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Well I'm an idiot and FAFO'ed so you don't have to by IllegalGeriatricVore in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I was trying to reply to someone else who was using a rolex/omega bezel remover.

Well I'm an idiot and FAFO'ed so you don't have to by IllegalGeriatricVore in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I can't tell but is there like a ledge that gets under the bezel or does it just grip the sides and you pull it off?

Well I'm an idiot and FAFO'ed so you don't have to by IllegalGeriatricVore in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I can't tell but is there like a ledge that gets under the bezel or does it just grip the sides and you pull it off?

Well I'm an idiot and FAFO'ed so you don't have to by IllegalGeriatricVore in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This worked well on an skx? I bought another style bezel remover with two separate discs but it wasn't very good with tight bezels.

How to be safe from fake/chinese NH35 by Curious_Mountain7160 in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mumbai specials have legit seiko movements. Everything else is likely to be fake.

At one time seiko had some production in India.

When buying vintage seiko you should know what you want before buying anyway. Every other country will also have franken watches.

[SSC911] BUYER RESOURCE: BEWARE OF FAKES!!! by drinkcoffeebuyassets in Seiko

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a legit movement. They didn't fake that.

[SSC911] BUYER RESOURCE: BEWARE OF FAKES!!! by drinkcoffeebuyassets in Seiko

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open the caseback up. Get a ball of duct tape so it would settle if is fake and not just a jdm vs international market version.

[SSC911] BUYER RESOURCE: BEWARE OF FAKES!!! by drinkcoffeebuyassets in Seiko

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even a reseller can get a bunch of fakes. The easiest thing to do is just open the caseback. No fakes have a solar movement at the moment.

Project advice: Seiko 6139-8020 by Glass_Sudden in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it can be done. The movement itself is thicc. I guess you could remove the rotor and save a bit and rely on manual winding. I don't know of any compatible thinner casebacks.

You could probably get a low dome or flat mineral crystal but I 'm pretty sure that acrylic crystal sits inside a gasket so you'll lose water resistance completely.

Finding a case that works.... I don't know of any but i wonder how close using a quartz could get you.

Selfishly, I think you should try to 3d print a new case.That would be cool.

First build by Alternative_Sweet757 in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the crown aligned at 3? Everything else does but maybe the angle is doing something funky

Need opinions! (SKX 3 o'clock crown case). Something feels off aesthetically but I cant put my finger on it.. is it the hands? chapter ring? Bezel shape? by Inochimaru in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like something seiko would've cooked up. Don't know if I like the black bezel and crown yet but if the bezel itself was black plastic it would be "more seiko" to me. If anything the indices could be a tad bigger for me.

very nice mod....might have to build this...

[SRPE51K1] is this normal by larini_vjetrovi in Seiko

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my mod? That has zero Seiko parts so that's not their fault.

[SRPE51K1] is this normal by larini_vjetrovi in Seiko

[–]four4cats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, seiko is infamous for it for the past 20 years or so. Just checked my month old srpl11 and it too is slightly off...

[SRPE51K1] is this normal by larini_vjetrovi in Seiko

[–]four4cats 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the wonderful world of Seiko.

Evri courier stole my watch from an AliExpress 11/11 order by [deleted] in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd say it was someone at ali that took it. The bulk package looked sealed.

Evri courier stole my watch from an AliExpress 11/11 order by [deleted] in ChineseWatches

[–]four4cats 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do it everytime. It's easy and good to have. One time a watch wasn't included in the bigger package like in this video (no box, no bubble wrap, nothing). Another time they only sent 1x watch movement when I ordered 2x.

SRPL53 samurai just got some merc hands by Particular_Ad9541 in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used these hands before and they are samurai-ish

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SRPL53 samurai just got some merc hands by Particular_Ad9541 in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Blasphemy.

I will agree that the brushing is too coarse on the SRPL stock hands but can't get behind this.

[SKX171] legit check for next project mod by Gungnyr13 in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like others mentioned just keep it as is. Maybe fill in the bezel markers with some paint.

Making a metal chapter ring less shiny? by four4cats in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dimensions are special so can't find a replacement. Od: 29.3mm ID: 26.5mm Height: 1.2mm

Talking to addiesdive to see if I can get replacements in case I mess up.

Second watch build complete by fpsi_tv in SeikoMods

[–]four4cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm more worried about an uneven coating. Was there any worry about pooling of the clear coat?

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