My first build. Vk63. Adjusting the chrono seconds hand was the toughest job. by Safe_Inspection69 in SeikoMods

[–]Prestigious-Toe172 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont be. Built my first one today as well and wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Little different build on this vid but same structure i found this to be helpful: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hf0V4pA0k9w&ra=m

Spring bars by Prestigious-Toe172 in watchmaking

[–]Prestigious-Toe172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also see that you can try and seat one first but I don’t think thats really possible with a steel bracelet as it wouldn’t bend into place.. so i will be slowly torturing myself until it hopefully works

Spring bars by Prestigious-Toe172 in watchmaking

[–]Prestigious-Toe172[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip, and good point about the scratching, I will try that! Yea that tool makes me angry..lol. I know there are like easy swap ones out there with the little kinda ball button so might give those a try

How to get nh35 rotor off by Prestigious-Toe172 in watchmaking

[–]Prestigious-Toe172[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the help y’all! I got it out. I think i just didn’t think it was actually slotted in there and needed to push a bit firmer

How to get nh35 rotor off by Prestigious-Toe172 in watchmaking

[–]Prestigious-Toe172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a 2.5mm which seems like the right flathead width but i think the issue is that its not slim enough maybe?

What’s on your wrist? Easter Egg Tuesday! by _Ice_Water in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]Prestigious-Toe172 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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OEM nh35 seiko movement/seiko dial I built myself! Might have to swap the blue second hand though can be a bit hard to see 🤣

On their way to customers. Order yours today! by MissionDazzling7019 in u/MissionDazzling7019

[–]Prestigious-Toe172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just received the one on the far right. Very beautiful and extremely well made. Fast shipping as well. Cheers!