Seiko 6309 - repair needed

[Barryboy]

Hi all - Not sure if this post belongs here or in the Mods & Wreckers forum, but mods feel free to move it need case.

I have a Seiko 6309-8080 which needs repair or movement replacement. I have been told that a replacement makes more economic sense than a repair but ??? - that's beyond my experience. The watch is obviously not worth a lot of money but was a gift from my wife 37years ago on our 10th anniversary so to me it has enormous sentimental value. The question is can anyone point me to a reliable repairer? I know that several of our members here do small repair work (and I'm sure that this isn't a particularly taxing job) and I was hoping someone here can help me out or point me in the right direction - the only local repair source is Timsons and I won't let them have it. As always many thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

Rob

[clemenry]

First person I’d be contacting is our very on TheWatchBloke (Duncan). Has done fantastic work for me in the past and not just with Seiko.


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[Gavbaz]

I would either give Duncan (the watch bloke) or Paul (Walkerwek) a shout. Both top blokes.

[JasonM]

It used to be the case that a replacement movement was a viable option for a 6309 , now, Im not so sure, they used to be cheap and plentiful but not so much now, a service repair won't be much more than sourcing a movement and having someone fit it, you then don't know the health of the 'new' movement either. Duncan would be my first choice too but I think he has a long waiting list.

[Slevin Kelevra]

Dave McKane and Guy Jeffrey are also great options.

[Boeingdriver]

I was going to suggest Toshi San at KKH services but sadly He's retired He was brilliant.

[snedboy]

I would either give Duncan (the watch bloke) or Paul (Walkerwek) a shout. Both top blokes.

Is Walkerwek back in the game? Last I heard he was on bungalow refurbishing duty and wasn’t taking on any watch work

[Sinnlover]

I am pretty sure I have a movement if you need spares
Feel free to let me know