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Thread: Condensation in the Monster - service recommendations??

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    Master
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    Condensation in the Monster - service recommendations??

    Well, after many many years of faithful service I emerged from the sea today to find this.....


    It doesn’t look to be too bad and I’m hoping that a night in the airing cupboard in a bag of rice with the crown open will get the worst of it out, but it looks like Its time to send it away for a service and pressure test.
    Can anyone recommend the best place to get this sorted out??
    Cheers.


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    Journeyman
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    I can't offer any suggestions of where to send it, but for consideration, you might find that a service is more expensive than a new movement on something like a Monster. Then again, given the longevity of Seiko movements a good dry and a new set of seals could be enough...

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    I sent mine direct to Seiko.
    They replaced the movement and resealed inc pressure test.
    I dive with it so thought that the best option.
    Wasn’t to expensive iirc

    Dave

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    Master
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    Thanks gents. I figured that a service much be more than a new one. Any ideas on the best place to send it for a re seal and a pressure test??
    Maybe that’s all I’ll do and then just take my chances with it.


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    Master Kaffe's Avatar
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    You can't buy that model new anymore but if you want to keep it then the best thing would be to have a new movement fitted and new seals. The movement (7a26?) is very cheap and most of the cost would be labour. I can't help with who to do it but there should be lots of recommendations for members here. It's an iconic watch and definitely worth getting it fixed in my opinion.

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    Master village's Avatar
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    Try .olli. Of this forum....he comes highly recommended.
    Here is his website.

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    I'll second that vote for olli.

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