Restored my first vintage watch and it actually works

Nov 25·1 min read

Been collecting old watches for a couple years but never attempted to actually fix one. Grabbed a beat up 70s Seiko from an estate sale, watched like fifty YouTube videos, ordered some tiny tools, and went for it. Took forever but it actually keeps time now. Wore it all week and got more compliments than wearing my regular watch. Might be hooked on this hobby now.

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MMitch R.RegularNov 27

This is so cool. I've been thinking about getting into watch repair but always thought it would be too technical. Seeing someone actually do it from an estate sale watch is encouraging.

WWill R.RegularNov 26

Wait you got it working though? Not just opened it up and put it back? That's legit impressive for a first restoration. Most people wreck something when they first try.

RRob K.RegularNov 25

That's awesome man. Fifty YouTube videos sounds about right for the first one. Did you have to replace the mainspring or just clean and reassemble?

MMike R.New DadNov 26

Estate sales are the best for this. You ever think about trying to flip them once you get the repair skills down or just keeping them for yourself?

NNate C.New DadNov 27

The 70s Seiko watches are actually really solid to start with. Good on you for going for it instead of just sitting on them. How long did the whole project take?