DAY9080 3 Posted March 27, 2021 Hi folks Does anyone out here have a recommendation for a decent repair service in the U.K. who can fix a Miyota 9015 movement?One of my favourite watches has died and I would like to revive it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted March 27, 2021 It will probably mean buying another miyota movement and swapping it out - these movements are generally cheap and robust. Still, you will need to find someone to do it for you - good luck - someone on here will know. First question will be exactly what is wrong with it, and where do you live....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 27, 2021 I live in Northamptonshire.The movement has just died. Normally a little jiggle and off she goes but I put her on, set the time and off I went. Checked the time and neither hand had budged... that’s when my heart sunk!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 29, 2021 Did you just try winding it?Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theduke.williams 1,039 Posted March 29, 2021 Try giving Nick at Watchrepairsuk a shout. https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/forum/342-watchrepairs-uk/ He's repaired a Seiko 4R36 and serviced a few of my watches. May even find that all your watch needs ia a service to restore the dried up lubrication! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Did you just try winding it?Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkI wore it for most of the day and normally once I put it on, it keeps going!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Try giving Nick at Watchrepairsuk a shout.https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/forum/342-watchrepairs-uk/ He's repaired a Seiko 4R36 and serviced a few of my watches. May even find that all your watch needs ia a service to restore the dried up lubrication! Great. I will check him out. Are his prices reasonable? I know “reasonable” is subjective but would just like to get a feel for what to expect to pay!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 29, 2021 Bear in mind to follow what @Dendo says.... a brand new 9015 movement from Cousins will cost you less than 100 notes all in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Bear in mind to follow what [mention=5735]Dendo[/mention] says.... a brand new 9015 movement from Cousins will cost you less than 100 notes all inAnd how easy is it to replace a movement? Any YouTube videos?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, DAY9080 said: And how easy is it to replace a movement? Any YouTube videos? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lots of vids on youtube..... if it’s your first (obviously is) and you’ve only got 1 to do.... I’d probably buy the movement from Cousins and take it to a local (to you) watch repairer. Your chosen watch man may prefer to get the new movement himself. I think that what you’d need to buy in tools would outweigh the benefit of DIY. Thinking back a fair few years, on changing my first movement when I really wanted a FFF on a Seiko.,.. the worry about scratching the dial or bending the hands and the knack of getting the seconds hand on.... just for one watch which you love.... not worth the bum ache. Sure that loads more will add to this and all the best wishes for which ways you decide to go. Love the M&Sons Kermit btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 29, 2021 ...does it actually wind though...you should always wind a watch at least 40 times before wearing. Relying on the rotor from cold is a road paved with disappointment. Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theduke.williams 1,039 Posted March 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, DAY9080 said: Great. I will check him out. Are his prices reasonable? I know “reasonable” is subjective but would just like to get a feel for what to expect to pay! I would expect his price to service would be no more than the cost of a new movement. Bear in mind, after being serviced, you can expect to get quite a few years use out of your watch. Also, buying a new movement isn't the end of your costs. fitting it will need a watchsmith if you want a decent job done. Are you able to apply a datewheel overlay, and get it perfectly centred for every date? I know I can't. Also, a half decent watchsmith will want to service a new movement before fitting it. Fresh from the factory is when movements tend to be their 'dirtiest' so servicing is recommended to remove all the crap from the production process. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Lots of vids on youtube..... if it’s your first (obviously is) and you’ve only got 1 to do.... I’d probably buy the movement from Cousins and take it to a local (to you) watch repairer. Your chosen watch man may prefer to get the new movement himself. I think that what you’d need to buy in tools would outweigh the benefit of DIY. Thinking back a fair few years, on changing my first movement when I really wanted a FFF on a Seiko.,.. the worry about scratching the dial or bending the hands and the knack of getting the seconds hand on.... just for one watch which you love.... not worth the bum ache. Sure that loads more will add to this and all the best wishes for which ways you decide to go. Love the M&Sons Kermit btw.Thanks! I have tools already, just never tried changing the movement! I am a bit of a “have a go hero” so I will watch some YouTube videos and see if it is something I am willing to do!Thanks, I have a few from them. Will post my other diver and the pilot watch!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 ...does it actually wind though...you should always wind a watch at least 40 times before wearing. Relying on the rotor from cold is a road paved with disappointment. Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkYup, unscrewed the crown and gave the watch a good winding, if that is what you mean!I don’t have an automatic winder so that wasn’t an option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 I would expect his price to service would be no more than the cost of a new movement. Bear in mind, after being serviced, you can expect to get quite a few years use out of your watch. Also, buying a new movement isn't the end of your costs. fitting it will need a watchsmith if you want a decent job done. Are you able to apply a datewheel overlay, and get it perfectly centred for every date? I know I can't. Also, a half decent watchsmith will want to service a new movement before fitting it. Fresh from the factory is when movements tend to be their 'dirtiest' so servicing is recommended to remove all the crap from the production process.Thanks for this. Definitely a lot to consider. As I said I am a “have a go hero” but with that said I do not want to wreck a watch I actually love.Probably makes sense to have the watch serviced first and hear whether that fixes the problem or not! If it does, money saved... if not, time to invest in a new movement.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 29, 2021 http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/repair.html Worth a look http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/repair.html .... page 3 on removing hands but for the time value.... worth reading it all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Love this one but I don’t wear it too much as I am afraid it will get scratched!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 29, 2021 @Theduke.williams is quite right too.... a new movement should be cleaned and serviced before fitment.... so with the cost of Moebius oils (which I didn’t mention) ..... it all equates to get it to a pro, new movement, or servicing your existing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Here is the 2nd diver! Got it on a different strap now as I find bracelet don’t work with my dinky wrists... don’t judge me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [mention=29894]Theduke.williams[/mention] is quite right too.... a new movement should be cleaned and serviced before fitment.... so with the cost of Moebius oils (which I didn’t mention) ..... it all equates to get it to a pro, new movement, or servicing your existing.All roads lead to a pro right now! Thanks guys!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 29, 2021 Yup, unscrewed the crown and gave the watch a good winding, if that is what you mean!I don’t have an automatic winder so that wasn’t an option. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat's all I meant...and still nothing?....I assume so?Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkHere is the 2nd diver! Got it on a different strap now as I find bracelet don’t work with my dinky wrists... don’t judge me! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAll roads lead to a pro right now! Thanks guys!!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWorking that Pelagos vibe...!Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theduke.williams 1,039 Posted March 29, 2021 Last point - a watchsmith will inspect all parts for wear and damage when dismantling the movement, and will be able to advise if service / repair / replacement is the most cost effective. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAY9080 3 Posted March 29, 2021 Last point - a watchsmith will inspect all parts for wear and damage when dismantling the movement, and will be able to advise if service / repair / replacement is the most cost effective.I’m off to see a watchsmith, the wonderful watchsmith of Oz.... oh wait... still in flipping lockdown!! Thank Theduke.williams, you input has been very much appreciated!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Sta 264 Posted March 29, 2021 ^ with you ...... ^^ and with you ...... all the best and send us a pic when it’s fixed..... Looking like a great watch collection already btw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
