Strange Seiko Lume Failure And Consequences

[jdm]

This is another not so cheap Seiko from '14...

I suspect water has to do with it as I found a small rust spot on a bridge.

The reduction wheel (or more) is seized, possibly someone turned the weight with force, snapping the magic lever pawls.

The lume debris is anywhere and it will be fun to see what to can be done with this watch, considering that case are bracelet are in mediocre conditions too.

Sorry if I don't post complete pictures of these watches although they are great looking, that's because I may want to sell them and do not want my activity here interfere with that.

[bobm12]

Looks like a newer Seiko movement, more in line with a 4R or NH series....pity, I like those.

[jdm]

Looks like a newer Seiko movement, more in line with a 4R or NH series....pity, I like those.

 

It's a 6R15. I'm still optimistic, I have a lot of parts.

[jdm]

Apparently Seiko graphite lubricant becomes an excellent binding agent when in contact with water

And why the water ingress? Well, likely related to the pendant tube which is so lose in the case that stayed with the crown when pulling it out

Gee, I love watchmaker's forensics.

Edited February 11, 2016 by jdm