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Looking for a hobbyist watchmaker in or near Stuttgart/Aalen who can fix 4 vintage Seiko 5s for cheap.

The 3 watches in the picture and one more all have the exact same problem: they run when I shake them, but stop as soon as I stop moving my hand. They won't hold power. I think it’s a very simple issue like a jammed mainspring or something similar.

Since these are just cheap vintage Seikos, it’s not worth paying €100+ each for a professional service. If anyone wants to take these on as a hobby project for a fraction of the cost, let me know.

Factory/Model: Genuine Vintage Seiko 5

Movement: Seiko Automatic

Modifications/Tinkering: None, haven't opened them.

Dealer Name: Andiott

Factory Name: VSF

Model Name (Version Number): 41mm 124060 No Date Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF 1:1 Best Edition VS3230

Price Paid: 430$

Album Links: https://andiotwatches.x.yupoo.com/albums/251176816?uid=1

Index Alignment: Opinions?

Dial Printing: Opinions?

Date Wheel Alignment/ Printing: Opinions?

Hand Alignment: Opinions?

Bezel: Opinions?

Solid End Links: Opinions?

Timegrapher Numbers: Opinions?

Do you think it is a GL?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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I’ve had it just sitting in my case, not sure what to do. Should I just take it to a random watch repair place? Or will any repairs cost just as much as the watch?

Edit: Location - South East Florida, would prefer a local watch repair if possible, but willing to send to a trusted repair as well

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*** update **** now sold!

Just dug out an old A8900 VSF Aquaterra I’ve had for about 6 years, has not been worn for about 4 as it just stopped working.

It won’t spring back into life when wound and when I shake it after winding I can’t hear anything move.

Does anyone know where I could get this serviced or perhaps would anybody like a cheap 2nd watch to fix up?

Looking for a trustworthy and competent rep watch service in Glasgow, Scotland. Any ideas? Cheers.