to watch the other videos.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks 👍 Appreciate the kind words

[@KRColson]

What a wonderful job! This was the first time I saw someone make a strap. It was very enlightening and your skill level is exemplary! Thank you.

[@prabie]

Elegance, delicacy, good taste, talent, craftsmanship. What more could you want?. Congratulations because you're performing art. Thanks for you work.

[@Saving-Time]

And thank you for the kind words, glad you liked it.

[@damnAmsterdammer]

I love Seiko watches. Have a Grand Seiko. Bought aTudor and aTissot. But what really turned my crank and changed my watch world was an Oceanus ocw s100 1ajf, outstanding technology.

[@Saving-Time]

The Oceanus seems like a fantastic watch. I don't have much experience with it, but I do love my workshop g-shock. I hope you found the video interesting

[@robertjordan7323]

I love that ostrich skin pattern. I have never seen that before. Thanks for sharing

[@Saving-Time]

Ostrich is great leather just make sure if you are buying an ostrich leg strap you buy it from a reputable source the pattern and quality of ostrich is extremity different from piece to piece and it can get expensive. I love it though. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@johnkucin4482]

Wonderful very informative video. Really nice camera, lighting and narrative. I have several Seiko watches, the oldest is a 7005, made in 1971. I purchased it while serving in the USAF in Okinawa. Quite a beautiful watch, with a two tone face. It runs great and I recently had it professionally serviced. All my Drinks keep great time and a pleasure to wear. Thanks!

[@Saving-Time]

The 70s stuff is great really nice watches going to be giving them a look myself at some point. Thanks for the kind words

[@ygrbooks]

Great and most beautiful strap and interesting movement. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it, very nice of you to let me know. Thank you

[@romualdgardes1461]

Very interesting and didactic watchmaking walkthrough of different aspects of cleaning, restoring and production stages. Many thanks, really enjoyed it.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much!

[@deanP.]

Your strap making is awesome. I did enjoy learning about Seiko history as well during the video. A really great video in my opinion.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks, really appreciate you talking the time to let me know. Glad you liked it.

[@jmfrank7034]

Me to!!! Love how well versed your videos are.

[@Dadication3]

Well done, making uphill ice skating look so appealing. The strap making is incredible, what beauty! I am a Seikoholic, the history and quality makes them special for me, from my SARB’s to my snowflake, and my 62 mas.

[@Saving-Time]

There is a lot to like about Seiko, I went to try on a snowflake spring drive it's an incredible dial a remarkable watch in general but that dial... Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@waynefisher4327]

Bravo! A lovely video on that Sieko. Yes, please do share about straps; making, tools, tricks. I found the strap info given almost a video within a video. Warm thanks for the time given to video the process and share it. Thanks also to Mrs. Time Saver. Bests with a request the you continue.

[@finallyholdingontoletitgo1607]

I love your drive and passion. It shows in the details. Thank you Mr.SavingTime!

[@scaleartsg]

new subscriber here! from Singapore!

[@Saving-Time]

Welcome!! I'd love to visit Singapore at some point. thanks for the sub!

[@schwarzanzug]

hi, hace 40 años que uso seiko y siempre me dieron satisfacciones. impresionantes tus correas o malls de relojes. un verdadero maestro profesional, tu detallado trabajo de restaurado limpieza y acabado del reloj merecen Bravo!!! te envio un saludo cordial desde Argentina

[@Saving-Time]

Saludos desde Praga. Gracias por sus amables palabras.

[@mullrump2]

I'm still chuckling away at your wise cracks 😂...lovin the straps, video, camera work, history lesson...ALL OF IT!!

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks 👍 More on the way

[@Weemanfaescotland]

Brilliant sawing and lovely strap

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you I will let the misses know you liked it!

[@_f355]

wow, what a wonderful job on the strap! now I have to order the tools and try it for myself, haha. as to Seikos, I really like the brand for the versatility and the reasonable prices, and as a hobby watchmaker I like their movements - they're _different_ from the Swiss ones, some things are absolutely brilliantly simple like their double pawl lever automatic works, and some are stupidly over-engineered like the keyless works in their 56xx series, but regardless of that they're always fun to work on. I also like that the technical communications are readily available and include the exploded views of the movement with the order of disassembly/reassembly and the oiling points (and that is of course also _different_ from the typical Swiss way of oiling).

[@Saving-Time]

I'm for sure going to be working on more Seiko's good to know the technical documentations is readily available. Good luck with the strap.

[@gotchagoing4905]

Seiko's are my choice of watches. In fact I just took off my 44 year old Seiko about an hour ago. And it still looks great and keeps very good time. It has the day/date/and alarm complications. My other Seiko's are all day/date. I just ordered, several days ago, a new Seiko 5 military style watch. I don't know why it took me so long to do that as I bought my first Seiko at a PX when I first got to Vietnam back in Jan of 1970. In fact that was a Bell-Matic/day/date.

[@salvatoresignorelli7933]

Thank you for the lesson in watch history and repair/service. always enjoy your education classes. Be Blessed

[@Saving-Time]

Very welcome

[@ias3620]

The strap! I have never seen a strap so beautifully made ❤...Lots of good wishes from India.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much!

[@michaellawrence6677]

Much respect for your strap making skills and methodology. Very impressive.

[@Saving-Time]

I appreciate that! Glad you liked it.

[@PlayinWithGhosts]

Wristwatch Revival brought me here and I loved this vid. The strap making and history telling really compliments the other watch restoration bits. Subbed and looking forward to watching more of your stuff. 🤙🏻🖤

[@Saving-Time]

Welcome aboard! More to come glad you liked it

[@cristobalosuna3106]

Your restoration is a joy to watch. Nice work!

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much!

[@jameshoney712]

Absolutely gorgeous watch in my opinion, and fantastic job with explaining.

[@180mph9]

I have recently started my own small collection and couldn’t respect myself unless Seiko and Grand Seiko wasn’t present. I really enjoyed the time you took to present the strap making, stunning result.

[@Saving-Time]

If I might suggest something for your collection, if you are looking for something a little different, check out the Russian cal 2209 "Vympel" mroatman.wixsite.com/watches-of-the-USSR/vympel, made in 1961. It was just 2.9 mm thick and represented a huge technical achievement. It's not expensive, and it's not flashy, but at just 6.5 mm thick from case back to crystal, it's impressive even today. A talking point, and I think every collection should have at least one Russian watch. Thanks for the kind words.

[@sevse23]

I'm sure Ms Saving Time understands that your channel is first passion, then anything else. May I join your other supporters in the comments to express my gratitude for your time and effort, offering your viewers such quality content.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you for the kind words I'm happy you liked it.

[@christopherprince3250]

I have a vintage Seiko Sportmatic that I love. Great video. Thanks for posting. Love the band.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks for watching!

[@sontungdinh726]

great tips on the cutting the tips of the straps. it helps big time. thank you

[@chucksouth4258]

I shall amend all my "overviews" to reflect that you are completely on par with any watch service on screen. Excellent and informative.Good stuff! Thank you for the effort, this watch really needs a serious cleaning.Great show!!!

[@Saving-Time]

Much appreciated! It's not easy to film these, and I have great respect for everyone who does so. I try to make every video a little better than the last, and hopefully I'm getting better with practice. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know.

[@ricktimmons5438]

my dad wore a Seiko with a blue dial. great story and nice restore. Enjoyed the wife unit sewing too.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@Sokol10]

Nice work, specially in the strap.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks 👍

[@rogers531]

Hi David you have a lot more numbers behind you now. I wrote to you in comments last week , I mentioned you had just started and you were doing a watch called Prim. Couldn't remember then. You have come a long way

[@Saving-Time]

Hi John, it was a Prim a la diplomat which I still wear quite a bit. Thanks for the kind words.

[@carywatmore]

Mrs. Saving Time - what a lovely name. Enjoyed the whole video. Thank you for mentioning my country - singapore. Look at one of the higher end regular seikos that use an 8L movement - save a fee grand off grand seiko. Too rich for my blood so i collect Seiko 5 watches-some of the dials and bezels on the limited edition ones are nice. You do pay a little more -sometimes up to twice a regular seiko 5 but it’s what I like 😊

[@Saving-Time]

My next Seiko will be a Seiko 5 baby Monaco I just like the look of um! I'll check out the 8Ls thank you for the tips!

[@anthonycaryl1079]

Looks good, i enjoyed the strap making, very smart

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you like it

[@davemcgahhey]

Wow! Fantastic video! I love your sense of humor 😂 I appreciate the strap making as well.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks Dave glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know about the strap making part!

[@robcarnaroli269]

I saw someone use a bed of rodico to hold the regulator and cap jewel. Then they smoosh the balance cock into it and it holds it aligned till you get the screws in. Hate the non shock settings too though. Really appreciate your humble approach to this and the strap build are awesome!

[@christopherm.2001]

love Seiko. I own several. Together they are worth thousands of dollars U.S. Really enjoyed this video. Only a TRULY competent person will admit fault, the rest of the folks assign BLAME! Looking forward to more vids. Thanks, Christopher M. USA

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks Christopher I enjoyed taking a look at this one I hope you did also.Seiko now make some of the finest watches in the world.

[@adamrichards3174]

New to your channel, but I really like the extra mile you take by crafting your own straps. And what lovely straps they are! I also think your conservative approach to restoration is appropriate for these vintage pieces. Well done, sir.

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you think so. opinions differ on how much restoration to do but i'm always going to be in the more conservative camp most of the time

[@andyoverall1951]

Love the strap and the watch. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Saving-Time]

The next one will be a collaboration with Atelier de Rhabillage Cadrans so it should be my best one yet with a bit of luck :) Glad you liked it

[@jameshisself9324]

Lovely job. I don't go in much for the leather straps but you made me want one. From looking at the surfaces and machining of that early Seiko I'm afraid it shows the typical industrial quality of the time period in Japan. They have come a long long way since then.

[@Saving-Time]

That they did, I'll be taking a look at some of there later work for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@markdrewe7812]

I really enjoy your video especially the making of the watch strap think that added a lot of interest to the watch restoration. Thank you it was most interesting.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

[@christmastavares8120]

Beautiful straps that you make and wonderful work on watches. Thank you for the video.

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you like them!

[@mattylad388]

Well done on a great video and on a wonderful restoration of the watch. I must go back to the Gruen vid to see the strap building from the start. Again, job well done, I enjoyed the whole process so much.

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck if you decide to give strap making a go and if not i'll be adding more in future videos if you simply enjoy the process

[@cesarchavarria6644]

A very relaxing voice and narrative. Thank you!!!

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philipfm]

I was just looking around and found this video. Watched it to the end. Very good work.

[@Saving-Time]

Awesome, thank you! Happy new year to you!

[@ronburns268]

Also really appreciated the band construction. Being the best watch is not always the most important and it would be nice to add such a historical piece to a collection.

[@Saving-Time]

I agree this one fits the collection quite nicely. Glad you liked it

[@d.dranner5150]

A true work of art museum quality mate!!🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@FenceThis]

5 stars * * * * * to mrs Saving Time for the professional stitching work !

[@Saving-Time]

She saw this comment and we now no doubt insist on being in every video lol thanks for the kind words

[@erikalmighty]

Nice video. Appreciate the quality and camera set ups.

[@MrFelix002]

Very nice seiko/breitling great work on both the strap and watch

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you kindly!

[@rosshein356]

As someone who has been a victim of the magic blue electronic smoke more than a few times in my life you’re line about that had me crying laughing……. Thank you I needed that today.

[@hugo886010]

Really enjoy the strap making part! Keep up the good work!

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks! 👍

[@AllanT-nu4rw]

I love Seikos, most of my collection has been based around the 6139s and 6119s models. My original to me 1971 model 6139-6012 is a watch I cherish the most.

[@Saving-Time]

The Bruce Lee right? Great watch I hope you enjoyed the video

[@AllanT-nu4rw]

@@Saving-Time Thanks for your reply,,according to the aficionados only the black dial is considered a true Bruce Lee. However the blue, brown, silver and gold dial versions are all the same watch. Mine is a blue dial version, all original, with its railroad bracelet. The hour and minute hands had to be replaced recently as many years ago due to a moisture intrusion issue they corroded around the lume. I currently have a silver dial version in line for restoration to add it to my blue dial one. I hope to find a black dial one for a decent price to restore. When it comes to cost, the brown dial is the mostly highly sought after version of them all, so go figure. The 6119-6020 or 6023 models are also gaining popularity and the rarest of these is the yellow dial version also known as the Baby Pogue, since it looks somewhat like the 6139-6002/05 models yellow dial Pogue. Even if you do not like Seikos there is hardly anyone that dislikes a Pogue for its appearance. I currently have three due to dial print variations, the 5 Speedtimer version, the resist version and the proof version.

[@jorgesoto4659]

I enjoyed every moment of your work, and I learned. I apreciate it. You have a new fan

[@docnele]

Nice watch, watch- and strapmaking! :) That movement looks crude, but I see it was adjusted in three positions. Now, that number 7, I made a count of 7 jewels, but there might be one more on the balance staff. I suppose they made it in more versions and that number was internal so workers knew which set of parts to use.

[@Saving-Time]

Yup that could be it. The movement was crude but sort of understandable given the circumstances. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@chrisbtoo]

Loving the strap work!

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks i'll be adding it to future videos!

[@matthewseawell1667]

Excellent! Great insights into history of Seiko.

[@Saving-Time]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it

[@awger90210]

Really enjoyed the video, especially the strap making. Brings back fond memories of the two Seikomatics my father gave me. Also, I've been thinking about getting a new strap for my father's Glycene Airman -- something in exotic skin with a deployant clasp -- and your video has convinced me.

[@Saving-Time]

A good strap really does make the watch, IMO. Generational watches deserve the best treatment, as they are the best type of watch. All the best - David

[@AnalogDave]

Your handmade strap is amazing. I've never seen the process before. Great work 👏

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you liked it

[@erniemathews5085]

Seiko is great. My family spoke of them reverently My uncle wore one for years.

[@Saving-Time]

Yup they make good stuff! Hope you enjoyed the video

[@eddiejr540]

I’m a little late to the party but I really enjoy your videos and the voice over is soothing and entertaining…and excellent camera work 👍

[@Saving-Time]

Cheers, glad you find it soothing as I have in the past been accused of talking too much :)

[@advocatusdiaboli1588]

Seiko is very honoranble! Nice Job!

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@markcarr2757]

Great video. I have a number of their watches, including from this period. For the collector, they have a number of sub-brands such as Lorus, Alba, Orient, Trume, Astron, King and Grand Seiko, Credor and more. All goo value for money in their respective classes. Great video.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much glad you enjoyed it. I agree with the value for money I'm liking them more and more as time goes by

[@jeff1176]

I enjoy this in-depth restoration. I never knew Seiko used cloned Swiss movements in their watches. It makes perfect sense, pre Daini and Suwa days. I've also never seen a strap being made either. Very interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@Saving-Time]

You are welcome, and Seiko only did it for a few years after the war. Needs must i guess :)

[@Subiemal]

Absolutely beautiful watch mate.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks an interesting one for sure!

[@kitrichardson2165]

I found a history of Seiko to be particularly interesting since I have a Seiko watch. It looks great. It’s provided excellent service for many years and there’s no issue with it whatsoever.

[@Saving-Time]

For almost all of it's history Seiko have made excellent watches just a brief period after WWII where they dropped that ball a bit. Understandable given the circumstances. Glad you liked the video.

[@gordiefrench5342]

This is a stunning vintage watch Please leave the dial just as it is Fantastic

[@Saving-Time]

Dial will remain untouched on this one, hope you liked the video.

[@moboei]

Love the work you put into that. Great strap/ leather work.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much!

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

the strap is above and beyond- a real commitment to reusable excellence unusual in this day and age.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you. I really do not like to make things that end up in the bin! I'd rather make less money and feel better about myself. Took me quite some time to work that one out lol BTW if you want to see another case restoration there is one in my Gruen video. All the best - David

[@alexanderhuza3886]

Love your stuff mate, awesome work on the watch and the strap. You inspired me to make my own strap for my Prim big tv automatic!

[@Saving-Time]

Nice one! I also own a Prim TV auto I love that watch, now i feel bad i have not made a strap for it yet lol Maybe i'll do it on the channel. Glad you liked it.

[@alexanderhuza3886]

@@Saving-Time Looking forward to your next videos, I also like that you made a video featuring Prim, not much yt content with them

[@Saving-Time]

I made 2 videos on Prim as I live in the Czech republic i'm a fan!

[@alexanderhuza3886]

@@Saving-Time I absolutely get that, I am from Slovakia and also a big fan of the brand :)

[@hendlers7071]

A great service - thanks a lot

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@animals_of_overtown]

"I'm not sure I ordered the serated one." :D :D :D - brilliant.

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you liked it :)

[@thegrassyknoll7792]

As always Nice detailed history, excellent work, Thanks

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joncaradies3155]

Great video ! Thanks for all the history . Interesting stuff ..... For some reason I really like the look of all the clunky bridges and plates . Also , Great looking band you made . So cool you have that talent as well ... Great stuff !!!!!

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you it's a cool watch. Interesting history to it.

[@jameswinter6563]

Loved this video and watching you make a strap I learned so much from it please keep up the fantastic work

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way I might include a bit of dial making at some point.

[@jameswinter6563]

@@Saving-Time I think that's a fantastic idea as that's something I've never seen before I will look forward to seeing a video on dial making

[@grahams8468]

Enjoying your videos ,Thanks for all your great work they are a pleasure to watch

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you like them!

[@btmontres1423]

Lovely work and level of respect for this old machine. Hope u do go for a Grand Seiko and maybe something with a 9S64 so you can compare notes from how they’ve come…and have maybe learned from this 1950s movement u just completed. Cheers and many thanks for taking us on this mini-journey.

[@Saving-Time]

I may do just that at some point, new cameras first however, not as interesting but i'd like to bring everyone this content in 4k. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Alex-mt6fe]

Great video and narrative. Thank you, again.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it.

[@roger.p.007]

I totally enjoyed your video. Making the strap brought something unique to it that I haven't seen before.👍 I think Seiko is a very good brand to start off a collection. I have a Seiko 5 and a solar chrono. Been eyeing the Grand Seiko SBGE295 Spring Drive GMT since it came out. I hope it will by my only major purchase for this year, LOL

[@Saving-Time]

The spring drive movement is an interesting once for sure you could do a lot worse. Thanks for the kind words

[@andrewk.3902]

Beautiful restore, your making of the band was very impressive. I’ve been wanting to try making one. Thanks for the great video.

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you and good luck with your strap making efforts.

[@OutsideLands77]

Leather working and watch making finally combine, what a great video. Now if you could drop in a classic cocktail, some woodworking (that handle?) and motorcycle restoration/riding I'd really be Saving-Time on YT. OK, maybe actually no cocktails.

[@Saving-Time]

I do make a mean old fashioned, i'm not sure the word is quite ready for the drunken watchmaker just yet ;)

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

New to your channel, and just described... will be viewing your prior videos✔️✔️👍

[@tonycollard4185]

Brilliant video David!! Very entertaining and humorous. So honest with the little hiccups, which is actually quite refreshing to see. Everybody makes mistakes!! The performance results were very good. You really do have an excellent watch strap making talent, so does Mrs Saving-Time!! I have a tip for you for assembling the balance cock together. Flatten out some rodico into a thin layer and first lay down the cap jewel (right way round of course) and then the regulator arm. After oiling the cap jewel, when you then lay over the balance cock exactly over the cap jewel with its 2 screw holes, the rodico will hold it in exactly the right place while you tighten the screws. It's a shame that all the viewers of the Video don't press the like button. Why do people do that? They don't quite appreciate the effort it takes to produce one of these videos. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next one!

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks Tony I'll give the tip a go.

[@ronl7131]

Great restoration

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you much appreciated

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

"Trash Nugget".🤣 my vocabulary grows😂. I greatly enjoyed the video, it's nice to see strap making . Ty

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed. And happy to help 🤣

[@Justicesdad]

Seiko 5 SS is my daily wear, it keeps decent enough time

[@Saving-Time]

Indeed, I got myself a Seiko 5 baby Monaco for Christmas :)

[@42Hertzer]

Brilliant work, love the dry humor! =)

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyedwards3846]

Another very interesting video thanks. I started trying to make straps since your last video and its not as easy as it looks to make them look neat. 😂 good quality blades are a must.

[@Saving-Time]

Easy to start hard to master, fun though in a sometimes frustrating way lol Highly recommend olfa.com/collections/professional/products/9mm-svr-2-stainless-steel-auto-knife olfa.com/collections/professional/products/olfa-ak-4-graphic-art-knife-w-cushioned-grip I use the srv-2 most often but it will sort of depend what fits you better, both are great cutters and IMO good value for the money. Good luck sir!

[@thisoldwatch9944]

Keep it up always live watching your videos , I actually have a Timex 400 1961 that basically has the same seiko movement, Timex only made the watch with the movement for 1 or two years.

[@Saving-Time]

Cool I did not know that, thanks for the info

[@juliov1506]

Awesome job keep up the great work.👍🏻

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you appreciate that

[@carlrees5574]

great job! i have the same movement in a Seiko Marvel im restoring however after service the amplitude was very low, i stripped it down again and noticed that Jewell was chipped and cracked. now waiting until i can afford the Kafer micrometer to measure the chipped jewell and the pivot . Always something expensive to buy!!

[@Saving-Time]

Yup i feel that. I'm on the lookout for a JKA Feintaster Micrometer that i don't have to sell a kidney for, wish me luck!

[@MrBIGJON79]

I appreciate your wooden tweezers!😁

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you like them! I liked that i did not pay 60 bux for um :D

[@sutocsaba7362]

Beautiful! 👍

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much!

[@maddewey8063]

Very entertaining, 😊thank you

[@Saving-Time]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shahzadzafar5583]

Brilliant work.

[@Saving-Time]

Thanks :)

[@RobbieHatley]

Nice video; thanks for making and sharing it. I enjoyed learning more about the history of my favorite watch company. Now, regarding your query as to what Seiko watches people recommend, if you're willing to spend an arm and a leg (or sell a $350,000 house, whichever costs less), then by all means get a Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon. Or, if you're one of them cheapskates who thinks their wristwatch should cost substantially less than their house (shocking!!), then you'll have to make do with something from the Grand Seiko or Seiko Presage lines. (Or maybe a Horage Tourbillon. Not Seiko, but gorgeous, and "only" $8000.) Or, if you're one of them bloody working-class sots, like me, with a $1500/month income and $350 in the bank, you'll have to buy something in the Seiko 5 line. But don't buy anything under $200 because those are all junk (no click, no hack, short power reserve, etc). Instead, if you're going to get a Seiko 5, get something from the SRP line. The following watches all have day, date, click (auto+manual wind), and hack (time can be set to nearest second). These mostly use the 4R36 movement (which I love) and mostly cost about $250 each: SRPE77 (my favorite affordable Seiko: lumed heat-blued hands on ice-blue sunburst dial, day, date, click, hack, decompression ring) SRPD59 (white on orange, day, date, click, hack, decompression ring) SRPH33 (orange on black, day, date, click, hack) SRPG33 (olive drab w cloth strap, day, date, click, hack) SSK005 (cream on orange, no day, date, GMT, click, hack)

[@Saving-Time]

Thank you very much for taking the time to list out some Seiko's for me to look at. I appreciate that. Cheers