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Seiko skx007 - Fist time modding

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DonV

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.

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Parts 

Bezel, Dial, Hands are from dlwwatches

Bezel insert from lcbistore

Crystal from crystaltimes

Strapcode bracelet from strapcode, through their Amazon storefront

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Leslie

:Applause: Looks very cool !!

(Btw, you took pictures great.)

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NCRich

Very unusual.  Pretty cool.

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GenTLe

I like the bezel but not the sterile dial and not the white DW.

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DonV

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:

:Applause: 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.

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blehbleh215

Unlike most of the homage skx mod.

Very creative mod for the "Fist" time.

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MoveAlong

Unusual. I like it! Modding is fun, for sure...

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paccbet

The blue reminds me of the deep sea. Very nice!

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ShovelnTC

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,

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k3rm87

Looks great, I would change up the dial though!

 

 

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SliceMaster

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?

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splke

brilliant pal very impressive 

where are the parts from though

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DonV
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.

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J!m

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. 

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RussP

Bravo !!

Very unusual watch.

Does the dial change from a light blue to a dark black, or is that just clever lighting?

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Fronius

Very unusual, but also magnificent. I like it.

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GenTLe

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 ):

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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/ )

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So thank you :)

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Ferax

Huh, nice job! I am also having a moded Seiko Skx007. Love it :) we need more pics, more!  come on, show us some wristies! 

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DonV
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.

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DonV

Well, vacation went by too fast...as promised here's a quick wrist shot:

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SliceMaster

Amazing pictures NOT fix that asap!!!!!

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