Seiko Kinetic

[tamrock]

I've got a big thrift store near by that I visit quite a bit. It's been a while now since I've seen any wristwatches I'd be interested in buying, but this one was in with all the others that have been sitting in the case a long time, so I knew it was just set out. It's the first Seiko Kinetic I've ever found. The price I thought was worth the money. It costs me $20. and change. I think it's gotta nice look to it and it runs good after whipping the rotor around some to build up a charge.

 

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[JimDon]

That’s an awesome find. Any Seiko for 20 bucks is a deal.

 

[tamrock]

That’s an awesome find. Any Seiko for 20 bucks is a deal.

A little update here is that it doesn't stay running but a couple hours after it's left unworn. It's gonna need a fresh capacitor installed. They cost about $17. to $24. online and you'll find a few videos online with the steps to install it which doesn't appear all that difficult to do. Good thing is this particular preowend model does appear to sell around $90. to $120., so it'll still be a good deal after I have $40. into it.

 

[randazzo1]

A little update here is that it doesn't stay running but a couple hours after it's left unworn. It's gonna need a fresh capacitor installed. They cost about $17. to $24. online and you'll find a few videos online with the steps to install it which doesn't appear all that difficult to do. Good thing is this particular preowend model does appear to sell around $90. to $120., so it'll still be a good deal after I have $40. into it.

Yeah it’s super straightforward. I have basically zero watch skills and shaky hands and did it in about 10 mins w YouTube video. Real sense of accomplishment when done too!

 

[Russoca]

On my Seiko Kenetic Divers I have to wind it A WHILE if the charge goes down. After that, with daily wearing, when I push the button by 2 o'clock the second hand spins out 30 seconds indicating 6 month charge. The next morning I push it in and it only moves 10 seconds. My capacitor is toast and only lasts a week.

Give it a steady wind (move it side to side) while watching TV for an hour or so and then test. Give it overnight and see if it holds.


Russ

 

[tamrock]

On my Seiko Kenetic Divers I have to wind it A WHILE if the charge goes down. After that, with daily wearing, when I push the button by 2 o'clock the second hand spins out 30 seconds indicating 6 month charge. The next morning I push it in and it only moves 10 seconds. My capacitor is toast and only lasts a week.

Give it a steady wind (move it side to side) while watching TV for an hour or so and then test. Give it overnight and see if it holds.


Russ

Well thank you Russ.