Seiko 5 automatic sticking

[Boogi11]

Hi all. I picked this up cheap and it works fine however it randomly sticks and loses time then starts working again . Any suggestions . Complete strip clean and rebuild ? On a side note I notice the calendar alternates between Arabic and English ( on setup only. In normal use it jumps 2 keeping it in English ) I presumeI need to set it correctly in rebuild

 

 

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[Chopin]

First of all, I'm not sure if this is a fully legit Seiko. I don't think that I've ever seen one with a big JAPAN MADE written on the dial... There are a couple of marriage/franken  Seikos out there but usually the expensive collectible ones.

Yes, you should service the watch and then it will most likely function properly, unless there are inner components that might be damaged...

The day wheel alternates between english and arabic so that you can either set it to display english OR arabic days. That's why it changes "normally" on its own.

[wolfwatchwerks]

Yeah, is that a 6309,7S26? probably needs a good clean and oil.When you set it set with long hand movement. Once the day rolls over use quickset. Should be good after that.

[Boogi11]

First of all, I'm not sure if this is a fully legit Seiko. I don't think that I've ever seen one with a big JAPAN MADE written on the dial... There are a couple of marriage/franken  Seikos out there but usually the expensive collectible ones.
Yes, you should service the watch and then it will most likely function properly, unless there are inner components that might be damaged...
The day wheel alternates between english and arabic so that you can either set it to display english OR arabic days. That's why it changes "normally" on its own.

Hi. How could I tell
If it’s legit. I will strip
It tonight and upload some more
Pics


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[Chopin]

You can tell us what the reference model on the caseback says. It'll be 8 numbers and letters (mostly just numbers) split into 2 groups with a dash line in the middle. Something like 7S26-0020.

[ro63rto]

It's a fake/repainted dial at the very least. Completely wrong font used on Seiko badge.

Put up a few pics of the movement itself please.

[vinn3]

54 minutes ago, ro63rto said:

It's a fake/repainted dial at the very least. Completely wrong font used on Seiko badge.

Put up a few pics of the movement itself please.

good call!  IF; you can learn how to spot a fake ( or frankenstene [ which may be a good parts watch]),  you will save yourself tons of cash.  vin

[Boogi11]

It's a fake/repainted dial at the very least. Completely wrong font used on Seiko badge.

Put up a few pics of the movement itself please.

No idea what I have here



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[vinn3]

" a good clean up project !

[Boogi11]

" a good clean up project !

Yup, not sure what it’s worth. Cost me £15


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[jdm]

41 minutes ago, Boogi11 said:

Yup, not sure what it’s worth. Cost me £15

With few quids more you can get an honest, genuine Seiko 5.

Topic moved as there is no specif repair question. 

[weegaz22]

On 1/9/2018 at 4:57 PM, ro63rto said:

It's a fake/repainted dial at the very least. Completely wrong font used on Seiko badge.

Put up a few pics of the movement itself please.

Are you sure? I'm watching 2 of these on ebay right now, exact same dials

[jdm]

35 minutes ago, weegaz22 said:

Are you sure? I'm watching 2 of these on ebay right now, exact same dials

All fakes from the same faketory. They haven't got right a single detail 

[weegaz22]

28 minutes ago, jdm said:

All fakes from the same faketory. They haven't got right a single detail 

Isn't that the 6119 movement? how can you tell the movements fake?

[jdm]

13 minutes ago, weegaz22 said:

Isn't that the 6119 movement? how can you tell the movements fake?

You mentioned dials, I told you what's wrong with'em - everything.
Since the onset isn't promising, if you want to find what's wrong with the mov.ts, go ahead and buy.

[jdm]

One posting hidden for verbal abuse, topic closed, can be re-opened at OP request.