Restoration under a macro lens. 1970's Seiko 7006A caliber - 7006-7002
Step by step restoration - disassembly, assembly, lubrication, hand straightening, case and crystal polishing.
Comparison of the original Seiko mainspring and the GR mainspring.
Diashocks lubrication.
Majority of the work is done under a macro lens.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Magnetism test
01:33 Timegrapher
02:39 Uncasing 1
04:59 Crystal removal
06:29 Hands removal
06:53 Uncasing 2
07:46 Motion & Calendar work disassembly
10:07 Rotor, 2nd reduction, power let-down, balance & balance bridge
12:44 Cannon pinion and keyless disassembly
14:13 Train disassembly
17:03 Barrel disassembly
17:40 Diashocks lubrication
21:17 Keyless assembly
24:49 Barrel assembly, Seiko and GR MS comparison
30:51 Train assembly and cannon pinion
37:31 Escapement assembly
39:30 Balance diashocks lubrication
42:06 Timegrapher
43:06 Automatic work assembly
46:55 Eye candy footage
47:46 Rotor installation
49:51 Motion side assembly
55:42 Calendar test
56:11 Dial cleaning and fitting
57:01 Seconds hand straightening
01:00:55 Hour and minute hand lume
01:01:16 Hands fitting
01:02:18 Case polishing
01:09:14 Crystal polishing
01:10:25 Crystal and bezel installation
01:11:23 Casing
01:13:52 New 19mm strap
01:14:29 Before and after comparison