SO, I changed the battery (Right Part#). The instant I put the back on:
1. The alarm started ringing and won’t shut off using ‘Disengage’ procedure
2. Hour and minute hands won’t move, but can be set to current time
3. Seconds hand won’t move, does not respond to stopwatch button/reset button
4. Alarm Set button sets hands of alarm time

Does anyone have any ideas on how to remedy this problem?

The first proper watch I bought some 20 years ago in Oman was the Seiko SKJ045 (5M43-0B30). I saw the SKJ048 (also 5M43-0B30) next to it, but thought it was a bit flash for my 22 yr old self. I got the 045 for a bargain price out there, and when I saw how much they were in the UK, some 6 months later – I was kicking myself.

Scroll forward 20 years, and I finally managed to get hold of a mint condition 048.

Only thing is my 045 is showing its age now.

My 045 is in retirement now, and the…

Got a SKJ045 or SKJ048? Lets see em’.

The first proper watch I bought some 20 years ago in Oman was the Seiko SKJ045 (5M43-0B30). I saw the SKJ048 (also 5M43-0B30) next to it, but thought it was a bit flash for my 22 yr old self. I got the 045 for a bargain price out there, and when I saw how much they were in the UK, some 6 months later – I was kicking myself.

Scroll forward 20 years, and I finally managed to get hold of a mint condition 048.

Only thing is my 045 is showing its age now.

My 045 is in retirement now, and the…

Got a SKJ045 or SKJ048? Lets see em’.

Greetings, fellow Seiko heads!

I recently picked up a preowned (excellent condition) Tuna, and I’m still deep into my Honeymoon phase with it, absolutely loving this beast. However, I wanted to see if anybody might have some good feedback for me, with regards to both an aftermarket SS bracelet, as well as a rubber and/silicon strap.

In the past, I’ve gone through Harold at Yobokies for bracelets, for other pieces I’ve had, as I’ve always liked the look and selection of the bracelets…

Aftermarket bracelet for my recently-acquired SBBN031 Tuna…

I picked this Seiko Kinetic up for practically free. I gave it a new crystal, polished it up a bit, and I pre-wind it with my funny swinging winder.

Have any thoughts on these Kinetics watches? I own two, and they seem fine but is it really worth keeping them running? I know they are intended to be for a one watch person, but a guy like me doesn’t need to wear it everyday.

This one does…

Thoughts on Kinetic…

I’m after a bit of clarity on Seiko’s ‘super hard’ coating – Diashield.

Is it a coating which sits on the surface of the watch? I have heard some say it is heat treatment process which would imply that the material properties of the steel have been changed meaning it is not a coating as such?

Can scratches be polished out or will this remove the coating?

Thank you in advance.