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paulc

I just love love LOVE this thing so I thought I would share it, I bought the watch from Amazon and loved it straight out of the box but needed to buy a few bits

 

Bezel from Yobokies http://forums.watchu...ble-784063.html

 

Dial from Dagaz watch http://www.10watches...cts/show/244957

 

The watch as it was when it arrived photo from google

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and with the Yobokies bezel insert fitted

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then with the Dagaz dial fitted

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and a lume shot, I like the original hands so will be staying with them.

I have to say that the only bezel available was in C1 lume and the dial and hands are C3 so I can tell the difference but it is still very pleasing

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Thanks for watching.

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P4GTR

great build!

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danno

That looks great

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paulc

Cheers for commenting peoples I am very chuffed with it.

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Martinjogs

Well done with the build, looks great!

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TT88

Nicely done!

 

Wish they had white ff dials, too many black watches. :lol:

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greg_r

Nicely done!

 

Wish they had white ff dials, too many black watches. :lol:

 

There's always blue ;)

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paulc

I also liked the blue with the gold bezel...I canny stop a looking at this thing :)

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greg_r

I need to build another one - I have the blue dial with a standard Seiko blue bezel. Lovely watch, but a black dial/bezel is called for, I think ;)

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Sakurai

Wow, the difference before vs after is so striking it almost defies belief - congratulations on an awesome build!

How tricky was it to change the bezel btw?

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seclark007

Nice work. Don't do what I did and go and sell it now...that's a keeper.

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paulc

Sakurai, it was a really easy modification and the bezel came off the watch and was removed with a stanley blade quite easily, @Seclark007 I dont plan too but who knows lol I need a new sailcloth or mesh strap now :)

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R1evans

Nice job,looks great.

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P4GTR

Nice work. Don't do what I did and go and sell it now...that's a keeper.

 

+1.. :(

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Khronos

Sakurai, it was a really easy modification and the bezel came off the watch and was removed with a stanley blade quite easily, @Seclark007 I dont plan too but who knows lol I need a new sailcloth or mesh strap now :)

 

My vote goes to mesh!

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Kcore

Excellent work on the mods! It's a stunning looking watch and keeps great time too. I have one and love it but I took the easy peasy way out and bought it modded from Boycie :giggle:

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nev848

My new one says hi. Will order a bezel to finish it off :)

 

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paulc

My new one says hi. Will order a bezel to finish it off :)

 

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Nice in Blue, I really liked the bezel that came on the watch but it doesnt have any lume.:(

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Pihlippe

Very nice, congrats!..... and I agree with seclark007 it's a keeper..... :giggle:

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Sakurai
My new one says hi. Will order a bezel to finish it off :)

 

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Ah, my old one!

Happy to hear you will do the bezel mod as well, seems like it's come to a very good home! Wear it in good health mate.

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seclark007

You would, Mr P :)

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Hazz

I just love love LOVE this thing so I thought I would share it, I bought the watch from Amazon and loved it straight out of the box but needed to buy a few bits

 

Bezel from Yobokies http://forums.watchu...ble-784063.html

 

Dial from Dagaz watch http://www.10watches...cts/show/244957

 

The watch as it was when it arrived photo from google

133939063_640.jpg

 

and with the Yobokies bezel insert fitted

fff4.jpg

 

then with the Dagaz dial fitted

fff2.jpg

 

fff1.jpg

 

and a lume shot, I like the original hands so will be staying with them.

I have to say that the only bezel available was in C1 lume and the dial and hands are C3 so I can tell the difference but it is still very pleasing

fff3.jpg

 

Thanks for watching.

Hands are great, but consider the red tip seconds from Dagaz

 

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TheSav

Looks great. Nice job :)

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Higs

Well done you.

....I need a new sailcloth or mesh strap now :)

I bought mine with a Brady sailcloth, tried mesh and put the Brady back on.

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FCarvi

How much does this watch cost, including all mods?

 

Great watch my friend!!

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