Its been a month or more since this filmed: UPDATE! Namokies sent me a NEW CROWN TITANIUM that works. There was a known issue with the first batch. So now everything works perfectly. Bezel on it is original SKX007 bezel. Hope you all enjoy this pointless video lol -falling
I bought a skx007j1 like 3 months back and payed 250 dlls, I could believe it and was the best day of my life, I hunted for almost a year to find that watch at a decent price.
I’ve got the same case/bezel. I’m going for OEM ‘enhanced’, a Prospex version SKX if you will. The coin edged bezel works in that regard, slightly finer in looks and ties in with the 62mas design heritage. I wouldn’t change it for SS stock, especially on the titanium case. Seiko would never do it that way. Another option would be to buy a SS case for your next build, install a stock bezel and build it from there.
I'm completely building an skx from scratch to save the skx's with this case and a timascus dial with sword hands and a yachtmaster insert sapphire display case back and double dome sapphire lumed crown and a titanium bracelet
I bought one of the last of the 2019 007J models last year, and modded it with a combination of OEM and aftermarket parts to look as the original. Original case and case back, Branded 4R36 movement, un-signed crown from Crystal Times, original dial, hour and minute hands (the reverse of which I painted white to make the lume a bit brighter), OEM MM300 second hand, OEM Kanji day wheel, original bezel, lumed chapter ring and sapphire bezel insert from LCBI, beveled sapphire crystal with clear AR from DLW (their crystals are slightly thicker than stock, to work with thicker bezel inserts, creating less of a step). To finish it off, I use either the Super J or Super O bracelet from Strapcode, and that excellent OEM MM300 ratcheting clasp. All in, including the price of the watch, came to $749 USD.
"Guys dont get into modding" Ive literally just bought a bunch of parts to make my own fully custom seiko, bah its not a huge amount of money and im either going to learn a lot - or learn to get someone else to build for me in the future HAHA
Lol. I don’t own an skx either my friend. I do have a turtle though. Imagine a titanium skx with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and the 4R movement 😍
Just beautiful but I prefer all original stainless steel case just because I prefer the weight of it. titanium feels too lights on my wrist I don't know that's just my preference but still awesome build.
Don't pop the bezel in the middle of the case. There is a little curb in the middle that easily dents especially using that case opener. Here is a safer tip for taking off bezels. 1. Buy a plastic flathead sticks on amazon. (THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO CASE OPENERS and is cheap and no risk for scratching your case!) Like every other video of modding, STOP USING CASE OPENERS! it will scratch no matter what even with taping it. 2. Pry it above the lugs since it is flat and not curbed like in the middle of the case Happy modding =)
That looks like a nightmare mess. I never understood why people mod these. They are already perfect for what they are. Thank you for being a great example! Great video.
Its been a month or more since this filmed: UPDATE! Namokies sent me a NEW CROWN TITANIUM that works. There was a known issue with the first batch. So now everything works perfectly. Bezel on it is original SKX007 bezel. Hope you all enjoy this pointless video lol
-falling
I have the same case and I thought I was crazy when my crown was doing the same thing. I hadn’t thought about it being a defect.
the spring is too weak try to get a replacement from namoki
I’m with you about most mods. Very few look as good as the original to me
I have seen some beautiful mods. I am with you on loving my 009. The idea of the titanium conversion is rolling around in my head.
Right on!
Love the modding video, have recently jumped back on the wagon as well. Definitely an expensive hobby! haha
It really is!
I bought a skx007j1 like 3 months back and payed 250 dlls, I could believe it and was the best day of my life, I hunted for almost a year to find that watch at a decent price.
awesomeness. This makes me want to wear my skx!
I’ve got the same case/bezel. I’m going for OEM ‘enhanced’, a Prospex version SKX if you will. The coin edged bezel works in that regard, slightly finer in looks and ties in with the 62mas design heritage. I wouldn’t change it for SS stock, especially on the titanium case. Seiko would never do it that way. Another option would be to buy a SS case for your next build, install a stock bezel and build it from there.
I can top that. Not only do i not own a Seiko SKX, I'm your only subscriber who had no idea what one of them looks like.
HAHAAHA Well now you do!!!
Never seen a clean skx case back like this 😂
hahah
I have an unmodded 007j! Ok, I changed the plastic strap to an Uncle Seiko 6309 rubber strap...
Where did you get that tshirt? I like it!
no idea my wife got it for me lol
I prefer original. Today, l happened to wear the smaller 013 after seeing the exciting 38mm alpinist sbdc145/7/9 and the must get 36.6mm sben001
I'm completely building an skx from scratch to save the skx's with this case and a timascus dial with sword hands and a yachtmaster insert sapphire display case back and double dome sapphire lumed crown and a titanium bracelet
I bought one of the last of the 2019 007J models last year, and modded it with a combination of OEM and aftermarket parts to look as the original. Original case and case back, Branded 4R36 movement, un-signed crown from Crystal Times, original dial, hour and minute hands (the reverse of which I painted white to make the lume a bit brighter), OEM MM300 second hand, OEM Kanji day wheel, original bezel, lumed chapter ring and sapphire bezel insert from LCBI, beveled sapphire crystal with clear AR from DLW (their crystals are slightly thicker than stock, to work with thicker bezel inserts, creating less of a step). To finish it off, I use either the Super J or Super O bracelet from Strapcode, and that excellent OEM MM300 ratcheting clasp. All in, including the price of the watch, came to $749 USD.
whoa expensive hobby we got! hahah Sounds like a great build! Nice one
@@EscapementWatch That 007J was $329 from Island Watch before they went out of stock. Good luck getting one for under $400 now.
yep thats what lead me on this journey to make this wannabe oem skx! the price of the originals!
@@EscapementWatch I had thought about doing a titanium version, but I didn't see a titanium bracelet option.
yes they said they might make one in the future but no guarantee.
Where did you bought the titanium case and bezel please?
namokies website search the word namokies
"Guys dont get into modding" Ive literally just bought a bunch of parts to make my own fully custom seiko, bah its not a huge amount of money and im either going to learn a lot - or learn to get someone else to build for me in the future HAHA
really nice mods, where to get that all original parts?
oem parts you can try cousinsuk or namokimods, ebay etc. its really just a hunt to get them.
Does the skx007 keep its ISO 200m waterproofing after modding it?
Officially no. But really of you do a good job it can keep it's 200m rating.
Sir, where can i buy all the titanium mods that you have???😊
namokis
Are you doing builds and selling them? I’d be interested on a same build.
Sorry no longer build commission builds.
Lol. I don’t own an skx either my friend. I do have a turtle though. Imagine a titanium skx with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and the 4R movement 😍
Sounds great!
4R movement? My Hornby train set had better clockwork.
@@chriswheeler4368 🤣🤣 it’s better than the 7s the skx has
You don't have to imagine my friend... You can make that happen... That is the beauty of the SKX. It becomes what you want it to be.
Just beautiful but I prefer all original stainless steel case just because I prefer the weight of it. titanium feels too lights on my wrist I don't know that's just my preference but still awesome build.
Fair enough!
SKX is an iconic watch. I will never mod mine. 😂
Smart!
Don't pop the bezel in the middle of the case. There is a little curb in the middle that easily dents especially using that case opener.
Here is a safer tip for taking off bezels.
1. Buy a plastic flathead sticks on amazon. (THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO CASE OPENERS and is cheap and no risk for scratching your case!)
Like every other video of modding, STOP USING CASE OPENERS! it will scratch no matter what even with taping it.
2. Pry it above the lugs since it is flat and not curbed like in the middle of the case
Happy modding =)
That looks like a nightmare mess. I never understood why people mod these. They are already perfect for what they are. Thank you for being a great example! Great video.
They are! we love to tinker us modders! but took me years to realize it was perfect from day 1. Regret not keeping one stock.
Who makes the case?
I bought an SKX007K1 back in 2015 for about $140 USD. I could barely afford it back then and now its twice the price! Not selling it though.
dam nice pick up!
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