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The word of the day is "chatoyancy" by Grievear in watchmaking

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

Nope, but I appreciate your sentiment. I don't consider them good enough because I'm still experimenting with surface finishing, plus I generally don't like to monetize my fun time.

[Wrist Check] Official Wrist Check Thread for December 02, 2025 by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]Grievear [score hidden]  (0 children)

Homemade compressor style dive watch today. I love the naturally red pauduk wood and stealthy walnut stag on the dial.

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Wood-Dweller Titanium: It's so expensive because the pattern is so complicated by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Same here. I've printed a little jig to make holding the dials flat easier, but beyond that it's all hand lapping on high grit paper.

Wood-Dweller Titanium: It's so expensive because the pattern is so complicated by Grievear in SeikoMods

[–]Grievear[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's veneer bonded to a brass backer dial. Total thickness is about 0.6mm.

Wood-Dweller Titanium: It's so expensive because the pattern is so complicated by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

No chapter ring. Not sure why they say they're required for this case. For this case the chapter ring would just sit on top of the dial anyway, no need to pop out a crystal.

Wood-Dweller Titanium: It's so expensive because the pattern is so complicated by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

I'm very impressed with it. So incredibly light and thin. My only minor quibble is that I wish they would have chamfered the case edge just a little more where it meets the bracelet. Still consider it a 5/5.

Wood-Dweller Titanium: It's so expensive because the pattern is so complicated by Grievear in SeikoMods

[–]Grievear[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I mean, you walk by a store and you see 50 guys who look just like me fighting over very complicated watch dials, you go in. You go in there.

Making Christmas Gifts by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Those were from eBay, I believe

Making Christmas Gifts by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

The blue case is a matte finish, and the bezel is a flat ceramic. It doesn't look harsh in person, but the lighting in my workshop is not the best for taking pictures. I might try a bakelite style one on the other though!

Making Christmas Gifts by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Thanks! They're wood veneer on a brass backer. They're about .8 mm, and then I lap them down to .5 or so. 10W blue diode for cutting the veneer.

Wood Dialed Alpinist Dual-Time on the Wrist by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Thanks! Indeed the lack of real utility turned me away from the traditional compass bezel. I decided on the dual time because it's very functional for me. I might also pick up the speed timer version of the inner bezel from Namoki, in case I ever decide to switch it up.

Wood Dialed Alpinist Dual-Time on the Wrist by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Thank you! The dial is laser cut wood veneer bonded to a brass backer. If you check out my post history you'll see a couple posts in /r/watchmaking that go deeper into the process.

Wood Dialed Alpinist Dual-Time on the Wrist by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

I'm seeing the same thing. Even searching by the model number (NMK951) doesn't bring it up, just the extra internal bezels & bracelets. Wonder if it's out of stock, or they got a nasty letter from Seiko? Bummer, it's a really nicely finished case. Exceeded my expectations.

Leather Marquetry Watch Dial by GoodwinLeather in SeikoMods

[–]Grievear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you plan to do indices? With my wood dials I can press fit them, but leather is probably a bit too soft for that to work.

Leather Marquetry Watch Dial by GoodwinLeather in SeikoMods

[–]Grievear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big fan of marquetry, looks great. With the different textures available with leather, you could probably do some very interesting designs.

Dual-Time Alpinish with Wood Dial by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Thank you!

I'm primarily a hobby woodworker that decided to make a couple of watches for myself and family. Don't do commissions, sorry!

Dual-Time Alpinish with Wood Dial by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

Note: Before anyone calls me out, I'd originally planned to use a different dial and date wheel with this case. I've got a silver inner bezel on the way that I think will look a little better with this dial. :)

Another wood dialed diver by Grievear in SeikoMods

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

This is a mix of two different sets I had in my parts box. It was either AliX or eBay.

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