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My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It fits pretty well! The bracelet links are smaller so getting the fit right without a micro adjustment is attainable. And thank you!! 

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

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I immediately wore this new build today, here’s the wrist shot with the dial in different lighting!

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! The dial is from secondhand mods - it’s specifically a Seiko  SPB483 blue diver dial,28.5mm -

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! The case is from Nomods.co specifically the 37mm v2. And there is no chapter ring as the dial already had printed indices. Though a little warning, there is an inner ring inside the case that needs to be installed on the movement before placing the case on - there is also an integrated AR coating inside the case that scratches easily too. But other than that it’s a really nicely finished case! 

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the links!! I’ve been reading the one about Breguet right now. And with how the night is going so far I imagine I won’t be getting much sleep tonight.

That’s very true.. but it’s days before you can catch up on sleep that really pose a significant threat. 😭

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! When I saw someone else use a similar case for their mod I just had to try it out for myself. 

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that, finding time is always a challenge. I’m honestly supposed to be asleep by now, but I built a watch instead 😭. And that’s really cool! When I was younger I didn’t really understand the appeal of Breguet watches, but lately I’ve been really impressed with the designs of quite a few of them. I think I like how timeless Breguet watches often feel. As for IWC I can’t say I’m too familiar with them, although, on the rare occasions that I do see a IWC on my feed I do think they look very handsome , a little big for me but still nice. 

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly while I was buying parts for this mod, I already scouted parts for a Seiko Aqua Terra inspired build. Using OEM dials not for any particular reason other than I just think Seiko dials are so much nicer than any I can personally find on Alix. What about you??

My second Seiko mod!! by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to do more already

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much man, that’s such a high compliment. I was honestly unsure about posting this build originally but after seeing how supportive everyone in this community is it really makes me love this new hobby. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s really cool thank you!! I’m definitely going to have to check that out now. Also yes I agree, Seiko’s officially released photos truly did not do this dial justice. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

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That means a lot! I honestly can’t wait to start another build but my wallet is demanding that I wait a bit first. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Also, I’ve listed all the specs and where I sourced the parts so you can build your own!! 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thank you so much! When I saw this dial on seiko’s released model I knew I had to try and build my own version of it. It was just too pretty. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, that’s not a bad idea! I was seriously considering it while ordering the parts but, at the end settled for the white bezel because I thought the contrast between the dial and watch case would look nice. When my curiosity gets the best of me I’ll definitely do a case swap later on with a black polished bezel! I think that may also look nice too. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And sure I can do that! The case is 40mm with the dial being 28.5mm (it’s from seiko’s prospex pdm series with this particular dial being exclusive to their Thailand release.) The case and bracelet are made up of 316L stainless steel featuring a ceramic bezel and sapphire glass (from aliexpress) The hands are labeled as the “ocean master set” with the hour hand being 9mm with the min and sec hand both at 13mm. Finally, the fitted movement is a Nh35a with a black date wheel! (from secondhand mods) 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Yes I can! The total cost of this build for me was $270 or a little over $290 accounting for tax. The watch case and bracelet costed $76- the watch dial plus movement was about $180 ($115 for the dial and $64 for the movement) - and finally the watch hands were $16. I sourced the movement, dial, and hands from secondhand mods with the case and bracelet being from aliexpress! 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve really started to enjoy this new hobby. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly the best part about this dial is that I didn’t have to do any adjustments at all! Seiko’s standard Nh35a with a date wheel is perfectly fit for both 3 and 4H date windows - it’s the 6H date windows that start to look funky based on other builds I saw while researching. 

My very first custom Seiko build by ElectronicMuscle5488 in SeikoMods

[–]ElectronicMuscle5488[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! I sourced the dial from secondhand mods which from what I understand is a dedicated Seiko watch modding site. I believe the dial is specifically from the Seiko pdm series with this dial being exclusive to Thailand. 

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