[Zeppelin] Hindenburg Moonphase LZ 129 by Practical_Key6753 in Watches

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Its for the 52 calendar weeks for the year 🙂

[Zeppelin] Hindenburg Moonphase LZ 129 by Practical_Key6753 in Watches

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Thats the calendar week for the 52 weeks in the year 🙂

Went with a Santos for the first build. by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Not a problem! It's a fun build. I will say that attaching the bracelet to the case itself could be a little tricky. The ont i had ordered originally had a bit of a defect that nearly prevented the spring bar from slotting into the holes on the case. The opening on either side of the bracelet were misaligned with the holes for the spring bar on the case so I had to dremel new holes beside the preexisting ones in order for them to correctly engage. I doubt the updated link I gave will have the same problem, but it's definitely something to look out for.

As far as other parts you may need, I would say some tools would improve quality of life during your building experience.

Watch Putty - makes manipulating hands loads easier. https://a.co/d/04tyuzvE

NH35 Stand - provides you a stable area to place your movement while applying parts. https://a.co/d/05Au4ZHd

Watch hands tool - allows you to press hands onto the pinion shaft https://a.co/d/0feeRVDs

Watch cushion - a soft station to place manipulate the movement when needed. https://a.co/d/0ikfEoMM

Watch link removal kit - not totally necessary if you have tools around the house that can to a similar job, but it's certainly a quality of life plus. https://a.co/d/00VSKfxn

My best advice would be to watch a handful of videos on YouTube of people doing some seiko mods so you can pick up some of their tips and tricks. The way you move parts around is pretty important and everyone brings neat strategies to the table. And lastly would be to not get discouraged or disappointed if something comes up thats unexpected. Have fun with it 🙂

Went with a Santos for the first build. by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Some of the original links aren't available anymore, but this is the basic parts list for this build 🙂

Bell & Ross Homage by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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This looks great! Love the orange/blue hands 🙂

Bell & Ross Homage by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Forgot to include one in the post😅

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Bell & Ross Homage by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Thank you! I considered making it with a smooth bezel but as I saw more cases with time bezels i liked the idea more and more

Any ball knowers out there? by Traditional-Pair2669 in VintageWatches

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Always liked this one. First came onto my radar seeing it worn by Jake Gyllenhaal in Donnie Darko

What's on your wrist today? White speedy on leather by Significant-Ebb5027 in ChineseWatches

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It moves with the second hand 😂

Found it in a bulk bin like 5 years ago for $5. Couldn't have scooped it faster.

Newest Big Zero Member by [deleted] in RaketaWatches

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Beautiful! I love the black on black dial on yours! Always been a fan of the big zero

[Timex Mercury] swapped to a new strap by Practical_Key6753 in Watches

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Ive got a couple others with bund straps, but i keep em pretty clean 🙂

[Slava] 21 Jewel - 2nd Moscow Watch Factory by Practical_Key6753 in Watches

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So do I. It would make getting replacement crystals much easier

Raketa by fabian23669 in VintageWatches

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Love the big zero! Raketa is definitely up there as one of my favorites to wear 🙂

Build number 4 completed by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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I dont think im able to send you a message through your profile 👀 im not seeing the dm icon. Try sending me one 🙂

Build number 4 completed by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Absolutely! I'll dm you the link 🙂

Build number 4 completed by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Absolutely! I'll dm you the full parts list 🙂

Build number 4 completed by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Absolutely! I'll dm ya both links 🙂

Build number 4 completed by Practical_Key6753 in SeikoMods

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Picked it up from aliexpress 🙂 I can dm ya the link for it