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I have recently done some basic mods on a couple watches. But I'm just starting out with this stuff. First was an SRPE. Replaced the bracelet, crystal, chapter ring, and bezel to make a Datejusty style. Attached File Second was just swapping a movement around so that I could have a proper acrylic crystal. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By teats: I've been buying a few small items, but waiting on a sale. I need movements, and not wanting to spend what they want at regular prices. same. |
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I think my next one will be a gold cased dive watch with a seamaster style bezel. Can't decide on a dial...probably will do a GMT since I don't have one yet. Has anyone sent casebacks out to get engraved anywhere? I'd like to engrave the ones I made for the kids, but there space is really tight since they're clear ones. I need a place that can do really small lettering that isn't going to charge an arm and a leg. I might try a local place... |
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Since you have the clear case backs, get a rotor weight sticker engraved. There''s a guy in the U.K. that does it. I''ve purchased 2 covers from him, and his work is spot on. He goes by nattyjade on ebay. I tried to copy a link and post it, and it went wacko on here. |
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Originally Posted By teats: Since you have the clear case backs, get a rotor weight sticker engraved. There''s a guy in the U.K. that does it.I''ve purchased 2 covers from him, and his work is spot on. He goes by nattyjade on ebay. I tried to copy a link and post it, and it went wacko on here. I've considered that as well, but thought the quality might be lacking. They don't look like stickers? I will check him out, thanks. |
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Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: I've considered that as well, but thought the quality might be lacking. They don't look like stickers? I will check him out, thanks. Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By teats: Since you have the clear case backs, get a rotor weight sticker engraved. There''s a guy in the U.K. that does it.I''ve purchased 2 covers from him, and his work is spot on. He goes by nattyjade on ebay. I tried to copy a link and post it, and it went wacko on here. I've considered that as well, but thought the quality might be lacking. They don't look like stickers? I will check him out, thanks. They are made out of metal, brass I believe. Just peel and stick. |
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Originally Posted By teats: They are made out of metal, brass I believe. Just peel and stick. Originally Posted By teats: Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By teats: Since you have the clear case backs, get a rotor weight sticker engraved. There''s a guy in the U.K. that does it.I''ve purchased 2 covers from him, and his work is spot on. He goes by nattyjade on ebay. I tried to copy a link and post it, and it went wacko on here. I've considered that as well, but thought the quality might be lacking. They don't look like stickers? I will check him out, thanks. They are made out of metal, brass I believe. Just peel and stick. Ah, nice. That's a great option then. |
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Recently came across a new watch band website everyone might enjoy parts from. https://www.partsforwatch.com/product/bracelet-acier-steel-strap-band-21mm-for-rolex-deepsea-explorer-ii-replacement/ This is their copy of the 21mm Deepsea Sea Dweller band and glidelock clasp. The Sea Dweller Gildelock Clasp is possibly the best clasp design currently made. 20mm of quick adjustment is very nice. They also offer the glidelock clasp for GMT and Sub bands. The Sea Dweller clasp accepts 9mm oyster bracelet connections and 18mm bracelet width. |
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Originally Posted By teats: Giving some wear time to a green meteorite sub today. https://i.postimg.cc/28RN7vdP/20240908-182439.jpg Cool filter used on this pic. https://i.postimg.cc/MTg24fCf/20240909-111824.jpg That's awesome looking! |
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Originally Posted By marktheshark: This is probably my favorite thread on the entire site, you guys are awesome! That being said, if one were to look up youtube videos on how to do certain things, whom would you recommend? @marktheshark Lumeshot has some really good videos. He is very thorough. Cleans everything and has a good video on tools to start out with. His tooling is top notch, but has budget suggestions. ETA https://youtube.com/@lumeshot?si=iGg4YGNWPXTG_Azx  TOOLS TO START WATCH MAKING + MODIFYING - Beginner Watch Tools |
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Any of you guys done a build to wear on the right? I'm left handed so I wear my watches on the right. I've always understood that the crown should point towards your hand. In fact, for whatever reason, my Citizen ecozilla is set up to wear on the right but I've never noticed any other watches this way. I wondered about just turning the case to the proper direction and rotating the movement accordingly but the I see that dials have legs or pins that fit into the movement. Would you cut them off and use a sticker? I'm just beginning to dip my toes into the pool... TIA! |
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Originally Posted By marktheshark: Any of you guys done a build to wear on the right? I'm left handed so I wear my watches on the right. I've always understood that the crown should point towards your hand. In fact, for whatever reason, my Citizen ecozilla is set up to wear on the right but I've never noticed any other watches this way. I wondered about just turning the case to the proper direction and rotating the movement accordingly but the I see that dials have legs or pins that fit into the movement. Would you cut them off and use a sticker? I'm just beginning to dip my toes into the pool... TIA! I just have always worn mine with the crown facing my arm. |
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@teats I broke the bezel on my new watch. What size to I need? the OD of the bezel is Ø1.493" and the ID is Ø1.029" (converts to Ø37.922 mm and Ø30.709 mm respectively). The "rotating bezel" measures ID Ø1.498", OD Ø1.300" (Ø38.049 mm and Ø33.02 mm respectively). Everything is in metric and I can't find one that fits. It would be easy if I could find one that said it would fit a Ø1.500" x Ø1.300" but I can't find anything. The one I have is ceramic, but I think I might be too destructive and should have an aluminum one. If ceramic is all that is available I will get that. See Photo below for my shame. Sorry for photo quality, the camera at work sucks. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By joeIII223: @teats I broke the bezel on my new watch. What size to I need? the OD of the bezel is Ø1.493" and the ID is Ø1.029" (converts to Ø37.922 mm and Ø30.709 mm respectively). The "rotating bezel" measures ID Ø1.498", OD Ø1.300" (Ø38.049 mm and Ø33.02 mm respectively). Everything is in metric and I can't find one that fits. It would be easy if I could find one that said it would fit a Ø1.500" x Ø1.300" but I can't find anything. The one I have is ceramic, but I think I might be too destructive and should have an aluminum one. If ceramic is all that is available I will get that. See Photo below for my shame. Sorry for photo quality, the camera at work sucks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/167954/broken_bezel_JPG-3368124.JPG Based on your measurements, any bezel insert of osd of 38mm x inside diameter 30.5 - 30.7 will fit fine. Hard to see, but yours is a slanted style, not flat ? If flat then 31.5 is what you seek for inside diameter. Be ready to spend big bucks. Go to AliX, type in 38mm bezel insert, and choose your poison. Should be about 4 bucks to maybe 7. Aluminum is cheapest. |
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Originally Posted By teats: Based on your measurements, any bezel insert of osd of 38mm x inside diameter 30.5 - 30.7 will fit fine. Hard to see, but yours is a slanted style, not flat ? If flat then 31.5 is what you seek for inside diameter. Be ready to spend big bucks. Go to AliX, type in 38mm bezel insert, and choose your poison. Should be about 4 bucks to maybe 7. Aluminum is cheapest. @teats It's slanted. Thanks for the info. |
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Originally Posted By joeIII223: @teats It's slanted. Thanks for the info. Originally Posted By joeIII223: Originally Posted By teats: Based on your measurements, any bezel insert of osd of 38mm x inside diameter 30.5 - 30.7 will fit fine. Hard to see, but yours is a slanted style, not flat ? If flat then 31.5 is what you seek for inside diameter. Be ready to spend big bucks. Go to AliX, type in 38mm bezel insert, and choose your poison. Should be about 4 bucks to maybe 7. Aluminum is cheapest. @teats It's slanted. Thanks for the info. Your welcome. A new insert will come with a new double sided tape ring. Clean the old off the bezel, nail polish remover works great. Clean with alcohol on a q tip, and let dry. It's best to put the new tape on the insert side. At the doc office. Gotta go. |
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Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: My newest build https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/45602/PXL_20241114_173256734_jpg-3379260.JPG That is really sharp! I think it would look great on a jubilee bracelet. |
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Originally Posted By ColinDoyle: Buy more hands than you think you'll need. Originally Posted By ColinDoyle: Originally Posted By Lowco: Each year I try to figure something out to build for Christmas for my 17yr old son and I. This year I think we will do watches. Any recommendations or pointers for two first time builders? Buy more hands than you think you'll need. Got all parts ordered yesterday. Including extra small parts,including hands. I'll post pics after Christmas |
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Here's another skx style stainless diver, converted to a Seiko VH31 quartz movement. Really like the color of this dial. Hands arrived today, but still waiting on a black bezel insert with green lume to match the dial, and hands. Hands to fit are hard to find in styles that look good on a diver, most are dress watch styles. Lume isn't top notch either. Think I'm just gonna stick with NH series movements. 
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