Best watches to mod?
What are some of the best watches to use as a base to mod? (change bezel, dial, hands, crystal, maybe upgrade the movement)
Would love to see what watches you modded as well so feel free to send them here :)
Thanks for replying
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Roee
Beginner watch nerd from Israel, 1 year into the hobby, feel free to message me
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Seiko 5.
Seiko SRPE is a great one to start modding on. Here are my 2 mods. seiko SRPE53 and Orient Mako q
Seiko for sure, but also Vostok!
Seiko and Vostok for sure, and then there's Aliexpress! Parts galore! Get one cheapo homage and mod away!
Seiko SRPE is a great one to start modding on. Here are my 2 mods. seiko SRPE53 and Orient Mako q
those are great but I am looking for more 80-90s watches
Seiko for sure, but also Vostok!
thanks, great recommendation
Seiko and Vostok for sure, and then there's Aliexpress! Parts galore! Get one cheapo homage and mod away!
thats a great recommendation as I have some experience with vostok after restoring one from the 80s, thanks
those are great but I am looking for more 80-90s watches
I'm sorry, I must have missed that in the original post.
Currently working on a Seiko 6309 mod but all depends on what parts are available...
I'm sorry, I must have missed that in the original post.
Currently working on a Seiko 6309 mod but all depends on what parts are available...
That’s great mate, would love to see it
Seiko SRPE is a great one to start modding on. Here are my 2 mods. seiko SRPE53 and Orient Mako q
That Orient Mako looks amazing! New bezel, new crystal anything else?
Nope. Crystal, bezel and bezel insert. That's it!
Casios and Invicta divers.
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB, there are plenty of parts out there and it uses the NH35. But you just can't beat the Seiko 5 as a starting place...SOOO many options and ideas already out there!
Seiko SRPE is a great one to start modding on. Here are my 2 mods. seiko SRPE53 and Orient Mako q
@VH.watchfan Tell us about your SRPE build! Where did you find that bezel and what hands are those? Righteous looking mod for sure.
@VH.watchfan Tell us about your SRPE build! Where did you find that bezel and what hands are those? Righteous looking mod for sure.
Thanks brother! Bezel and chapter ring are from Namokimods, dial from Yobokies. Replaced the crystal to sapphire from Crystal Time. I took the seconds hand from a cheap homage piece. Hours and minute hands are original.