I can’t se the serial number on the case back. If you want to know exact year an month of manufacture you need the first 2 digits of the serial. Send a picture or copy the full number and I will telll you. Keep on with your excellent work! Regards Cristian
WOW! That dial is just sick. I've always had a soft spot for grey dials, but this one is incredible. Another watch I had never seen before. Excellent travail. Merci!
Beau boulot ! Une pièce avec beaucoup de style, et de la très belle mécanique. Intéressante comparaison entre les conceptions suisse et japonaise de l'horlogerie, également. Merci !
Thanks for another great video! I don’t think the Japanese get enough credit for their innovative movement design. Thanks for highlighting it. Merry Christmas!
Very interesting to see differences between the Japanese and Swiss Chronographs. I've never worked on a Seiko Chronograph. Thanks for sharing, this is very useful.
The first number of the serial numbers is the year made and the second is the month. Great to watch you work on one of my favourite make of watches. Cheers French.
Japan a place of plain, practical, perfection. I shows in every aspect of life with Japanies watches, or cars, or Sushi. The inside that you never get to see may not be perfect, but functional. Everything else has to be functional.and honed to perfection. Very different from German for example, where things have to be as complicated as possible and should you ever get to look, it has to shine, just in case. Joyeux Noël
Wow, this chrono is complex. Great job and results. It must provide a lot of comfort to have both video and the technical specs from Seiko. Happy New Year. Best regards.
Vraiment top cette Chronographe ! La montre est d'apparence très simple mais pourtant, elle propose plusieurs complications, j'aime beaucoup ! La manière d'ouvrir la montre est aussi très sympa ! Encore bravo pour ce que tu fais !
Quel est le nom de la chaîne française ? Honnêtement pour cette Seiko, bien que les terminaisons des pièces ne sont pas excellentes, je n'avais jamais vu certaines pièces, j'ai adoré cette vidéo très belle découverte !
I love all vintage watches and I treat vintage watches like family. If I win the Longines giveaway I would like to give it to a family member who loves vintage watches like I do and because he always does everything for us and goes above and beyond. So he deserves something to reward his kind heart. Thank you
J’adore cette montre ! Assez différente et un chronographe avec moins de pièces que ta video précédente ! Super belle pièce et le match avec ton bracelet gris est super ! Du bon travail ! ✨👌 Joyeux Noël ! 🎄
The serial number on the case back will tell you the year of the watch. If serial number starts with a 3 it would have been made in 1973. If the three is followed by a 6 it will be June 1973. If 3 is followed by a 0 it will be October 1973. The remaining numbers are the production number. Great video as usual 👍
@@FrenchWatchCollector I recently sold a new old stock Seiko Speedtimer chronograph from 1971. A great watch with its original packaging and papers. I also have another Speedtimer which people nicknamed the Pogue. They are great watches.
Ive been hesitant to work on a chronograph, but I’m sure with the new year I’ll find the courage haha. Great work, as always! Also nice screwdrivers :)
This is a good question. Obviously the simplest is the watch the movement is easier to service. The omega 300 and 500 series are quite nice and simple. Longines has some great calibers too
Fantastic video, thank you! I'm looking forward to servicing my new project after working a few of the 6139s and building up my courage. What size mainspring did you replace with? I've been looking for a specification and only ever see a complete part with barrel, arbor, and mainspring.
Very nice Christmas movement. Might I ask, what is that blue grease you use on the keyless works?. I have seen it used before, but never caught what type it is. I presume Moebius something. :) Keep up the great videos
@@FrenchWatchCollector I have an account but I can't catch up with everything. I have hardly time for watchmaking. 1-2 hours per week. I listened to you advice i added horotec. Thanks!
Très chouette travail, je suis toujours ébahi que tu puisses t'y retrouver aussi "aisément" parmi les différentes vis... Cela parait si simple en te regardant faire, mais je me doute de la difficulté face à un mouvement un peu plus original, voire inconnu. Heureusement, la "doc" constructeur comme tu le soulignes, ça aide énormément. Petite question par curiosité : comment juges-tu du couple de serrage à appliquer aux vis lors du remontage car je ne t'ai jamais vu utiliser de tournevis dynamométrique ? En attendant, je te souhaite un joyeux Noël. A+ [Edit] Aux lecteurs anglophones, désolé pour le français, mais mon anglais n'est pas top...
Cher Monsieur! Puis-je te dire que je vous aime ? C’est vrai‼️ . One little thing that you lost in translation is that the proper name for the watch (unless it’s printed as you wrote it from the owner’s manual) is NOT a “flight-back” chronograph. It is called a “FLY-BACK,” because the chronograph hand FLIES BACK to zero.
Thanks!
Thanks to you
Beautiful Seiko, I recently purchased one very similar without the crono just days and date. I wish I had your talent to bring it back to shine.
With some practice you can do it
Hi, Excellent Job! Beautifull Monaco 7016. Stunning condition that Monaco is a keeper! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for you support
I can’t se the serial number on the case back. If you want to know exact year an month of manufacture you need the first 2 digits of the serial. Send a picture or copy the full number and I will telll you. Keep on with your excellent work! Regards Cristian
@@cristianburton5748 it is from September 74
Great! Your work and skill is on par with the best!
@@cristianburton5748 Thanks Cristian
1970s cool retro-chic at its best. Very nice work.
It is a nice one indeed
Such an incredible complication when you think of what goes into it! Brilliant restoration as always
Many thanks!
WOW! That dial is just sick. I've always had a soft spot for grey dials, but this one is incredible. Another watch I had never seen before. Excellent travail. Merci!
Thank you Serge.
Thank you. Really enjoyed the Seiko rescue. Thank you for a most enjoyable year. Best wishes to you, and all who watch.
Best wishes to you too
what a beautiful watch!
Thanks Mark
@@FrenchWatchCollector you are the best bro!
Another amazing restoration. I love the chronograph having both the hour and minute hands on the same sub-dial.
I even did not see when I bought the watch 😐
Beau boulot ! Une pièce avec beaucoup de style, et de la très belle mécanique.
Intéressante comparaison entre les conceptions suisse et japonaise de l'horlogerie, également.
Merci !
Merci François.
Great job French, I think this is the first Seiko chrono I see being serviced so thanks so much for posting, so much of this movement is new to me.
They are great watches. Thanks for your support Allan
Thanks for another great video! I don’t think the Japanese get enough credit for their innovative movement design. Thanks for highlighting it. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Dean
Love the older vintage watches. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Happy holidays!
Beautiful watch joyeux Noël.
Merci à toi aussi
Another great video, I love your commentary and dialogue. Viewer for life here. Cheers, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be well.😎🕵♂
Thank you so much. Happy new year to you too
Very interesting to see differences between the Japanese and Swiss Chronographs. I've never worked on a Seiko Chronograph.
Thanks for sharing, this is very useful.
You are welcome and it is great to work on something different.
Super boulot et magnifique chronographe
Merci
Another amazing restoration... Merry Christmas!
Thanks and merry Christmas
The first number of the serial numbers is the year made and the second is the month. Great to watch you work on one of my favourite make of watches. Cheers French.
Thank you Francis
Happy Christmas, I've thoroughly enjoyed your channel this year, thank you for sharing and best wishes for the year ahead
Thanks and merry Christmas to you
Thanks for dropping this… merry Noel to you and your family 🎅🏻
Happy holidays!
Japan a place of plain, practical, perfection. I shows in every aspect of life with Japanies watches, or cars, or Sushi. The inside that you never get to see may not be perfect, but functional. Everything else has to be functional.and honed to perfection.
Very different from German for example, where things have to be as complicated as possible and should you ever get to look, it has to shine, just in case.
Joyeux Noël
So true. All these differences make watchmaking so enjoyable. Joyeux Noël
Another great video!!!!! Thanks
Our pleasure!
Wow, this chrono is complex. Great job and results. It must provide a lot of comfort to have both video and the technical specs from Seiko. Happy New Year. Best regards.
It was a complex one but a very interesting one at least for me 😁
Hello, that was awesome!
Thank you
very professional. This was outstanding
Thank you
Perfect merry Christmas from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Merry Christmas to you too
Merry Christmas! Nice to see Seikos on your movements adventures!
More to come!
Vraiment top cette Chronographe ! La montre est d'apparence très simple mais pourtant, elle propose plusieurs complications, j'aime beaucoup ! La manière d'ouvrir la montre est aussi très sympa ! Encore bravo pour ce que tu fais !
Merci Nathan. Il y'a eu aussi une autre Seiko sur la chaine française cette semaine. Une semaine 100% Seiko
Quel est le nom de la chaîne française ?
Honnêtement pour cette Seiko, bien que les terminaisons des pièces ne sont pas excellentes, je n'avais jamais vu certaines pièces, j'ai adoré cette vidéo très belle découverte !
I love all vintage watches and I treat vintage watches like family. If I win the Longines giveaway I would like to give it to a family member who loves vintage watches like I do and because he always does everything for us and goes above and beyond. So he deserves something to reward his kind heart. Thank you
Good luck for the giveaway
Another wonderful video of a truly spectacular restoration: thank you for a very nice Christmas gift.
Thank you and good luck for the giveaway
@@FrenchWatchCollector Please give it to someone else: I have so many beautiful things that I would love someone else to have your gift.
@@ygrbooks no problem
Bien fait!!
Merci Guillaume
Very unique
Thank you
J’adore cette montre ! Assez différente et un chronographe avec moins de pièces que ta video précédente ! Super belle pièce et le match avec ton bracelet gris est super ! Du bon travail ! ✨👌 Joyeux Noël ! 🎄
Merci bien et joyeux Noël
The serial number on the case back will tell you the year of the watch. If serial number starts with a 3 it would have been made in 1973. If the three is followed by a 6 it will be June 1973. If 3 is followed by a 0 it will be October 1973. The remaining numbers are the production number. Great video as usual 👍
Thank you for the info. It is from September 1974
@@FrenchWatchCollector I recently sold a new old stock Seiko Speedtimer chronograph from 1971. A great watch with its original packaging and papers. I also have another Speedtimer which people nicknamed the Pogue. They are great watches.
@@orvillefindley8117 a Pogue should come to the video soon
very nice tools you have there, are you planning to do a movie with all the tools you use in your videos? you do a real good job. thx
I will do a tutorial and tools will be part of it of course
Joyeux Noël mec ! Merci pour les vidéos. C’est du solide !
I am curious about the jump from 36:01 to 36:03. Did you have to take of the bridge to move automatic winding arms to the right position?
If I remember well, it could pass over the pivot point to be at the right position
Nice video ! One comment thought. This is a service, there is no aspect of restoration in this specific work
Ive been hesitant to work on a chronograph, but I’m sure with the new year I’ll find the courage haha. Great work, as always! Also nice screwdrivers :)
The screwdrivers are great. Good luck if you enter the giveaway
A part from the finishing which movement do you prefer to work on?
Which one is easier to service or better thought?
This is a good question. Obviously the simplest is the watch the movement is easier to service. The omega 300 and 500 series are quite nice and simple. Longines has some great calibers too
Fantastic video, thank you! I'm looking forward to servicing my new project after working a few of the 6139s and building up my courage. What size mainspring did you replace with? I've been looking for a specification and only ever see a complete part with barrel, arbor, and mainspring.
Thank you. I ordered this one www.cousinsuk.com/search?searchTerm=GR2377X
Where do you get the EVEflex from that you are using to clean the pivots before putting into the cleaning machine?
From cousin uk
What causes the oil and grease to dry up? Is heat? Humidity? Cold?
All of this but the principal element is time
Exceptional footage and a job well done. May I ask which replacement mainspring you selected for this calibre?
GR2377X on cousin uk website
@@FrenchWatchCollectorThank you, much appreciated!
Very nice Christmas movement. Might I ask, what is that blue grease you use on the keyless works?. I have seen it used before, but never caught what type it is. I presume Moebius something. :)
Keep up the great videos
It is a moebuis 9501. Merry Christmas to you too
@@FrenchWatchCollector Merci. 😁
This watch leaks water, no matter what service I took it to, it couldn't stop it. Do you have a solution to prevent it from being waterproof?
You need to replaced all the seals but it is a chronograph so not made to go in water this type of watch
@@FrenchWatchCollector I changed the gaskets, but it can pass water even when washing hands and face.
Can you give me a link to the seiko site to assewmbel the watch?
You will find a lot here www.cousinsuk.com/document/category/search-seiko-movement-parts
I want the Horotec screwdriver. :D I never use instagram.
Sorry but there are no other way to enter the competition. If you like watches you have a lot of great content on Instagram
@@FrenchWatchCollector I have an account but I can't catch up with everything. I have hardly time for watchmaking. 1-2 hours per week. I listened to you advice i added horotec. Thanks!
Très chouette travail, je suis toujours ébahi que tu puisses t'y retrouver aussi "aisément" parmi les différentes vis... Cela parait si simple en te regardant faire, mais je me doute de la difficulté face à un mouvement un peu plus original, voire inconnu. Heureusement, la "doc" constructeur comme tu le soulignes, ça aide énormément. Petite question par curiosité : comment juges-tu du couple de serrage à appliquer aux vis lors du remontage car je ne t'ai jamais vu utiliser de tournevis dynamométrique ?
En attendant, je te souhaite un joyeux Noël. A+
[Edit] Aux lecteurs anglophones, désolé pour le français, mais mon anglais n'est pas top...
Pour le couple je fais cela au toucher.
Salut tu pourrais me dire ou tu achetes tes "feuilles" à partir de 20:20min
Merci et bonnes fêtes
Voilà www.outils-horloger.eu/outils/entretenir-tester/1000-feuilles-de-papier-bullonge-cleano4-pour-horloger.php
According to the serial number on the case back, this watch is from September 1974.
Thank you
Cher Monsieur!
Puis-je te dire que je vous aime ? C’est vrai‼️
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One little thing that you lost in translation is that the proper name for the watch (unless it’s printed as you wrote it from the owner’s manual) is NOT a “flight-back” chronograph. It is called a “FLY-BACK,” because the chronograph hand FLIES BACK to zero.
Thank you. I will modify that
TOP
Thanks
I have one seiko Japan-A 7016-7000 fill full dead condition, I’m from India. Can u repair it for me?
Go on my website and we can take it from there
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Thanks Steve
Looks like Seiko made this from 1971-78.
Yes they did
Give it to me 😡