Macro Time | Restoration of a worn out 54yo Seiko and adding more jewels - Seiko 7005-7051 @MacroTime28800 | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Under macro lens, reaming out the mainplate and the barrel bridge to put new VTA jewels in place.
Watch: Seiko 7005-7051 (caliber 7005A)
Replacement: VTA jewels (Vintage Time Australia)
Tools: Seitz Jewelling tool
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If you would like to support my channel, you can buy me a coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/leovidalwatches
Thank you!
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Other useful sections such as polishing and information about Seiko mainsprings can be found in this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=JEzkgDiliCU
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Custom made VTA (Vintage Time Australia) jewels for your Seiko:
You have to buy them on eBay
The link could change, if it’s not valid, search on eBay for: VTA jewels
https://www.ebay.com.au/str/vintagetimeau
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Escapement analyser (UK) / eTimer (rest of the world):
UK only - Graham Baxter:
delphelectronics.co.uk/products.html
Rest of the world - Steve Lunn:
etimer.net
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I buy straps from:
watchobsession.co.uk
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Selection of tools I use:
Screwdrivers: amzn.to/3tE5ZPW *
Suction grip: amzn.to/3II5AAh *
Tweezers 1: amzn.to/3D7tCDG *
Tweezers 2: amzn.to/3qVzwTR *
Rodico: amzn.to/3IziXCV *
Spring bar tool: amzn.to/3DaBZ1t *
Dust cover: amzn.to/3JFUpJM *
Automatic oiler: amzn.to/3LgjnjA *
Oilers: amzn.to/357XGm7
Oil cups: amzn.to/3tCQ1py *
Crystal lift: amzn.to/3tB8LFK *
Blower: amzn.to/359BN5X *
Timegrapher: amzn.to/35e7Jq0 *
Selection of my favourite books (hardcover):
The Watch Repairer’s Manual: amzn.to/3NndoLp *
Practical Watch Repairing: amzn.to/3NcXFhY *
Watchmaking: amzn.to/3DiCAxg *
Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches: amzn.to/3LcuFFd *
Complicated Watches and Their Repair: amzn.to/3tCNpbe *
Bench Practices for Watch Repairers: amzn.to/3wy6LQD *
Selection of my favourite books (Kindle):
The Watch Repairer’s Manual: amzn.to/3Lemg4o *
Practical Watch Repairing: amzn.to/36ktTYg *
Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches: amzn.to/3iwVgAv *
Complicated Watches and Their Repair: amzn.to/3qy74Hm *
Other gear I use:
Tripod : amzn.to/37SLoz3 *
Microphone: amzn.to/3L7vFdM *
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3NjXD8g *
Video editing software: amzn.to/3uqjYbB *
Editing keyboard: amzn.to/3iBcRHy *
* Affiliate Links Disclaimer:
This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the links with an asterix (*) and make a purchase from Amazon, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Thank you for your support,
Leo
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Uncasing 1, winding to full power
02:18 Timegrapher
02:53 Uncasing 2, dial and hands removal
04:44 Rotor, 2nd reduction, power let-down, balance & balance bridge
07:30 Motion, Calendar & keyless disassembly
11:05 Train disassembly
13:39 Wear testing
14:30 VTA jewels
14:50 Seitz jewelling tool
17:25 Jewelling
24:34 Balance settings removal
25:51 Barrel assembly
28:31 Balance settings epilame and balance testing
30:12 Keyless assembly
32:00 Train assembly, lubrication, cannon pinion
36:29 Escapement assembly
38:25 Timegrapher, escapement analyser, eTimer
43:46 Automatic work assembly
45:24 Rotor installation
46:30 Motion side assembly
48:17 Dial cleaning and fitting
48:42 Hands fitting
49:58 Case rust removal and polishing
50:43 Crystal installation
51:01 Casing
52:07 Before and after comparison
Under macro lens, reaming out the mainplate and the barrel bridge to put new VTA jewels in place.
Watch: Seiko 7005-7051 (caliber 7005A)
Replacement: VTA jewels (Vintage Time Australia)
Tools: Seitz Jewelling tool
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you would like to support my channel, you can buy me a coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/leovidalwatches
Thank you!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other useful sections such as polishing and information about Seiko mainsprings can be found in this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=JEzkgDiliCU
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Custom made VTA (Vintage Time Australia) jewels for your Seiko:
You have to buy them on eBay
The link could change, if it’s not valid, search on eBay for: VTA jewels
https://www.ebay.com.au/str/vintagetimeau
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Escapement analyser (UK) / eTimer (rest of the world):
UK only - Graham Baxter:
delphelectronics.co.uk/products.html
Rest of the world - Steve Lunn:
etimer.net
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I buy straps from:
watchobsession.co.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Selection of tools I use:
Screwdrivers: amzn.to/3tE5ZPW *
Suction grip: amzn.to/3II5AAh *
Tweezers 1: amzn.to/3D7tCDG *
Tweezers 2: amzn.to/3qVzwTR *
Rodico: amzn.to/3IziXCV *
Spring bar tool: amzn.to/3DaBZ1t *
Dust cover: amzn.to/3JFUpJM *
Automatic oiler: amzn.to/3LgjnjA *
Oilers: amzn.to/357XGm7
Oil cups: amzn.to/3tCQ1py *
Crystal lift: amzn.to/3tB8LFK *
Blower: amzn.to/359BN5X *
Timegrapher: amzn.to/35e7Jq0 *
Selection of my favourite books (hardcover):
The Watch Repairer’s Manual: amzn.to/3NndoLp *
Practical Watch Repairing: amzn.to/3NcXFhY *
Watchmaking: amzn.to/3DiCAxg *
Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches: amzn.to/3LcuFFd *
Complicated Watches and Their Repair: amzn.to/3tCNpbe *
Bench Practices for Watch Repairers: amzn.to/3wy6LQD *
Selection of my favourite books (Kindle):
The Watch Repairer’s Manual: amzn.to/3Lemg4o *
Practical Watch Repairing: amzn.to/36ktTYg *
Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches: amzn.to/3iwVgAv *
Complicated Watches and Their Repair: amzn.to/3qy74Hm *
Other gear I use:
Tripod : amzn.to/37SLoz3 *
Microphone: amzn.to/3L7vFdM *
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3NjXD8g *
Video editing software: amzn.to/3uqjYbB *
Editing keyboard: amzn.to/3iBcRHy *
* Affiliate Links Disclaimer:
This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the links with an asterix (*) and make a purchase from Amazon, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Thank you for your support,
Leo
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Uncasing 1, winding to full power
02:18 Timegrapher
02:53 Uncasing 2, dial and hands removal
04:44 Rotor, 2nd reduction, power let-down, balance & balance bridge
07:30 Motion, Calendar & keyless disassembly
11:05 Train disassembly
13:39 Wear testing
14:30 VTA jewels
14:50 Seitz jewelling tool
17:25 Jewelling
24:34 Balance settings removal
25:51 Barrel assembly
28:31 Balance settings epilame and balance testing
30:12 Keyless assembly
32:00 Train assembly, lubrication, cannon pinion
36:29 Escapement assembly
38:25 Timegrapher, escapement analyser, eTimer
43:46 Automatic work assembly
45:24 Rotor installation
46:30 Motion side assembly
48:17 Dial cleaning and fitting
48:42 Hands fitting
49:58 Case rust removal and polishing
50:43 Crystal installation
51:01 Casing
52:07 Before and after comparison
