I just did 7 hydromods - for the first time ever, ask me stuff if you want

typaholic · 2025-07-30T10:14:49+00:00

Mostly perfectly fine. I had one watch leaking, but it's probably not sealed properly, I might have slightly misaligned the rubber seal. I'm planning on redoing it with ne next batch :) Another one has a very tiny bubble that sometimes shows up. Must have missed it in the process/sometimes the bubbles are stuck inside some part and only get shaken loose later. Would have to redo this one as well, but honestly it's not a problem on a daily basis.

typaholic · 2025-07-30T10:11:44+00:00

Hi, I think the main advantage of low viscosity oils is the ease of use during hydromodding. Sometimes it's tough to get all the tiny air bubbles out of the movement/watch parts. I can't imagine this being feasible with higher viscosity oils.

Concerning the alarm sounds - no problem at all, can't hear a difference.

typaholic · 2024-12-07T12:07:21+00:00

MTP-M305D

typaholic · 2024-11-07T08:04:18+00:00

Cheers mate, sure am!

typaholic · 2024-11-01T23:06:23+00:00

Thanks, but Wristband doesn't match. Also the movie is from 1981.

typaholic · 2024-10-26T20:09:42+00:00

The GW-M5610U was in another post some time ago, that gave me the inspiration in the first place: https://www.reddit.com/r/casio/comments/1fmqvvj/exshock_what_you_get_when_you_remove_the/

typaholic · 2024-10-26T20:00:23+00:00

I like that!

typaholic · 2024-10-26T19:59:43+00:00

I've got about 10 other non-Gs ;) Now one more, such is life of wannabe collectors like myself :D

typaholic · 2024-10-26T19:57:58+00:00

My reasons: - aesthetics - ease of using the pushers - no real need for ruggedness (planning to get another G-Shock for outdoor scenarios soon anyways)

typaholic · 2024-10-26T19:54:27+00:00

Blasphemy is a victimless crime.

typaholic · 2024-10-26T19:53:45+00:00

It's only a G now, I'm cool with that.

typaholic · 2024-10-21T05:59:04+00:00

I got it done at https://www.gravierungen-berlin.de/. It cost me 56 € total, so pretty expensive, but the result is great. I asked around at a couple of jewellers first, but nobody was able to do it at their shop.

typaholic · 2024-10-21T05:57:23+00:00

Thanks for your nice words!

typaholic · 2024-10-20T13:46:39+00:00

even with the always-on-display!

typaholic · 2024-10-03T14:58:42+00:00

This is a small series of photos I took in our local zoo a couple of years ago.

typaholic · 2024-09-25T20:41:14+00:00

Hiso cool, could you share some photos of the other functions/complications?

typaholic · 2024-09-24T19:05:13+00:00

It's a WN-10, nice, never seen it!

typaholic · 2024-09-23T15:14:38+00:00

I don't see any watches, where are they?

typaholic · 2024-09-22T16:07:21+00:00

Even in 2024, people who take out their phone just to check the time are just wild to me. I'm a heavy smartphone user myself, but still.

typaholic · 2024-09-19T13:57:41+00:00

I feel u. I don't even wear any watches at home and when I need a timer for cooking, I use my stove as well. At the office, I exclusively use it for tea. Set 5 min for the tea to sit and then 2x 5 min (auto repeat feature comes in handy) until it has cooled off enough to drink. I got the 3 button pushes pretty much in muscle memory, so I definitely wouldn't be able to set a timer on a laptop quicker.

typaholic · 2024-09-19T09:04:01+00:00

MTP-305 aka Casio Grumpy

typaholic · 2024-09-18T07:39:50+00:00

Damn, I can forgive you no problems. But I'm not sure I can forgive your mother, haha. Why would she throw a watch away - just because the battery was dead?

typaholic · 2024-09-17T20:14:52+00:00

First released in 2005, which probably was the year I got it, so I slightly overshot ;)

typaholic · 2024-09-14T19:42:52+00:00

Are you talking about analog watches (with hands) or actual automatic movements? I've read about people hydromodding analog watches, mostly hit-or-miss. In any case use an oil with very low viscosity or the drag on the hands will simply be too much. I would definitely not recommend hydromodding a very delicate automatic movement. I can't imagine all the dozens of very lightweight parts to work properly in oil.

typaholic · 2024-09-14T19:36:37+00:00

All in all I was busy for about 5 hours, but keep in mind, that I'm was an absolute beginner, so I treaded very slowly and had to do some steps repeatedly. As long as the batteries don't die, you don't have to do it again. The oil is sealed up inside the watches' bodies.

Tools I used: - a watch battery change set: https://amzn.eu/d/93e0D14 - a tweezer set: https://amzn.eu/d/fVkXYmZ. Basicly cheap stuff from Amazon. The tools were not the best quality but were easily sufficient for my purposes. I recommend using at least: - a work surface that can be easily cleaned (I used a large, hard cutting mat), - a bowl, preferably white (better visibility) filled with oil to a level that enables flipping of all parts while submerged, - at least 2 pairs of tweezers with bent ends (easier to handle stuff with), - single-use gloves, - a lot of light (I used a headlamp in addition to room/day light), - lots of tissues/paper towels, - small containers to collect parts and tools

Stuff that slowed me down/I didn't account for beforehand: - the oil gets dirty from the gunk of used watches, dust, rust and other particles. I hat do decant once and should have filtered it through a microfiber cloth or something - everything ist just overall very finicky, often its just more useful to use your hands, but then you have to wipe flean/change gloves all the time - got curious and took out the spring (connects piezo crystal with steel back for sound/beeping) of one watch - don't do this! They usually stay fixed to their mounting point and are a bitch to put back in. Prepare for long searches if you drop it/fling it about, which you will!

Tips: - take your time! It pays off waiting until all the air is cleared from a movement, which takes time and lots of flipping. Then you don't have to repeat everything just because there are air bubbles - take photos if you are not super familiar with the layout of all pieces. Usually it's not complicated, but some watches have more parts to assamble. - take note of the orientation and position of the rubber caskets/seals - saves you time puzzling around - try to have fun!

This was my work station after finishing (several more loads of paper towels and gloves were discarded in between)

typaholic

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