Pharmo 33 Posted July 16, 2015 Thought I would share this with my fellow enthusiasts... 2 years ago I couldn't even alter a watch strap and now look at me! Feel chuffed just changed my first capacitor last night. I bought a beautiful Seiko kinetic (cost me £25) but it had the dreaded 2 second step which basically means the capacitor needs changing. Seiko want approx. £100 to do it. There are people on eBay who would do it for about £35. However after watching a few videos online, I tackled it myself and it is very easy to do..Here is the video guide I used.. The 5M62 capacitor cost me £13.50 and the plastic/fine tip metal tweezers about £3 in total. No bad. Some proof just in case you don't believe me! And the finished product fully working!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 84 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice work, mate. Do you have a certificate now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice work, mate. Do you have a certificate now? Just about send in my application for TD status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice job. I think you have a first on the forum with repairing an electronic watch. BTW, are you now taking in Watchfinder's overflow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted July 16, 2015 Great ambition and job done. Can't say I would be so adventurous at first but after seeing this I think I can do it if or when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice job. I think you have a first on the forum with repairing an electronic watch. BTW, are you now taking in Watchfinder's overflow? :lmao: :lmao: just noticed. I am certified by watchfinder - the proof is on the table! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted July 16, 2015 Congrats mate, did the same on an old Kinetic about a year ago and a very easy job. Don't know why Seiko charge so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,806 Posted July 16, 2015 Congrats mate, did the same on an old Kinetic about a year ago and a very easy job. Don't know why Seiko charge so much. Congrats mate, did the same on an old Kinetic about a year ago and a very easy job. Don't know why Seiko charge so much. Because they can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shokka9 2 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice work, I have a Seiko in a similar condition. I don't wear it, but I may fix it using the same method. I've just replaced the battery and speaker on an iPod Touch 5th gen, so this should be a little easier :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
