How to Fix a Stem Mechanism Malfunction in SII/Seiko VD53B, VD54B and VD57B Watch Movements

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This video shows step-by-step procedure of repairing a SII/Seiko quartz watch movement VD53B when stem cannot control any of it's functions. The same procedure can be applicable to other watch movements like VD54B, VD57B and many others with a similar stem mechanisms. This procedure could be also used to replace an electronic board and/or service internal gears.
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@MarkJoseph-vv4pj Месяц назад

Great job. Such a calm, cool and efficient repair. I put my movements on the holder and already I'm a nervous wreck!

@ValentechTime Месяц назад

Thank you! It takes some time and practice, and motivation to get the job done. 😊

@josemanuelcastillo7460 Месяц назад

Excelente reparación

@ValentechTime Месяц назад

Gracias!

@gunnerman1880 7 месяцев назад

Nice video sir i wish i had steady hands like you and then i could do more repair work. I have an invicta that i purchased a replacement movement for but the hands are so small that i lost one and now not sure if i can put back together. 😢it I've been told that it wouldn't be cost effective to get a watch tech to do. 😢 but it. May be a practice watch?? It's a shame as its a nice looking piece. But i did enjoy your skills. 😊

@ValentechTime 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your comment. I wish you all the best in the watch repair adventure! It takes time, and patience, and right tools. Or you can elect to give it to the pro for fixing.

@dodgydruid 3 года назад

I have a 53B with that exact problem, pristine Pulsar in a delightful chocolate brown strap and dial and it looked like someone hammered on the stem release button and of course it stopped allowing the stem to be caught up by the works. I was going to just buy another movement but now I can see where it is and I have a 57B with the same issue I can save some dough and just put it all right, thank you :D

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

I am glad the video helps to fix the problem and save about $30 for new VD53B. Thanks for sharing!

@highduk1 Год назад

Thank you for great work !

@ValentechTime Год назад

Thank you for your nice comment! And thanks for watching!

@mihaipopa9414 2 года назад

Great video, thanks.

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@Bill_Hartnett 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! I bought a Kc on ebay with a VD53D that has the same kinda issue. I was thinking about just replacing the movement as it's only like $29 here, but maybe I'll give this a try first. If I mess it up, I can always get a new movement later. I'll be watching more of your videos. lol

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

You choose a nice option to go with. This way you have a chance to resolve a problem and save $30 bucks. Please post me on the results. Good luck! And thank you for watching my videos.

@samblack1975 3 года назад

Great video.... I have the same problem instead of buying another movement I c it can be fixed....

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

Thank you for watching my videos! Be aware, that even the same symptom could relate to a different root cause. Good luck!

@ebrahimby7343 Год назад

Bravoo

@jacobmulay1397 3 года назад

Great video! What size stem does it take?

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

Thank you! The size of the stem for this particular movement is Tap 10.

@LXBful 2 года назад

I have a VD53 with a loose stem. at the same time, I have difficulty setting date (calendar keeps slipping). No issue with setting time. chrono pushers also work intermittently. Are these issues related to the loose stem? thank you!

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

Hard to tell if all issues relate to the loose stem. I'd fix the stem first and then see if other problems disappeared or not. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

@SimonRashidi 2 года назад

Hello Valentech, I recently had to disassemble my watch (the watch face got stuck in the case). I put everything back successfully but the seconds sub dial does not go in. Do you have any suggestions? I also wore out the paint on the seconds sub dial, would enamel paint be appropriate to apply? if so should should I use an enamel paint pen or apply it with a brush? Where did you get the tweezers with the silicone tips you used at the beginning of the video? I apologize for all these questions and thank you in advance.

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

It's unclear tome what had happened to the second subdial. What do you mean when saying it doesn't go in? Please clarify. Is it the same movement as in my video? In regards of dial painting, I never did this. Most probably, it's not enamel, but a paint and it's very hard to match it with a new patch. Or you need to remove an original painting and do new layer by yourself. As for the tweezers, here is the link to the Amazon site: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P6MDPF9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@SimonRashidi 2 года назад

Thank you for getting back to me Valentech. I meant the hand for the seconds sub dial. It does not go into the movement and yes it is the same movement as the one shown in your video (VD53B). How can I remove the paint from the dial? What do you recommend.

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

@@SimonRashidi If hand doesn't go into the movement, then there is either misaligned hole or broken pivot, where hand is sitting on. I use the Master Stages CLEAN2020 solution to clean clock parts. It has some acid which should remove paint from the dial, just keep dial in the solution for some time (about 1-2 hours), bit not too long.

@SimonRashidi 2 года назад

Hi Valentech. thank you for all the feedback. Do you have a video or do you know of a video on how to fix a broken pivot?

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

@@SimonRashidiThere is no way to fix a pivot of the subdial gear, the gear should be replaced. You need to find a spare from the same or similar movement, which are listed in the title of this video. And I have a video of replacing the gear with a broken pivot. It's not the same movement, but idea is the same. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iT3ZnLTTKuQ.html Good luck!

@Famous007i 2 года назад

Hello Valentech, I'm having the same movement and unfortunately for some reason the chrono is not working properly. The Reset button does not react at all by pushing upper button. When I pull out the stem at 3rd position than the upper button moves the 6 oclock chrono hand and the 9 oclock hand move as well but as long I push back the crown to start position and click to reset the chronograph the hands does not move at all, what this could cause the problem? I have changed the battery only and before that everything was working perfectly. Thank you for your help! Also I did short-circuit AC and the battery connection +, I dont know if I should do the same for both points for the chrono buttons as well? Thank you once again.

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

Hello DopeINk, I think your watch works fine. First, the upper button is not a Reset button. It controls start/stop of the chronograph when crown is in a first position (closest to the case). It also is used to set the chrono seconds and minutes hands to zero position (while crown is in the 3d position). Bottom button is used to pause/release chrono when crown is in a first position, and also used for chrono zero setting (when crown is in the 3d position), but in the opposite direction to the upper button. Now, about Reset function. You did it right, when shorted AC contact to +. This is recommended after battery replacement, when case is open. But you can do Reset also, when case is closed. For that you should move crown to the 3d position and press both buttons simultaneously. This will do Reset. Any of these methods do Reset for the whole movement. Hope this helps. Good luck!

@Famous007i 2 года назад

@@ValentechTime Thank you for your fast answer, Valentech. I will try today with your instructions! Keep up the good work please, im following you 100%

@jamrug3472 3 года назад

Apart from stem problems do you think this movement is well-made and long lasting? I'm a bit scarred of that plastic wheel...

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

Despite of some plastic wheels used, this is a pretty reliable and long lasting movement, from my experience.

@jamrug3472 3 года назад

@@ValentechTime Thanks for the answer! I read somewhere that plastic gears in quartz watches can be even better than metal ones because they are self-lubricating. I don't know if that's true but I have Casio Edifice with that movement so we'll see 😉 btw i subscribed, great content

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

@@jamrug3472 Thank you for subscribing! I am not sure if those plastic wheels are self lubricating, but they have much less friction resistance than metals and so do not need lubrication.

@XanhDien-jm2yi 11 месяцев назад

Có bánh xe chuyền lên bánh giờ kg a

@ValentechTime 11 месяцев назад

Sorry, I did not understand your question. What wheels you are asking about?

@saatsaat7547 3 года назад

I have vd57b with Same problem ı watch your video ı fix it like you but the stem is still coming out where I do wrong thanks for your help

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

Look at the 11th minute of the video where I am checking the stem function. Did you check the same and did it work the same way as it's shown? If yes, then there is another cause of the stem coming out and I had this another symptom before. At the same point of video locate the groove on the upper metal plate which is just above the stem. The green pinion is next to this point on the right. Take a small screwdriver and press the metal part of the plate where the groove is. It should fix your problem. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

@saatsaat7547 3 года назад

@@ValentechTime The problem is solved .Thanks to you master ,I made money again :))

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

@@saatsaat7547 You'r welcome!

@turansoyozen9557 2 года назад

I also have the same problem. I dif everything you do in your video. However when I assemble all parts stem not functioning again. I have tested the stem on another same movement and the stem is ok. I cannot diagnose what is the problem.

@elgersoshafi5044 2 года назад

my friend I want to ask for a problem I have a watch like this fixed and it fell out of my hand and the little hands of the second, hour, minute were cut off namely small needles how can i fix them as in my country there is no clock regulator

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

Unfortunately, I cannot help in this case, you need to find someone locally who knows the answer. Good luck!

@samblack1975 3 года назад

If the sub dials do not work how do u fix this problem

@ValentechTime 3 года назад

Sub dials have different functions and the problem could be because of multiple causes. I have one video for particular sub dial chrono issue at the following link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tkmq4RPrw6Y.html

@olegarhov5369 2 года назад

Похоже на русский акцент.

@andreitrutnev1237 Месяц назад

approximately all hands are misalignment after assembling. looks like bad job// not professional//

@ValentechTime Месяц назад

Approximately all hands... how many exactly? I agree, there is a slight misalignment with two hands - chrono seconds and minutes. So what? I showed the setup procedure in principle, but it's up to the watch owner to adjust hands as perfect as he wants. My main goal for this video was to focus on fixing the stem mechanism.

@elgersoshafi5044 2 года назад

@ValentechTime 2 года назад

Please watch my other video at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lManNn7KwBo.html where I am replacing the hands of the similar movement. Hope it will help you to get your watch working again. Good luck!