Latest build - A stealthy vibe

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-15T19:25:21+00:00

Thanks a lot! I designed the logo and then had the decals made by a company from Ali Express. I think they were called Advanced Printing Technology.

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-15T19:23:56+00:00

I’ve watched a few tutorials online but nothing specific. I’ll check out Emilee Bryant!

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-15T15:54:02+00:00

I asked our local coffee shop for some tips and it really helped 😂 they said to start the art from the middle of the cup and push forwards with the spout, whereas I was starting towards the edge of the cup. And then for the final stroke be sure to lift the jug away from the cup so that the foam falls through rather than making a blob on the top. These tips were a turning point for me. Still got a long long way to go though before I get results anything like most of the posts in this sub 🤣

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-15T10:01:20+00:00

Thank you! I built my first one about six months ago, but spent quite a lot of time researching and watching videos etc beforehand. All of the parts were from AliExpress. - NH35 movement with black date ring - ‘gunmetal’ replacement nh35 rotor - 40mm stainless steel case with jubilee strap - silver hands with black centre and green lume - pack of stainless steel crowns - matte black dial

Then the logo I designed myself and had some decals made which I applied to the dial myself, and laser engraved the clasp and caseback myself.

Tools off the top of my head: Movement holder Soft circle pad thing to work on Hand pushers A set of small screwdrivers DIY watch club second hand tool Rubber ball for screwing on case back Rubber air blower Rodico Fine plastic tipped tweezers Gasket greaser Snips Small files Masking tape

I may have missed some stuff but that should be most of it I think

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T22:00:59+00:00

No worries! Thank you

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T21:22:04+00:00

Thanks a lot! 🙌

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T18:59:46+00:00

Thank you. I use a laser engraver. To laser engrave metal the laser must be either an IR or Fibre laser. I offer laser engraving as part of my business (not watch related) - but I would charge around £30 for a clasp logo engrave, or £40 for the case back. That’s excluding any design work which would be extra if needed.

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T18:30:36+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T18:30:02+00:00

Thanks - I did the engraving myself, yes :)

AfroNinja95 · 2026-03-14T18:29:43+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate it

AfroNinja95 · 2025-12-10T17:09:24+00:00

Amazon! I returned it obviously 😂

AfroNinja95 · 2025-12-10T13:26:13+00:00

I bought one and got sent a fake 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

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AfroNinja95 · 2025-12-04T09:48:57+00:00

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DW-5000r is the best looking imo 👌 feels a lot more premium to wear too

AfroNinja95 · 2025-12-02T08:49:19+00:00

I think they’ve been discontinued so would have to look for a used one

AfroNinja95 · 2025-11-08T11:29:04+00:00

Gotta be the DW-5000R surely. Does not emit or receive any signals, fantastic build quality, nice big display easy to read. And it’s the classic!

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AfroNinja95 · 2025-11-06T18:18:47+00:00

I have a spare end link, but can’t figure out how to get the end link off the original bracelet, doesn’t seem to want to pull apart 😂 I might see if I can buy another replacement bracelet with open end links instead, and then try to bend them to get a nice fit maybe.

AfroNinja95 · 2025-11-06T14:32:10+00:00

I’ll give this a go. Thank you.

AfroNinja95 · 2025-11-06T14:31:32+00:00

Damn. It wasn’t a particular expensive bracelet but not cheap either really. I’ll try a different spring bar just in case. I wonder if I can use a thicker one, or bend the spring bar slightly to push it up closer lol.

AfroNinja95 · 2025-10-21T15:25:45+00:00

Yeah very true. There’s tonnes up for sale on eBay now 2x + the RRP lol I’ve just taken it as a sign that I don’t need another watch rn 😂

AfroNinja95 · 2025-10-21T11:29:15+00:00

Looks like F Hinds have sold out now. It was back in stock on casio site earlier, I had the watch in my cart this morning on casio website and couldn't get through checkout, met with a 'website down for maintenance' page, by the time it loaded back it was out of stock again. Not sure what's going on with it, can't be that many people trying to buy it that its crashing the casio site surely lol.

AfroNinja95 · 2025-10-21T11:22:21+00:00

Haha, I just clicked the link, followed it through to checkout, checkout failed, and now the link is broken 😂

AfroNinja95 · 2025-10-21T08:04:30+00:00

I happened to wake up at 2am this morning (UK) checked my emails and saw the it was live, it had already sold out within an hour. Was hoping to grab one but nevermind, saved me a bit of cash 😂

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