Your old capacitor will be replaced with the new upgrade kit consisting of a Lithium Ion battery, bridge and insulator. Seiko no longer sells the old  capacitor. You should see a great improvement in the charge capacity. Your watch will  last considerably longer between charges.  This installation requires an expertise that most shops just don't want to tackle. Many old watchmaker shops just don't  want to work on small electrical things and Jewelery stores will probably send your watch to a job-shop or a "Factory", where they are usually backed-up for months.  No need to wait here!  We do it fast (3-4 days) and professionally with a full 1 year, no quibble warranty.  We have parts on hand for most Seiko Kinetic models.  Be sure and include your model number when you place your order. 

I have the experience. expertise and the proper microscopic equipment for the correct installation and alignment that is required.  If the alignment isn't perfect, then early failure may occur and this might happen outside you warranty period.  I  use a high power binocular microscope that allows the installation to be perfect every time.  Why take a chance with others, when we have the equipment and process to do it right the first time.

Using my high power microscopic equipment, I will also thoroughly inspect your watch for any evidence of corrosion or moisture damage. This is done after I  have removed the old capacitor. Then I can determine if the old capacitor has leaked any corroisive contamination and has caused any damage. I will let you know if I  see any problems that need to be addressed. This is not a common problem, but, it is can be very damaging to your watch if it happens. I also look for evidence of any damage from moisture. The O-ring seal areas are also inspected for any damage and cleaned and lubricated. In this level I replace the case back O-ring, as it generally has been damaged by age and the pressure of the case back. 

I have the equipment and the expertise to measure and determine if your Kinetic watch movement is causing excessive current drain on your capacitor/battery. This can be a contributive factor to a deteriorating charge capacity, in addition to the capacitor.   This of course you would notice as your charge would not last as long as when it was new. As movements get old, the lubricant oils dry out and gears can get gummy that will cause increased friction. The movement current drain will increase as it tries to compensate for this and draw down the battery charge faster. We warranty your new Lithium battery for 1 yr, and will replace it without a quibble, however, if your movement is going bad, we cannot guarantee the movement, unless it is also replaced. But, we will credit what you paid for the capacitor upgrade towards the replacement cost of a new movement under the 1 year warranty.  Fair enough?  

Bottom line:  We just do more for you money to get it done right the first time. 

 

 Things to Consider:

  A new battery may not totally make your watch as good as new, but we can generally tell you if it looks like your movement is going bad and then you can decide if you want it replaced.   Most shops will just  slap in a new capacitor and ship it back to you without a lot of time taken to thoroughly test it out. I like to at least bench test it for a minimum of 24 hours or longer if it's ok with you.