Category Archives: Restoration Project

Restoration Seiko Chronograph Part 2

Posted on 10/11/2013 by robswatches

I managed to get all the parts I needed to complete the restoration. So, firstly, I disassembled the case. Then the movement was disassembled. There are some components that are left assembled, the balance assembly, the mainspring is left in … Continue reading →

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Restoration Project – Seiko Chronograph

Posted on 23/09/2013 by robswatches

 A watch with a lot of character! But apart from a lot of scratches, it’s not too bad. It’s a 1971 vintage Seiko chronograph with a 6139B movement. I’ve always liked the Seiko chronos, I have twelve of them in my … Continue reading →

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Roamer Searock 1972c Restoration

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

Here’s a restoration that I did recently. I regret that I started work on the case before I started documenting progress with photographs so I have no pictures of the original condition, believe me, it was bad. I Start with … Continue reading →

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