DonV 0 Posted January 31, 2018 My first attempt at modding a watch. I upgraded the crystal, bezel, bezel insert (ceramic), dial, hands, back case and bracelet. I was sent the wrong dial so had to modify a tad, but was easy enough to do. Had a few moments where I thought for sure I was going to mess it up but came together OK in the end. Would love to hear thoughts on the combo I went with. Like, no like? On the wrist it looks really nice to me. Thanks for looking. Parts Bezel, Dial, Hands are from dlwwatches Bezel insert from lcbistore Crystal from crystaltimes Strapcode bracelet from strapcode, through their Amazon storefront Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 62 Posted February 1, 2018 Looks very cool !! (Btw, you took pictures great.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted February 1, 2018 Very unusual. Pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted February 1, 2018 I like the bezel but not the sterile dial and not the white DW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonV 0 Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks for the compliments and opinions on the build. Not for everyone, but I dig it. The dial wasn't what I ordered, but I went with it. I kinda like that time is told on the bezel instead of the dial. 6 hours ago, Leslie said: Looks very cool !! (Btw, you took pictures great.) Thanks! Taken with my iphone. I have a Canon 5D III and honestly hard to tell the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blehbleh215 0 Posted February 1, 2018 Unlike most of the homage skx mod. Very creative mod for the "Fist" time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted February 2, 2018 Unusual. I like it! Modding is fun, for sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted February 2, 2018 The blue reminds me of the deep sea. Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted February 2, 2018 Mate Bracelet, Bezel, insert, caseback and crystal look great. Not sure if I'm a fan of the dial but as long as you love it then that's what matters. Is that a strapcode bracelet? Would you please share where you got the bezel and insert. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 172 Posted February 2, 2018 Looks great, I would change up the dial though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted February 2, 2018 I think you`ve done a great job and as long as you like the dial then everything is fine, you dont modd a watch for other ppl right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,244 Posted February 2, 2018 brilliant pal very impressive where are the parts from though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonV 0 Posted February 3, 2018 22 hours ago, ShovelnTC said: Is that a strapcode bracelet? Would you please share where you got the bezel and insert. Cheers, Yes it's strapcode bracelet. Parts added to OP and below next quote. 17 hours ago, splke said: brilliant pal very impressive where are the parts from though Bezel, Dial, Hands are from dlwwatches Bezel insert from lcbistore Crystal from crystaltimes Strapcode bracelet from strapcode, through their Amazon storefront 18 hours ago, SliceMaster said: I think you`ve done a great job and as long as you like the dial then everything is fine, you dont modd a watch for other ppl right? Thanks. This was my first try so not sure anyone wants me to get more practice on their dollar. Maybe after another build or two. But once I have it down I would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted February 3, 2018 Nice thinking outside the watch box! if those hands had longer lume plots and the DW was blue with white numerals it would be awesome. Then put it on a matching blue rubber strap. If you could do this in “flat dark earth” color you’d sell a bunch on eBay. In that case I’d go with a matching nato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 21,675 Posted February 3, 2018 Bravo !! Very unusual watch. Does the dial change from a light blue to a dark black, or is that just clever lighting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fronius 0 Posted February 3, 2018 Very unusual, but also magnificent. I like it. Poslano sa mog VTR-L29 koristeći Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted February 3, 2018 By the way, with your post you triggered the willing to do something to my Seiko Turtle which already has a domed sapphire crystal... And so I ordered this insert (from https://www.dlwwatches.com/collections/ceramic-bezel-inserts/products/ceramic-bezel-inserts-turtle-re-issue-batman ): And this bezel (from https://one-second-closer.com/shop/the-super-coin-one-cold-steel-edition-seiko-srp-new-turtle-mod-bezel-ntd-04-cse/ ) So thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferax 801 Posted February 3, 2018 Huh, nice job! I am also having a moded Seiko Skx007. Love it we need more pics, more! come on, show us some wristies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonV 0 Posted February 5, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 08:13, RussP said: Bravo !! Very unusual watch. Does the dial change from a light blue to a dark black, or is that just clever lighting? Thanks And the color change is from the AR coated crystal. On 2/3/2018 at 16:11, GenTLe said: By the way, with your post you triggered the willing to do something to my Seiko Turtle which already has a domed sapphire crystal... And this bezel (from https://one-second-closer.com/shop/the-super-coin-one-cold-steel-edition-seiko-srp-new-turtle-mod-bezel-ntd-04-cse/ ) So thank you Nice. I like that one. Been looking at Turtles lately On 2/3/2018 at 17:39, Ferax said: Huh, nice job! I am also having a moded Seiko Skx007. Love it we need more pics, more! come on, show us some wristies! Thanks! I'm on vacation this week (too much snow, needed beach time) will add some pics on the wrist when I get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonV 0 Posted February 17, 2018 Well, vacation went by too fast...as promised here's a quick wrist shot: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted February 17, 2018 Amazing pictures NOT fix that asap!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites