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Ashton_Horologist · 9 January 2020, 12:06 AM

Hi Guys,

I wanted to share a link to my new YouTUbe channel where I take you through all things vintage Seiko.

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN...K_eFebvP-8W6CQ

Ashton

Old Expat Beast · 9 January 2020, 05:46 PM

Great. Just watched your intro video...very interesting and good to have another expert watchmaker in the vintage Seiko world. I assume you're ok with all GS and KS movements? How about fixing broken quicksets on the 56KS?

037 · 10 January 2020, 06:05 AM

Very cool.

How far back can you get parts for repair? I've had a few vintage Seiko models in mind but am unsure how easy or difficult they are to service if any movement parts are worn beyond reuse.

Ashton_Horologist · 10 January 2020, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great. Just watched your intro video...very interesting and good to have another expert watchmaker in the vintage Seiko world. I assume you're ok with all GS and KS movements? How about fixing broken quicksets on the 56KS?

Yep, happy with all models. The quickset issue has to do with a broken rocking bar. I have a few NOS in stock and am looking into alternatives for when I run out.

Ashton_Horologist · 10 January 2020, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 037

Very cool.

How far back can you get parts for repair? I've had a few vintage Seiko models in mind but am unsure how easy or difficult they are to service if any movement parts are worn beyond reuse.

Are there any particular models you had in mind?

037 · 11 January 2020, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashton_Horologist

Are there any particular models you had in mind?

6217-8001 would be at the top of my list. I'd be curious about movement parts and if a replacement or NOS crystal would be available to make it water resistant again.

I watched your overhaul video and enjoyed seeing your thought process play out. Repairing the barrel shake and installing new jewels for the barrel arbor both top and bottom were a welcome sight. Great work.

Ashton_Horologist · 11 January 2020, 01:09 AM

Oh yeah, parts for a 6217 are available. That’s no issue. I have a stock of vintage parts and also replacement crystals for a variety of models.

I also offer the crown rebuild service (remove old gasket and fit replacement gasket without any damage) for that model and the 6105.

Assuming the case is in good condition I have all gaskets available to make most things waterproof again.

toxicavenger · 11 January 2020, 08:31 AM

Great channel brother!

yoniman · 11 January 2020, 09:46 AM

Good YouTube channel!
Congrats!
If and when you have the chance please review the new Alpinist the ones with the cyclops.
Cheers

It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

Hosum · 11 January 2020, 12:57 PM

Looking forward to following your channel. Thinking of getting my feet wet in vintage GS, KS, and Seiko collecting.

Ny325 · 13 January 2020, 04:13 PM

Good work.

Hipster Doofus · 13 January 2020, 04:48 PM

Good luck, fellow Aussie. Cling to that accent. The PITA factor has me steering clear of vintage these days though, especially with prices and experiences with Sydney watchmakers. I have only one vintage KS quartz, that mercifully I got out of relatively cheaply on its first service in quite some time.

Jpccarguy · 20 January 2020, 12:45 PM

Ashton,

I just subscribed. I’m looking forward to future videos. It would be great to see if you have any information, or maybe an upcoming video, on how to change out the bezel on the GS divers to ceramic or sapphire. The OEM bezels scratch easily, as you probably know. Cheers.

John

mongrelnomoad · 20 January 2020, 06:50 PM

Esoteric question, but you say you have a lot of parts. Do you happen to have the central jewel and doodad for a 4420-9990 hacking mechanism?

mongrelnomoad · 20 January 2020, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hipster Doofus

Good luck, fellow Aussie. Cling to that accent. The PITA factor has me steering clear of vintage these days though, especially with prices and experiences with Sydney watchmakers. I have only one vintage KS quartz, that mercifully I got out of relatively cheaply on its first service in quite some time.

Care to give those of us who are relatively new to vintage some of your horror stories as cautionary guidance?

Ian Macdermott · 22 January 2020, 06:26 AM

Just subscribed looking forward to watching it later on this evening.

9 January 2020, 12:06 AM	#1
Ashton_Horologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ashton Tracy Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 287	Seiko YouTube Channel Hi Guys, I wanted to share a link to my new YouTUbe channel where I take you through all things vintage Seiko. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN...K_eFebvP-8W6CQ Ashton __________________ IG @ashtontracyhorologist

9 January 2020, 05:46 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Great. Just watched your intro video...very interesting and good to have another expert watchmaker in the vintage Seiko world. I assume you're ok with all GS and KS movements? How about fixing broken quicksets on the 56KS? __________________ _______________________

22 January 2020, 06:26 AM	#16
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Just subscribed looking forward to watching it later on this evening. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

10 January 2020, 06:05 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Very cool. How far back can you get parts for repair? I've had a few vintage Seiko models in mind but am unsure how easy or difficult they are to service if any movement parts are worn beyond reuse.

11 January 2020, 01:09 AM	#7
Ashton_Horologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ashton Tracy Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 287	Oh yeah, parts for a 6217 are available. That’s no issue. I have a stock of vintage parts and also replacement crystals for a variety of models. I also offer the crown rebuild service (remove old gasket and fit replacement gasket without any damage) for that model and the 6105. Assuming the case is in good condition I have all gaskets available to make most things waterproof again.

11 January 2020, 08:31 AM	#8
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Great channel brother!

11 January 2020, 09:46 AM	#9
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Good YouTube channel! Congrats! If and when you have the chance please review the new Alpinist the ones with the cyclops. Cheers It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

11 January 2020, 12:57 PM	#10
Hosum "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: GS SBGA387 Posts: 136	Looking forward to following your channel. Thinking of getting my feet wet in vintage GS, KS, and Seiko collecting.

13 January 2020, 04:13 PM	#11
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,797	Good work.

13 January 2020, 04:48 PM	#12
Hipster Doofus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 59	Good luck, fellow Aussie. Cling to that accent. The PITA factor has me steering clear of vintage these days though, especially with prices and experiences with Sydney watchmakers. I have only one vintage KS quartz, that mercifully I got out of relatively cheaply on its first service in quite some time.

20 January 2020, 12:45 PM	#13
Jpccarguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: In the Present Posts: 1,018	Ashton, I just subscribed. I’m looking forward to future videos. It would be great to see if you have any information, or maybe an upcoming video, on how to change out the bezel on the GS divers to ceramic or sapphire. The OEM bezels scratch easily, as you probably know. Cheers. John

20 January 2020, 06:50 PM	#14
mongrelnomoad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,844	Esoteric question, but you say you have a lot of parts. Do you happen to have the central jewel and doodad for a 4420-9990 hacking mechanism?

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