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Not as costly as most on here but I like it. Didn't look like this when I received it though. Seiko 6309-5000

Today I wore my dad's old Certina (dad had a few watches which I still have...his Grimsel, Certina and a few other Swiss brands plus an old Keinzel). The picture is not mine but the watch is almost identical. I like the simplicity of the design.

Here is the model number that the dial came from. http://www.watchsleuth.com/seiko5finder/search/?MOD=SNK631 My guess is that someone tried to use the dial and botched it. The SNK is a 3:45 crown, and the 7009 is likely a 3:00 crown, which means the feet won't fit unless you have the right holder. I think you will need to use the Seiko Finder to look for something similar for a 7009 where you can find a donor watch/dial, or go to Dagaz or any number of other suppliers and find a suitable replacement. Good Luck

easy peasy, dude. :thumbsu:

watchpartsforapound.com has hundreds of movements for parts and as the name says they are cheap, saved my bacon lots of times

Not to say you should do this but I purchased a lot with about 50 movements in it (maybe more) and strip them down as needed. For now, I am somewhat organized with it and can "pull" parts from specific movements. Wish I had your model movement, I'd be happy to send you that screw!!!! Good luck, thanks for keeping us posted:)

How about another screw from another watch or something that fits? Glue would be a last resort and only if you are really, reeeeeaaaallllllly, set to have that sucker in firm!

Sergiu...you have a lot of courage to attempt a repair like that...I congratulate you. I have loved collecting watches all my adult life and I do tinker with them but I have never attempted the sort of repair you have shown in your pictures. There are very clever people in this forum who will have an answer for you...just be patient. The other good thing about the people here is that they are ALL really nice folk. There are no idiots or trolls here...everyone is respectful, tolerant and supportive.

Hi Peixian. The clock was made in about 1950, from what I have been able to work out. O.H. would probably confirm that there were huge numbers of these clocks sold post-war as this sort of cottage-industry clock making was one of the first to get back on its feet after WWII. I do know it was one of the more pricier units on offer because my dad told me that my grandfather paid a fortune for it. One of my fondest memories of dad was him getting up at the end of his evening sitting in front of the tv and chilling out and going over to the Cuckoo clock and pulling the chains to wind it up. He'd also adjust the hands according to his lovely Grimsel watch. He was a stickler for the correct time and every night at 6pm when the national government broadcaster's news service chimed in he would check and adjust the time on his watch. It's an obsession I have inherited. I frequently check the watch I am wearing against the digital display of my DAB+ radio in the living room. Digital tv and radio in Australia have time signals built into device displays that are accurately adjusted against an atomic clock signal coming into Canberra, the national capital.

I want one... !!! But I don't think it would go over too well... Also Andyclient, nice laundry basket... ;)

Stephan, Here is a great resource for/when working on Seiko's. (BTW, 3:45 seems to be what Seiko aficionados use, while Seiko uses 4:00...go figure). Here is the link, just scroll down till you find 7009A and download the file (PDF format). http://www.thewatchsite.com/14-user-manual-technical-manual-casing-guide-downloads/15-seiko-calibers-technical-repair-manuals.html

Just seen this and it looks a bargain. I have never heard of the make. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TORNADO-Watch-Jewellery-cleaning-machine-in-good-condition-with-instructions-/191825931885?hash=item2ca9b76e6d:g:sSgAAOSwmmxW5bEZ

the videos have been re-released in high(er) def.... part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTnxy_VKt5c part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXz8RPEM21E

Absolutely! I'm always trying on Ebay but need to keep the cost under 400, which has proven to be darn near impossible for an 18k/Stainless band:/ Gorgeous Longines! The current strap fits nicely, perfect color for gold:) Today's watch is another special one: Eberhard 8 Jours (8 day power reserve) Love this one, has the original alligator strap:D

My top end watch, last of the 70's thin Longines, (25 j, 994.1 cal), classic stick hands, simple yet elegant. Don't wear it too often, but it feels good to wear! Strap is a tad big mm for case, maybe had original bracelet?

Today its a HUGUENIN for me.

It makes good drain cleaner, kills 99% of household germs! :D

Today I'm wearing a 50s-vintage Shturmanskie. When I received it a few weeks ago, the minute had was spinning freely on its mounting, so apparently it had a hard time during shipping from Ukraine. So some TLC on the workbench got the hands sort out, and it's now running nicely. The movement, by Pobeda, is rather nice-looking. Cheers, Gryf

Today I finished working on this Seiko 7T32-7C20 and wore it with pride...