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Seiko 4004 quartz 1970s some help needed please


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Hi, I am new to the forum. I recently got interested in watch restoration, mainly mid range Seiko's, 7005, 7006 etc. and I have recently restored a Ricoh 61. I find the hobby really interesting and have learned lots of really tricky new skills like hairspring manipulation. In fact every cheap watch I buy seems to have a damaged hairspring. Anyway I will get to the point. I bought a Seiko 4004 quartz 0903-8089 quite battered and not running, I am guessing (from image searching) as when it arrived the case back was missing. So I am looking to find a case back from somewhere. Just needs to fit as I'm not so bothered about the number not matching. The silver dial and hands are perfect and I have restored the case, the watch also runs now after stripdown and clean. I found a splinter of wood in there jamming the wheels amongst other debris. Hope someone can help me find a case back for it.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

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