Seiko Solar Watch Capacitor Replacement

The caliber v158 is a solar powered watch with a manganese titanium lithium rechargeable capacitor.

Seiko solar watch capacitor replacement.

Complete service of the watch movement grand seiko movement overhaul includes light polish grand seiko complete service. 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. We design and develop our own movements using leading edge technology. 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. A solar watch is a watch which moves by converting light energy into electronic energy. These capacitors are rechargeable solar batteries made to be used in citizen miyota watch movements. Replacement of gaskets and water resistance testing replacement of either battery ion cell or rechargeable battery depending on quartz caliber.

Leaflet for customer for charging of solar watch new. Fix or replace necessary movement parts. Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. To order the part select the capacitor number from the drop down.

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. The number is mt920 or more specifically. Light energy received by a solar cell solar cell unit under the dial is converted into electronic energy.

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