Seiko 'Grey Ghost' Help needes

[SAIF..99]

Hi all. Just an amateur here.

So I have gotten a Seiko 5M43-0B70 Grey Ghost. And it's the early models with the AGS inscription on the beautiful and stunning dial.

The kinetic movement is really annoying. Really weak.

basically IT DOESN'T WORK.

So i would like to swap the movement out for a seiko automatic 7S36 movement. The diameter is the same. The height is 0.6 mm thicker than the kinetic.

 

The problem i want to solve is that how do i seal off the power reserve button permanently. (Without removing the crown) So the watch stays water-resistant, and if i press the button accidentally, it won't get pressed in the case. It will be solid (as in the seal won't break , and the button won't get depressed into the case) i just want a permanent and really really solid seal. Please help me out. Really appreciate it.

 

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[Nucejoe]

Is kinetic movement not servicable? 

How do you know the capacitor is Ok? 

 Curious since I have got one too which I hardley wear.

 

 

 

[SAIF..99]

Kinetic movements are serviceable but they're really annoying. Need to constantly keep check on capacitors and battery ( that's because my movement is really the early stage of kinetic movement , this movement really doesn't hold charge for long and the capacitors are weak) Also charging the kinetic movement is a real workout. Takes a long time swinging your arm to charge it a little bit.

 

Anyways. Please help out on the first issue. Thx a lot.

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[watchweasol]

Hi  If you are hell bent on changing it then ok its your watch,    Best to use an adheisive such as Araldite or such which is quik set.