Seiko Solar Watch Capacitor Replacement

So my question is are these watches notorious for needing repair beyond a simple capacitor replacement.

Seiko solar watch capacitor replacement.

Fix or replace necessary movement parts. Watch repair kit watch case opener spring bar tools watch battery replacement tool kit watch band link pin tool set with carrying case and instruction manual 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 241 16 99. Light energy received by a solar cell solar cell unit under the dial is converted into electronic energy. We are also releasing a leaflet sample in english.

Each capacitor is made to be specific to the movement number so make sure you know the movement number and check the chart below to find out which capacitor number you need. The energy is stored in the rechargeable battery and is used to move the watch. Leaflet for customer for charging of solar watch new. Replacement of gaskets and water resistance testing replacement of either battery ion cell or rechargeable battery depending on quartz caliber.

I could probably afford to replace the capacitor every now and then but if the movement of these watches is continually going to break and i m going to have to spend over 200 in repairs each time i only get 1 year warranty with each. It is not a normal battery. List of seiko kinetic watch models replacement batteries. Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures.

To order the part select the capacitor number from the drop down. Complete service of the watch movement grand seiko movement overhaul includes light polish grand seiko complete service. The caliber v158 is a solar powered watch with a manganese titanium lithium rechargeable capacitor. We design and develop our own movements using leading edge technology.

These capacitors are rechargeable solar batteries made to be used in citizen miyota watch movements. Seiko claims that the caliber v158 will maintain accuracy of 15 seconds per month at normal operating temperatures of about 5c to 35c 41f 140f.