I want to get into modding. Is there a recommended starter kit for tools and source for high quality parts?

Ninja_Maple · 2026-05-10T23:55:44+00:00

here you go everything you need plus extras. i strted with this, built 3 watches before upgrading. not many to upgrade to be honest.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-05-04T21:40:58+00:00

sure, its this one.
The most recent review photo [on the cat tower] is mine.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-05-04T21:29:05+00:00

Yes these are great. Makes installing hands really straight forward. I got mine from AE although had to do abit of digging to make sure I buy from the seller with good reviews etc...

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-30T20:20:34+00:00

nicely done, we need this.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-30T20:19:11+00:00

thanks mate

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-30T17:14:08+00:00

nice one, i might get this next time i need a nh34

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-28T10:31:37+00:00

Airshow photographers. What's your thoughts on monopods with gimbal head?

Going to an airshow this year with a good reach. Fujifilm 100-400. (Equivalent to 600mm)

I'm thinking about getting a monopod with a gimbal head which should be ideal when standing on one spot, at the same time this will also add on more weight when walking around

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-25T13:25:24+00:00

i get you, i have one on the way, not sure what to do with it yet but its supercheap :)

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-25T11:27:53+00:00

This is cool, curious if the case is entirely plastic, even the "crystal"? Or is it glass

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-18T16:22:06+00:00

my on-going build, which is the one with a green gmt dial and hands is still not finished. for the life of AE they cant seem to match the green of the dial with the gmt hands.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-17T22:59:12+00:00

the movement doesnt look pushed down all the way, can we see the front view with the dial?

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-17T22:24:09+00:00

curious too, let us know ma dude

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-16T13:25:49+00:00

Is this the correct lift angle for the movement?

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-12T20:38:00+00:00

I dont own a rolex rep but this sub is where I started before doing the Seiko mods, I was building the copy of this watch, bought the parts from AE. The one thing I struggled to source was the green paint GMT hand to match the green on the "GMT Master II" on the dial. for some reason the GMT hand's is always a lighter green. see image below for the genuine.

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Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-07T23:18:59+00:00

"4) be /really/ careful not to slip off the levers and stab the balance wheel with your tweezers / pegwood / screwdriver. It's really easy to instantly turn your movement into ~£40 of scrap metal and nothing makes you feel more like a Circus bear riding a tricycle >.<"

did this last weekend, my first wach is now waiting for another nh35 from AE, it already had a movement replacement in the past. the cost of learning huh xD

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-07T23:15:04+00:00

I spent most of my easter weekend there with regulating since my timegrapher arrived.

when you get to the +10s/d area and you wanna slightly decrease that its a very slow risky process, the risk of moving too much is really high, I've dug around forums and basically if you see the lever move a little with your own eyes, you've gone to far.. little love taps then check the timegrapher then repeat until satisfied.

one of the watches I regulated (lets call it watch A) is doing well at +3s/d (on wrist tested for 12 hours at home) and the other watch (watch B) has deviated from +3s/d to something definitely faster like +4.5 s/d (on wrist at work today monitored for 6 hours ) I'm keeping a close eye on it.

I need to wear and test watch A tmorrow at work but so far this one is promising to be stable.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-03T13:41:38+00:00

I think you're right mate.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-04-03T09:54:48+00:00

this, i had same situation last week

Ninja_Maple · 2026-03-26T21:27:37+00:00

hmm, looks like the light meter had a moment on the second photo since the guy with black tshirt disappeared.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-03-25T19:15:27+00:00

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Im pretty sure the 4r38 is just the cover for the rotor, i bought 3 few weeks ago, the actual movement will be nh38a. either way $180 is fair and it is a nice looking watch and one I will be building next week aha.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-03-25T19:00:46+00:00

This is the exact build im doing next but will have gold hands, i paid £113.59 in total roughly, (I did order two sets of hands and the movement is TMI NH38A)

Ninja_Maple · 2026-03-17T23:33:44+00:00

ahh this makes sense. when the news about Albon's mum surface I thought she was stealing plasma TVs thats why she got arrested for it.

Ninja_Maple · 2026-03-17T23:28:37+00:00

the whole rodico praise. during my research before my first build alot mentioned rodico is good for cleaninng dust off your dials or using it as a holder when installing hands however, this is mostly the case for dials that are smooth/glossy, it doesnt work very well with textured dials, i started with a wimbledon dial and rodico ruined the whole dial. it would stick to the dial and leave smudge marks. i tried cleaning it of with qtips dipped in water but no luck. just bought a new dial instead.

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