To mod or not to mod.
I decided to wear my trusty gen1 monster today for the first time in a while and I have noticed that its running a little slow. Its not slow enough that it could cause and issue but it could certainly use a service. So here is the dilemma, a service would be $200(not worth it for a 7s26) or I can swap in a regulated NH36 for like $80. It would make it a better watch but would hurt the originality. I am also thinking that while Im in there, adding a sapphire and kanji day wheel. What say you watchcrunch, keep a classic and deal with the time loss, or mod it and make it a better overall watch?
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Nick
Just a dude into watches, posting from my cubicle at work. @southern_watch on IG.
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Hmm…tough one…I say mod it and save the parts just in case you feel like reminiscing and bring it back to its original state … 😉
Hmm…tough one…I say mod it and save the parts just in case you feel like reminiscing and bring it back to its original state … 😉
Hmm, that would be easy enough to do. It might make me wear it more often too...
i'll say go for it. with nh36 hack and handwinding feature it is a win.
Reading between the lines I can tell you really want to mod it. 😜
Mod it!!! Better, stronger, faster!!!!
It's up to you, but if this was my watch I would keep it classic.
I'd definitely mod it!
You won't see the difference with the NH36 inside, and on a watch which is not used every day the handwind is a useful bonus.
In terms of originality, value and saleabilty you'll find camps on both sides of the fence.
I modded it....
I echo what Ichibunz said, upgrade it and save the parts