The gliding motion of the second hand is unique in Spring Drive wristwatches, but electric powered wall and mantle clocks have the same gliding motion.
The article below explains the operation of a Spring Drive movement.

CloseUp: Seiko Spring Drive

In the 70's there were also electromechanical wrist watches with the battery and electronic module replacing the mainspring that powers the watch. e.g. ESA cal. 9154 Dynotron
Spring Drive is unique but in my opinion, its just another version of a more advanced Seiko Kinetic.
I would prefer an Cal. 8RXX watch over the Cal. 5RXX or 9RXX Spring Drive. A true mechanical movement watch that can last a lifetime.

I dunno but the standard discount for most watch shops is 15% and sometimes a bit more. Look and ask around and do some research before buying. I prefer to go to a shop owned by a proprietor.

Please keep us updated. Mine's in May, but I might get the same experience.

It's due to quartz and silica particles that are trapped in the nato strap after a while from airborne dust. Those particles are hard enough to scratch metal casings and mineral crystals. Clean the strap daily, use 2 piece straps or use metal bracelets for outdoor use.
Personally, I prefer metal bracelets because I like to wash my watch with soap and rinse under running water at least once or twice daily to keep it clean and prevent dirt and grime buildup.

You're welcome.

I spend a lot of time working outdoors, exposing myself to the weather elements. I love the feeling and the appearance of a clean metal bracelet and watch on my wrist.

True. Eventually the rechargeable storage device or whatever they choose to call them will need to be replaced. Can last for 10 years or more.
BTW, isn't this a Seiko thread? Unlike Orient, Citizen is unrelated to Seiko apart from the country of origin.

Besides that, I hate Citizen with their current repair policy. If anyone gives me a one as a gift, I'd rather smash it to pieces rather than giving it to someone else.
Time to make a new thread for Citizen watches?

Yours is a new one and you shouldn't worry too much about it.

1. Citizen will only repair watches that is brought in though their official channels. These watches will have some markings inside to differentiate from the grey market.

2. Once the movement is phased out, they will not replace it with a newer compatible movement. In short, if you have an old quartz movement, Citizen won't replace it for you even though the watch is perfectly repairable.

I will never support this type of company.

You need to take good care of it then. Don't let the battery die out and leave it too long in the watch.
With proper care, I'm sure that you can still enjoy using the watch for a long time.

Once the movement is replaced, wouldn't you consider the watch repaired?
Citizen has a compatible quartz movement for mine, its just that its against their policy to replace it.

Still keeping the watch since it has a big sentimental value. As for repairing the watch, I'll look for a good independent watch repair shop and ask for their opinion. When I'm free.

Like I said. Don't worry about it. Yours is powered by a Citizen Cal. No. 0510. It also designated as Miyota 0S10 movement for non-Citizen watches and it is still being produced today. Getting one should not be a problem.
I don't know about the production status of your watch model, AN880-57E. Are you sure that model is obsolete?

Yup, out of warranty. All quartz these days are using 0 jewels but mine is a obscure Citizen Cal. No. 1250A 2 jeweled quartz. Doing research and gathering info before taking further steps.

1. Seiko 5 logo on the crystal
2. Chapter Ring, Bezel, and Dial markings are not aligned.
3. The date font is misaligned with dial
4. Bezel looks slightly bigger than the original
5. Crown guard profile is wrong.
6. Crown is also bigger than the original.

Thanks for the update. So how is the watch? Did they make any effort to polish the casing clean the bracelet etc?
Mine written ready on the repair chit on the 7th next month. I'll probably stop by at the Tag Heuer Service Center at the 23rd floor to send my other watch for servicing.

I collected my Seiko 5M43-0A20 on Monday from Thong Sia.... It was due on the 7th, got a call from Thong Sia on the 11th informing that it was ready and I collected it on the 14th.
Instead of having a 1 week reserve, now my watch has 6 months power reserve from the KSU.

2 days after synching it with an atomic clock time, it is -3 seconds off.



Since it is covered with a six months warranty, I'll keep an eye on it and will send it back if it is out of spec.

For those interested in collecting these Seikos, the main problem is verifying the authenticity of the watch. Someone could take an SKX007, get the necessary spare parts, make it look like a rare model and make a nice profit out of it. If it does not have the full documentation that comes along with the watch: receipt, warranty card, etc. My advice is to just walk away.

I think I saw an SKX033 for sale at a watchshop near the KL Central Monorail station for RM795.

Or maybe it was an SNZF15K1. They look almost the same.

Sometimes, but not on purpose. It might damage the parts.

I'll try to look out for one.

I hope not. 7SXX are the longest production Seiko movement. It is possible though if their marketing strategy wants to put Seiko on a higher range and Orient in the budget range. The 4RXX series are expensive compared to 7SXX series. Today the cheapest Seiko 5 can be bought for RM180. Still remember buying my first Seiko 7S26A at RM99.

The best offer that I've seen for one with a jubilee bracelet is RM600.00.



No need to spend so much for BF. It's the thought that counts, right? For husband is another story.

Go for SSB045P1. Can get for RM300+ here.

Besides, the bezel on SNAA41P1 can be easily scratched compared to the former.

This post has been edited by Catnip: May 25 2012, 01:22 AM

Yes. The tachymeter markings is located on the outside for the latter. It's can be scratched easily if accidentally banged into a hard object since it is painted onto the bezel. The former has the tachymeter markings inside the dial protected by the bezel. It's cheaper with a dial layout like an Omega Speedmaster.

When not wearing the watch. e.g when you are sleeping. Regulate it a bit by positioning it on the table.
Watch runs slow: Position it dial up flat on the table.
Watch runs slightly fast: Put sideways crown down on the table.
Watch runs a bit faster: Put sideways crown up on the table.

Every watch has a different rate so need to monitor your watch with an accurate time reference. Windows OS internet time synch works best for me.