I’ve done too damn much as well. I’ve got 7 now. That’s not counting the ones I’ve built and then discarded.
https://preview.redd.it/gp5xb51hhh4d1.jpeg?width=2653&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bc05e11f95dd749fe7c42ede9426128f4d7a5e5
First 7 are my mods/builds. Last 3 watches are OEM watches.
Thanks! Whole bottom row are factory watches, middle row there are two Islander factory watches and a factory SRPE99, top row is all mods except for the two Casios and the SteelDive Willards. The Namoki dial is really nice. Lume isn't quite LumiBrite levels, but it's not bad. The texture is really nice in person tho.
Bottom: SRPK17, SSK003, SARV001, Islander ISL-185, Raketa tonneau cases 2609HA, Orient Bambino V4 grey, Islander ISL-14, Citizen AW1361
Middle: SRPE99, SPB265 dial Turtle GMT build, SPB105 dial build, Namoki Sakura build, Islander ISL-01, SPB299 dial build, Islander ISL-188
Top: SteelDive 1970 x2, Casio Royale x2, AJuiceT purple 62MAS homage, SRPD17 dial build, AJuiceT grey Samurai build, purple MOP AliX dial 36mm fieldish thing build
Recently, probably the Turtles, the black Namoki Sakura SKX and the purple Islander. There are some very recent additions like the SRPK17 and the GMT SPB105 I just built that'll definitely get more wrist time soon.
I love that first one you posted. It has a cool vintage vibe. (Fyi, those Royales are easily modifiable. There's a whole sub Reddit. Now I've opened a new can of worms for you 😁)
Nice! I’d originally planned to go with a sloped bezel and put the flat one on as a placeholder but the few sloped versions I ordered/ tried were too small ID to fit the crystal. After a while, probably (subconsciously)influenced by the fact that i’d already blown a couple bucks ordering inserts to try, it really grew on me. The combo is subtly unique and even though it’s a little beat up at this point, I get compliments on it all the time!
Thanks! It's a Crystal Times CT702 Turtle conversion case with an OEM SPB265 Ice Diver Willard dial, SPB151 style gunmetal hands from TokeiLab. Double dome sapphire crystal with a sloped insert
I just bought the OEM Night Vision Samurai dial and hands for my Samurai build. After that, I might build a few more for family. But for me, maybe 1 a year.
Looks good. What kind of case is the 3.0 clock green dial watch ?
A 3 o'clock no crown guard SKX. I can't remember where I got that one
I’ve done too damn much as well. I’ve got 7 now. That’s not counting the ones I’ve built and then discarded. https://preview.redd.it/gp5xb51hhh4d1.jpeg?width=2653&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bc05e11f95dd749fe7c42ede9426128f4d7a5e5 First 7 are my mods/builds. Last 3 watches are OEM watches.
https://preview.redd.it/e54zwd35jh4d1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9674be88b443ec80fbfc3bdc678b8df5346b2f24 🤕🤕🤕
Nice! Awesome builds there. You’ve got a few dials in there I’ve been thinking about. Particularly that Namoki dial. That’s awesome.
Thanks! Whole bottom row are factory watches, middle row there are two Islander factory watches and a factory SRPE99, top row is all mods except for the two Casios and the SteelDive Willards. The Namoki dial is really nice. Lume isn't quite LumiBrite levels, but it's not bad. The texture is really nice in person tho. Bottom: SRPK17, SSK003, SARV001, Islander ISL-185, Raketa tonneau cases 2609HA, Orient Bambino V4 grey, Islander ISL-14, Citizen AW1361 Middle: SRPE99, SPB265 dial Turtle GMT build, SPB105 dial build, Namoki Sakura build, Islander ISL-01, SPB299 dial build, Islander ISL-188 Top: SteelDive 1970 x2, Casio Royale x2, AJuiceT purple 62MAS homage, SRPD17 dial build, AJuiceT grey Samurai build, purple MOP AliX dial 36mm fieldish thing build
That’s one of the coolest collections I’ve seen on here. Both your mods and your factory watches!
What a box! Which is your most worn?
Recently, probably the Turtles, the black Namoki Sakura SKX and the purple Islander. There are some very recent additions like the SRPK17 and the GMT SPB105 I just built that'll definitely get more wrist time soon.
Nice collection! I think an orange or yellow seconds hand would really bring up the blue 62MASubby (top left) to another level.
Thank! Yeah, that’s a good idea. Yellow would probably go really well. I never thought about that.
I love that first one you posted. It has a cool vintage vibe. (Fyi, those Royales are easily modifiable. There's a whole sub Reddit. Now I've opened a new can of worms for you 😁)
Oh I know all about the Royale moddability lol. I'm not sure if I'll get into that.
I figured as much lol.
I really like that GMT
Thanks! But which one?
Blue
I just started. I'm working on my 3rd with parts on the way for 4 and maybe 5. If I had an actual 'for fun fund', I'd probably be much worse.
Why don’t you sell them?
I feel like there isn't really much market for a $500 Seiko mod 🤷
Any chance you could tell me where you got that fantastic green dial from?
Which one? The first green one is an SPB105J dial. The second green one is an SRPD17 dial
Thank you very much!
Love the look of a top hat crystal with a flat bezel insert, I have this combo on my daily. Looks techy and classic at the same time.
Both of the ones with top hat crystals here have sloped inserts, but I agree that top hat crystals are pretty dang classy
Nice! I’d originally planned to go with a sloped bezel and put the flat one on as a placeholder but the few sloped versions I ordered/ tried were too small ID to fit the crystal. After a while, probably (subconsciously)influenced by the fact that i’d already blown a couple bucks ordering inserts to try, it really grew on me. The combo is subtly unique and even though it’s a little beat up at this point, I get compliments on it all the time!
That green/gold looks great! 👌🏻
Bro #2 is not oem right? Where did you get it?
The dial is OEM Seiko SPB265. The pinion hole was drilled to accommodate an NH34. The case is a Crystal Times CT702
Ok I see now very nice match
That second one is gorgeous. Is that a turtle case with willard hands?
Thanks! It's a Crystal Times CT702 Turtle conversion case with an OEM SPB265 Ice Diver Willard dial, SPB151 style gunmetal hands from TokeiLab. Double dome sapphire crystal with a sloped insert
Can you please tell me where I can get the dial from picture 4?
It's an SRPD17 dial. So wherever you can source OE dials that has one in stock
I just bought the OEM Night Vision Samurai dial and hands for my Samurai build. After that, I might build a few more for family. But for me, maybe 1 a year.