I have an old Seiko Kinetic Cal. 5M43. Anybody know roughly the cost to change the capacitor and service the watch at thong sia service centre?

Ordered from jennyte's store @ lelong.com.my yesterday, and received my Seiko 5 SNK809K1 today. Excellent service and prompt delivery.



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A nice inexpensive pilot watch for daily use. The small diameter and thinner case is an advantage for work. There's less chance of snagging or bumping and damaging the finish of the watch. The prices are now higher though. Last time I bought a Seiko 5, it only costs RM 99.00 and it was stolen years ago. Hopefully this watch serve me for a long long time.

For those interested in this type of pilot watch design, you may also want to look for SNKH63K1 model.
SNKH63K1 vs SNK809K1

Yes, you can find it in any watch boutiques that are authorized Seiko dealers. I doubt you can get one in WooHing boutiques....
Seiko 5 is also commonly available in any watch shops but you need to be careful of fakes.

There are also several dial color variations:
SNK811K (Sand)
SNK805K (Green)
SNK807K (Blue)

SNK809K2 comes with a black Nato strap instead of a steel bracelet.

The Seiko 5 is a good reliable watch. The same caliber 7S26 is also used in a Seiko Diver's watch (SKX007) that is more expensive.

The diameter of the watch dial is roughly 30mm and the case width 38mm. You need to purchase an aftermarket leather strap if you want one.

I paid mine RM230 including shipping.
No. It's dull grey silver in color. (Bead blasted Stainless Steel)

Shop around and ask, I'm confident that you can purchase one at RM220.00.

What's model is that watch?

Assuming it is a Seiko, why don't you try calling Thong Sia ask them for assistance? If they are helpful, I'm sure they can recommend an authorized repair shop in your area. Perhaps they can accept watches for repair via courier? Don't bother e-mailing their customer service. I never get any reply from them asking for estimate cost for servicing my watch.

Alternatively, you can try and call their authorized dealers and ask if they can service and replace the gaskets.
Seiko Authorized Dealers (Perak)

Sorry, I didn't notice your sig earlier.

In that case, your best bet is to call Thong Sia. Somebody has to order parts for repairs and if there are dealers near you that order parts regularly from them, they could probably tell you where to send it for repairs.
Maybe its time to upgrade?

I don't think it is reasonable to get a watch that is rated for 100M water resistance and get water inside. All my Seikos have never sprung a leak and they are all rated 5Bar WR.
Your's not even one year old. Can't you get it fixed under warranty?

The model that you have does not have a screw down crown and the watch design totally relies on gaskets for water resistance.

Another suggestion: I've spoken to a Seiko Dealer in my area today and they could send a customer's watch to Thong Sia for repairs if requested. It may take longer than the customer send in directly.

Ouch! That's an unfortunate situation you're in. The movement needs to be checked for water damage. Replacing the gaskets is one thing and dry pressure testing to check water resistance is another.

Sending it for repairs @ Thong Sia is the best option.
If the seller gave you a 1 year warranty in writing, then he should bear the cost of repairing the watch. If he refuses, then bring him to Consumer Tribunal Court.

I could get a better Seiko Cal 4R36A (hacking and manual winding) watch for RM500.

A properly designed watch does not need a screw down crown for water resistance. For example, like the Fortis B-42 MarineMaster reviewed below.
9 Divers' Watches Tested

LOL! Along with probably thousands of other Seiko SNK809K owners around the world. RM20~RM30 difference isn't much.

I'll try to send in my Seiko SKJ012 when my schedule is free this month.

I hope they still have a replacement bezel for mine.

Is that pic from a catalog? SRP311K1 is the best out of the 5 models.
I don't think that it will be hard to get a Seiko Diver below 1K since I got a quote for SRP229K1 at that price range.

I think it is too big. From the photo the the distance between the spring bars on the lug is bigger than the diameter of your wrist.

Have not seen snkh63k1 in stores yet. A blue dial version, SNKH67J1 with blue strap is available online from Creation Watches.
I think I'll ask my local AD if he can order SNKH63K1 for me.

I have to agree on that. If you are right-handed, try wearing it on your right since your right wrist would be slightly bigger.
Nice watch, BTW. Congrats on your first automatic. For good upkeep of your watch refer to the instruction booklet.

Nice. Post pics of the watch and box when it arrives. I want to see is there is any difference in packaging with the K model.

If you are interested in high end aviator watches with similar dials look for:
Glashütte Senator Navigator Automatic
Bell & Ross WW1-92 Military
Bell & Ross WW1-92 Heritage

Well, I read some feedbacks from GS spring drives owners that after a few years the watch will stop working and needs to be sent to japan. Seriously, if I had that kind of money to spend on a watch I'd rather get one that is 100% reliable 100% mechanical. I don't think this is good for Seiko's reputation for reliability. Although Seiko never mentioned it, I think there is some sort of energy storage device in the movement powered by the pendulum and spring. Else how to reliably control and regulate the gear wheels without an escapement? Why need to send to Japan?

Similarly, I got my Seiko Kinetic since I thought it would last forever. Quartz accuracy with mechanical movements of an automatic. No battery needed but it uses a capacitor and it was never mentioned in the ads. After a few years of excellent use, it stopped working.....

I'll stick to 100% mechanical movements from now on. 7S26 & 4R36 FTW!!

If they want to go high end, Seiko have the Credor range. Perhaps they should promote that instead of Seiko?

If your model is a recent one, chances are you can get the bezel replaced at Thong Sia service center. Try calling them first and give the model code for their reference. Look at the caseback. Yours should be 7S36-XXXX. I just sent mine today, SKJ012 Kinetic (bought in 1996) for complete overhaul. But no more replacement bezel for mine. Total cost RM195. Should be ready for collection sometime in May.

Looking at the number of watches sent for repairs there, I really hope that they can comply with their completion date.

I'm not sure, but you could try asking IWC watch dealers. They have some aviator models that uses leather straps and deployment clasp. One thing for sure, it isn't going to be cheap.

First, what watch do you want to put the deployment clasp? There are several types of deployment clasps for leather straps.

Visit the watch boutiques in KLCC, Farenheit88, Starhill Gallery and KL Pavillion. Price? Probably more than 1.2K for stainless steel. I don't know if those replica watches in Sg. Wang have leather deployment clasps that you can use. No harm in asking them, right?

Fast delivery and nice attractive packaging. Does it comes with an international warranty card inside the manual? Is the day dial in English/Japanese(Kanji) or English/Roman numeral?
I'll get a black K1 version later.

Here's my wrist shot.

Maybe 50/50. The 'president' bracelet is for 22mm lugs. Need the SSB035P1 caseback number to confirm.

Thanks. Looks like made in Japan, but for Mid-East market. Nice watch box. If you decide not to keep it, can you please give it to me?

Full marks for artistry, would be nice to include a wrist shot.

I prefer the design of Mako II CEM75002D but it's too big for my wrist. Link
With a lug to lug width of roughly 52mm, I'm not worthy.

Anyone knows the RRP in Malaysia for Orient Marcus Gronholm LE CDB04001D0? Saw one for sale at a shop longing for an owner 6 years since after it was issued. It wasn't even displayed inside its LE box and has a scuffed tachymeter bezel. Strange for a watch with no stopwatch function, non hacking and non handwinding. I'm thinking maybe I can get a bargain......

It's been posted in this thread before.... http://quartzimodo.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-seiko-watch/
From the pic, it's looks fine to me with no visible damage. How long did you had yours?
Haven't worn a watch in 10 years. Only started again this month. Now saving up for an old Seiko.


Have you tried calling them asking for updates? Anyway, the customer service phone there is quite busy. In fact, I find it annoying that I was interrupted 4 to 5 times by the service attendant answering calls while personally attending to me. While I don't blame her for doing her job, can't the company at least can put another personnel there to answer calls while there is a walk-in customer at the service counter?

Yeah, nice. From afar, closing my right eye, it looks like a Rolex Air-King.

Yes, you overlooked.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/deta....php?no=SAEC013

Anyway, it's a limited edition. Good luck finding one. BTW Malaysia's distributor have yet to bring in Ananta or GS models here yet. Perhaps you could ask Singapore ADs.

Thong Sia must upgrade their service center first before bringing in those models. Never bothered answering my inquiry via e-mails and I don't think that a personnel at their service counter should be answering phone calls while attending to a walk in customer. Been there before and frankly, it's annoying.

When you've bought it, don't forget to post a review here....

For sales, yes I agree through dealers. The dealers themselves will also go though the same service center. Same problem also. Most Seiko dealers just sells the watches and they are not interested in doing repairs since it requires high capital investment. I haven't seen one that have the proper equipment, clean room environment nor spare parts inventory to do repairs either. Usually, the dealers the will send the watches to Thong Sia and according to a dealer I spoke, it will be longer to get it repaired rather than a customer send it over there.

I've got no problems with dealers selling watches only. As long as they are able to give deep discounts, that good enough for me.

I dunno, but the profile of the watch familiar.... a Seiko 5?

That's a nice find...

This post has been edited by Catnip: Mar 23 2012, 08:05 PM