TMI/Hattori SEIKO VD53 Movement 24 Hour Wheel

Product Description

The TMI/Seiko VD53 Movement 24 Hour Wheel is a genuine Japanese-made component for the popular VD53 quartz chronograph movement . This wheel drives the 24-hour indicator subdial at the 3 o’clock position, which functions as a day/night AM/PM indicator and moves correspondingly with the main hour hand . This genuine TMI/Seiko part is essential for watchmakers restoring proper 24-hour indicator function when the original component becomes worn or damaged.

Features & Function

• Genuine TMI/Seiko part – authentic Japanese-made component for the VD53 chronograph movement

• 24-hour indicator drive – drives the 3 o’clock subdial AM/PM hand linked to the regular hour hand

• VD53 distinctive layout – 24-hour at 3 o’clock, chronograph seconds at 6 o’clock, 60-minute counter at 9 o’clock, date between 4 and 5 o’clock 

• Essential for service – commonly replaced when the 24-hour hand stops or becomes misaligned

Specifications

• Compatible Movement: TMI/Seiko VD53 (including VD53A, VD53B, VD53C variants) 

• Movement Size: 12¾ ligne (approx. 29.5mm) 

• Movement Height: 4.57mm 

• Subdial Position: 24-hour indicator at 3 o’clock, chronograph seconds at 6 o’clock, 60-minute counter at 9 o’clock 

• Hand Sizes: Hour: 1.10mm / Minute: 0.65mm / Sub hands: 0.20mm 

• Battery: 371 / SR920SW 

• Origin: Japan

Applications

• Service and repair – replacing worn or damaged 24-hour wheels in VD53 movements

• Subdial function restoration – resolving issues with the 24-hour hand not following the main time correctly

• Suitable for professional watchmakers and experienced repair technicians

FAQs

1. Is this a genuine TMI/Seiko part?

Yes, this is a genuine Seiko (TMI) factory part made in Japan. The VD53 is a quartz chronograph movement manufactured by Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) and distributed by Time Module Inc. (TMI) .

2. How does the 24-hour indicator function in the movement?

The 24-hour indicator hand at the 3 o’clock subdial cannot be set independently—it moves correspondingly with the regular hour hand as it advances, completing one full rotation every 24 hours to serve as a day/night or AM/PM indicator .

3. What are the signs that the 24-hour wheel needs replacement?

Common signs include the 24-hour hand not moving in sync with the hour hand, stopping, or becoming misaligned. A qualified watchmaker can diagnose these issues during servicing.

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