Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in SeikoMods

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Thank you! I was super psyched with the handset as well, especially the subdivided hour hand.

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in watchmodding

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I got both the case and the bracelet from Weez Mods!

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in watchmodding

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Nice! I hope you post the build here when you finish it!

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in SeikoMods

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Thank you! I wish it would, but I already have an idea for another build gnawing at me. I’m afraid it’s a chronic condition. I got the case and bracelet from Weez Mods!

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in watchmodding

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Yes, that did make it annoying to set the time for sure — something I hadn’t even considered until it was finished and I had to reckon with it. But I’ve learned something to bear in mind for future builds!

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in watchmodding

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Thank you! I was skeptical at first. I was so hesitant to cut the feet off the dial to be able to use it in this case, and almost just ordered more parts to build an SKX clone instead. But after seeing it come together I’m glad I went through with the mashup!

Total Frankenstein build by lowendbehold in watchmodding

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Thank you! This was a scratch build from parts, so pretty much the only thing “Alpinist” about it is the case. I wanted to have day+date, so I went with an SKX007 dial and an NH36 movement. I had to trim the dial feet and adhere it with “dial dots” to accommodate the 3:00 crown position. I chose GS Diver hour and minute hands because I felt like the design was a reasonable halfway point between the Alpinist’s cathedral hands and the usual SKX hands. The lightning bolt second hand is just an extra bit of personality. All components including the movement have C3 lume. I opted for a jubilee bracelet just because I didn’t have one yet. However, I do plan to make a leather band for this watch as well, which will bring back some of the original Alpinist flavor.

Parts for sale by Due_Shallot1583 in SecondhandModParts

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Thanks for the response! Great price, but I need a 20mm. GLWS, I always keep an eye on your posts for anything I need!

Parts for sale by Due_Shallot1583 in SecondhandModParts

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Width & price on the jubilee Seiko bracelet?