A 60's Survivor: Seiko Sea-Lion M330 Jewel Upgrade & Service
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Step into the past with our latest project! This 1968 Seiko Sea-Lion M330 is a true survivor, maintaining its original charm. In addition to a comprehensive full service, we took it a step further by meticulously repairing and upgrading the main plate and barrel bridge arbor ports, enhancing its performance. With these upgrades, this remarkable timepiece now boasts an impressive 27 jewels, elevating its precision and longevity. Join us in this journey of reviving and upgrading a vintage classic!
Model: 6106-9010
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I think this is one of the most gorgeous watches I've seen in a LONG time. I really like Seiko's in general, and this one is magnificent, IMO.
Thanks Bill! I'm a big fan of it as well. I've got another Sea Lion still in my project drawer I need to get started on at some point.
I own one of these in gold tone. It was my first vintage watch buy, and it’s my favorite piece. Great to learn more about it and see the craftsmanship inside.
Very cool!
What a handsome watch. I loved the shot of the serviced crystal in the claw, wonderful composition and depth of field. If I love a video, I cast it to my 65" TV, which I did. Nice production Adam.
Thanks so much.
Beautiful work. 👍🏽
Thank you very much.
Seiko DX's are beautiful watches! I have one similar from 69 by 9 years and it's my most worn watch, Subscribed!
Thanks so much!
Perfect job!
Thank you!
Woohoo! So glad to see you are back up and running.
Thanks Matthew. I appreciate the well wishes. Thanks so much.
Really enjoyed the video. You did a great job. Thank you
Thanks so much!
I’ve got similar 6119-8095 silver dial on a fishbone bracelet , pops on a sunny day , love it! Seiko fan from downunder , great camera Adam👍🏻
Thank you very much.
Your barrell upgrade is beyond awesome! So cool👍
Thank you very much.
A very nice watch and a great video. I may have to source one
You should!
Hello Adam, another great informative video. I have several Seiko watches, I enjoy them all, but my favorite is a 7005 I purchased in Okinawa while serving in the USAF in 1972 . its a beauty, two tone blue dial. I had it Serviced for the first time this year, looks great, runs perfect. Only one mini complaint doesn't have a manual wind option like my newer Seikos. Thanks !
Yes, no manual winding in a 7005, but they are excellent movements.
The two jewels in the cover plate under the day wheel actually do perform a function. They are supposedly there to help the day wheel turn with less friction.
Fascinating upload Adam. Great work. Thank you.
Thanks for the info!
I was just researching a 1971 UFO 6106 6439 today for a friend. I learned a lot about Seiko
I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks so much.
Ya couldn't go wrong with such a great 👌 watch. Whether you're servicing them, or if you're wearing them on your wrist, they're a very fashionable watch ⌚️. Speak of all the junk watches ⌚️ today. Those will outlast them, thirty-fold, at least. Your friend, Jeff.
Another great enjoyable video. Thanks for taking thee time to make them. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Have to say that I am getting some “wristwatch revival” vibes, don’t know if you two are related but I am loving it 🎉:) keep it coming as they say
Absolutely, I was thinking the same thing! Shooting, voice over: Marshall's Siamese twin? Very pleasant to watch though. Thanks a lot Adam !
Oh thank you!
I appreciate it. I'm honestly not trying to copy him. He does great work, and was an inspiration for sure, but there's only so many ways to film a watch repair. I'm trying to focus on more of the technical side of things, and to show each step in detail. While I am trying my best to do my own thing, I very much appreciate the compliment.
@@WeekendWatchRepair Just found you the other day. I like the technical side as that works great for me for how my very analytical brain works. You are doing great to make it your own style. Marshall is great and has that Bob Ross voice and when I saw the new interview with him he was not what I was expecting at all. Much younger than his voice says he is. Just always do you. Don't try to copy others else the trolls will pop out of the woodwork.
@@WeekendWatchRepair Hello! I like Marshall, but I’m liking your way of doing this a little better. I’m getting into this myself. I’ve started collecting the tools needed. Keep up the good work
Congrats Mathew !
Agreed. Congrats again Matthew. That Hamilton couldn't have gone to a nicer person. I really enjoyed talking with him.
Beautiful watch and excellent work!
Many thanks!
That's a great watch! Good job on the service.
Well done, great job. It really is beyond me that more watch manufacturers don't have jewelled bearings for the barrel. There is probably more torque there than anywhere else in the movement. Even expensive brands often don't have jewels there. Crazy.
I agree, but surely it just comes down to cost of manufacturing. Steel bushings are probably cheaper and easier to produce than jeweled bearings. That said, if it raises the cost of a watch by $10 or $15 to put two extra jewels in it (guessing at what a manufacturer would pay when buying in bulk), I think it would be well worth it.
Really enjoy your videos. I restore old vintage watches and I'm always interested in learning different methods of repairs.
That’s fantastic. Thanks so much!
I’ve got a Project Draw too. 😂 Very grand name for the truth of it 😂. Replacing a jewel, showing us multi position on the timegrapher, great work, great video!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.
Awesome video. Kool watch.
It is. Thank you for watching.
Glad you're on the mend!
Thabks for the overbanking tip too, was working on a 7009 at the weekend, and it must have taken 15 attempts at seating the balance to rectify.
We've all been there! Glad you got it working though.
Thanks for sharing. Love these older Seikos. Glad you are better, this Covid can hit us all differently. Take care.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the amazing work! I've enjoyed the video a lot.
Greetings from Ukraine!
Thank you very much. I am very glad you enjoyed the video.
What a beauty of a watch.
I agree. Seiko did a great job with that one.
Well done Adam, great to see the jewel work!
Glad you enjoyed it
I really like the face on that watch. Nice piece great job. Glad you are feeling better.
Thank you. I agree, the dial on that watch is really nice.
I really love that deburrer!
I do as well. A very simple tool that works quite well.
Really appreciate you covering the jeweling upgrade. I have some jeweling work to do on my current project (very similar, 6205B), and your tips will be very useful! Even though it was hard to film, even just discussing your approach and mistakes helps a lot. Thanks again and glad to hear you're feeling better.
It's much easier to do when your not trying to film it, but I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the kinds words as well, I'm feeling much better now.
Great to see you're back up and running, kicked that virus to the curb. Another great vid, nice watch. Keep em coming. Can't help but think every vid i watch, you sound like another watch guy. 🤔 i like his stuff too. Cant wait to see your next one. 👍👍👍👊👊👊🤘🤘🤘
Thank you very much.
Yes, the moment I’ve been waiting for!
Haha, nice!
Such a great video! I got a Sealion recently but it definitely needs a service. It might cost more than the watch but after seeing this, I think I will follow through with it.
Glad it was helpful!
3-in-one oil is great stuff. Even a small bottle lasts for a very long time. Great for cutting like you used it for and great for some many other things as well. Only thing I have found that it is not good for is lubing firearms. Now I admit I couldn't do those little springs at all. My hands are to shaky to get them lined up and then put in place.
I agree. It’s really good stuff. I’ve had the same bottle for probably 10 years.
Congrats on the subscriber count. I’m one of the new ones. Great channel.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Looking at the time grapher that watch is a keeper. it's running so well in all orientations. I'll bet that you are pleased with the outcome?
Yes indeed. Extremely pleased!
Glad to see you're on the mend, although I may be late to the party!
I wanted to ask where you got your curved tip brass tweezers. I found a similar (maybe the same) pair on the Regine website, but I don't see how or where to order them directly. Any info would be super appreciated! Thanks again for your time!
Those are Voila tweezers - model 7-BR.
violatweezers.com/Item/style-7-tweezers
@@WeekendWatchRepair awesome! Yes, those look solid and the price is accessible. Thanks so much, Adam. Name's Joe BTW. Have a good one!
@@ForestWoodworksThanks Joe.
Nice job Adam. I wonder if you thought of luming the underside of the handset? I bet on the silver dial it would glow like mad.
You're probably right. It would, but I didn't think to do that.
Man I was hoping the giveaway was going to be this watch. It is absolutely stunning. Again a great survivor of a watch. Want to sell it?😉
Thanks so much. I hadn’t considered this one, but I think once you find out what the give away watch is, you’ll like it even more than this one. It’s a survivor as well.
Im not waiting for the give away, as it may not be me, but i definately like this...how much??😂😂
lol. I haven't decided if I'm going to sell it yet.
This watch is pure jewelry. Lol😢 However, useless or not, this thing looks great, inside and outside! 🕐⚙️🍸
I wish I could take credit, but all credit goes to Seiko. I just cleaned it up and got it running properly. It is a great looking watch for sure.
If only this watch was a 42mm, would be so nice for work.
Hello Adam! I want so badly to venture into the world of watch repair and restoration. What would you recommend I start with in terms of tools? I know a good set of screwdrivers is a must, but is it really necessary to spend $200 on a set? What did you start with? Also, fantastic work with this beautiful piece! I really enjoy your humor and step by step guide.
Thanks a bunch. Regarding screwdrivers, you will get what you pay for to a certain extent. I wouldn’t say you need to spend $200 on your first set, but if you spend $20 on a very cheap set, it will likely dissuade you from pursuing the hobby further. Decent quality tools, and the ability to dress them with something like an Arkansas stone or something similar is a must.
@WeekendWatchRepair Thank you so much for the quick response! That definitely makes sense to me. Hopefully I can get over my fear of failure and take the plunge into the world of watchmaking! Also, I'm so happy that you are feeling better. I've had "The Vid" myself, and I know just how NOT fun it is. Best wishes to you and thank you again for the wonderful content!
Thank you very much. I hope you'll jump into the hobby soon. It can be frustrating at times, but still very rewarding. I think you'll enjoy it, but be prepared to spend a lot of money on tools and projects if you end up catching the watch repair bug. Fair warning!
Increíble error de fabrica , lo noté después de desarmado .
What did you do there at 3:30 into the video before you turned the watch over to remove the dial?
There is a ring that locks in the movement to the case. I was rotating that ring in order to allow the movement & dial to be removed.
Got it, thank you! Now I see I have a cracked dial spacer. @@WeekendWatchRepair
wish there was a repair give away lol. My broke a$$ cant afford those services
That's what I told myself also, then I went and ended up spending ridiculous amounts of money in tools as I got further along in the hobby. I didn't end up saving any money, but it is rewarding to service my own watches though. Definitely don't get in to watch repair if you goal is to save money, lol!
@@WeekendWatchRepair i see those tools cost a pretty penny . love the videos for sure !
Do you have an ebay store or website where you sell these watches?
I only have a personal eBay account. I've sold a couple on there, but didn't broadcast that they were featured on TH-cam. I didn't want to use my channel as some sort of a promotional tool to sell watches. In truth, I don't really sell many of them. I've only sold a couple to fund future projects. I might sell one or two of them in the near future, but I didn't think it'd be right to advertise them on eBay as being from this channel. Most of the time, if I decide to sell a watch, I'll post it on one of the local groups I am a member of. I bought and sold a few from those groups in the past. I always feel better about selling a watch when the buyer has a chance to hold it in their hands and inspect it before making the purchase. I think both parties feel comfortable with the deal when that is possible.
10 months later 15k subs. Must be doing something right!
Great video! I didn't even notice the stuff on the lense... but definitely been there. Reviewing a watch and not until you start editing - Fuzz on the watch... for the whole video. lol
Exactly!
What grease are you using (blue)?
Moebius 9501
The day wheel glides on the 2 jewels thar do nothing??
I didn't think about that at the time, but your probably right.
Where do you get the barrel arbor jewels?
There are a couple of different sellers on eBay.
Man i do not get how you can just blind use your auto oiler to get the right amount of oil in a chaton like that. I have the same one and if i have it turned to the absolute minimum amount of oil the flow is inconsistent and i have to be able to see how much oil it's inserting, i open it up even the TINIEST infinitesimal amount it instantly floods the whole jewel so i basically limit it to train shock settings that i can shine a backlight through and even then it overshoots it an obnoxious amount of the time. The only reason i use it at all is that on those little train shock settings keeping your oil bubble while also setting those microscopic modern diashocks is virtually impossible.
Now the needle is sticking on mine so i can't do the flick method. Any advice on how to get the thing to work as reliably as yours?
Yours is the 1A oiler correct? Mine is certainly not perfect either. I have mine turned down as well. I find it to be more consistent if I hold the needle back for about 1 second rather than just 'flick' it. I'll put a spot or two of oil on the paper to test the amount it's dispensing before oiling the jewel. After oiling I also closely inspect each setting under high magnification through the microscope. If I don't like it, I'll clean and re-apply oil, but that is uncommon. I lightly tap my oiler needle into clean rodico each time before use as well. It probably doesn't do anything, but I just want to make sure any tiny dust particles that may have gotten on the needle are cleaned off before putting it in the jewel setting.
I also completely understand using it on the capped jewel settings on the train. With Seiko, when they use those smaller Diafix springs, those are absolute nightmares to reinstall (most of the time). I totally get it.
@@WeekendWatchRepair thanks for the answer! I might pull out my needle and soak it in some IPA and try the rodico if that helps, maybe it will unbind the needle so it moves freely again. And yes it's the 1a. I only recently got good enough with my tweezing skills to put in those new style Seiko train shocks while dry consistently but how anybody could set them wet is beyond me. The flower shaped ones like on the 7006 are a joy to set comparatively.
Appreciate the answer man. Just discovered your channel.
@@nunyabusiness9056 I know where you're coming from on those shocks. I tried about 5 times installing one oiled before I finally got it without disturbing the oil ring. The 1A oiler is worth the cost if only for that one specific task, haha!
@@WeekendWatchRepair That ONE TASK is literally why i bought it haha. My first watch i serviced was a 7s26 and i own about five 7XXX series watches that all needed to be serviced.
I don't even bother with it on the balance jewel, i can do that manually much easier
El día de la semana está también en portugués 6 es viernes en este idioma .Realmente raro.
Do you repair watches if there sent you.
Not at this time. Perhaps in the future though.
Insisto 6 es viernes no sábado , domingo es domingo , lunes segunda , martes tersa , miércoles cuarta , jueves quinta , viernes sexta , sábado y domingo .El reloj estaba descorregido .
The condition of the mechanism is good. The quality of the parts is respected. At the same time, the design is complex, unnecessarily overloaded with details and not elegant. The later Seiko mechanisms are much more interesting from the point of view of calculation and design thought.
Когда в часах не хватает двух камней... =)
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