guzzicat Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I am a collector of Japanese auto divers watches,recently I needed a repair to one, a Seiko 5 sport,a balance fault ,quotes averaged £80-£90, plus any parts, choosing to support my local sheriff,Michael Swift (Horologist),6 Gallowgate Rothesay,Isle of Bute,PA20 0HR, (01700505112), following a short phone call I sent watch, returned in 1 week repaired cleaned & running nice total cost £22.00. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 What was the full work done? I have a seiko automatic that seems to need a new mainspring! Would be good to get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Nice to know, I have an old Seiko in need of repair and also a very old TImex that belonged to my uncle that I want repaired. Don't want to spend the earth on them due to there value, so will give this lad a shout. Does he have a website? Found him!https://www.michaelswift.co.uk/contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi I and a very good friend had 45yr old+ Fortis Marinemaster watches serviced by Michael Swift - cant recommend him enough, all counts and our experiences. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 He Is worth a ring, knowledgeable,honest, & able to work on most makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 What was the full work done? I have a seiko automatic that seems to need a new mainspring! Would be good to get it sorted! Yes I am sure he could, pretty sure he can source most parts,I love Seiko divers watches, & Orient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Guzzicat Orient watches - now thats a name I havent heard/seen much about - 'cept Father had one many years ago. They do look interesting on a quick search! Mechanical movements - yes please! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Guzzicat Orient watches - now thats a name I havent heard/seen much about - 'cept Father had one many years ago. They do look interesting on a quick search! Mechanical movements - yes please! L I love them I am pretty sure they built their own movements, I have a divers that keeps just about perfect time (+ a few seconds a day).yes no time (HAH!) for quartz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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