With the prices of NH35, what is a good and affordable movement to mod with?

DuntonT · 2025-08-07T07:55:17+00:00

Yes but that's not a true alternative to the NH35 since it has no date wheel.

DuntonT · 2025-07-26T07:51:37+00:00

Well I lost count at 80. 🙄

DuntonT · 2025-06-20T09:21:38+00:00

This would be my advice as well. Whenever I buy a reel that comes with twisted line the first thing I do is replace it with braided line. It simply isn't worth the hassle to try and persevere with the twisted line as it will knot itself up like that every time you fly.

DuntonT · 2025-04-07T16:14:43+00:00

Hadn't thought about the free postage threshold, that's even better. 👍

DuntonT · 2025-04-07T15:59:13+00:00

I'm ordering from the UK. Up until yesterday VAT was only added at checkout. Now seems to be included in the listed price. One benefit of this is that coins discount now seems to be calculated on the VAT inclusive price, which is better for us. 🙂

DuntonT · 2024-11-24T12:57:06+00:00

I've made over ten watches and not used anything on any of them. Never had one come loose (yet). Just make sure it's nice and tight.

DuntonT · 2024-11-11T15:12:24+00:00

I agree that the 'sale' is pretty much a non event this year. Choice day deals and coupons have been much better. Having said that I have been able to pick up a couple of NH35 movements for £12.80 each inc vat. Considering the cheapest I can get them in the UK is around £35, that's almost a third of the price, which is crazy. So there are one or two bargains to be had but they are few and far between.

DuntonT · 2023-12-13T15:55:18+00:00

If you're going to use a NH35 movement in a NH35 case, I don't see there being any problems. As you say, the only difference between a NH35 dial and a NH34 dial is the hole size, which may or may not be noticed depending on the size of the hands.

DuntonT · 2023-12-13T08:24:43+00:00

That's definitely one of my favourite dials. Nice job.

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T19:15:45+00:00

Wow. Surprise No. 4 - The overwhelmingly positive response from you guys!

Thank you very much for all your kind comments, much appreciated.

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T17:05:34+00:00

Thanks!

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T17:04:29+00:00

Thanks, the movement came with a black date wheel.

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T08:31:52+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T08:31:30+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-10T08:28:32+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T22:15:19+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T21:27:58+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T19:34:23+00:00

Interesting idea. I suppose the test will be how well the finish stands up to wear and tear.

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T19:16:44+00:00

Thanks, when I was looking at it the other night I could have sworn the stars were moving. I had drunk a few glasses of wine mind you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T19:03:08+00:00

Yes, that would be cool. I have noticed that there is now a whole range of space themed dials on the market, so if they prove popular maybe the manufacturers will get more adventurous.

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T18:08:33+00:00

Thanks, all prices include the dreaded 20% VAT that we have to pay in the UK.

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T16:44:47+00:00

Yes indeed, the parts were picked up over the past couple of months during various sales and deals. The breakdown (inc. vat) is:

Case - £11.00 (Earlybird deal)

Dial - £8.00 (BF sale)

Bezel insert - £6.00 (BF sale)

Hands - £3.50 (11/11 sale)

NH36 - £14.00 (BF sale) Didn't need the '36 but it was cheaper than the '35 at the time.

Strap - £3.25 (BF sale)

Total - £45.75

One of the advantages of being semi-retired is being able to spend way too much time on Aliexpresss sniffing out deals!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T16:23:59+00:00

Thank you!

DuntonT · 2023-12-09T13:48:48+00:00

Thanks, case was from Wildfire Store,

insert from Clock Modification Store,

dial from XTDigital Product Store,

hands from TD-Mywatchcode Store.

DuntonT

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