Restoration of a 1970's Seiko Navigator watch
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- In this video we restore a 1970's Seiko Navigator Timer GMT watch with a 6117B hacking movement. This watch was in very poor shape and needed to be fully stripped to pieces, cleaned, polished, lubricated, calibrated and re-assembled. What a beautiful watch this is - it's an oldie, but it really is a goldie!!!
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In this video we restore a 1970's Seiko Navigator Timer GMT watch with a 6117B hacking movement. This watch was in very poor shape and needed to be fully stripped to pieces, cleaned, polished, lubricated, calibrated and re-assembled. What a beautiful watch this is - it's an oldie, but it really is a goldie!!!
I cant seem to get on your website any way of contacting you i have a fair few watches id love to see restored on here that i own and would like to ask about costs etc.
Dear Mark, your video is very inspiring, can you make ricoh watch (calibre 61) watch repair video ?, i have that watch but it didn't run perfectly. Thank you.
I am sorry, I no longer take on private work. I do not live in the UK anymore
Watch Repair Channel I am in the same boat as the first commenter. It’d be awesome to have a video showing the restoration of my watch.
Do you recommend anyone? I live in California and have been searching for someone qualified to restore and service a few Omegas.
There are a lot of qualified people but on the other hand, there’s a lot more unqualified people too....
@@WatchRepairChannel do you still repair watches? can you ship internationally?
I assembled an office chair once. It was pretty tricky, kinda like this.
Pfffft, amateur. I put together an Ikea cabinet.
@Dozier 1642, never read the instructions! Lol I so get it.
I've absolutely no doubt, with my skill, I could take that watch apart.
I laughed, but vodka does that.
I tied my shoes by myself today
Thank you. This has filled me with all the confidence i need to finish building that IKEA bookshelf..
LOL!
warpo007 😂🤣 Made my night with this ! LOL!
warpo007 ,how did it go?
I’m with you brother LOL
It's honestly therapeutic, looking at your disassembly/assembly/service videos
Yep. It's like AMSR on steroids.
Arkajyoti Jha Yes and with this kind of music it took me almost to an high level of hypnosis :-)
I totally agree.
Thank you :)
I actually prefer no music, but with the sound of the tools working.
Craftsman like yourself are a rarity these days! Thanks for your dedication and work on these nice complicated machines we all love!! Thanks
I have this watch in my attic. My Uncle bought this watch around 1971 - 1972 and gave it to me when I was 14yo in 1975 when he came home on leave during the Vietnam War. It wasn't running very well when he pasted it down so it ended in a pencil pouch I kept misc stuff a kid keeps. I will have to go in the attic and find that pencil pouch and get the watch serviced. Thanks for the video and the sparked memories.
I am new to this Channel, so I'm watching old video and let me tell you its very impressive, the studio looks like a operating theater.
WOW! About time TH-cam suggested a cool video.
Listening to this is like therapy. I’ve had yoga vinyasa that are less calming :)
watched the entire video to see him polish the crystal. I was cheated. Lovely video as always!
NOW I understand the cost of watch service. 500 parts, screws, springs, good eyes and patience (neither of which I have), as well as a good memory as to what goes where. I would be selling a bag full of parts on eBay. Fascinating video !
Now I would have thought that a channel about watch service would be boring as hell even to most watch enthusiasts. But the way you've done it is a very therapeutic and interesting way. Many watch channels (especially those dealing with the internals) have long droning videos with a narrator who is hard to listen to on account of their thick accent or monotonal voice. That is no the case with this channel. Elegantly composed videos, with a nice easy on the ear narrative that could keep even my difficult to focus attention for at least half an hour.
Seiko's are the Toyota's of the watch world! They'll take a beating but with a little love and care they can be brought back to life! Great video!
Thanks Mike
Seiko's are great. I like the Astron from 1970, or so.
I have this watch for personal everyday use. Made in 1973 it came as a bag of bits, the bezel was almost impossible to find but purchased one in the end to complete the watch. It’s definitely a good looking work horse.
Replacing a Diashock spring with just one hand! Now that is really showing off!
LOL, if I am to be honest, it was due to the big camera lens in front of me. Normally I am less reckless and I don't recommend it :)
I have an identical watch 6117 6410 with stainless link strap which I purchased new in the late '60s whenn I was travelling. After about 15 years I had an accident in which I broke the crystal bent the hands and gouged the face. It was a real mess. I had it repaired by the national agent who returned it looking just like new for a most reasonable cost.
I continued to use it till it was overtaken by digital, an H023-00b0 which I find more complicated to use than I wish, and it does not have the great appearance of the older model
Thanks for a great video , held my attention right to the end.
Impressive work and craftmanship. You can't help thinking of the many generations of watchmakers throughout history. Their skills and all....right back to the Antikythera-mechanism 2000 years ago.
It has been a thrill to watch (no pun intended).
Highly satisfactory and the background music is also a delight.
Cheers from Denmark, Scandinavia
I really enjoy watching your videos. Certainly a different world.
I am not an watch maker or repair kind of person, I just love mechanical watches and these videos are amazing, can't stop watching!
I'm the same with many subjects on youtube lol
I have this same watch. It's one of my more prized possessions. Keeps great time, and looks fantastic. I like to use it when I travel.
Music was just fine, thanks for the zen session.
I would have broken 5 pieces and lost 10 screws before I got it halfway apart. Oh, and it would never work again. Great work.
Jdubbya308 W - Sir, you are an expert compared to what I would have done.
It's a cool thing to see: taking the heart out of the body and laying on a table, and it's still beating.
Mark, let me confirm the choice of music was bang on.
Not intrusive and relaxing, not that your videos are boring but background music eases it even more.
Great watch by the way and an excellent job as usual.
Cheers.
I agree! So many get it wrong but this is just right and compliments rather than takes away from the video.
Thank you guys - cannot please everybody, but I do put a lot of thought into it.
@@WatchRepairChannel I appreciate it! I’m one of those who think that the music is completely unnecessary, but this is at least is not obtrusive. I remember watching your early videos which had no music at all. They were wonderful. Soporific, calming.
It's just wonderful to watch a skilled craftsman working on watches. You get to appreciate the skill that went into designing a mechanical watch and the assembly/repair skills too. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not especially into watches but can honestly say I so thoroughly enjoyed this video. Lovely, caring craftsmanship and really engaging overall :)
For some reason there's something very therapeutic about watching a man with little condoms on his fingers restoring a watch for 35 minutes. Nice video
To the 43 people who “thumbs down” this video, you don’t know what cool is.
RCTID - 58 now, what is it they do not like after watching the video for 90 sec ??
@@haraldpettersen3649 81 now.. I just don't get how you don't like this video...
@@breezyjr - Read the comment again, repeat if you still don't understand it. How did you get the impression that I didn't like the video ?.
83 now !!
They are the ones who try to download videos.
Smoothing broach. You're like felix the cat with your bag of tricks, pulling out a tool I've never heard of to fix a problem like magic.
Watches are so intricate! The machining of the tiny parts and the precision is so fascinating to watch.
Thanx!
Also thank you so much for not adding daft electronic mumbo jumbo music
Yes! If people really have to add music (it’s usually unnecessary), at least something this subtle and acoustic is not offensive.
Love these old seikos
Some years ago I used to play with a box full of old mechanical watches that my father gave me. Then I was completely self-learning, sometimes braked things, sometimes I got them working even adjusted!. I'm so pleased to have access to this professional working images so well esplained. Really appreciate it.
Mark I want to congratulate you on 100k subscribers. I know I'm late to the party, but I wanted to add my best wishes for continued success in with everyone else!
And might I say it is a very well deserved achievement, you continue to present interesting and useful reviews demonstrations and lessons to us watch lovers.
A surgeon putting new life into an " old timer " ..... brilliant skill !
Wow. I would have been in over my head right after I unscrewed the back cover. My hats off to you sir.
Dusty, I don’t think I could have gotten that far!
As a USAF navigator in 1970, I had the earlier model navigator timer with the external bezel. Don't even remember what happened to it. Ebay has a beautiful restored version for about $1,800.
They also have several of this model, looking pretty banged-up, in the $500-$800 range.
Fortunately, I found a customer return Seiko Kinetic GMT on Amazon for about $125, half the price of a new one: not the same, but it'll have to do for now.
It amazes me that you can take that completely apart and get it back together again! 👏🏻
I now know why my Seiko 150 metres divers watch from the 70s was so expensive, look at all the parts. Mine still runs perfectly. I am also amazed at your skill. Incredible
thank you mark i have always loved watching repair watch channels but yours makes me so relaxed after a long working week thanks mark.
The finished product is so beautiful!
Fascinating to watch. Deeply relaxing. Lovely choice of music.
I came across your channel by accident. I've watched a few of your videos. I'm not a watch collector but I've always had an interest in watches and clocks. I know nothing about the "trade" of watch making and repair sadly I suspect it is a dying trade except for the "high end" expensive watches. All of that said I admire your work and skill. I'm sure it requires a steady hand, a good eye and a great deal of skill to remember where all the parts go once you've taken the watch apart. I realise that is part of your training nevertheless there are a lot of small, intricate pieces to be put back properly for the watch to work. Well done!
when I lived in Beer Sheva, older people were sure that there are two types of watches: SEIKO and simple)))) what I like about these models is that you open an omega that is 20+ years old and full of dirt, and Seiko after 50 years looks white clean
watching with awe the whole procedure, very nice
man, im so glad this channel is in my feed.
First time seeing a video from you and I already know I'll binge watch those...
Mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing this!
Therapeutic! Yes. Wonderful workmanship!
Thank you Richard
Amazing transformation! Does make me realise I need get some watches serviced as did not realise it can damage the movement.
Amazing, what a find, great restoration, you are the master!
It's a beautiful watch. Simply like this
Thank you for another great disassembly and reassembly video. I enjoy these very much. I don't know why but it seems like this is the biggest balance wheel I've ever seen in the wash. Thank you again.
You have incredible skill, i just love viewing your videos. Thank you.
Well done. Ready for another 50 years of use.
Indeed! Thanks ronald
Watch repair and restoration is fascinating and a hobby I hope to start later in life, but the intricacies are almost intimidating! Very wonderful video... Thank you!
Hello Mark,
Yet another gem, after you waved your wand, excellent work
I love this watch. Big fan of Seiko.
What a fantastic video Mark! The more I watch your videos, the more i believe the watchmakers most important tool is a small plastic bag :D
Ha ha. They are very useful. Cheers
I have exact same watch in great working condition.
It's always nice seeing craftsmen at work. The background music is nice and the smoothness of your videos is very relaxing. So thanks for sharing.
Thanks :)
I always enjoy each video you post and look forward to the next one. Thanks so much.
Disassembling it seems so easy. Putting it together will definitely be challenging!!
Woow that's just mezmorising didn't knew there were so many parts in a watch, and the machining is top notch incredible very relaxing to watch :)
Another fantastic, well shot, edited and nicely narrated video.
Lovely looking watch. Thanks for uploading.
Ah... thanks - I appreciate that :)
I absolutely love this channel and your work! You are a master at what you do and it is a joy to watch you do what you do!
I have learned so much from you about watch and watch repair. You the man !!
That's awesome. Thanks :)
OMG. This is more complicated even human surgery 👍.
Man you are genius👍👍👍
P.S. who put unlike????????.
When I was a kid, any time I got an old watch I would take it apart. Not having proper tools, or knowing what I was doing, I was fascinated by the intricate workings of the watch. Just came across your channel by chance and have subscribed looking forward to your future videos.
Always a pleasure. I drop in once a month and enjoy the feeling that in this crazy planet terrorized by a scavenger species, where any sense of objective reality is being deliberately unbalanced, there is still room for reason and observation and civility, and that, with knowledge, dedication and patience, some things can actually be FIXED ;)
Some of your videos are literally therapeutic, and the music is well chosen.
Enjoyable video! Appreciate the full teardown and involved restoration process! You sir have finesse!
Thank you for the encouragement Andy
Real watch master! Pleasure to watch your repairs, also good conversation.
One of the very first purchases from K.Hattori, and _yes,_ it's a beauty.
Respect for your exquisite videos!
(Watchowners: Always keep your timekeeper clean . . . )
Nice video step by step disassembly and assembly of watch
Amazing workmanship and patience and knowledge
Good job and a great watch, pleased you've given it a new life.
Thanks.
I got Parkinsons just by watching this... now I can work as a paint stirrer...
Amazing, it's like watching someone paint a painting, I can see it done, but just can't fathom how it's done.
nice and relaxing, face on that was pretty nice condition to start with but night and day when finished. lovely.
WoW 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Super man
Thanks for sharing
Fantastic video!
I have been watching your videos for four years. I have seen most of them. Which has taught me how to fix what 's like Seiko, Swiss Movements.And for that I am very thankful to you. Your videos, help me to fix watches like a Russian made Swiss made and many Japanese made. Though I didn't know anything about them previously.
Now I can fix my own Rolex thanks for the tips
Hermoso trabajo. Saludos DESDE CHILE.
Very relaxing and educational to watch you work. Great work as always.
Brilliant Mark as always and I've learnt a thing or two. Broaching the jewels never seen it done and the difference was compelling. Cheers
That's a gorgeous watch
Your work is so mesmerizing, thank you! :)
Mark what a great video.
Very relaxing and informative. Backgound instrumental music sets a great classic atmosphere.
I learn a lot each time I watch these. Your course is great also and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about watchmaking.
Thanks heaps Mark.
Phil O from Sydney Australia.
Thank you Phil
It calm me down and relaxed , very good therapy, thanks
Loved this video, very therapeutic as well as informative. Thank You so much! 👍👍
Two thumbs up.
Many thanks John
A 1 job! Thanks for sharing,enjoy ur weekend!
This is a very relaxing video. Watched it during my morning shit. It was a good shit. Thank you!
Very facinating video to watch, nice work!
I'm 5 minutes in. If thus were me disassembling the watch, I can GUARANTEE that when I put it back together I would have slew of extra parts that I would have no clue where they went. Amazing precision work. I'm in trance and have to watch..
this is so darn relaxing to watch..
Yet another great service video, hooked till the end
Cheers :)
Ein fantastisches Video von einem fantastischen Uhrmacher.
What an Amazing watch and work
Very nice looking, i recently finished fixing an eta 2783 from ebay thanks to your 2824 video
Thats awesome - thanks for the comment :)
I've been hanging out for a new video !! Another beautiful time piece restored with love and skill .. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Toddy - appreciate the feedback