A 1960s Seiko Automatic 6216A Restoration and Full Service Watch Repair Tutorial
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Forgot to mention in the video - the array of different screws in this movement is incredible - seems like a different screw for nearly every fitting. Did anybody notice the mistake I made in the video and later it got rectified? Why not watch again and then comment below if you spot the mistake :)
In this video we take an extremely tired old 1960's Seiko Automatic 6216A gentlemans wristwatch and give it a fresh lease of life.
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13:50 "I'm not a dial restorer" - Restores a dial flawlessly.. Hats off!
Virtuoso performance, Bravo, Bravo!!!!!
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Great job on that dial Mark!
@JP JP what?
@@traviswalker8933 he's Babbling about original patina being gone and it somehow makes the watch less.. Same people will leave a car a rusty hunk of crap because "patina is cool".... how very "counterculture" of you.
My grandfather gave me this exact watch 15 years ago (he died 2 years later). What a beautiful job you did there. For me, this watch is more than a watch, there are a lot of memories attached to it. Keep this channel growing and excuse my English, I´ve been like four years without using it and now I´m a little rusty.
My father had a Seiko just like that and he was buried with it, watching this gave me so many memories of him, because he was always wearing it. Thanks for restoring this watch, even if it wasn't worth the money, because there are more things in this world that is worth more than money.
"I didn't do this for money". Says it all, how refreshing. Superbly entertaining and educational, thank you and well done.
There is an ads in the beginning of vid
yes, I can definitely understand that. I have a couple of watches, if I am patient enough to restore or modify any of them, that one would be so unique and become my most important one.
Well, he actually did. He runs a KZhead channel and we all watched it. Ad Sense and all that. However, it is nice to see Seikos get some love. I have a very broad range of watches, and if I want one that is reliable and accurate, then Seiko is so under rated it's ridiculous.
Fascinating video. Didn't know faces could be disassembled and restored or that there was software to check accuracy of mechanical movements. No stupid music and well shot thank you very much.
Agreed. Music generally ruins a video.
@@calcmandan I'm not going to say that music can ruin a video but I did appreciate that there was no music.
I have a feeling any music the watch master chose would have been superbly appropriate. I got tired of listening to my heart beat.
I agree 100% why idiots put must to their videos is anyone's guess, I can't watch them
If he used music, he should have used classical.
The level of precision by human hands with a magnifying apparatus, unbelievable!!!
Now you have a 60 year old watch that looks almost brand new. Great job.
Recently I took my elderly father to his local shopping centre to swap out the battery on his Seiko gold watch. He was informed by the key cutter/engraver/bong seller/watch repair dude that his watch was STILL under his 40 year warranty and the battery was free. He knew this because my dad filled out the warranty card and his local fixer has been in business for over 40 years. My mother bought him this watch 39 years ago. Totally amazing. I can't believe how comprehensive and clever the after-sales support is for an $80 dollar duty free purchase in 1980.
Bong seller? A man of culture, I see! Wonderful story! It is great to see how much honour and workmanship went into the industry that I would love to see continue indefinitely. Here's _not_ looking at you, Apple.
Awsome !
When calculated for inflation that is about a $250 watch!
This is a purchase that took place on Bullshit Island
@@ublade82How do you known it's from bullshit island?
I'm a Japanese guy and thank you for restoring the Japanese product. I enjoyed the video of course.
Thanks for the Toyotas.
Seiko is the best watch company in the world.
@@franka6790 I personally disagree, but everyone's entitled to their opinion.
For a watch enthusiast it is an absolute pleasure to see a real watchmaker at work. Thanks for this video and greetings from the Netherlands.
"little proyect"? I would lose my whole life trying without success. You are a master.
Good job not going overboard with the restoration. I find it better when it looks worn but well maintained.
I do love these old Seikos.
Any place to purchase these in such a refurbished condition?
@@lkkjhtemmexv1838 I would still like to own a King Seiko or a Lord Marvel.
James ho I have one for sell
I’ve never seen a dial reconditioned before. That was satisfying to watch!
It seems absolutely beautiful, I can’t imagine how satisfying it would be to wear that after all that work and look at it here and there and say “I brought life back into this old watch”
Mark @ 22:30 "...I filmed these videos with a macro lens and in 4K, when I reviewed my footage I could not stop looking at that number 3, it just bugged me too much..." 💪🏻💪🏻Damn you 4K footage!!!💪🏻💪🏻 Edit: For being your first try at restoring a watch dial you did a damn good job Mark, kudos to you my friend!
Sieko is the best brand ever in mechnical watch manufacturing, truly reliable, graceful and long running watches in very economical price. I've been using 7s36-0090 20years, still working perfectly..
I bought I a automatic sieko watch "made in Malaysia " it was dead after 3 months 😶
22:40 - love it .. I knew that was coming :-) that No3 would bug me forever. Great job - true professional
Magic hands, great craftsmanship. Great entertainment,ent. 65 yo old scotsman on lock down.
Loved watching it.. I got a seamaster when i was 21 in 1976. Its special... still going and well looked after. .
Absolutely outstanding restoration! The engineering and tooling required to make a watch like that is almost other-worldly! Well Done!
I have found a blue faced Seiko 5 movement watch that my mother purchased my Late beloved Father as a present in 1971..it’s also tired has no financial value...but massive sentiment and I think looks and will wear as a vintage item very well, I am searching watch makers to do the exact same thing as you have featured..so it was interesting and informative thank you
"I didn't do this for money. It was a nice little project." Well said and done, sir!
You apologized for a hand-held video shot. We didn’t even notice. Thanks for another great restoration.
Well, I could take it apart, but.... Great job 👍
OMG I am a machinist and have always felt pretty good about that....... until now, I feel like a pre school drop out. You have my like and my sub I really enjoyed your video work with no annoying music and the fact that you seem to understand what many content creators do not, specifically how to use the "knobby or slidey thingy" to adjust the audio volume to make the video have a comfortable listening level. It does not hurt that you have a good cadence and tone to your speaking voice. All around one of the best videos I have watched lately.
it is very good after your maintenance. Fun to see all the small component put back to the watch in sequence and the heart beat finally. People will not repair a Seiko unless it has special meaning.
It turned out amazing!! I have always loved the look/style of this Seiko!!
Thank you Mark, I really enjoy your videos, an loved what you did for that classic Seiko. 👍👍👍
Brilliant, thanks so much. You have so much patience and skill. Your heart is in your work an it shows.
Wow. Just wow. I've got a Seiko self-winder my Dad brought home for my 16th birthday when he returned from Vietnam. It got hammered pretty badly when I was hit by a car 50 summers ago. Crystal knocked off, badly scuffed, etc. But I didn't want to toss it. I just came across it last week in an old cigar box and was thinking about the possibility of restoring it. Well, not me, but someone who knows how to do it! Thanks for the very fascinating look at what it would take (and more, in my case) to do the job.
Love the thought of giving new life to that old piece of heart. Thanks for sharing.
I loved watching this, thank you sir! The result is wonderful!
Looking at the serial number on the caseback (61XXXXX), it was made in January 1966. Really nice job putting it back into service.
Masterfully done as always, Mark, thank you so much for sharing this with us. That dial looks amazing, as does the rest of the watch. Bravo!
I love those old seiko watches. Amazing work.
You are fantastic at watch restoration! That was interesting as hell. Great job!
Wonderful. I love these videos. Fascinating and very relaxing. 👍 Thank you.
Mark, what I really admire is that you gave this watch the same care and attention you would give to an Omega, and the result is just as beautiful. Well done, Sir. I'd love to send you my 1967 Bulova AeroJet one day.
It's probably not worth a lot, but what a lovely little watch...it was probably somebody's pride and joy once!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your work !
Ahhhhh...nothing better than a nice Sunday morning, cup of coffee, and another relaxing informative video from the master! Nice job on that dial, Mark. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
WOW! It's not about the money always. My grandfather give me his watch (Seiko). The watch needed some restoring and polishing and it's back in life. That Seiko model is not expensive that he give it to me, but I always gonna remember my grandfather when I see the watch. He passed away when I was 7 but I always gonna remember it. No amount of money can't buy me the memories and I will never sell this watch. It's gonna be for my grandchildren's one day.
Absolutely stunning video, beautiful watch restoration and your attention to detail is phenomenal
Sir, You are unbelievable. All my respect and my admiration to you.
I have a number of 1950's and 60's Seiko's and I love their style and reliability. I think they definitely are worth it.
I respect you for your awesome work. I was literally glued on my seat to watch till the end. Great!
Its amazing what you do. Really enjoyed watching this old watch come back to life. Must be very satisfying.
Can't stop smiling after watching such craftmanship. Marvelous.
Looks remarkably like the Seikomatic my dad wore in Vietnam. His was a a gold tone case, IIRC. Haven't thought about that in years. Thanks for the memory!
How kind of you to share this wonderful job! Thank you so much!
This and all Watch Repair Channel videos are outstanding! Thank you very much!
Great video. You have done an amazing job ... I love restauration videos
Amazing video! Thank you so much for the effort you put in this watch! :)
The pacing of the video was great and the watch was done beautifully, thank you for this quality content.
If i had been able to do that i would wear that watch with as much pride as a top end watch, well done, watching that was a treat.
Fabulous. Maybe your best video yet!! Really great seeing you develop new skills (Adobe illustrator) and applying them to such great effect. Your persistence and attention to detail paid off, the final result is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. Exceptional work! You did a great job, I really like the final product! also great pick of the bandwrist!
They are called bracelets or straps. :)
I love doing this type of precision work. Thanks for the Video.
Have you not thought of selling it to a fan of your videos? Even if it wasn't for a lot, for instance being able to purchase this watch after watching you fully service it and take so much time redoing the dial... I'm pretty much emotionally invested in it! You've taken the time to film it and share it, gone through with you all the thrills and spills together on the restoration journey.. I'd happily consider getting something like this. Its not new, it's restored. Still cheaper than having to smelt it down and turn it into something else at a recycling plant. Fixing something broken can be better for economy sometimes, and it supports local trade and skill. Just a thought though.
Bravo!! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this repair video. Would like to see how you had reassembled that spring though after you had unwound it all.
I usually watch restoration videos because they help me relax, this just gives me anxiety. You have my utmost respect
LOL, me too..
Fantastic! Loved the dial work and what a great thing to do for an old Seiko!
You are truly a master at your craft. Thanks for sharing your time and expertise with us.
Sweet Jesus - I've torn down and reassembled hundreds of engines and other contraptions but how in hell do you keep track of all those parts?
Boggles the mind, doesn't it?
I was about to ask the same question :)
Just play the video backwards!
i believe chilton has a division that puts out repair/service manuals on watches..... O_o
My thoughts exactly. It's totally amazing how much stuff can fit into something you wear on your wrist. 9:37 would be the point where I said to myself "Oh my word, what have I done?" lol
Absolutely terrific video! Keep up the fantastic work! You are amazing!
Very nice! I love these classic Seiko dials. Simple and clean.
I respect your patience and your work. It's unbelievable
"Bringing watches to life since 19XX" - Mark Lovick
Man, you have patience with good hand coordination and eye sight. I could no way do that, too small and fiddly. How many hours did it take? The end result was awesome.
There are enough products on this planet. We don't need new stuff. We need to learn how to maintain and restore if we want a breathable planet. And you sir, are doing a grate job. Thank you!
Such a great skill and so relaxing to watch this restoration. Awesome.
It looks simple and timeless. Excellent choice of strap. Perfect.
I also have quite a few Seiko watches of 50s to 80s... They also need restoration 🤔🤔⌚⌚
Great job man! I guess we all here share that feeling of getting something greatly finished and restored!! Thanks for sharing your passion and the high quality footage.
When someone asks you why your watch is so expensive show this video, awesome video !
So who else wants to see a non sped up version of this video 😄
Me............and....also the reassembly of the drive Spring !
The full version of this video is on my website.
you sir, have my utmost respect. There was no doubt in my mind you'd let that 3 fly.
Your hard work on this piece makes it unique.... very well done.
Thank you for sharing this hard work of yours! You're such a perfectionist, never give up on what you're doing! Very encouraging video!!
Time to assemble me: give it to me dude, I will give you extra screw, spring and gear. You awesome dude :}
The original owner is probably dead from old age. He is probably looking down smiling that his watch is being restored.
Or, he could be looking up from below pissed off.... we just don't know.
I can not imagine the satisfaction of being able to do this. I am a perfectionist in everything that I do,and my most hated saying is " Time is money" doing a great job is just about all the satisfaction that I need. Unfortunately I need to eat and live,as we all do,so money is a must. I am just about the least materialistic person one could imagine,but the satisfaction of wearing that watch,after repairing it just blows my mind. Thank you for sharing this,and for not playing unnecessary distracting music.
Your channel is so soothing, and peaceful! l'm just learning about watches, and they are fascinating indeed!!!
Hi Mark. Great video! Can you provide details of the products used for slivering and lacquering?
He probably used Horosilv and Horofinish
Its a dial silvering powder. Google it
Very interesting, especially the dial restoration. Are the indices and logo held on with adhesive in addition to the locating pins? If so, what did you use? Thanks! This was a good one.
Your attention to detail and devotion to the project are amazing!
Thank you. Your expertise and patience is remarkable.
Full length version of this video can be found here: www.watchrepairlessons.com/2019/06/13/a-1960s-seiko-6216a-restoration-extended-narrated-edition/ Forgot to mention in the video - the array of different screws in this movement is incredible - seems like a different screw for nearly every fitting. Did anybody notice the mistake I made in the video and later it got rectified? Why not watch again and then comment below if you spot the mistake :) In this video we take an extremely tired old 1960's Seiko Automatic 6216A gentlemans wristwatch and give it a fresh lease of life. Film Free Decal Products used in this video - TYPE A: ebay.to/2JA95hm or amzn.to/2W0RCp4 I did not use the glue in this video. Canon Laser Printer Used in this video: ebay.to/2LttiIq or amzn.to/2YsI4Ay or choose an alternative color laser but the highest resolution you can afford. e.g. 1200dpi
Thank you for sharing reprinting cadran process with us . My father repairman too and we were paid expensive money to reprinting it. Next week ı will going to try it with your way. In turkey there is too much people interested to old seiko and omega.
The screw that holds that cover plate in the keyless work (dont know what its called), that you're fitting exactly at 28:00 First you try to fit that with a screw with too fine thread pitch, and then with a screw with an oversized head. It needs to have a screw with the same headsize as that little bridge that holds the calender quick change wheel (at least I think thats what it does) I don't know where that misplaced screw originally fits, maybe on the balance bridge or escapement bridge.
Alright, I give up. I went through the video a few times and can't spot the mistake. I thought you may have forgot the winding pinon, but there wasn't one on disassembly. The pawl went back on in the same direction and you didn't forget the click like I've been known to do. The only misstep I caught was when you tried to screw the setting lever spring(?) into the wrong hole but quickly adjusted it. Can you leave another hint or two? This will drive me nuts until I figure it out...! Big fan of the channel, by the way. You've helped me tremendously over the years.
Do you sell them?
You're work is awesome. How much would I restoration like that cost?
Showing others what is possible, that's priceless. Thank you for doing this.
I watched every second of this video, you really know what you are doing! Awesome job!
22:30 Ha ha!... I laughed at your (and mine :0) OCD, being a watchmaker I knew you could never have lived with that naff #3
It is no OCD...just passion!!! ;) ...or maybe perfectionalism? or both.
Human brains are fascinating, look how complicated the system of a small wrist watch.
Outstanding Work! Very well done sir! That watch received another life to be a real companion to you. Im glad you have it restored.
I love this. This is some fantastic restoration! I would love to be able to do this kind of work! Well done!
Gotta love how they crammed it with useless jewels to buff the count up :p
Who else is like.. if this were me taking it apart...it's never going back together! I think half those parts can be 86'd and it'll still work!
As someone who is a Seiko fanatic I say great job. The numbers 61 as the first two digits of the serial number on the rear case puts the production of this watch as January 1966. Seiko's are typical easy to date because very few movements by Seiko saw ten years of use so the movement type will fix the decade of production then the first digit will be the year of that decade. The second will be the actual month with November and December being represented by A and B respectively.
Awesome work and tutorial!!! I simply love watching you do your magic. Your videos definitely give inspiration those of us who dream of someday performing more detailed projects like the silvering and printable dial decals. Thanks for your efforts, and sharing your knowledge with us!!!