Seiko Quartz Flight Watch V657-8120

[bobm12]

Hi all,

 

Although simple, this is a small walkthrough mostly about not discarding a Seiko chronometer.

The movement was available new so in the future I may tackle the old movement to try and make it tick again.

This one was fitted with the brand new movement as per specs.

 

Quick Seiko "Flight" watch restoration:

 

Original from the bay:

Taking it appart (case) mostly:

After some "fairy" or "Downy" depending of the part of the world...and rodico. Crystal Gasket already on case.

Note that chapter ring goes in its groove under this gasket and then the crystal is fitted. Old pushers to be restored:

New crystal, crystal gasket (not shown), and case gasket:

Pushers restored with new (double) gaskets:

Lube everything:

Case with restored pushers in place:

Quartz Movement fitted (new V657 as per specs) and case gasket lubed:

THE WATCH, with new (recovered) hands (other similar model) that I liked better:

On the wrist:

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Bob

[mwilkes]

This is my favourite type of post - seeing no-hopers rescued from oblivion! Thanks for sharing.

[Geo]

That Bob, is a cracking job. Not so much a restoration, more a resurrection! :)

[bobm12]

Thank for your encouraging remarks guys, I appreciate that, being kind of new to the watchmaking world and all!

 

I will try and fix the old movement (I got some spares) and if successful, I'll add the walkthrough too. (I still have a NH36 I want to document here so it might take a little) At about US$50 new and hard to find, it is a good idea to try and fix the old movement, I think.

 

On a side note, I'd like to know more about this watch. Is it part of the "Flightmaster" line of Seikos? Thanks in advance.

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[Mark]

Brilliant result Bob. Very nice watch too.

[bobm12]

Thank you Mark! Coming from you I feel great! Your site, advise and videos are making my progress possible!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob