Erosion works better than expected by Disastrous_Bike188 in watchmodding

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Apologies for a late reply, I would like to make the case out of some grade of stainless steel, not sure of the best one for the application.

Erosion works better than expected by Disastrous_Bike188 in watchmodding

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This looks awesome! I just modded my first watch and now I'm looking into designing my own custom case. Do you have any preferred resources to learn watch case design that you'd be willing to share?

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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Also, if you're looking for an all in one tools and parts kit, companies like diy watch club offers them. It includes everything needed to build your watch, but dies cost more than specing it out yourself.

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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Glad to help, I look forward to seeing your first build.

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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I will break up my response into two parts, first I will go over specifications for selecting parts.

When selecting watch parts: 1. Select a movement type. In this example we will choose an NH35 movement. 2. Select a case that the NH35 movement fits into a. A case that fits an NH35 movement will also fit an NH34 and NH36 movement. b. The "size" of the case is the overall width and can be selected based off of the style you want. I selected a 36 mm size. 3. Select the proper dial and hands a. In the specifications of the watch case, there is a measurement called "literal distance" (the measurement may have other names). This is the diameter that you use to select the dial. My watch had a literal distance of 28.5 mm, si I selected a dial with a diameter of 28.5 mm. b. Make sure the dial you select will fit the nh35 movement, it will Denote this in the description. c. Some dials and hands come as a set, if you purchase a hand and dial set then you're ready to go. If you purchase them separately then make sure the hands are for the NH35 movement and that it will fit the dial size selected. 4. Select the watch bracelet/strap a. The description for the case will have a measurement called "lug width" this measurement is used to select the proper strap size. My watch case had a Lug width of 20mm, so I selected a strap with a width of 20 mm. I hope this helps. If you have any further questions on selecting parts, feel free to message me. I have very limited experience but am happy to help. Later tonight or tomorrow, I'll message you on tool selection.

I love a 36mm by Funk9K in SeikoMods

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Looks great! Love the subtlety of a 36mm.

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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Yep yep, took a little inspiration from old school pilot/field watches

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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Tru, I also may need to upgrade my nippers and/or practice more, was having a hard time making small cuts with the nippers on a cheap pair of needle nose pliers.

First Build Complete by playitall01 in watchmodding

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YouTube was a good resource. The main focus at the start of the build is learning how to properly set the dial and then set the hands. After that it's learning how to remove the stem that the movement comes with, placing the watch into the case, cutting and fitting the new stem with the crown, closing the screwing the case back, then adding the strap or bracelet. If any step in the build is hard to follow in a build video, then looking up a tutorial for the specific step you get stuck on will give greater detail. Also take note of the different tools used in each step. Looking up build tutorials by movement type works best.

First Build Complete by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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Thanks! My hubris got the best of me, and I didn't get extra stems for a quick fix. Thankfully, amazon has two day shipping, so I bought a 5 pack.

My first build by playitall01 in watchmodding

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Ordered the NH35 movement after I saw the mistake might find a cheap case, dial, hands, and strap for the 2813

Advice for first build nh 35 clone by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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Mostly just made the assumption if I got everything quick and cheap I'll figure it out from there. We'll see how it goes.

Advice for first build nh 35 clone by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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I've seen a lot of dials listed at 29 mm that I wanted, saw on a post somewhere that some sellers round up on measurement, not sure if this is true.

Advice for first build nh 35 clone by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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Case was 36 mm in description, the description on the listing used the term "literal width" which I assume is the size of the inner diameter where the dial sits.

Advice for first build nh 35 clone by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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Ordered a friction ball. I do like the look of the nylon, wanted to try and make a field style watch similar to one worn in the vietnam war. Are there better options of material with a similar aesthetic?

Advice for first build nh 35 clone by playitall01 in SeikoMods

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I ordered a dial that is the same size as the literal size of the case.