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[Dynam0humm]

This started out as a SKX171 and has had the following -

4R36 movement
SARB059 crown and stem
SKX007 bezel and insert
SARB059 hands
Crystal Times domed sapphire
Strapcode Jubilee bracelet
Drilled lugs for easy strap changes

I also have a spare bezel with a stainless insert for when the mood takes me.

[Fallingup]

Dynam0humm said:

This started out as a SKX171 and has had the following -

4R36 movement
SARB059 crown and stem
SKX007 bezel and insert
SARB059 hands
Crystal Times domed sapphire
Strapcode Jubilee bracelet
Drilled lugs for easy strap changes

I also have a spare bezel with a stainless insert for when the mood takes me.

Very nice.

[FuryV6]

AmosMoses said:

Based on a Bliger case, then I added an NH movement, Seiko dial & hands and an aftermarket strap.

Hi, great looking watch, have looked at the Bliger cases before, great that you can put a Seiko movement in there. What is the quality like though?

Mark

[8Ace]

Was hoping to have one to show you today but the DG3804 movement I used is a bit fragile. I buggered up the keyless works while pressing the stem release button too hard. Not too difficult to fix but I broke the seconds pinion (0.17mm) when removing the hands to get to it.

Anyway, have a new one on the way from cousins so shouldn't be too long.

[Nayche]

Hi guys.

A few of mine I've modified recently.

[Dave.]

Nayche said:

Oooof!

[Mezzanine]

Nayche said:

Hi guys.

A few of mine I've modified recently.

I would buy all of these - they all look superb.

[tobinen]

I bought this as my first Seiko but I don't wear it anymore. I can't find the model number. It has the 4R36 movement. Would this make a suitable donor for a build? Any ideas of what I could do with it? Ta.

[8Ace]

Mezzanine said:

I would buy all of these - they all look superb.

Agree - the last one looks especially brilliant.

If you like the above you should check out Lume Shot on Youtube. He builds Seiko watches and his Bloodmoon special is a similar look.

[Mezzanine]

8Ace said:

Mezzanine said:

I would buy all of these - they all look superb.

Agree - the last one looks especially brilliant.

If you like the above you should check out Lume Shot on Youtube. He builds Seiko watches and his Bloodmoon special is a similar look.

Thanks, will check that out.

[The Dictator]

Wow, some of these look amazing!

I have a Seiko SKA759P1 that I would like to modify, but don't seem to be able to find anything for this model. SKX007 or 9 seem to be a common starting point.

Is there anywhere I can go to find a different bezel for example, just to mix it up a bit.

[AmosMoses]

FuryV6 said:

Hi, great looking watch, have looked at the Bliger cases before, great that you can put a Seiko movement in there. What is the quality like though?

Mark

Quality is ok. It’s not up to Seiko standards but they are around 1/6th the price.

The bezel has a nice solid rotation to it, the crown screws down and the cyclops is decent.

I haven’t tested water resistance, but with it being a cheap Chinese case I wouldn’t trust it.

I’ve got this one and another case ready for my next project.

I like them as they are quite comfy and to be honest they were just as well as my Rolex, can’t believe I’m saying that!

[Paw]

What would you recommend as a good base for a build ? I was looking at SKX007 or 009, but I have not found a good base. I do like the offset crown of the Seiko.

Thanks

Paw

[8Ace]

Paw said:

What would you recommend as a good base for a build ? I was looking at SKX007 or 009, but I have not found a good base. I do like the offset crown of the Seiko.

Thanks

Paw

What sort of look are you going for? If you love the SKX case shape then a Sharkey / Heimdallr homage would be a good bet to start off with.

$149

Getting hold of a new SKX is going to cost you over £200 and the homage has sapphire crystal and a better movement (NH35).

Edited by 8Ace on Monday 22 June 12:39

[FuryV6]

AmosMoses said:

Quality is ok. It’s not up to Seiko standards but they are around 1/6th the price.

The bezel has a nice solid rotation to it, the crown screws down and the cyclops is decent.

I haven’t tested water resistance, but with it being a cheap Chinese case I wouldn’t trust it.

I’ve got this one and another case ready for my next project.

I like them as they are quite comfy and to be honest they were just as well as my Rolex, can’t believe I’m saying that!

Thanks for the info, a Seiko Skx007 is a bit big for my skinny wrist so at 40mm it's about as big as I go. I was going to build a ground up SKX013 in black PVD, but I have a modded one of those already, so the Bliger case would be a bit different and certainly cheaper.
I have posted some of my mods and builds on the under £200 watch thread but will repost here if I get a chance.

[bazza.]

I did this the other day even video it to help others

https://youtu.be/u1LPbs6_FG0

[FuryV6]

Here is my first build in the second run, all my first ones were stolen in a burglary a couple of years ago.

Vostok 120847 Amphibia in a 710 ministry case, with brushed case and S/S crown, Dr Seikostain hour and minute hands, second hand is for a Chinese Seamaster clone for a Miyota movement, ceramic bezel insert and strap from China off ebay and bezel from a guy in the Ukraine.
Really pleased with the colour match of the bezel and strap, which was a total fluke.



Mark

[kamran-je5nj]

bazza. said:

I did this the other day even video it to help others

https://youtu.be/u1LPbs6_FG0

Thanks for the video. Just subscribed to your channel. Excellent detailed video

[bazza.]

kamran-je5nj said:

bazza. said:

I did this the other day even video it to help others

https://youtu.be/u1LPbs6_FG0

Thanks for the video. Just subscribed to your channel. Excellent detailed video

Cheers matey

[8Ace]

Finally!