Complete Overhaul: A '72 Lord Matic Top-to-Bottom Repair & Rebuild Chronicle

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This vintage '72 Lord Matic, once a shadow of its former self, faced a multitude of issues and ran very poorly. Join us as we take on the challenge of multiple repairs and a comprehensive overhaul, breathing new life into this classic Seiko. The journey doesn’t stop there - as the watch case undergoes a meticulous restoration, bringing it back its original charm.
Seiko Model # 5606-5070
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@ForestWoodworks 13 дней назад

At a campsite sitting at a fire after everyone has gone to bed. About to be a year older in 1fr 45 minutes, finishing this year off right with a humble and skilled watch restoration video by Adam. Perfect.

@WeekendWatchRepair 12 дней назад

I am honored. Happy Birthday!

@ForestWoodworks 12 дней назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair thanks Adam. Finished the vid on our way home. Beautiful watch!

@rap31264 7 месяцев назад

Very, very nice....

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@creato938 7 месяцев назад

What a watch, the restoration tuned out amazing,, the shape of the case is really cool.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I think so too, thank you.

@etebol 2 месяца назад

Great job!!!

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@KongXY 7 месяцев назад

Nice one

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@coolnessfactor1 7 месяцев назад

I was in the automotive industry for too long and the way you service thoes watches reminds of the good old days when servicing a car where the customer wasn't magically waiting all the time.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate you watching, thank you.

@endy_fx 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic job. The end result is just perfect. I can't help but appreciate all the bush-to-jewel modifications too. Extending the life if these beautiful timepieces. Great job Adam.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@esotericman22 5 месяцев назад

It's easier to do this now than later, but you can do it later just as easily. Adam --- 2024.

@lindenhoch8396 7 месяцев назад

Sweet ol' Seiko, I get how people love the 70's watches! The TV shape in this one doesn't do it for me, but the period had lots of interesting(quirky?) shapes, colors and details in watches. I noticed that around 14:30, when removing the bridge, that one wheel remained on it, it looked like it's kind of stamped onto the bridge rather than held with a screw? EDIT: Nvm, was answered 30 secs later...

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I agree. There are several unique designs that came out of that period. If the TV dial doesn’t do it for you, there are plenty of other options to choose from! It’s one of the things I love about the era.

@lynx-lynx 7 месяцев назад

Really beautiful watch and excellent restoration work ! I love it.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@krugerdave 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful watch, beautiful knuckles! 😅

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@Lbfree125 7 месяцев назад

Great job Adam… 👏🏻

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@DannyOhana 7 месяцев назад

The new Seiko Recraft looks very similar in style to your 72 Lord Matic. The early 70s look is really fun.

@jensers11 7 месяцев назад

For those of us that are watching these videos for help on our own projects, it would be helpful if you would share where we get stuff. Where do you get the jewels, where are you getting your tools? Is there anyone who is selling kits? For example: seiko jewel upgrade kit. Or a seiko service kit with the gaskets and crystal by model. Or, perhaps a dedicated video on sourcing parts and ordering correctly.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the feedback. I will see what I can put together.

@brucecorbettn9bh398 7 месяцев назад

I’m convinced. It takes more than a spray of WD40. 😀😀 I knew nothing about this. Now I know a little bit. I watched the whole thing.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

@Bristol1 7 месяцев назад

That turned out great! Thank you for putting out this video. Also, I think you did a fantastic job on the case finishing. Plus I have to mention it wasn't an awkward silence until you said something about it 😂😂

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Haha!!

@SkyBlue-le7cd 7 месяцев назад

Impressive work. The movement was pretty complex. Appreciated the camera work. Thanks again.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks a bunch.

@dsell993 7 месяцев назад

Really like the angled pegwood for the Diafixes! Have to remember that one! 🤓

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

It is handy!

@andyoverall1951 7 месяцев назад

Call me a boomer but I have an affinity with the early 70's and this style of watch. Thanks for sharing.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I like them as well.

@thomasgabriel2213 7 месяцев назад

Great video! And I actually like the PIP part....not distracting at all.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Cool, thanks!

@CHWatches 7 месяцев назад

Putting jewels in the main plate is major. Great job! Good info about pivots with cap jewels also.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@Supercruze 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for your vid. I learned something. The jewel for the lower MS barrel on a 56 series can be replaced with a jewel for the lower MS on a 6 series. Very useful. For the diafix, you can install them dry and then use a small drop of 9010 from the pivot side and then use a fine needle through the pivot hole to move the oil to the cap stone. John S

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@propetamckissack524 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful

@johnkucin4482 7 месяцев назад

Hi Adam, another great hit! Being a victim rage Seiko fan I really enjoyed this video, lesson. Only wish I could see the watch in space or perhaps sky diving! Ha ha

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Haha! You're the only one to bring that up since I stopped doing it. I thought it was funny, but I guess some people didn't care for it. Glad to know you enjoyed them. Perhaps I'll record my next alien encounter and bring it back to the videos.

@glennpearce7093 7 месяцев назад

Hi Adam great job 👏 I’m aye Seiko collector from New Zealand 🇳🇿 I do have aye amazing Lmatic with the most amazing blue and white dial that changes colour in the light .very interesting for me to see the movement of this whatch cheers Adam

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@fredflintstone8048 5 месяцев назад

Regarding the seconds hand staying in the plastic it's amazing how a little bit of static electricity on plastic will grip small light parts. They don't even have to be ferrous metals. I've learned to slow down enough and account for every part as I move them around because if I don't, I'll be hunting for it later. I had taken apart an ST69 ladies watch movement and placed two small screws that can barely be seen by the naked eye into a plastic container. I could only find one of the screws laying in the bottom and was pulling my hair out. I finally noticed the screw with my MS. It was half way up the side of the plastic container wall sticking to the plastic thanks to static.

@jameslewis8431 5 месяцев назад

I would be interested in seeing someone service one of there old repairs just to see what the lubrication did and were it went.

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

I'll do that. I have a couple that will be due this coming year, I'll film one of those. Great idea, thank you!

@alanmorris8783 7 месяцев назад

Excellent job Sir. You are no hack, but a fine hobbyist. I would love that watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful job Adam as usual

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate that, thank you.

@adrianvasile6797 Месяц назад

I own one in a turquoise dial ,never seen any like it ever

@WeekendWatchRepair Месяц назад

I've never seen a turquoise dial before.

@saisamayseva8712 6 месяцев назад

Thanks a million !!Nice job!!Keep it up.Very good machinery.

@WeekendWatchRepair 6 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@anthonycaryl1079 7 месяцев назад

Really nice, I do love these detailed videos. I might have gone with a blue or blue/grey strap to be a bit closer to the dial personally, but still a stunning looking result

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks. The owner of the watch provided the strap. It is a nice strap, but I had initial hesitations about it. I think your are right, and that a blue or grey strap would look excellent on this watch. After having it for a few days to make sure everything was functioning well before returning it, I have grown to really like the strap he chose as well.

@simonmellor781 7 месяцев назад

Great video, great result. I love these lord matic movements, I’ve done a few of them and the 5626 relative. Some of the case and dial designs especially with faceted crystals, just scream ‘70’s Fabulous case work. Please share your setup for the lapping machine, it would be really helpful. Simon

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I’ll try to go into more detail on a future video. I do have another video where I show it a bit more and explain more of the process. Find the video that begins with “Worn, Torn and Worthless…”. You can see better footage of what I’m doing in that one.

@TheIMobile 4 месяца назад

WOW!

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@WatchRestorationCottage 7 месяцев назад

Adam, you used the lightbox as suggested by Mike! I love it also. Question: could you have replaced that cracked jewel in the reverser wheel, or was that not possible? Love how you handle the shock settings, they can truly fly! Great video, thanks!

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Yes I did. I used his link and purchased one. I'm finding it quite useful. I suppose those jewels could be replaced, but I don't know how easily they can be removed from that 2nd reverser idler wheel. I didn't try and just replaced the part entirely. I'd fear that since you'd have to push out both jewels to even remove one, it would be very prone to cracking. Never tried though.

@johnpinner1 7 месяцев назад

Really good Really good

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@Ampersand69 7 месяцев назад

Now thats a neat little watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I think so too. Thanks for watching.

@genghiskhan7041 6 месяцев назад

Cool looking watch. Would look better with a nice steel bracelet :D

@jonrutherford6852 7 месяцев назад

Re: request for feedback on pickture-in-picture editing: My suggestion would be to use it when it clarifies content, and avoid it if it doesn't. It's a useful tool but can be distracting if overdone. While I'm at it, here's gratitude for absence of music. Your clear, well-recorded narration needs no accompaniment.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@ro63rto 7 месяцев назад

I have a 5206-5080 that exhibits the same quickset problem that the 5606 do. Im not aware of this movement having that as a known problem. Its the only thing wrong with it so im loathed to open it up just for that 😢

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Understandable.

@jdebultra 3 месяца назад

Fred Flintstone knuckles

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

Guilty as charged.

@vril99 7 месяцев назад

Lo ve it❤

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@steveblake8766 7 месяцев назад

208 thumbs up

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@fenwickc2274 6 месяцев назад

why do the hands need to be at 12 to be taken off and put on ?

@WeekendWatchRepair 6 месяцев назад

They don't necessarily have to be at 12, but it is safer to have them all aligned when removing them. With them lined up at 12, I also have plenty of room to get my levers underneath them without potentially contacting any logos or markers on the dial.

@WatchWithMike 7 месяцев назад

Adam, I think it turned out beautifully as well! Thanks so much for the shout-out on the video light...it was great seeing it in action. Also thanks for helping me create a shopping list of watchmaking tools that I saw your video! Analog micrometer, automatic oiler, cleaning machine, jewel setting machine, etc. I've been doing workarounds, but seeing how great your final results are gets me inspired. I want to hear angels sing, too! 👼

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

They sing when the tools arrive, but cry when the money leaves my wallet! I'm a tool junkie though. I'd be happy to help however I can. The jeweling tool is not a Horia, but a 'clone' that is made well with a good micrometer on it. I've flattened a couple of the stumps because I saw a few casing/machining marks when I got them in, but it works perfectly for 1/20th the price of the Horia. The auto oiler is nice, but not absolutely necessary. The Elma machine is really nice, but I only bought it at about 50% off retail. If I didn't come across that deal, I'd still be using my vintage L&R Special that I restored. I still have it, but it now sits in my garage. Quite a shame actually, as it has been fully rebuilt, all new wiring & rheostat, motor has been serviced, heater has been converted to an Edison socket & a heat bulb, all original glass jars and lids, etc. I just couldn't pass up that Elma. If you ever want to touch base with me at WeekendWatchRepair@gmail.com we can discuss anything you'd like. I've learned quite a bit on where I can spend less money on good serviceable tools and where I need to pony up and spend the money on the name brand stuff. I have cool tools, but I wish I had your eye for video production. Your content looks amazing. I wish I could get there myself!

@WatchWithMike 7 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair I've sent you an email! I look forward to continuing the conversation. 😀

@da___man 7 месяцев назад

Nice video. I’m curious but what camera are you using when you show the oiling of the jewels? I’m trying to get a good quality camera for my microscope, which is why I ask.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. The camera on my microscope is not even remotely a good one. It's just a cheap Amazon camera. It does not have any auto-focus or adjustable aperture options. I am looking for a better microscope camera myself, and unfortunately cannot give you any advice at this time.

@dennystahly3114 7 месяцев назад

What brand of tweezers are you using?

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Viola

@johnkucin4482 7 месяцев назад

Sorry, spell check screwed me up once again, I am a vintage Seiko fan, yikes!

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I knew what you meant!

@CervelloJ.B 2 месяца назад

E imprecionante a compricação de funcionamento do relógio, este modelo de relógio Seiko foi muito bem fabricado, com ótima qualidade.

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 месяца назад

Concordo.

@ryanwilloughby9469 3 месяца назад

First off LOVE your videos. I love vintage Seikos as well, and love restoring them to former glory. I'm having trouble sourcing gaskets/parts numbers. Where do you source yours?

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

To find the part numbers, I'm able to find 90% of the Seiko gasket part numbers from the old Seiko Casing Guides. They are available for download from numerous websites. Just a quick Google search should find a copy for you. You can find your model number (XXXX-XXXX) in the document and get the OEM part numbers for the crown, case, etc. gaskets. I hope this helps.

@jeffreyhickman3871 7 месяцев назад

I got a watch similar to this in 1978. My brother 👨 gave it to me when he got a 🆕 watch. It had a purple face, and the dual date 📅 feature, and a glass 🥃 crystal. It was definitely 💯 a wind-up model. I do not recall the brand name, because that’s been so many years ago, but it was a good 😌 watch. I caught that the watch you’re working on is from 1972. Had it been manufactured 👨 in September instead of August, this watch would have probably been a 1973 model. That’s true with cars 🚗, but I’m not sure 🤔 with watches. Please 🙏 keep these GREAT 😊 HOUR LONG watch videos coming!! Your friend, Jeff.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Jeff.

@SVRSVR-b2q 7 месяцев назад

Super 👍👍👍!!!

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@da___man 7 месяцев назад

Also, did you remove the off-set cannon pinion from the second wheel? I’m not sure for Seiko, but on Swiss calibers like the zodiac 70-72, the cannon pinion is removed for cleaning and oiling. It’s tricky to remove it from the arbor of the second wheel, but I find that a balance roller removal tool works well for this.

@WeekendWatchRepair 7 месяцев назад

I've done that as well. I didn't need to remove it on this one.