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Hi, My name is Francisco and I am currently located in Japan! :) From California and nose deep into cycling and have been for the past 10+ years. Having worked on bicycles and car motors with big big components has always got my blood pumping. But now I find myself getting into watches more and more and would love nothing more than to learn ALL I can about them and how to service them! I have recently acquired some Seiko watches here in Japan from an old Watch maker. Seiko SKX009, SNKL81and a 7009-3040. All automatic and all running like a champ! :) The watch maker is Japanese and does not understand a lick of english. I do not speak a lick of Japanese and so it is hard to communicate with the man! HAHA! Is there anyone with a tool list of what I should get, maybe a manual I can pick up somewhere or something someone can help me out with? Any help is appreciated! 

 

Arigato!

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Welcome!

I'm jealous that you are in the land of Seiko, and can hang out with old  watchmakers. 

Search the forum for Seiko 7S26, and you will find info for the movement in your SKX009. There is even a repair video available in the Videos and Courses section.

Have Fun!

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My essential tools.

Timegrapher. Demagnetiser. Screwdrivers. Tweezers. Some form of magnifying glasses. 15x eyeglass. Oils & applicators. Movement holder. Jaxa type tool. Pegwood. Pithwood. Rodico. Case press. Hand lifters. Cleaning fluid (Naptha) & containers. Parts holders with dust covers. Brushes. Spares. Finger cots. Blower. Vernier gauge. Files. Drill bits. etc.

It's endless, but great fun.

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Hello Francisco,

Can I suggest you get a book called Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle and perhaps Watch Repair for Beginners by Harold C Kelly. They are old but still quite relevant and a lot of us have these as reference books. Of course traces on the forums on specifics are very likely to bring results as well and if you get in a fix help is freely given,

Cheers Vic

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