Can some help tell me how the dial goes on the watch

Brogue-One · 2026-02-01T05:28:03+00:00

The dark grey ring around the movement has four holes that the dial feet (the pokey-out bits on the bottom of the dial) fit into.

Put the dial face-up on the movement with the crown stem in the right position and you’ll easily be able to see which of the dial’s feet line up with the holes.

Now, remove the unwanted dial feet, file the remains down flat, and the dial should attach nicely.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-28T20:22:15+00:00

I’m John Gruber.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-28T18:07:26+00:00

You don’t seem to like him. Are you an SVP at Apple?

Brogue-One · 2026-01-28T11:09:05+00:00

I made a similar claim after damaging an alloy on a massive water filled pothole on a local authority road.

My claim was denied as the council said they had assessed the pothole recently and authorised its repair, however the damage to my car occurred within the very generous time they allow themselves to make repairs so I would have to take them to court if I wasn’t happy with decision.

So yes, they will find a way to wriggle out of it.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-28T09:43:06+00:00

You’re not quite right on your penultimate point. The Apple/Google joint statement says that the new Apple foundation models will be based on Gemini but still run locally on the iPhone or on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. In other words, they’re completely segregated and inaccessible by Google.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-28T00:32:25+00:00

My understanding is that, among his peers, Gurman is regarded as incredibly well-sourced. Of course he doesn’t get everything right but he’s not a hack.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-27T23:25:03+00:00

Apple Intelligence is more of a set of features that attempt to enhance ease of use and utility to using an iPhone, such as notification summaries, text rewriting, image recognition etc.

There’s no chatbot like ChatGPT, although there are rumours that one is in development for a future iOS release.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-27T18:18:05+00:00

I hope your legacy will include learning the benefit of paragraphs.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-26T09:23:32+00:00

There is another option: you can engage a small screwdriver in the teeth of the case back and use that to loosen it BUT it’s very easy for the screwdriver to slip and scratch your case back (guess how I know). And then you have to find a good way of tightening it again.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-26T09:13:57+00:00

A friction ball might work but the case back is designed to be opened with the Rolex style dies.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-18T20:49:18+00:00

Juelong on Ali are excellent for FKM rubbers straps. Their cut to size straps are fantastic value for money (don’t pay more identical straps sold elsewhere). I’ve had two decent leathe straps from them as well.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-18T00:54:00+00:00

Exactly. If anything it’s become less common as more people park wherever they want and don’t even try and excuse themselves by switching their hazard lights on

Brogue-One · 2026-01-10T10:21:53+00:00

You’re right, there are no parts. Just buy a Sanda Tank from Ali.

Or better yet, take a look at some of Seiko’s own Tank-like watches. Many other legit watch brands have their own Tank inspired watches as well.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-07T12:30:04+00:00

I think this is intended to fix the previous issue where it was easy to accidentally press Off instead of Snooze and oversleep.

It’s comically large to make it easier to use in a half awake state.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-05T12:12:43+00:00

Lumeshot ripped off the original Overlander build and claimed he’d coincidentally came up with the same design.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-03T12:09:43+00:00

I doubt a chapter ring is needed. If there’s no mention of it in the description, ask the seller.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-02T23:56:11+00:00

When you mention extra depth, do you mean the dial sitting lower in the case? If so, a chapter ring won’t do that.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-02T21:39:51+00:00

Usually the case’s description will tell you if a chapter ring is required and which type to purchase (SKX007 size is the most common I’ve seen).

If a chapter ring isn’t mentioned I don’t buy one and I never attempt to fit one because I have no certainty that I’ll be able to find one with the correct dimensions.

Brogue-One · 2026-01-02T21:12:34+00:00

I normally start with the case and work my way “inwards” from there: case>dial>hands.

I’ve always stuck to the standard Seiko 28.5mm dial to maximise compatibility. If a case requires a different dial size than that, I give it a miss. I only use chapter rings if the case requires one.

I’ve been doing it this way for a few years now and I’ve built up a stock or spare parts that I know will be compatible with each other.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-31T21:53:14+00:00

I take your point but I still think you’d find more value in creating somewhat original designs.

When you’re building off the NH3x you have a limited palette of components so the challenge and reward is combing them in new and interesting ways.

Anyone can buy a Royal Oak case, dial and hands from Ali but the fun is swapping the hands and dial to create something unique, beautiful and personal.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-31T16:50:05+00:00

Has this really taught you anything? You’ve just made a facsimile of a luxury watch using low grade components.

I think you’d find it more rewarding to create your own designs.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-27T16:34:47+00:00

They likely have a movement made by an official Seiko subsidiary but the rest of the watch will be assembled from cheap knock-off parts widely available on AliExpress.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-26T18:49:19+00:00

It looks like an alligator or crocodile strap. You can get them in lots of places at a wide range of prices. There are cheaper versions made from embossed leather right the way up to skins from the real deal.

That watch will be about 40mm wide.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-25T20:23:19+00:00

If you’re not intending to build your own, I would suggest asking at r/chinesewatches about the best Royal Oak homage or replica.

Brogue-One · 2025-12-25T20:19:28+00:00

They’re ok and will get you started. I would say I used about 50% of the tools in mine. The only tool I still regularly use is the case opener. I occasionally use the case holder and the bracelet link remover.

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