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Seiko 6106-7589 In need of face transplant

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Hello Forum,

I was attempting to clean a bit of crud off the face of my Seiko 6106-7589 with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab and was surprised to see that the alcohol dissolved the finish on the face. You can see the "white spot" at about the "10" position. I'm looking for recommendations to fix this error.

Is there a good source for a replacement face that would fit this watch? I doubt I could find a NOS face.

Another alternative would be to have the original face refinished or clean it all off to make it even.

I've attached a few pictures so that you can see the extent of the damage.

Thanks for the assistance.

Regards

 

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Thanks clockboy. I saw that website. They seem to focus on dive watches. I didn't see a good selection of other than dive watch dials.

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I've had a saved search on eBay looking for a good donor watch candidate. But, the problem with that is most are good watches worthy of keeping together or they are in such sad shape that the dial isn't good for transplant condition.

 

 

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Keep an eye out on Thewatchcollector on ebay.
Sometimes Ramon has some nice donor watches that look like junk BUT a decent dial hides behind trashed crystals.



I have to ask....
What made you think it was ok to use what is essentially a solvent on a painted surface [emoji1] [emoji4] [emoji6]
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I've just made a $10.00 eBay best offer on a 6106-7589 donor that is questionable, because I see a bit of rust or corrosion on the inside and the crystal is so trashed that you can't made a good assessment of the dial.

As for my error of cleaning the dial with alcohol, I wasn't thinking clearly. At first, it didn't seem to affect the dial. I though it was something on the level of anodized aluminum. It was only after I attempted a bit of scrubbing with a cotton swab on one particular spot that the finish was destroyed.

What is the approved solution for cleaning a dial?  

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What is the approved solution for cleaning a dial?  



Either the same stuff that people use to restore the paintings from Grand Masters or a bit of demineralized water on a cotton bud.
Most say to not bother and just dab it with Rodico.
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Thanks ro63rto.

My $10.00 offer for a trashed donor was declined. So, I'm still looking for either a good donor or a website that has a good selection of dials and hands.

Regards

anilv Distinguished Member

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A dial from a seiko 6119 will fit as well. Note that where the crown is located (3o'clock or 4o'clock)  is important.

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Thanks anilv,

There are some nice looking Seiko 6119s in good condition on eBay. But, I can't bring myself to cannibalize a good condition watch to fix my watch. If I see one that looks trashed, I may make an offer.

Regards    

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I have this dial from a parts 6106 movement.  Private message me with your address and I will send it to you if you want it!

Its in good shape if a little dusty from hanging around.

Eric

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Thank you for the offer Tcarpilot.

That is a nice looking dial. If it had silver accents, I'd accept your offer. Since my 6106 is basically a silver watch, I'm looking for a dial that will more closely match my original color scheme.

Thanks again.

Regards

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