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, and the brand. 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.

Yes the lithium ion rechargeable battery I use in your kinetic watch is supplied by Seiko and is designed for your watch, and will work better than the capacitor it is replacing. Both the Capacitor and the 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

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Capacitor replacement costs 67.00 dollars. The 67.00 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, or hot tubs, the rubber gaskets will wear out quickly and should 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 98.00. If you have noticed moisture in your watch, or hear a grinding noise your watch may need cleaning and oiling. 

Crystals depending on style, glass or plastic 30.00 to 80.00

Restoring band and case finish is usually between 22.00 to 60.00

Sapphire crystals 90.00

New Crown gasket 14.00 (not lubing, but a new gasket)

New Pusher button gasket 12.00 (not lubing, but a new gasket)

Crowns 24.00 to 38.00 (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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