I am a dangerous idiot!

[cbalmforth]

The title says it all. I was trying to regulate my Seiko Spirit, following instructions found on t'Internet, and no, I've never done it before. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE HAIRSPRING—IT IS VERY DELICATE AND EASILY DAMAGED said the instructions. Yes, I touched and damaged the hairspring. Yes, I've learned my lesson and knowing my cack-handed limitations I won't mess around inside a good watch again.

However this leaves me with a dead watch. Can anybody recommend a repairer who will replace the hairspring for a reasonable price bearing in mind the value of the watch (around £150)?

[catflem]

2 spring to mind

Richard Askham has a real love for Seikos' but he's based in Holland http://thewatchspotblog.com/?tag=seiko

The other is Steve Burrage at Ryte Time http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

[cbalmforth]

2 spring to mind

Richard Askham has a real love for Seikos' but he's based in Holland http://thewatchspotblog.com/?tag=seiko

The other is Steve Burrage at Ryte Time http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

Many thanks Lee, I'll try them.

Chris

[comdiver]

currently have a watch being repaired at ryte time and had no problems,a good guy

[zelig]

2 spring to mind

...Steve Burrage at Ryte Time http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

very useful info - thanks for the tip

[Jolenefm]

Good luck with it!

[tsar]

2 spring to mind

...Steve Burrage at Ryte Time http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

very useful info - thanks for the tip

Saved to my favourites!

[cbalmforth]

2 spring to mind

...Steve Burrage at Ryte Time http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

very useful info - thanks for the tip

Saved to my favourites!

Nice to see others learning something from my mistakes! :mrgreen:

[flomatic]

Got a nice Seiko Bellmatic from Richard, would definitely recommend him.

2 spring to mind

Richard Askham has a real love for Seikos' but he's based in Holland http://thewatchspotblog.com/?tag=seiko