H558 Restore

[Seiko Kid]

I will admit this boarders on retro but I haven't seen much talk of these watches on here and thought it might interest some members ?

I've been playing around with these for some time now, mainly restoring them for other collectors. Never had any interest myself and then in September after restoring one for a collector I suddenly appreciated the build quality and decided to get myself one
As you guys are aware it didnt stop with 1 and I seem to have ended up with 3!

Interestingly there are some progressive changes to build over the years and a rare red dial version

Everthing is original ( I'm not 100% about the strap ) except the yobokies bezel insert and I had it relumed

New glass and full gasket replacement - New Year's Day treat ;)

[PG101]

Wow! Fantastic work

[Alex]

Very nice watch! Congrats

[peter.g]

I will admit this boarders on retro but I haven't seen much talk of these watches on here and thought it might interest some members ?

Wow! Outstanding restoration.

[bucko170]

Stunning restoration job SK

[Kasper]

Nice job...how old are they?

[Seiko Kid]

They range from 1982 - 1987. Im not sure the exact beginning and end dates but Im sure I am very close…


Lots of interest in these watches and one of the Few Seikos that carries approval of refurbishment and reluming and aftermarket shrouds / bands

Here is the Red dialled version before and after

[Kasper]

red dial? where..or am i missing something?

[Seiko Kid]

Divers 150m is in Red

[Adam]

Nice resto, SK. I thought this would be your size watch. Nice to see the original bezel.


Adam

[Seiko Kid]

Thanks DW
Those are actually Harold's bezels - I have an original one here though, not sure whether to replace it or not?

[Adam]

Sorry SK I meant the plastic shroud not the bezel. I might need one or two of those bezels though for my 558 and my 601. Where did you get it from? Do they fit the shroudless versions of the baby arnie(sorry cant remember the number, I have a couple here)


Adam

[Seiko Kid]

There are 2 suppliers I'm Hong Kong you can get them from

I don't know about the 601 comparability ? ask the suppliers, I sent you
links to your email

[elceedee]

Beautiful results!
I think I just put this one on my wish list.. Whats the size? Can you show us a wrist shot?

[Seiko Kid]

it's not on the strap at the moment. I have this I took the other week if it helps for now ?

[azimuth_pl]

Nice work!
Vintage Seiko's are becoming sought after so it's good to have modern replacement parts freshly made in Asia.
It's all about the demand....once it reaches a certain level we will be able to buy replacement P1 modules ;)

[Seiko Kid]

Thats a good point.