How Do You Clean Seiko Kinetic Watches?
Kinetic watches differ from other watch formats in that they gain power through wrist motion, which turns oscillating weights inside of the watch assembly. In 1986, Seiko was the first watch company to develop this platform of watches able to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. Seiko kinetic watches should be cleaned every five to 10 years in order to avoid malfunction from dirt buildup. Ultrasonic cleaners are optimal for kinetic watch cleaning because of the delicate machinery involved. Use your watch screwdriver to remove any screws connecting the Seiko kinetic watch to the wristband. Set the wristband aside. Turn your watch upside and remove the back plate by gripping the sides of the back plate and rotating counter-clockwise. The back plate will unscrew easily from the Seiko kinetic watch. Set the back plate aside, separate from the wristband. Remove the gasket securing the Seiko kinetic watch’s machinery to the face plate with a pair of tweezers. Use the tweezers, and
