watch service includes regulation?

[no-time]

I'm having a watch serviced for the first time, its a vintage (1974) Seiko 5 Actus, because its running two mins fast, i don't know its past history.

Will a service include regulations or is that a separate service?

[Chopin]

Normally it is part of the servicing. Otherwise the watchmaker won't know for sure if he did the right job or fixed whatever needed fixing on the watch.

[oldhippy]

Watch repairs/makers have timing machines in order to be able to tell how the movement is preforming, gaining or losing time. That is the modern way of being able to adjust the movement’s time keeping; this is normally part of the service. You should have enquired what the servicing entailed, no harm in asking them.     

[jdm]

1 hour ago, no-time said:

I'm having a watch serviced for the first time, its a vintage (1974) Seiko 5 Actus, because its running two mins fast, i don't know its past history.

Will a service include regulations or is that a separate service?

Of course it does. Your watch is already accurate enough for collector's purposes and can probably made better with just demagnetization and regulation.

Also be aware that service cost by a qualified processional can easy be three or four time the value of your watch or even a brand new Seiko 5.

[no-time]

Thanks for the reply guys. 

So generally speaking a typical service for a vintage watch that is working but running fast would include:

1.Replacement of worn out parts if needed (probably less likely  if the watch is running) 

2.Cleaning 

3. Lubricating 

4. Demagnetising 

5. Regulating

Anything else? 

[JerseyMo]

parts are extra. 

[oldhippy]

That's correct, as JerseyMo says parts would be extra. You can always ask them to let you know how much more it will cost if parts are needed. I used to say to the customer if parts are needed I will phone you.

[no-time]

I haven't sent the Seiko 5 to for a service yet, I've ordered a Demagnetiser so I'll try that first. 

I have a few affordable wathes, mainly Seiko, Miyota and Vostok's, i want to regulate and do some light modding (change the dial and hands), I have £100 max to spend on tools, so no Bergeon tools for now. I can't find a £100 watch repair kit from England? Any suggestions please? 

[ecodec]

37 minutes ago, no-time said:

I haven't sent the Seiko 5 to for a service yet, I've ordered a Demagnetiser so I'll try that first. 

I have a few affordable wathes, mainly Seiko, Miyota and Vostok's, i want to regulate and do some light modding (change the dial and hands), I have £100 max to spend on tools, so no Bergeon tools for now. I can't find a £100 watch repair kit from England? Any suggestions please? 

I use mainly re-engineered Chinese tools. Filing, stoning and heat treatment as necessary. Drill steel makes good screwdriver tips. Tweezers of most makes need specific attention. Just my way of doing things, no rip off costs and they work very well indeed for an old Jobber Fixer like me. Just spend a little time on them to get them right.  Regards, Mike. PS. (not everyone will agree)

 

[SandlerSmith]

On 7/4/2018 at 11:01 PM, no-time said:

I'm having a watch serviced for the first time, its a vintage (1974) Seiko 5 Actus, because its running two mins fast, i don't know its past history.

Will a service include regulations or is that a separate service?

I don't think there is any kind of regulations on watch repair or on its service.

[JohnR725]

On 7/4/2018 at 11:42 AM, oldhippy said:

Watch repairs/makers have timing machines in order to be able to tell how the movement is preforming, gaining or losing time. That is the modern way of being able to adjust the movement’s time keeping; this is normally part of the service.

 

On 7/11/2018 at 8:41 AM, no-time said:

haven't sent the Seiko 5 to for a service yet, I've ordered a Demagnetiser so I'll try that first.

another thing to have on your list is a timing machine either the Chinese 1000 or 1900 both are outstanding timing machines. Because even with your demagnetizer it's hard to tell what if anything you've done you need some way of diagnosing and that's what the timing machine will do for you.