Watches N+1…

Breatheeasy, there’s a whole world of Seiko modding out there, if on Facebook join Seiko Mods, most build stuff using parts from Ali Express as it’s very cheap but a bit of a flea market and parts compatibility can be problematic. For more expensive but highly rated sellers with kit that is all standardised, high quality and good after sales look at Namoki, Yobokies, Lucius Atelier, DLW, Crystal Times, Tokeilabs etc.

I’ve modded one SKX and built one watch from scratch using parts from Namoki and Yobokies and have another watch planned, happy modding.

Re. the Casio I bought a little while ago, I received the replacement hour-marker ring, which was pre-lumed, but not very well, and I got a Bergeon DiY luming kit from Cousins, via my goldsmith mate, and spent an interesting couple of hours mixing up some lume and applying it to the markers.
It’s a fairly simple, if fiddly process, you need to use the oiler pin to mix the stuff up, then pick up small amounts and apply to the markers, which isn’t like just brushing it on; (there are YouTube videos to show you how to do it). I’m starting to suffer from arthritis in my thumb joints, which is making such processes increasingly difficult, sadly, but once I had a decent amount of lume on the markers and let it set overnight, I opened up the watch, took the module out and swapped the marker ring over and put it all back together.

I’m rather pleased with the result…

😁

I’m not 100% on the naming thru the years but to know it meets iso spec it currently needs “divers 200m” written on it

Yes, exactly that – it’s why the 007 in particular was so popular, but any with “divers 200m” are properly ISO certified.

Yes seiko can be regulated,  they are finicky though or so I read.

Yes, they can, and you’re not wrong! When I first got my SPORK, it was quite a bit out, so I asked my goldsmith mate if he could tweak it, because he’s used to opening up watches to replace batteries, so he had a go. It was just as far out, but in the other direction! When I asked him if he could do it again, he politely suggested I get a caseback tool and do it myself!

The margin for error on the adjuster is basically fractions of a millimetre, you need some good magnifying glasses, and a very fine pointed tool to nudge the adjuster, and ideally a watch-holder to hold the watch firmly while you poke the little lever. Then you close it up and keep an eye on how much it’s losing or gaining.
Then you do it again.

And again.

I think after my third attempt, I got it to about a minute a month fast, which I admit was more luck than anything else, and although it’s gone out of adjustment since, that’s over ten years or so, and I don’t wear it often enough now to worry about it.

Have fun!

I have also had a go at regulating a Seiko movement. If you can perceve, even through a Loupe that the lever had moved, you’ve gone way too far! I did mange to make it better using a phone app timegrapher though.

I’m thinking of getting one of these sensors that apparently work with a  computer program as I’d not get the use out of a full timegrapher machine at £140. Has anyone tried this type?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355011500695?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qktqit4crbs&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=DkdiOL5LQVe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

So, on a recent trip to Canada, my wife offered to buy me an omega/swatch moonswatch.

I’d seen them advertised, i liked the look of them so we went to the swatch shop and had a look in the flesh   Hard no from both of us, I’m doubtful I would even buy one at 90% off tbh.

we went to a different shop, had a look at some citizens and seikos, in particular a monster, which i liked, but felt a bit big on the wrist, so i ended up buying a 5.

it came on a nato strap, which is fine, but i had a spare leather one kicking around at home, so I’ve put it in that for the time being.

total cost was £283, from an official seiko retailer , and I’m very pleased with it.

@martymac Yeah, that’s nice. Enjoy 👍

Forgot to add the seemingly obligatory lume photo.

Has the leather melted yet? 😉

Lol, no, but I’ve only worn it for a few days 😂😂😂

Never mind the leather, what about the marooned Kit Kat? 🙃

I’ve an apology to make.  Was it @countzero I sort of soft promised to keep an eye out for a marine master for?  Well someone put an 001 on tz-uk sales Corner at £1500, I saw it and meant to message but got distracted by something…. family probably. By the time I remembered….. long sold.  Soz.

The kitkat lasted about 20 mins on the couch before it was sunk

it’s a canadian kitkat, hence the different colour wrapper.

and it could be my imagination, but I’m pretty sure it tasted better than the uk version.

but I’m pretty sure it tasted better than the uk version.

Philistine…🙃

Philistine

Careful now, we don’t want the thread closed.

@neilnevill – no worries, I’d completely forgotten about it! At that price, though, I’d have snapped it up! If one appeared for around that price I’d certainly be interested.
Oddly enough, I’m really happy with the Casio, and with the additional lume making it highly visible at night plus its very light weight I’m wearing it all the time at the moment.
Of course, that will likely change, ‘cos I’ll often wear a particular watch for months or years, then swap to another one. If a MM300 should poke its head up at the right time, then it definitely would! 😁

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiqhdq6u66EAxUwnVAGHfGfCN8YABAPGgJkZw&gclid=CjwKCAiAibeuBhAAEiwAiXBoJObgPA9EiVVw9Bo6UOmip3_gSH5VwqHIj6-mRCr5H4OJbvYWs-zhEBoC6y8QAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_1NqPH706JNtP4LdBY2fHZggBTrKA&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwiUrtW6u66EAxX5WUEAHd6eAdMQww8IyAo&adurl=

New watch day today and I’m a happy chap!

Wanted a Sinn for a while but took an age deciding what one to go for. Decided on the 104ST SA A. Apologies for the tacky photo, tried my best to take an in focus shot!

Woodster – 👍👍

Love a Sinn!

Love a Sinn!

There is something very functional and workmanlike about them, I can see the attraction. I even quite like that photo with the clever,(?!) Lighting.

This may be a thread diversion but still is about n+1…

I prefer a wristwatch as it avoids checking my phone for the time. Only worn at weekends as can’t wear at work. About to go to Costa Rica and don’t want to wear a my existing analogue or polar watches, in case they go missing/can’t be arsed to charge when away.

Can anyone recommend a nice but cheap ‘disposable’ waterproof watch? Ideally analogue rather than heavy G-shock style as I have skinny wrists.

Thanks

A Baltany on a Nato, very much the watch du jour, look for the “in stock” ones as that means they are in the UK.

Get a Casio MRW-200, 3-hander analogue with day/date. Very lightweight and comfy with 100m water resistance. Yours for a penny under £20 from Argos.

Meets my definition of cheap and disposable better than paying £100+ for an automatic.

Love a 104 with arabics.  Great choice!

Can anyone recommend a nice but cheap ‘disposable’ waterproof watch? Ideally analogue rather than heavy G-shock style as I have skinny wrists.

Lorus Lumibright £30

Fully lumed dial is fun, watch is sensibly sized.

The thread has even prompted me to wear mine today…

Meets my definition of cheap and disposable better than paying £100+ for an automatic.

Thats’s nice. Casio do some really good cheap beaters.

w00dster
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Lovely Sinn there!

£35 for this anadigital Casio:

It’s solar too so no power worries. I bought mine for a holiday in France in 2017 and it’s been faultless. And it’s still the same price!

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1583997?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=c290d9a9-b5d6-423c-841d-2a559621874c&istItemId=ixwmwimir&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:850-954-7978%7Ccid:20146563349%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:2205649320996804830%7Cdvc:c%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9046612&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20146563349&utm_term=1583997&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=850-954-7978&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S-d6m8Q37qx4sthyZSWLIKgMfhGvEa1LFifDtlsaiDWwhBMdl3XxhBoCZYsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Baltany look nice but moving away from disposable (for me).

The simple Lorus above wins, looks idiot proof and I won’t cry if I lose it (and doubt it will look tempting to others). Arriving tomo so will see.

Thanks all.

Next up will be Rolex Explorer vs Submariner – which is better for wearing to the pub (it may drizzle)?

Rolex Explorer vs Submariner

Buy both. It’s the only correct answer… 🙃

Black faced sub/white faced Explorer.

NEXT!

Blimey, no watch talk for a week!

@countzero check your messages.

Next up will be Rolex Explorer vs Submariner – which is better for wearing to the pub (it may drizzle)?

Explorer 1?
Depends on your wrist size; but I’d go Explorer – you want something that *you* know is worth checking out, but few other people do

What are the forums etc for selling watches in the UK? Oris has gone, three more to go…

New watch day again. Went to look at this late last year, was £1500, now discontinued and being sold for £750. Glad I waited.

As this was reduced so much managed to get one for the other half as well….also half the list price….not a great photo, looks a lot better in real life.

Nice, I like Longines, think they are underrated. Managed to snag a heritage skin diver last year for half price, been on my wrist every day since I got it.

This is a good looking watch. I love the dial colour.

It looks almost the same blue as the Tsuyosa

Curious bezel, a dive bezel divided like a GMT bezel? Why?

@futonrivercrossing: for diving in a different time zone? 😁

I know what you mean. I think it’s a hybrid “light diver” / beater given it’s WR rating.

A Baltany on a Nato, very much the watch du jour,

Amen brother……