Seiko 7s26 full stripdown service, restoration and watch repair tutorial

In this video we strip down and service and restore a pretty run-down Seiko Automatic watch based on the 7S26 movement.

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[WatchRepairChannel]

In this video we strip down and service a pretty run-down Seiko Automatic watch based on the 7S26 movement.

[mybestpartnerofficial]

The amount of information held inside that brain is gigantic. Disassembly is easy, but remembering the order to put it all back. My round of applause to you, Sir.

[Spscc]

I watched this video all the way through with utter fascination. In a digitised world, how wonderful it is to contemplate the miniature mechanized Universe of an automatic watch movement, keeping time independently of microchips, batteries and switches. I found it quite beautiful, almost therapeutic, to see this master of his trade at work.

[craig]

I'm not sure what is more soothing, the delicate and precise movements of your hands or the sound of your voice. Truly hypnotic. I feel like I just had a brain massage. Amazing skill set. Thank you for sharing your massive mechanic data base inside your brain, possibly the only more complex instrument than a timepiece.

[Thebigboram]

I feel truly blessed that I can sit at work and watch such craftmanship! Not many can be paid for such relaxation.

[anthonymendez]

Happy to see a 7S26 being serviced instead of dumped. I had mine done on my SKX009. It was my first automatic and I plan on keeping it.

[budgierustler]

nice to see a more affordable movement being given your magic... keep up the good work mark

[mrguy]

Your video helped me repair an NH35. I bought a watch from China and it arrived with a broken stem, and none of the stem was sticking out enough to grab. So I watched your video and saw that if I simply remove the calendar plates I can push out the stem remnant with a small screwdriver, and it's out! Thanks!

[dr.omar.insights]

Great work.
I now respect my Seiko 5 more seeing the sofisticated work that goes into its design and assembly

[raymondphilip]

I don't understand why i watch this for 40 minutes straight 😂😂 I'm just speechless by how satisfying this is. Great content👍👍 keep it up! 👍👍

[carlmanu]

This is about as soothing as watching Bob Ross paint!

[gunnarguggs]

You are a hero because you fixed that old Seiko instead of suggesting that they just replace it (having neglected it).
Most Seiko 5 models do not receive such a reprieve.

[darrencady]

Nice video, Mark. One thing I've noticed with most Seiko 5 movements is low amplitude. I had a brand new one which started out very well at 270 degrees yet within a few months had dropped to 245. I adjusted the beat to zero error dial up and it kept quite good time to within 15 seconds per day whilst being worn. I have one to service and wasn't sure about stripping the day and date but thanks to you I now know. I like the idea of the date jumper being part of the plate so no fear of it launching into space never to be seen again...
For such an inexpensive movement they are quite well constructed. The automatic winding system with its magic lever is a thing of genius although not sure how efficient it is compared with anything in the ETA stable; although IWC rings a bell as I'm certain they used something similar in one of their movements.
Still, an excellent presentation from an expert who makes these services appear a lot easier than they really are especially when it comes to diashock/ diafix springs.
Many thanks, Mark.

[dommerdom]

As an amateur watchmaker, it is truly humbling to watch you do something in seconds that it takes me ~15 minutes to do. Thanks for your videos.

[liangweihao]

Wow... Watching this gives me newfound respect to just how amazing the design of even an entry level movement is, and the extreme knowledge and skill a true professional needs to have to handle watches. Salute.

[VenkateshmurthyVK]

It is very pleasing to hear your calm and cool presentation. For the first time I saw how gear trains and other componants of a watch are dissembled and assembled. Truly professional job.

[wpherigo]

Not many Seiko 5s get that kind of care! Nice work. Simply amazing, I wish my Seiko swatches ran as well!

[nicksington]

I bought a cheaper watch with a nh35 movement which stopped working after 3 hours of ownership. Without the confidence given by watching many of these videos I wouldn't have been able to partially strip the movement down and find a looks like a small piece if mainspring floating around underneath the pallet fork and stopping it from moving... Amazing filmed and a pleasure to watch.
Many thanks and please keep up the great work. Regards, Nick.

[LARSENBISQUITS]

I miss these videos. Thank you for posting!

[sheemondallasgeorgia]

I am amazed how cleverly inexpensive this mechanism is.
I am sort of a machinist, but. Mechanical system are very universal in nature.
I watched you rebuild a Rolex, and then this Seiko.
The Rolex amazes with the solid, machined complexity.
This Seiko fascinates with its simple, multifunctional stampings, die cast parts and sleeve bearings everywhere.
Well, I saw One ball bearing, and no more than 3 Ruby assemblies.
The pinnacle of the show is, of course the host. There is no doubt about the knowledge, the dexterity, and the soft spoken humble manner with which he presents all the episodes I watched.
Thank you Sir, for the wonderful shows.

Simple Simon