Hello,
I have a beautiful 0614/06lc NOS condition with original labels on both case and crystal intact. The module looks perfect, no corrosion and is functioning.
The LCD panel is faded when viewed at 90' to the plane of the panel. This improves as one moves from 90' to 135' where it is perfect. Also it improves to perfect at 90' when cooled.
I know about poisoned LCD panels, the ones that turn black due to LCD constituents decomposing.
But what is cold effect due to ?
Could it be a failing component on the board, capacitor solder connection oxidizing due to age. The connection might improve due to expanding materials as a result of the cold temperatures.
Is it a polarizing film decomposition?
Is it decomposition of the LCD component.
So, what is cold effect and can it be reversed.
Any one experimented with other early Seiko panels? Any one have a spare panel
Here is a link to the watch in question:
http://www.newdwf.com/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=8509Cheers, Geoff