Quality Watch Repair Portland, Oregon
Stephen Thomas Owner 1-503 239 1859
Please, before sending your watch in for
repairs, E-mail or call me with details as to the type of repairs your watch
might need. I then do not end up with a lot of
un-repairable watches in my safe, and you do not waste your time or money
either.
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I work out of my house and do not have a retail shop. That means you will have
to mail your watches to me for repair, yes even if you are local. For a form to
send with your watches, Please click on 'Sending Your Watch' at the top of the
page. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
If you have a question about repair of your Seiko Kinetic watch please do not
hesitate to E-mail or call me with your questions. Also it takes a good deal of
time to answer your e-mailed questions, so do us a favor and turn off your Spam blocker for jpaulson@earthlink.net
and please empty your mail box so my reply doesn't get sent back to me. Please
do not E-Mail me asking me to sell parts as I do not sell parts. I only
repair watches and jewelry and have a hard enough time finding parts for my own
use.
When I took a class in Seiko Kinetic repair, I was informed by the Seiko
representative that the
newer lithium ion rechargeable batteries are designed to last much
longer than the old style capacitors. Seiko estimates they will last at least
eight years. Unfortunately just because the lithium rechargeable battery lasts for eight years does
not mean your watch will not need maintenance. I have found some watch repairers
just
replace the capacitor and the back gasket in your watch without checking for other
problems. It is true, that if just the capacitor and the back gasket is
replaced, the price of
repair can appear to be inexpensive. It is also true that most Kinetic watches
just need a new capacitor, to run. But consider this, usually by the time your capacitor
needs replacing, the gasket in the crown, and the pusher button gasket in
addition to the back gasket also need replacing. I thoroughly examine your watch
and use a meter that
checks for correct functioning of your watch, such as does your watch need more
than a capacitor, like new gaskets or cleaning and oiling. I will give you a firm estimate on any repairs your kinetic watch might
need.
Regarding the Capacitor replacement:
The lithium ion rechargeable battery I use in your kinetic watch is
supplied by Seiko and is the proper replacement part for whatever model Kinetic
watch you have. Both the old style Capacitor and the newer Lithium battery store electrical energy, they just do
it in a different way. The Lithium battery has a lot more capacity then the
capacitor it is replacing so you will be able to go for longer periods without
wearing your watch, once it is charged fully.
I have most parts for Seiko Kinetic watches in stock, so the turn around time
for most repairs is about one week
I have a one
year no quibble warranty which covers a new capacitor if the one I installed
proves to be defective.
Click here for an easy to use
form to use in sending me your watch
Click here for information on Seiko
Kinetic charging problems
Capacitor replacement costs 68.00 dollars. The 68.00 dollars covers capacitor
replacement, cleaning the case and band, light polishing of the case and band,
and a new back gasket. Restoring band and case finishes is a very time consuming
and detailed job, especially if your
watch has had rough use. So more than just light polishing will be estimated separately.
The gaskets in your watch do wear out and do need replacing for water
resistance. The crystal gasket is nylon and is usually good for at least eight
years. The gasket in your crown and pusher buttons is rubber. These gaskets are
also generally good for at least eight years. If you take your watch in the
shower, the hot water and soap will quickly comprise the rubber gaskets in the
crown, pusher buttons, and back. The mentioned gaskets should then be
replaced about every two years. The nylon crystal gasket does hold up better and
will probably give you at least five years under these conditions.
About ten percent of the Seiko Kinetic watches I receive require cleaning and
oiling in addition to the new capacitor replacement. Cleaning and oiling is
around $98.00.
If you have noticed moisture in your watch, or hear a grinding noise
your watch may
need cleaning and oiling or the magnetic rotor replaced.
Winding rotor is $42.00, and a magnetic rotor is $56.00
Crystals depending on style, glass or plastic $40.00 to $80.00
Restoring band and case finish is usually between $22.00 to $60.00
Sapphire crystals $102.00
New Crown gasket $14.00 (not lubing, but a new gasket)
New Pusher button gasket $12.00 (not lubing, but a new gasket)
Crowns $34.00 to $48.00 (this includes a new gasket)
Pressure test $20.00 Most Kinetic watches do not need a pressure
test. A pressure test is almost always, only required for diver
watches.
Cyclonic cleaning consists of putting your watch in a high voltage electrical
field. The electric field makes the hands run around. Using the Cyclonic machine
is very useful if you are changing out watch batteries, as sometimes the watch
has been sitting for awhile and just needs a jump start. However, I do not feel
that Cyclonic cleaning is something that is useful for Kinetic watches. In my
opinion, if your Kinetic watch has enough dirt, gummy oil, or rust in it that it
will not run properly, just Cyclonic cleaning will not solve the problem. Your
watch will probably need to be taken apart and cleaned and oiled ($98.00).
All my work comes with a one year no quibble warranty
Seiko Corporation link: http://www.seikousa.com/
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