Seiko watch question?

We replaced the battery in a men's Seiko watch and in so doing tore the gasket
that went around the back. It is working well, but we would like to replace
the gasket and, if possible, insure it is as waterproof as possible (short of
sending it back to the factory.) Can anyone tell me where we might buy the
gasket, and whether there is anything else we can do to waterproof it?
Thanks for any help.
Marge Hoffman
Marge36

Marge36 wrote:

We replaced the battery in a men's Seiko watch and in so doing tore the gasket
that went around the back. It is working well, but we would like to replace
the gasket and, if possible, insure it is as waterproof as possible (short of
sending it back to the factory.) Can anyone tell me where we might buy the
gasket, and whether there is anything else we can do to waterproof it?

Find a place that specializes in watch repair.

I work at Sudden Service where we repair jewelry and watches while our customers
wait or shop in the mall. We stock a variety of watch gaskets and have gasket
grease on hand because eventually the rubber gaskets crap-out and need to be
replaced as part of a routine battery replacement. If you're going to be in the
business of replacing watch batteries, you'll want to lay in a supply of gaskets
(and battery hold-downs, and case-back screws, and tools for opening the
different styles of watch backs...)

Find a place like ours and they'll have what you need. Where are you?



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I will assume that you are not a jeweler, and that this is your own watch
you are refering to. In wich case you should take it to a jewler or
watchmaker. One who carries Seiko watches, and changes batteries would be
your best bet. They may carry the gasket (this kind of thing happens
occasionally, even to professionals) or they will have a watchmaker they
deal with who stocks replacement gaskets. The charge should be minimal, and
you are correct to worry about the water resistance of your watch without
this gasket. If you notice fog on the inside of the crystal, take it
immediately to the jewelers before the movement rusts. Best of luck, Marggi


"Marge36" wrote in message
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We replaced the battery in a men's Seiko watch and in so doing tore the
gasket
that went around the back. It is working well, but we would like to
replace
the gasket and, if possible, insure it is as waterproof as possible (short
of
sending it back to the factory.) Can anyone tell me where we might buy
the
gasket, and whether there is anything else we can do to waterproof it?
Thanks for any help.
Marge Hoffman
Marge36