Seiko Servicing Kinetic

[Mark lowman]

Just some quick advice, I have a Seiko BFK which has ground to a halt. I suspect Capacitor has gone. I'm trying to get an idea of Seiko Servicing cost as I suspect it may not be an economically viable fix. Also does anyone know if Seiko will actually carry out casework refurbs (it's got a scratch) or whether it's a very basic level service.
Any input will be very welcome

[markrlondon]

Best to change the rechargeable cell yourself. It's not complex and not expensive.

But Seiko UK's service website is here: http://seikoservice.co.uk/

[stefmcd]

replaced one of these last year. Biggest challenge was getting the rotor off as the retaining screw had a very fine groove. I had to use a whetstone to sharpen a precision screwdriver. Once that was done (5 mins), the rotor screw came off easily.

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[jamesianbriggs]

I have a BFK and a capacitor sitting on the bench at home - I'll take some pictures and let you know how I get on.


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[Dr.f]

These guys
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/watchkings...88.m1543.l2754
have done 3 of mine and very happy.

[OHG1X]

Any ideas on cost ?


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[MrGrumpy]

Or try these people. Fixed my early model very quickly.

http://www.kinetic-repairs.co.uk/

Obviously only a movement repair/swap not a general refurbishment service.

[Mark lowman]

Cheers guys, top rate help as ever from the forum!:)

[jamesianbriggs]

Just posted some pics of my DIY job on M&W. It worked but it was a little nerve-wracking...


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[kevkojak]

I've done a few for members for £25 before now. The cell is anything from £8 to £12 plus postage from cousins and return postage on top brings it to around £20. I think that's cheap?
No case work though, just the cell and a clean up. I don't have the facilities to polish.
Seiko call it a service, but it's only the capacitor, a drop of oil and a reseal. For that it's a little over £100 I think.
Easy enough job for steady hands, it's only three screws to remove, but they are tiny and easy to lose.

[Tokyo Tokei]

Seiko call it a service, but it's only the capacitor, a drop of oil and a reseal. For that it's a little over £100 I think.

If it's a service as opposed to a battery change you should expect a bit better. My kinetic came back from Seiko service with a completely new movement, seals, bezel gasket and crown. For £120~ on a previously unserviced 15 year old watch, I was quite happy with this.

[kevkojak]

If it's a service as opposed to a battery change you should expect a bit better. My kinetic came back from Seiko service with a completely new movement, seals, bezel gasket and crown. For £120~ on a previously unserviced 15 year old watch, I was quite happy with this.

I sent a Seiko Boss (SKA291) to them for a capacitor, that's the last watch I sent to Seiko UK. The fault was on the movement and that's what they quoted me for rather than a cell upgrade - if the Seiko capacitor job (at the time £97) WAS all inclusive then I would have expected a new 5M62 dropped in.