Spangles - Dr. Tabby
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It's THE problem with a spring drive. Seiko has a very poor reputation for not servicing watches past a certain age.
May 09, 2021,12:45 PM
They simply didn't care and they didn't keep parts. Now that they are selling much more expensive watches, the idea of being left with a non-functioning watch in a few years is a real problem.
After a number of inquiries, Seiko has promised to service their high-end watches for 30 years after purchase.
30 years sounds great, plenty for the lifetime of most owners who purchase in middle age. But, that Credor II or Very Grand Seiko is not an heirloom and you are not holding it for the next generation. An AP or Breguet can be serviced from anytime in the brand's history. Even FPJ has plans in place to have servicing manuals available for the long future regardless if the brand continues. This is simply a different way of thinking than at Seiko. If it's okay, then buy one, if not, then don't. I didn't.
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Thinking about Spring Drive Movements
By: onewaycollecting : May 9th, 2021-06:11
Hi all, as you might already know GS and Credor has amazing movements on their so called master collection. These are wonderful in terms of finishing sometimes brought up when it comes to big names like Dufour because of his relation with the studio that ...
Why would they not be serviceable ?
By: Mr.Gatsby : May 9th, 2021-08:51
Unless you think Seiko is going to be wiped off the face of this planet, I would assume servicing is the least of your concerns here. For independents I think the risk is higher as the longevity and perpetuity of the independent firm is never quite clear ...
i had the same concern
By: Dchang81 : May 9th, 2021-09:52
spring drive has a micro chip involved. as for most independents as long as there aren't many silicon parts it should be serviceable by a good watchmaker, theoretically at least.
The main problem
By: onewaycollecting : May 9th, 2021-14:16
I see is that they aren’t your traditional watch. It has an integrated circuit, theoretically as long as that works is fine. But looking ahead, we don’t really know. Think about a computer 20, 30, 50 years old, you can’t find certain parts easily because ...
Seiko is a very stable corporation
By: chintu : May 9th, 2021-10:00
Last year’s turnover of Seiko Holdings ( Seiko Watch Corporation is owned by Seiko Holdings) was US$ 2.2 billion Seiko Epson turnover was US$ 13.7 billion. I guess you should sleep easier now!!! They have enough money to service the watches😉😉😉
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By: onewaycollecting : May 9th, 2021-14:24
I totally understand your point. I like the feeling of buying something that with care will outlast me. I work on a field that everything we build is temporary, it won’t be there for x number of years till is replaced for good. So for this I kind of like ...
Spring Drive
By: Boxcar : May 9th, 2021-19:41
The only reason someone in the future will not be able to make an electronic part is if GS holds the intellectual property rights and won’t allow it . It stands to reason the only way they won’t allow it iis because they will make them . Assuming high end...
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By: onewaycollecting : May 9th, 2021-21:08
I think you might be right about appreciation, that said that’s speculation. There are good chances for that, but also for Seiko to stop supporting the component. Happens all the times and even you had the blueprints for the IC… well it’s not something yo...
Wow!
By: batholith : May 10th, 2021-04:29
I did not know that! That is completely unacceptable and certainly not like most other even middle of the road brands. I recently had my father's 60 and 70 year old watches serviced at their manufacturers' respective service centers. Thirty years in nothi...