SEIKO/CITIZEN FAQ Forum
This forum was created to act as a Frequently Asked Questions adjunct to Wayne's excellent SEIKO/CITIZEN Watch Forum The questions and more importantly, the answers, all come from the Seiko/Citizen Forum. Browse the links for answers to frequent questions. This forum will only be an index to messages already posted on Wayne's forum (and on the Internet elsewhere if appropriate).

I've modified this forum so that it is moderated. This forum is not for regular questions, those should be posted in the SEIKO/CITIZEN Watch Forum.

If you have an item that needs to be in the FAQ, please post it in the regular forum and put "include in the FAQ" in the subject line.

Search the forum - I've implemented my own indexing search site. It is much better than the standard search feature in the forum.

"Want to buys" should be posted in the Sales Forum.

Thanks! Larry Biggs

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  1. Why have a FAQ forum......(how does this work)? - Larry on Mar 30, 10:15 PM
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  2. List the questions under here ... - Larry on Mar 31, 11:33 AM
    1. Great addition to SCWF.. Also, how do you determine>>> - Tom G. on May 19, 7:56 AM
      1. Still looking/thinking on this one...nt - Larry on Jun 10, 8:13 PM
     
  3. Best places to purchase Seikos and Citizens on the Internet - Larry on Mar 31, 11:01 PM
    1. More... - Larry on Jun 29, 7:58 PM
     
  4. Beware of Seiko fakes on the Internet - Larry on Mar 31, 11:17 PM
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  5. Where to buy parts... - Larry on Mar 31, 11:24 PM
    1. Luminova source - Larry on Apr 1, 2:45 PM
     
  6. Recommended repair folk - Larry on Mar 31, 11:44 PM
    1. Australia & New Zealand - Larry on Apr 8, 10:27 PM
    2. For quartz repair.. - Larry on Dec 22, 3:18 PM
    3. Updated email for Randall "2manywatches"... - Larry on Jan 15, 9:09 PM
    4. Will Seiko USA change the battery on my Prospex 1000m??>>> - ponycarp51 on Jan 20, 6:02 PM
     
  7. How do I get the blue sticker off the back? - Larry on Apr 1, 12:01 AM
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  8. The Seiko Book - Larry on Apr 1, 12:04 AM
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  9. My watch runs fast/slow - Larry on Apr 1, 12:13 AM
    1. Regulating your own watch...7S26... - Larry on Oct 15, 1:48 PM
     
  10. How to date your watch... - Larry on Apr 1, 1:09 PM
    1. ... a little more research on 7 digit serial numbers... - ponycarp51 on Jun 14, 7:54 PM
     
  11. The Seiko Diver's 200 Meter SKX779 by ei8htohms (John Davis) - Larry on Apr 1, 4:24 PM
    1. A day in Watch School (part one and two) - Larry on Apr 8, 7:56 PM
    2. A Day in Watch School Part 3 - Larry on Jul 27, 8:39 AM
    3. Magic Lever follow-up - Larry on Oct 24, 11:49 PM
    4. A Day in Watch School Part 4 - Larry on Feb 12, 6:46 PM
     
  12. Straps, NATO vs Waterbourne vs ...where to buy - Larry on Apr 2, 10:36 PM
    1. Seiko bracelet sizing tutorial... - Larry on Apr 8, 7:50 PM
     
  13. Where to find instructions... - Larry on Apr 2, 10:45 PM
    1. Citizen Chrono Info - Larry on Apr 7, 10:03 PM
    2. Additional............ - Larry on May 24, 8:08 PM
    3. Seiko A904 instructions - Larry on Oct 24, 6:23 AM
    4. Seiko H556 Instructions (thanks Roland!) - Larry on Sep 6, 9:39 AM
    5. Seiko Sky Professional Instructions.. - Larry on Nov 11, 8:13 PM
     
  14. Vintage Japanese Watch Resources - Larry on Apr 8, 6:21 AM
    1. (continued) - Larry on May 1, 6:28 PM
     
  15. How do I set my watch to an Atomic Clock - Larry on Apr 8, 10:03 AM
    1. Discussions on "hacking" a non-hacking movement - Larry on Apr 8, 10:09 AM
     
  16. Watch Review Sites - Larry on Apr 8, 12:03 PM
    1. Also Watch Crazy's excellent site.. - Larry on Aug 22, 10:09 PM
     
  17. Thoughts on Collecting... - Larry on Apr 8, 8:00 PM
    1. How does one determine the "rarity" of a particular Seiko model? - Larry on Apr 8, 8:02 PM
    2. Vintage Seiko Divers - Larry on Apr 8, 8:12 PM
    3. Those "Cheap" Seiko Watches from the 1960's and '70's (essay w/scans) - Larry on Aug 23, 6:41 PM
    4. Seiko 7T59 Chrono Web Site. Worlds 1st quartz 1/100 sec - Eric on Nov 12, 3:56 PM
     
  18. Orient watch history and discussion - Larry on Apr 8, 8:07 PM
    1. Ryan's articles, part one and two - Larry on Apr 8, 8:10 PM
      1. Orient movement discussion - Larry on Apr 8, 8:19 PM
      2. Exploded View - Larry on Apr 8, 10:34 PM
    2. EXPLORE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT ORIENT WATCH - Larry on Apr 21, 9:59 PM
     
  19. Seiko Movements - Larry on Apr 8, 10:20 PM
    1. Excellent article by Carlos - Larry on Apr 8, 10:24 PM
    2. Inside the Seiko 4s24 by 2manywatches... - Larry on Jun 4, 3:41 PM
    3. Seiko movement list (from IanM) - Larry on Jun 17, 10:14 PM
    4. Additional info from Jayhawk.. - Larry on May 17, 11:01 PM
    5. Excellent write up on the 5606 by 2manywatches.. - Anonymous on May 27, 9:22 AM
     
  20. How to replace the battery in your watch. - John S. on Apr 16, 5:42 AM
    1. Seiko Kinetic Capacitor Replacement - Larry on May 17, 7:15 PM
      1. How to with photos by JohnW - Larry on Mar 16, 10:24 PM
      2. Replacing the Capacitor on a Seiko 3M22 - Larry on May 18, 6:42 PM
    2. Kinetic Replacement Cell Power Levels - Larry on Dec 31, 6:42 PM
  21. Battery types for various movements - Larry on Jun 17, 2:07 PM
 
  • Do it yourself inspection ... - Larry on May 1, 10:51 AM
    1. Do it yourself bezel repair... - Larry on Jul 2, 10:55 PM
    2. Do it yourself bezel swap on Seiko diver - Larry on Aug 6, 7:10 PM
    3. Do it yourself crystal swap (by Johnny009) - Larry on Aug 18, 9:12 PM
     
  • Decoding web posting abbreviations, i.e. LOL etc... - Larry on May 31, 10:17 AM
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  • Where to find parts for a Citizen Cal.No.6700 - Matthew on Jun 4, 8:50 AM
    1. Answered in the main forum - Larry on Jun 6, 9:15 AM
     
  • Japan vs Singapore 7s26 movement - Larry on Jun 8, 6:01 PM
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  • Citizen Eco Drive - How to Charge the Eco Drive Battery - Rob on Jun 27, 1:07 PM
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  • Articles by Carlos Perez - Larry on Aug 11, 4:01 PM
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  • Is there a list of all Seiko mechanical movements made? - ponycarp51 on Aug 30, 7:54 PM
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    1. Setting Instructions for various vintage SEIKO watches - Larry on Sep 16, 7:33 PM
      1. 6309 - Larry on Sep 16, 7:56 PM
      2. Assorted Vintage (thanks ponycarp51!) - Larry on Sep 16, 9:57 PM
       
    2. End Of Summer (Seiko) Diver's Watch Maintenance (excellent article by Ryan) - Larry on Sep 19, 10:11 PM
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    3. Steps for re-setting Seiko Perpetual Calendar Movements - Larry on Oct 2, 2:40 PM
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    4. Long term torture test..Seiko 6309 - 21 years on wrist and never opened - pics and inquiry - Larry on Nov 25, 11:52 AM
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    5. Watch winders..good or bad? - Larry on Nov 26, 3:31 PM
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    6. A link to Tokunaga-san's posts in the "SCWF Archives" - Larry on Dec 4, 8:29 PM
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    7. Seiko Australia links to movements.. - Larry on Jan 5, 4:51 PM
      1. Jayhawks awesome movement/watch database with photos.. - Larry on May 5, 11:22 AM
       
    8. Great information about "isochronal error" / "isochronal effect" on auto movemen - Rob on Jan 15, 8:49 AM
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    9. Top 10 reasons you're new to the forum... - Anonymous on Feb 4, 8:13 AM
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    10. Days of the week in various languages.. - Larry on Feb 10, 8:04 AM
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    11. Citizen Watch history - Larry on Feb 27, 7:46 AM
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    12. 7A38/28 instruction manual - exceptional scans (thanks to Roland!) - Larry on Mar 3, 7:58 AM
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    13. Info from Tachy-san - Pt.II: Seiko Accuracy Standards - Larry on Mar 31, 8:56 AM
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    14. Info from Tachy-san - Pt.I: Seiko Calibre# "Code" - Larry on Mar 31, 8:58 AM
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    15. Tony's amazing Seiko links page - Larry on Apr 14, 9:29 PM
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    16. Mark Skorji awesome article compilation... - Larry on Apr 21, 8:14 AM
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    17. Virtual FAQ in the SCWF Archive - Larry on Jan 07, 7:00 PM
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