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The GWM-B5000TC, the bare satin/polished titanium square with classic C colorway screen. It has remained mythical, confoundingly unproduced, seemingly off the design table, the stuff of Ti Full Metal fans dreams... So I've decided to mod my way to one, based on a B5000TR. I'll entirely...

Hello everyone, I found this watch at a very good price, but i won't buy it until i can confirm if i can mod it. i'm not familiar with the model but what i was trying to know is: Will i find a compatible bezel and can i replace this with another One? Like a pilot bezel? pics: (If someone...

Does anyone know if the bezel insert for the Vaer D4 is a "standard" size with some aftermarket choices? Skx013 size maybe? Thanks!

Hello, Im new to modding and bought an skx007 to try it out for my first time. I have replaced the dial and crystal, placed the same hands on it. Still waiting for a new bezel insert to come in the mail. After I closed it up, and screwed down the crown I noticed the watch isn’t functioning as it...

Hello all, I was talking to a bud the other day, and in light of the Islander ISL-21 on my wrist, we started shooting the breeze about what our ideal Islander ISL (Seiko by extension, I guess) would be; choosing the case, dial, colours, hands, etc, from existing Seiko watches as Marc from Long...

Hi all, I'm thinking about buying a Orient RA-AA0C (the turquoise-dial Commuter) and having it modded with more colorful/contrasting hands if possible, to create a kinda poor man's non GMT Farer Lander. I'm totally new to modding (and will probably hire someone to do the actual work). How would...

My first real foray into mechanicals is a 2005 GSAR, she’s in desperate need of a service, and as a 16 year old watch, her tritium is dead. Does anyone know what size of dial and where I can get dials, hands, and maybe a bezel ring to bring this back to life and give it some flavor? I’ve seen...

Hey folks - a post to get some ideas. Background: Been tossing around ideas for some work on a GS piece I have. The pictured is a SBGE011 from circa 2014. Been wearing on-and-off and it is not really standing out from my other watches so thinking of what I can do with it. I saw Chrono24...

I really love the SPB143 and the gilt SPB147, but the designer in me can't help but tweak a couple of things. I think the bezel on the 143 would look great with no triangle and a large lume pip like the original 62mas. And in my mind, the 147 bezel is screaming out for a red triangle. Would...

Hi guys, I am still relatively new to the world of watches bu It would like to buy my first mechanical watch in the near future. Which exactly it should be is already clear but I would like to make a few modifications to this watch. I would like to buy the SEIKO "Baby Turtle" and attach the...

I see if you order a watch and a different bezel from Meranom, they will install the bezel for a small fee. All of the bezels are listed as Amphibia parts. I've read that the Amphibia and Komandirskie bezels are interchangeable. Will Meranom install one of the individual Amphibia bezels on to a...

Hi, I know this might be a stupid question but i cant think of a better place to come to for some advice. I've been doing a lot of research lately on 007's so that I could purchase my first one into my collection, but then the new seiko 5 sports came out and totally messed up my decision. I...

...or is tape better? I know some people use double-sided Scotch tape. What adhesive do you all recommend for fixing an aftermarket ceramic insert to an aftermarket (steel) bezel? I tried superglue at first. This has a couple of problems: it leaks down into the threads of the bezel, and it...

Hi There! I have a pre-owned, but in pristine condition plastic BLACK Dragon Shroud. This is for modding your Seiko 7002 or 7548 to give it that TUNA LOOK! I had it on my 7002, but never really wore it. I'd like to trade it for a 22mm strap. A NATO or something other than leather. Maybe...

I had the idea to create this thread because it is something that I like to do and that I often do (not only on watches) to see or imagine how this object could look like with some changes. I guess I shouldn't be the only one to do that ? :think: The idea is to share your edited images here...

Looking for a SKX007 or 009 for modding. Cosmetic condition not important but must have working movement.

By chance I stumbled upon a wealth of official Seiko information on movement repair, parts lists etc. etc. etc. It seems to cover many old and new Seiko movements, mechanical and quartz. Perhaps many of you already know about this, but I thought i'd share it anyhow. Have a look at...

Hi -- I couldn't find a thread dedicated to Dagaz Brand watches & Dagaz Mods, so I thought I'd start one here. There are a few threads discussing the reliability (or not) of dealing with Dagaz, but I wanted to have a thread to discuss the actual watches, whether built by Dagaz directly, or of...