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The Official Seiko Club Thread

eguy899
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"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]


tried but it's stucked! I'm afraid more force will break the pin so better to seek help who has better tools. :mrgreen:


Sound like the pin is stuck in a collar.... maybe u can try using a slightly bigger diameter pin to push out just a little in the opposite direction until u can see the stuck pin... then use a pliers to twist the stuck pin out!![/quote]

tried that too. the pin is now sticked in the small part of the collar. my pliers are bending it too much I scared will break the pin in the collar! :cry:
watchlooker
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"eguy899"




tried that too. the pin is now sticked in the small part of the collar. my pliers are bending it too much I scared will break the pin in the collar! :cry:


Try boil water and soak them for 15 mins... then try again.... dun use too much force..... a little force and patience is the way to go..... wu picture bo.... :?: Will be easy to :idea:
eguy899
Re: The Official Seiko Club Thread

"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]


tried that too. the pin is now sticked in the small part of the collar. my pliers are bending it too much I scared will break the pin in the collar! :cry:


Try boil water and soak them for 15 mins... then try again.... dun use too much force..... a little force and patience is the way to go..... wu picture bo.... :?: Will be easy to :idea:[/quote]

wah cook them ah! I think go K2 easier for me. thanks bro! ;)
watchlooker
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"eguy899"




wah cook them ah! I think go K2 easier for me. thanks bro! ;)


Not cook lah.... just soak them in a bowl of hot water to expand them.... then it'll be easy to twist out.... :idea:



I tried that a few times already... swee swee... and learn a lot along the way..... ;)



Now I can safely said can do almost all bracelet resize with no problem with the very basic tools I had.... hammer, screwdrivers + and -, ejector pins of various diameters and lengths, metal block, wooden block, small table clamp etc. from my old jobs.
funky_banana
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must listen sexpert advice!
watchlooker
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"funky_banana"

must listen sexpert advice!


mai ar ni gon lei.... be simi sexpert.... just a small handy man..... :oops:
Paladium
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"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]


wah cook them ah! I think go K2 easier for me. thanks bro! ;)


Not cook lah.... just soak them in a bowl of hot water to expand them.... then it'll be easy to twist out.... :idea:



I tried that a few times already... swee swee... and learn a lot along the way..... ;)



Now I can safely said can do almost all bracelet resize with no problem with the very basic tools I had.... hammer, screwdrivers + and -, ejector pins of various diameters and lengths, metal block, wooden block, small table clamp etc. from my old jobs.[/quote]

Swee lah, next time sc gathering I bring all my watch let u resize ok. :mrgreen:
big-e-294
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"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]


tried that too. the pin is now sticked in the small part of the collar. my pliers are bending it too much I scared will break the pin in the collar! :cry:


Try boil water and soak them for 15 mins... then try again.... dun use too much force..... a little force and patience is the way to go..... wu picture bo.... :?: Will be easy to :idea:[/quote]

pruss one!



gd advice... :D

hot water will not hurt your stainless steel bracelet (of coz, remove bracelet from your watch first).
eguy899
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"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]


tried that too. the pin is now sticked in the small part of the collar. my pliers are bending it too much I scared will break the pin in the collar! :cry:


Try boil water and soak them for 15 mins... then try again.... dun use too much force..... a little force and patience is the way to go..... wu picture bo.... :?: Will be easy to :idea:[/quote]

tried your method bro.



1. soak in boiling water for 15mins.





2. here's the stucked pin.





3. after 15mins, used pliers. it didn't budge at all. :(





4. go down to K2 later. ;)
watchlooker
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"eguy899"


tried your method bro.



1. soak in boiling water for 15mins.





2. here's the stucked pin.





3. after 15mins, used pliers. it didn't budge at all. :(





4. go down to K2 later. ;)


From your last picture, the pin is almost out compared to the 2nd picture.... repeat the method... and this time 20 mins.... slowly twist it out.... continue with the process if necessary for with 5 mins increment until u can twist it all out..... ;)
eguy899
Re: The Official Seiko Club Thread

"watchlooker"


From your last picture, the pin is almost out compared to the 2nd picture.... repeat the method... and this time 20 mins.... slowly twist it out.... continue with the process if necessary for with 5 mins increment until u can twist it all out..... ;)


no bro. the 2nd pic showed a water droplet at the pin. it didn't budge at all. I also used that as a gauge whether there is movment of the pin. :)
roo7
The Official Seiko Club Thread
I seen how ah goh do in such situations. He use zippo if got rust, I think I heard people using lighter or hair dryer to heat and expand it.
big-e-294
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"eguy899"

[quote="watchlooker"]
From your last picture, the pin is almost out compared to the 2nd picture.... repeat the method... and this time 20 mins.... slowly twist it out.... continue with the process if necessary for with 5 mins increment until u can twist it all out..... ;)


no bro. the 2nd pic showed a water droplet at the pin. it didn't budge at all. I also used that as a gauge whether there is movment of the pin. :)[/quote]

bro, i think you have to say goodbye to that sizing pin and collar (i assume it is a pin & collar system) that is stuck in there with the pin.



if you plan on DIY, in such case, you will probably need to use some force to get that pin out.

wrap the link in masking tape a few rounds (so u dont scratch it). use a plier to hold wrapped up link in one hand, then in other hand get another plier and hold the pin... then twist and pull! :twisted: :twisted:
eguy899
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latest update:

YIPPEE! managed to get it out! :D



looking at the various tips & advice. I put some WD40 on the long protruding end & whack it inwards.

managed to extract the pin fm the other end!



thanks for all your tips & advice bros! much appreciated! kumsia! ;)
roo7
The Official Seiko Club Thread

"big-e-294"


bro, i think you have to say goodbye to that sizing pin and collar (i assume it is a pin & collar system) that is stuck in there with the pin.


Lol I went to Ah Goh once with a struck collar pin on a monster bracelet seeking help.



He told me very difficult to remove, so he took my bracelet in and sell me a used but polished instead. Lol.
eguy899
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"roo7"

[quote="big-e-294"]
bro, i think you have to say goodbye to that sizing pin and collar (i assume it is a pin & collar system) that is stuck in there with the pin.


Lol I went to Ah Goh once with a struck collar pin on a monster bracelet seeking help.



He told me very difficult to remove, so he took my bracelet in and sell me a used but polished instead. Lol.[/quote]

haha! Ah Goh is forever the businessman! :lol:
big-e-294
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"roo7"

[quote="big-e-294"]
bro, i think you have to say goodbye to that sizing pin and collar (i assume it is a pin & collar system) that is stuck in there with the pin.


Lol I went to Ah Goh once with a struck collar pin on a monster bracelet seeking help.



He told me very difficult to remove, so he took my bracelet in and sell me a used but polished instead. Lol.[/quote]

i think Ah Goh also knows when it is not worth the effort. ;)
big-e-294
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wahh... only need 4 more ppl to register to SC and we hit the century mark for members!



100th member get any prize?? :D
lunarin79
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"big-e-294"

wahh... only need 4 more ppl to register to SC and we hit the century mark for members!



100th member get any prize?? :D


huan free bond nato :| :lol:
roo7
The Official Seiko Club Thread
Lol. Don't mind. Hahah



Anyway I posted our FF mod in WUS and SCWF already, hopefully it can attract other singaporeans Seiko lovers.
lunarin79
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"roo7"

Lol. Don't mind. Hahah



Anyway I posted our FF mod in WUS and SCWF already, hopefully it can attract other singaporeans Seiko lovers.


NLNT :|
sellwatch
The Official Seiko Club Thread

"big-e-294"

wahh... only need 4 more ppl to register to SC and we hit the century mark for members!



100th member get any prize?? :D


I waiting for lumber 99 to register my real nick leh.
big-e-294
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"roo7"

Lol. Don't mind. Hahah



Anyway I posted our FF mod in WUS and SCWF already, hopefully it can attract other singaporeans Seiko lovers.


Gxgx. I was emailing Jake today abt some bracelets. Then I oso sent him link to chiur FF mod post.

Told him abt our little club :D
roo7
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"big-e-294"

[quote="roo7"]Lol. Don't mind. Hahah



Anyway I posted our FF mod in WUS and SCWF already, hopefully it can attract other singaporeans Seiko lovers.


Gxgx. I was emailing Jake today abt some bracelets. Then I oso sent him link to chiur FF mod post.

Told him abt our little club :D[/quote]

LOL, I did send him that pic of 4 FF. :lol:
sinner1974
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"roo7"

[quote="big-e-294"]
bro, i think you have to say goodbye to that sizing pin and collar (i assume it is a pin & collar system) that is stuck in there with the pin.


Lol I went to Ah Goh once with a struck collar pin on a monster bracelet seeking help.



He told me very difficult to remove, so he took my bracelet in and sell me a used but polished instead. Lol.[/quote]



hehe sound like the monster i flipped :lol:
big-e-294
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99 members already!
lunarin79
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"sellwatch"




I waiting for lumber 99 to register my real nick leh.


#99 ish taken riao reh ;) :lol:
roo7
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"sinner1974"

[quote="roo7"]


Lol I went to Ah Goh once with a struck collar pin on a monster bracelet seeking help.



He told me very difficult to remove, so he took my bracelet in and sell me a used but polished instead. Lol.




hehe sound like the monster i flipped :lol:[/quote]

LOL yah... but flip to somebody liao, can't remember with the replaced bracelet. :lol:
eguy899
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"big-e-294"

what do you guys think of the Tsunami bracelet on the 6309-704x?

i'm considering one :oops:



http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=14556.0" false;


why is it called a Tsunami? :?:
big-e-294
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"roo7"

[quote="eguy899"]


why is it called a Tsunami? :?:


It was Noah's Tsunami creation, a watch case constructed like 6309 with 6R15 movement.









http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=18105.0" false;[/quote]

and its not cheap.. cost more than the Sumo :shock:
eguy899
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"roo7"

[quote="eguy899"]


why is it called a Tsunami? :?:


It was Noah's Tsunami creation, a watch case constructed like 6309 with 6R15 movement.









http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=18105.0" false;[/quote]

hmm... looks like a sumo too.
roo7
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"eguy899"

[quote="roo7"]


It was Noah's Tsunami creation, a watch case constructed like 6309 with 6R15 movement.









http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=18105.0" false;


hmm... looks like a sumo too.[/quote]

LOL, by right it's a 6309 turtle case with 300M WR.
sellwatch
The Official Seiko Club Thread
I ish in sarawak now. Missed the lumber 99 liao.



Century mark wu prize bo, CEO?
aiken74
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yes, SC hab e 100th member liao...guess who...our bro fkfs9...
roo7
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"aiken74"

yes, SC hab e 100th member liao...guess who...our bro fkfs9...


gxgx fkfs9 :lol: :lol:
Orleng
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Just hopped over from the HWZ thread :) ,



Looks like my OM 7s26 has a runaway problem suddenly, the timing keeps getting faster every hour( every hour 10 min faster)

Send it in to thong sia and they say need 2 weeks for it to be recalibrated, any bros here know why it takes so long??
big-e-294
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"Orleng"

Just hopped over from the HWZ thread :) ,



Looks like my OM 7s26 has a runaway problem suddenly, the timing keeps getting faster every hour( every hour 10 min faster)

Send it in to thong sia and they say need 2 weeks for it to be recalibrated, any bros here know why it takes so long??


did u drop it or knock it?

sometimes with these 7Sxx movements, the screw on the balance wheel (?) get caught so it has an uneven regulation (ie. instead of tic-toc-tic-toc... it might be tiiiic-toc-tiiiic-toc) ;)

so it makes it run a little fast.



it happend to me one with my 6R15 black spark. i was too lazy to bring in to TS or Goh, so decided to hold the watch in one palm (caseback facing palm) then i lightly clapped the watch into my other palm (ie slapping down).

i heard a "ping" like something got released.. and the watch has been running +5sec ever since :lol:



not a trick to try for the faint hearted :oops:
big-e-294
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"roo7"

[quote="aiken74"]yes, SC hab e 100th member liao...guess who...our bro fkfs9...


gxgx fkfs9 :lol: :lol:[/quote]

seems to be alittle anti-climax leh :(

what is the prize? :)
roo7
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"Orleng"

Just hopped over from the HWZ thread :) ,



Looks like my OM 7s26 has a runaway problem suddenly, the timing keeps getting faster every hour( every hour 10 min faster)

Send it in to thong sia and they say need 2 weeks for it to be recalibrated, any bros here know why it takes so long??


My advise, if it's under warranty, let Thong Sia fix it, else, send to K2 and let Mr Goh take a look.



K2 (mainly servicing & vintage watches & sometimes current models with gd prices)

Tanjong Katong Complex

845, Geylang Road, Singapore 400845

#03-K1

Contact No: +65 6746-0270 (Mr Goh)
big-e-294
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"big-e-294"

[quote="Orleng"]Just hopped over from the HWZ thread :) ,



Looks like my OM 7s26 has a runaway problem suddenly, the timing keeps getting faster every hour( every hour 10 min faster)

Send it in to thong sia and they say need 2 weeks for it to be recalibrated, any bros here know why it takes so long??


did u drop it or knock it?

sometimes with these 7Sxx movements, the screw on the balance wheel (?) get caught so it has an uneven regulation (ie. instead of tic-toc-tic-toc... it might be tiiiic-toc-tiiiic-toc) ;)

so it makes it run a little fast.



it happend to me one with my 6R15 black spark. i was too lazy to bring in to TS or Goh, so decided to hold the watch in one palm (caseback facing palm) then i lightly clapped the watch into my other palm (ie slapping down).

i heard a "ping" like something got released.. and the watch has been running +5sec ever since :lol:



not a trick to try for the faint hearted :oops:[/quote]

here is what i was trying to explain:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/thread/1266711718/Seiko+7s26B+vs+7s26A+-+Seiko+read+this" false;!



most seiko running the 7S movements will be using the 7s26b movement.
eguy899
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"big-e-294"

[quote="big-e-294"]


did u drop it or knock it?

sometimes with these 7Sxx movements, the screw on the balance wheel (?) get caught so it has an uneven regulation (ie. instead of tic-toc-tic-toc... it might be tiiiic-toc-tiiiic-toc) ;)

so it makes it run a little fast.



it happend to me one with my 6R15 black spark. i was too lazy to bring in to TS or Goh, so decided to hold the watch in one palm (caseback facing palm) then i lightly clapped the watch into my other palm (ie slapping down).

i heard a "ping" like something got released.. and the watch has been running +5sec ever since :lol:



not a trick to try for the faint hearted :oops:


here is what i was trying to explain:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/thread/1266711718/Seiko+7s26B+vs+7s26A+-+Seiko+read+this" false;!



most seiko running the 7S movements will be using the 7s26b movement.[/quote]

wah knock here knock there 小生怕怕! :shock:

catch no ball but still interesting read. thanks bro! ;)
watchlooker
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"eguy899"

latest update:

YIPPEE! managed to get it out! :D



looking at the various tips & advice. I put some WD40 on the long protruding end & whack it inwards.

managed to extract the pin fm the other end!



thanks for all your tips & advice bros! much appreciated! kumsia! ;)


Must be very frustrated to whack.... :lol: :lol: gd dat u mamaged to get it out! ;) Guess that WD40 lubricate the pin so it is easy.... but then the cleaning afterward is troublesome..... I much prefer to slowly heat and twist..... just with a lot of patience..... n can cultivate your patience..... :shock:
eguy899
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"watchlooker"

[quote="eguy899"]latest update:

YIPPEE! managed to get it out! :D



looking at the various tips & advice. I put some WD40 on the long protruding end & whack it inwards.

managed to extract the pin fm the other end!



thanks for all your tips & advice bros! much appreciated! kumsia! ;)


Must be very frustrated to whack.... :lol: :lol: gd dat u mamaged to get it out! ;) Guess that WD40 lubricate the pin so it is easy.... but then the cleaning afterward is troublesome..... I much prefer to slowly heat and twist..... just with a lot of patience..... n can cultivate your patience..... :shock:[/quote]

haha... I actually very patient one. ;)

I use a new-type WD40 pen so very easy to apply & absolutely no mess one. :)
Paladium
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Has the sarb021 been discontinued? How much should i expect to pay for a bnib or pre-owned one? anyone knows?
eguy899
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"Paladium"

Has the sarb021 been discontinued? How much should i expect to pay for a bnib or pre-owned one? anyone knows?


well this is FS @USD465.

http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=18667.0" false;



imo the Spirit (SCV) series nicer. ;)