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I SO need mine serviced, and the British have such a colorful use of language for videos like you and Jenni Elle. Love girls with the accent, dated an girl from London back in the 80's.Alwaus love the microscope views as well, it's just an art to see service on watches you do.
Thanks so much for making this vid, I have a 6106-6003 I'm working up the courage to service. I've serviced a few watches so far but this seiko is so pretty to me, lol.
I had just finished my Seiko 6106C rebuild prior to your video. It was great that you had made one earlier which saved me. Still waiting for the rebuild of your bullhead. Mine is in parts waiting for your guidance. Keep doing it, love your videos. Thank you.
Wearing a September of 1973 6106-7040 (17 jewel version) on my wrist right now. I believe the movement is a B series. The head is in immaculate shape, but the original bracelet is in need of a full restoration. I've also got a beat up parts watch of the same type, but different year, with a C-series movement, and the day / date change occurs at the same time, with the calendat wheels turning in opposite directions.
I'm having a Seiko sunday sporting my 6309 "tv" for a nice change, nearly finished my "studio" in my daughters old bedroom so hoping to be knocking out vids this coming week again as got some nice stuff incoming plus a couple of Ali fake-o's.
Well, Congratulations mate for all your success, all the way from Calgary, Alberta Canada! Cheers! Signed up for your e- letters as well. Good luck everyone!
Nice dial Mike. At least there's no aligning needed between rotor and second reduction wheel (like some movements do) since you're having to take it all out again once the replacement balance arrives.
I sure need some beautiful 😻 watches in my collection. This is very nice 👍, even with a green dial. Day/date feature is a gotta have. Just a date feature is fine, too, and in some cases, watches without a date, or day/date feature is okay 👌. This depends on dial colors, watch model or make, and what “sentimental value” (yes, I can’t describe it properly, sentimental value is not it). More like 👍 the history of the watch, and what it’s been through in its lifetime. It may be more the word “heirloom”, I’m going after. This watch must be a Seiko, or a Bulova. Even on some of these watches, a plastic crystal is fine, but they weren’t very common then. Your friend, Jeff.
I need a taller tripod for that, I have a telescopic one for the bench and its on its full extent! shows how powerful this lens is. Thanks for the feedback.
Great video. Hey if your camera has an HDMI port you should connect it to an external monitor. Then you won’t suffer looking at the small camera screen.
Another awesome informative video. I picked up a 6105 movement for under $20 because someone put a 6309a automatic works bridge on it and the stem was pulled engaging the hack and stopping the movement. I think the video quality was super HD and clear but I know I would try to figure out a way of having the image projected to a computer screen but that would likely make your neck sore from looking up and down lol. It would work for the placement of the camera but not for servicing.
Bloody great vid mikey, like the close ups and seems lot more natural? Also like the warts and all filming bro, didn’t get to brum watch meet as to much going on, hope you had a great time!
Video quality is mutch better now. Is your working space better? More space between camera and movement so its better to work when you are making videos?
I love the old Seikos with the 4-oclock crown and pusher date setting. I have a ~1979 model 6109 that lacks stem wind and hack, but I think is otherwise the same as this. It's developed a problem with the day ring -- I think a common problem you might have done a video on fixing. I've been thinking of having a go. I've enjoyed this one and I hope you do more old Seikos.
@@MyRetroWatches)Hello! I have a Seiko Advan 1974 7019-7290, restored, reprinted and the original glass was replaced (I had to look for it). What can you say about this mechanism and was it worth restoring the watch? ($400)
Great video, love the channel. I just started out repairing pocket watches, what wrist watch would you recommend to start out with? I have been working on 18s pocket watches, are there easy wrist watches for beginners to repair? Thank you for doing these videos. You and Wrist Watch Revival were my inspiration to get intro this hobby, thanks again, Dan C
Thank you for your comment. As you will already have some motor skills and knowledge I'd say most watches would not be too much trouble for you. I do recommend usually 60s dress watches that have a decent jewel count like 15 upwards mainly because this is better quality but will also make fitting plates easier. I see many beginners purchase cheap pin pallet and struggle like crazy or give up, cheap mechanical can usually mean difficult. I would also consider something without any day or date complication as its one less thing to worry about for your first watches. These 60s watches can be found easily online and usually have nice mass produced Swiss movements in them. Equally Seiko is another I recommend as they are robust, they don't die and parts are plentiful should you need a donor watch movement. I also have lots of tutorial videos on 70s Seiko movements which many people have followed along to.
Great picture quality now Mike. Maybe you could get another camera to show a lower, sideways-on angle for when you're doing screws up etc? Ok, I'll have a look at your tee shirts to help fund yet more AV gear :-) Your videos have certainly given me the confidence to fix a few old junkers from my Dear Old Dad's collection (he was a professional watchmaker for over 60 years). So far they've all gone back together ok and are ticking away merrily. A video showing a few tips/ideas of how to get an Incabloc spring (the underside one), back in its holder after it's mysteriously managed to escape might be a (very) useful feature for the future?
Thanks. I plan to do more B roll with my phone once I get chance. Editing B roll can be a pain but I know it makes the videos more enjoyable for everyone
Great job ! I was watching some Spencer Klein videos. He seems to routinely replace worn Seiko barrel pivot holes in plates with a jewel. Seems like it would be a permanent solution.
Yes. I do not have the tooling to do so plus the jewels are not cheap either. Spencer works usually on the more expensive Seikos like the 6139 / 6138 where owners want them to be top notch. This 6106 with the donor balance will perform perfectly well and as the owner has 100s of Seikos in reality it won’t get worn daily to worry about longevity of the mainplate bearings
def not something you do with every watch, and in fact it's not the best practice as it alters the movement permanently. the traditional method to remedy barrel shake is to pound the bushing flat with a staking set. not sure why spencer doesn't use a staking set, maybe he doesn't have one. I use mine routinely.
I will buy movement holder from Aliexpress, its not cheap at around £50 but it spins around. I am hoping by using that I can keep in shot more often. Post edit some shots are all over the place but I cut and crop clips so you guys dont really notice that.
I was looking to pick up a sports version of the 6106 and wondering if its hand winding, looks like not. Hacking is good though. Seems like a 6306 in terms of spec and functionality.
I have a 6106C movement (at least that's what's on the bridge) but it doesn't have the diafix jewels like the one you serviced. It only has the one date mechanism part that is plastic. Sadly, mine seems to have hairspring issue, uneven spacing between coils. Quite low amplitude.
There are many variants of the 6106 and its all down to jewel count. 17 jewel ones might not have the diafix which is a blessing when it comes to servicing as they can be a right pain. Low amplitude I would start from the barrel and work backwards. You can also use a hairspring / balance from any 6119 movement in the 6106 which might be easier to find a donor for.
@@MyRetroWatches It is just a 17 jewel movement. Thanks for the tip on 6119. I managed to remove a kink in the hairspring, near the regulator arm. That helped a bit, but I will probably try to source a replacement balance. I do have to wonder if I damaged the hairspring with the movement not being held well in the movement holder (Bergeon 4040 - plastic version). There were a few times that the movement popped out of the holder. Maybe I need to get the metal version or 3D print a suitable holder.
Always like watching your vids Mike. Been looking forward to this one too to see if your camera knowledge has improved.:) Can you not re-bush the barrel hole bridge if it is so badly worn?
What people do with the barrel bearing is jewel them. This requires tools I do not own yet plus the jewels are quite expensive. On a 6106 I would source a donor movement and take a chance. That said despite the work of someone previous with my donor balance in I am confident it will run fine. Thanks for watching.
Not sure as it’s all about the jewel count and where they are. For instance some 6106 have more jewels and as a result their pivots are smaller. Best way is to pull the parts lists of the movements and compare part numbers.
@@MyRetroWatches I also have a Seiko watch with the same movement, which I am currently restoring, and your video helped me a lot. If you want, you can visit my channel on TH-cam. My channel is called watchget. many Greetings.
Brother can u fix my dad watch it us seiko as well he passed away in year 2014 and that watch is always on his hand can u please restore or any of your contact email please
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I SO need mine serviced, and the British have such a colorful use of language for videos like you and Jenni Elle. Love girls with the accent, dated an girl from London back in the 80's.Alwaus love the microscope views as well, it's just an art to see service on watches you do.
What a fab bit of 70s Seiko. Love the crystal and your video quality is really much better now. Cheers Mike
A great looking Seiko.
Thanks so much for making this vid, I have a 6106-6003 I'm working up the courage to service. I've serviced a few watches so far but this seiko is so pretty to me, lol.
I really want an ADVAN. Cool look.
I had just finished my Seiko 6106C rebuild prior to your video. It was great that you had made one earlier which saved me. Still waiting for the rebuild of your bullhead. Mine is in parts waiting for your guidance. Keep doing it, love your videos. Thank you.
Yes the bullhead. Still having trouble with that one. Finally got a part I needed but now I might need more…
Cracking video Mike. Quality is spot on👍🏼
New camera looks great. Does some lovely blur on foreground objects.
Wearing a September of 1973 6106-7040 (17 jewel version) on my wrist right now. I believe the movement is a B series. The head is in immaculate shape, but the original bracelet is in need of a full restoration. I've also got a beat up parts watch of the same type, but different year, with a C-series movement, and the day / date change occurs at the same time, with the calendat wheels turning in opposite directions.
I'm having a Seiko sunday sporting my 6309 "tv" for a nice change, nearly finished my "studio" in my daughters old bedroom so hoping to be knocking out vids this coming week again as got some nice stuff incoming plus a couple of Ali fake-o's.
nice mvt en interesting watch Mike, good to see an "old" assembly again.
Well, Congratulations mate for all your success, all the way from Calgary, Alberta Canada! Cheers! Signed up for your e- letters as well. Good luck everyone!
Picture looks crisp, good job!
Mike, the camera is working great.
Yes I saw the hair when fitting the minute wheel retaining bridge! only noticed in edit though!
Saves me asking if you removed it!
Nice dial Mike.
At least there's no aligning needed between rotor and second reduction wheel (like some movements do) since you're having to take it all out again once the replacement balance arrives.
Now I got one incoming and am watching all your vids again :D Will be bending ones earroll back on said 6106's as super excited getting one finally :D
Love the vids and have been watching like crazy here in the states. Thanks for the equipment links too!!
Thanks for watching!
Oh yes this should help with the reassembly of my seiko hopefully
I sure need some beautiful 😻 watches in my collection. This is very nice 👍, even with a green dial. Day/date feature is a gotta have. Just a date feature is fine, too, and in some cases, watches without a date, or day/date feature is okay 👌. This depends on dial colors, watch model or make, and what “sentimental value” (yes, I can’t describe it properly, sentimental value is not it). More like 👍 the history of the watch, and what it’s been through in its lifetime. It may be more the word “heirloom”, I’m going after. This watch must be a Seiko, or a Bulova. Even on some of these watches, a plastic crystal is fine, but they weren’t very common then. Your friend, Jeff.
Great stuff Mike! The new camera really makes a difference..
No my taste style wise, I think it’s the case and strap colour ! Great video quality and sound. And great job.
Hi Picture 10/10 clear & Sharp ,looks like you could pull out a bit ,for wider shot,,Great Work
I need a taller tripod for that, I have a telescopic one for the bench and its on its full extent! shows how powerful this lens is. Thanks for the feedback.
Weeeee!! It was time to see another video of an assembly....
Great video. Hey if your camera has an HDMI port you should connect it to an external monitor. Then you won’t suffer looking at the small camera screen.
I have been thinking about this, hoping that if I bought a standard PC monitor and just fed the HDMI in that way it would work?
@@MyRetroWatches yes it will, a standard pc monitor will work.
Another awesome informative video. I picked up a 6105 movement for under $20 because someone put a 6309a automatic works bridge on it and the stem was pulled engaging the hack and stopping the movement. I think the video quality was super HD and clear but I know I would try to figure out a way of having the image projected to a computer screen but that would likely make your neck sore from looking up and down lol. It would work for the placement of the camera but not for servicing.
I am considering a monitor, its all about room / lack of room on the bench to do it all. didnt think the 6105 hacked from memory.
@@MyRetroWatchesyes you're right. 6105a seems not to hack but 6105b does. I learn something every day, thank you.
Bloody great vid mikey, like the close ups and seems lot more natural? Also like the warts and all filming bro, didn’t get to brum watch meet as to much going on, hope you had a great time!
Ian my man, was looking for you! show was a good one, very busy and all stalls open.
Video quality is mutch better now. Is your working space better? More space between camera and movement so its better to work when you are making videos?
I love the old Seikos with the 4-oclock crown and pusher date setting. I have a ~1979 model 6109 that lacks stem wind and hack, but I think is otherwise the same as this. It's developed a problem with the day ring -- I think a common problem you might have done a video on fixing. I've been thinking of having a go. I've enjoyed this one and I hope you do more old Seikos.
I have a video on day wheel correction.
@@MyRetroWatches)Hello! I have a Seiko Advan 1974 7019-7290, restored, reprinted and the original glass was replaced (I had to look for it). What can you say about this mechanism and was it worth restoring the watch? ($400)
Very good
My incoming Rado Diastar apparently has a cut glass crystal, I abs love them and I am thinking I am prob going to wear that a lot.
Half after one of those. I bought a gold case for one last week at a fair. Cases are tungsten carbide so practically unscratchable
Like the part where Darth Vader helps you out @ 51:17.. Well a bit of help from the Force can't go wrong :-)
Great video, love the channel. I just started out repairing pocket watches, what wrist watch would you recommend to start out with? I have been working on 18s pocket watches, are there easy wrist watches for beginners to repair? Thank you for doing these videos. You and Wrist Watch Revival were my inspiration to get intro this hobby, thanks again,
Dan C
Thank you for your comment. As you will already have some motor skills and knowledge I'd say most watches would not be too much trouble for you. I do recommend usually 60s dress watches that have a decent jewel count like 15 upwards mainly because this is better quality but will also make fitting plates easier. I see many beginners purchase cheap pin pallet and struggle like crazy or give up, cheap mechanical can usually mean difficult. I would also consider something without any day or date complication as its one less thing to worry about for your first watches. These 60s watches can be found easily online and usually have nice mass produced Swiss movements in them. Equally Seiko is another I recommend as they are robust, they don't die and parts are plentiful should you need a donor watch movement. I also have lots of tutorial videos on 70s Seiko movements which many people have followed along to.
Great picture quality now Mike. Maybe you could get another camera to show a lower, sideways-on angle for when you're doing screws up etc? Ok, I'll have a look at your tee shirts to help fund yet more AV gear :-) Your videos have certainly given me the confidence to fix a few old junkers from my Dear Old Dad's collection (he was a professional watchmaker for over 60 years). So far they've all gone back together ok and are ticking away merrily.
A video showing a few tips/ideas of how to get an Incabloc spring (the underside one), back in its holder after it's mysteriously managed to escape might be a (very) useful feature for the future?
Thanks. I plan to do more B roll with my phone once I get chance. Editing B roll can be a pain but I know it makes the videos more enjoyable for everyone
Great job ! I was watching some Spencer Klein videos. He seems to routinely replace worn Seiko barrel pivot holes in plates with a jewel. Seems like it would be a permanent solution.
Yes. I do not have the tooling to do so plus the jewels are not cheap either. Spencer works usually on the more expensive Seikos like the 6139 / 6138 where owners want them to be top notch.
This 6106 with the donor balance will perform perfectly well and as the owner has 100s of Seikos in reality it won’t get worn daily to worry about longevity of the mainplate bearings
def not something you do with every watch, and in fact it's not the best practice as it alters the movement permanently. the traditional method to remedy barrel shake is to pound the bushing flat with a staking set. not sure why spencer doesn't use a staking set, maybe he doesn't have one. I use mine routinely.
Looking good from this side of the screen, Mike. Now you'll just have to figure out how to work comfortably while filming.
I will buy movement holder from Aliexpress, its not cheap at around £50 but it spins around. I am hoping by using that I can keep in shot more often. Post edit some shots are all over the place but I cut and crop clips so you guys dont really notice that.
I was looking to pick up a sports version of the 6106 and wondering if its hand winding, looks like not. Hacking is good though. Seems like a 6306 in terms of spec and functionality.
6106 is hacking only. many Seiko of the 70s were only automatic so you have to wear them to keep them wound.
I have a 6106C movement (at least that's what's on the bridge) but it doesn't have the diafix jewels like the one you serviced. It only has the one date mechanism part that is plastic. Sadly, mine seems to have hairspring issue, uneven spacing between coils. Quite low amplitude.
There are many variants of the 6106 and its all down to jewel count. 17 jewel ones might not have the diafix which is a blessing when it comes to servicing as they can be a right pain.
Low amplitude I would start from the barrel and work backwards.
You can also use a hairspring / balance from any 6119 movement in the 6106 which might be easier to find a donor for.
@@MyRetroWatches It is just a 17 jewel movement. Thanks for the tip on 6119. I managed to remove a kink in the hairspring, near the regulator arm. That helped a bit, but I will probably try to source a replacement balance. I do have to wonder if I damaged the hairspring with the movement not being held well in the movement holder (Bergeon 4040 - plastic version). There were a few times that the movement popped out of the holder. Maybe I need to get the metal version or 3D print a suitable holder.
Always like watching your vids Mike. Been looking forward to this one too to see if your camera knowledge has improved.:) Can you not re-bush the barrel hole bridge if it is so badly worn?
What people do with the barrel bearing is jewel them. This requires tools I do not own yet plus the jewels are quite expensive. On a 6106 I would source a donor movement and take a chance. That said despite the work of someone previous with my donor balance in I am confident it will run fine. Thanks for watching.
I have an Seiko advan with golden mirror dial . But didn't have orginal glass
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Hi sir Michael Bolton can we use parts from 6106 to 6105 and 6118?
Not sure as it’s all about the jewel count and where they are. For instance some 6106 have more jewels and as a result their pivots are smaller. Best way is to pull the parts lists of the movements and compare part numbers.
@@MyRetroWatches allright some parts no. not the same but for example the balance assembly from 6309 can be used to 6105.
I believe that this movement does not have a manual winding function. Or am I wrong?
You are correct. Most automatic seikos of the 70s were auto only and no manual winding or hacking
@@MyRetroWatches I also have a Seiko watch with the same movement, which I am currently restoring, and your video helped me a lot. If you want, you can visit my channel on TH-cam. My channel is called watchget. many Greetings.
Hand shake could be low blood sugar Mike. Have a break have Kit-Kat.
Good camera work, lighting needs some work.
Noted!
Brother can u fix my dad watch it us seiko as well he passed away in year 2014 and that watch is always on his hand can u please restore or any of your contact email please
Sorry I am not taking work on. This is my hobby and not profession.
Ok thankyou i appreciate that