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Posted: 9/8/2024 11:16:58 AM EST
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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 FileSecond was just swapping a movement around so that I could have a proper acrylic crystal.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/9/2024 9:57:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 9/9/2024 12:22:49 PM EST
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Giving some wear time to a green meteorite sub today.
 Cool filter used on this pic. 
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Posted: 9/9/2024 12:29:40 PM EST
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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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Posted: 9/9/2024 1:42:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: teats]
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Dupe
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Posted: 9/9/2024 1:42:49 PM EST
[Last Edit: teats]
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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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Posted: 9/9/2024 1:53:07 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 9/9/2024 4:49:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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. Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 9/9/2024 5:04:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By teats: They are made out of metal, brass I believe. Just peel and stick. Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 9/9/2024 6:49:00 PM EST
[Last Edit: Phobby]
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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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Posted: 9/10/2024 4:14:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 9/10/2024 7:29:19 PM EST
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Wearing my Green Goblin creation for tonight's run.
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Posted: 9/14/2024 8:10:12 AM EST
[Last Edit: teats]
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Made this last night.
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Posted: 10/4/2024 5:53:57 PM EST
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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?
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Posted: 10/4/2024 5:56:07 PM EST
[Last Edit: marktheshark]
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This is sweet, I'm imagining it with a black bracelet....
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Posted: 10/4/2024 9:08:30 PM EST
[Last Edit: joeIII223]
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 10/4/2024 10:19:39 PM EST
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Posted: 10/8/2024 5:02:57 PM EST
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Just came to life and hour ago. 15:00 October 8th.
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Posted: 10/10/2024 9:37:09 AM EST
[Last Edit: ColinDoyle]
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A few I've assembled from parts:
"The Overlook" inspired by The Shining   Root beer turtle GMT  Beater on a rubber strap. The lume on the dial and hands doesn't match, but I haven't bothered to replace the hands.   |
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Posted: 10/10/2024 6:14:03 PM EST
[Last Edit: teats]
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2 new ones up n running.
Waiting on a leather strap for the "who cares" watch.  
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Posted: 10/14/2024 3:02:45 PM EST
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Extra parts reminded me of the northern lights this far south !
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Posted: 10/15/2024 6:51:22 PM EST
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Here's a new one to go to work with me tonight.
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Posted: 10/19/2024 12:41:59 PM EST
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Duck season opens today !
I'm starting tomorrow, so getting gear ready today. Got out my good luck charm, camo hunting Tuna ! 
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Posted: 10/23/2024 7:15:30 PM EST
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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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Posted: 10/24/2024 9:08:08 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 10/24/2024 11:30:13 AM EST
[Last Edit: teats]
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Here's a twist!
An NH SUB case, I converted to a quartz movement. Waiting for hands to arrive to finish. Variety is pretty limited of Miyota 2115 hands. I used a VH31 movement. A grab and go diver ! 
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Posted: 10/28/2024 1:57:32 AM EST
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Posted: 11/4/2024 10:39:59 AM EST
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New hands out for delivery today !
I'll have a quartz driven SUB diver by this evening. |
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Posted: 11/4/2024 3:20:53 PM EST
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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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Posted: 11/4/2024 3:32:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 11/4/2024 3:40:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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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Posted: 11/4/2024 4:31:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joeIII223: @teats It's slanted. Thanks for the info. Quote HistoryOriginally 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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NM, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2024 8:03:39 PM EST
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Wearing my VK63 build this evening. Keeps perfect time.
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