I want to thank everyone again for the support during 2019! I hope to see you guys stick around for 2020, more videos are in the works! If you guys want to see more Q&A videos, perhaps once a month or every two months, do let me know below!
Are these Dive Watches pressure tested after you modify them? That is very important for scuba divers. You watches look great and am interested in procuring one but I am a hard core diver. The watches must maintain the pressure ratings or they become cool watches for "Desk Divers"! Regards, Eddie Jones erjones1959@icloud.com
This young man is seriously talented. You can read books and learn how to do mods & repairs, but some people just have a natural appitude and creativity for this type of thing. That's not something you can get from books. Talented individual. I wish you all the very best for 2020.
No one really wants to share any specifics since the more people that know their supplier, the less likely they're able to get the parts themselves. But, helping people know the general gist of things doesn't hurt anyone!
I didn't catch where he said he gets his parts from. I just saw him say he gets them online or from some Seiko sellers but didn't list any links or names of distributers.
I have been working for 40 years now, in the electro-technical industry and probably worked with thousands of people up over the years, and of course, experienced both people keeping all they know by themselves, and also had colleges sharing all they know, and I can tell you that sharing all your knowledge is the way to go in the long term, those people usually get promoted and are doing well, those keeping information by themselves can often be 'key' personnel for some time but they usually are 'punished' by being kind of isolated, remember one important thing, most people are grateful for information and give information back again, so those people sharing have usually a lot of knowledge, also, another important thing to notice, people sharing what they know also usually are considered to be 'intelligent' and an valuable resource in an organization, so, my advice to young men are, do not be afraid to share your knowledge, (and of course, you do not need to tell absolutely everything) just saying
@@thespegs , exactly!!!!! he didn't say where he get OEM parts!! He said NOTHING !!! But i understand that he wants to make money in this business, so...... it is what it is! everyone got their own secrets.
When I started, I got the parts and was considering on finding someone to mod my SKX, but then I found this channel and mustered up the courage to do it myself, and am so glad I did! Thanks again Eric!
When you step into the luxury watch world you think you have made it and you will never go back, all you know is Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier etc.. But it's when you discover the Seiko modding world that you reach wrist watch utopia.
Well said and I agree 👍🏼 For what one would have to spend on a luxury watch like a Rolex or Omega I would much rather spend my money on some fantastic top quality custom modded Seikos like what Lume Shot is producing.
Great video, where to source dials seems to be a question I see asked a lot. I knew there wasn't going to be a "silver bullet' answer. The idea of trying to use a retail store owner is something I have already started to do. Hopefully it works out. I can't wait to see what the OEM prices actually are as compared to what I see people asking online.
The more I watch your vids the more impressed I am by your talent and skill. Unbelievable that you are self taught and have been only doing this for 3 years considering the high level you show. I may need to buy a custom from you sooner than later before a watch company hires you!
Great video, keep up the awesome work..... I love modded seikos, you create some of the cleanest designs, torn between wanted to mod myself or commission from you or both. Look forward to more of your videos and corresponding via email.
Your source #2 "build a relationship with a licensed Seiko seller" - who doesn't want to sell to us ? How do I manage that when I only want the odd part, not often at all, who are they, do they advertise themselves well - it is not a Rolex watch we are trying to convince an AD to sell us. CRAZY
yo m8, i just want to find a dail for a srpe with gmt movement that is looks like a rpm gauge or automotive inspired or just speedracer black and white dail but with day window only
Thanks for answering my question first! I completed my 6105-8110 mod yesterday and am quite happy with it, especially since it was my first mod. Thanks for this fantastic video! I would love to see another Q&A video on the topics of the mod community itself. Can’t wait to see more videos in 2020.
I’ve been trying to find an oem seiko GMT dial for 4r34 for forever. I found dials that fit but are either not seiko branded or are seiko but doesn’t say GMT.
Lots of questions, splendid answers. Hold up the good work, its a niche market with great future. We all are different, wish to be so, success is on your side. Cheerio, Achim in Singapore+
Hope to see a q&a video #2! My original question: Do different story companies have capability issues with one another (eg, dlw bezel insert not fitting on a CT bezel, or a CT bezel not working on a 4:44 case, etc)
I started like 3 months ago and all the cheap tools either made damage or were just not working, so I 100% agree with starting with the best tools possible from the get go.
Great vids thanks Eric, I,m looking at Sbbn027 marine master 1000 sbbn035 mm300 but have also seen Prospex LX , and am struggling to understand why the LX is 3 x the price of the MM s , can you explain .
whats the crossover like from watch mods and gunpla? i started down the gunpla rabbithole a few months ago and now ive found myself looking into watches lol
Maybe it's just me, but I'm having a hard time finding OEM Seiko dials for sale. Is there a way to search for a specific watch dial? Do you search by the dial part number, the model number of the watch it comes on, etc. Or is there some trick to searching for all available OEM Seiko dials that I'm missing somehow? Thanks for your videos BTW, I'm embarking on my first full build using a CT202 with an NH36 as the base.
I just bought a Chinese Pagani Design watch. It uses a Seiko VK63 movement. I like the watch, but I have presbyopia (bad near vision), and can't see the narrow silver hands against the white dial. I can replace the hands if I can find some appropriate black hands, or I can paint the existing hands black. What do you suggest? And can you help me find new hands or point me to painting instructions? Thanks
I just subscribed to your channel... Very well done.. very informative.. I really like your down to earth approach .. I’m just now thinking about building my own watches as I’ve been a Seiko buyer for many years.. Keep up the great work..
Thanks for posting this, very helpful. Question - what’s the best bracelet quality brand for a sub style bracelet in your opinion ? Would you recommend a particular Seiko bracelet model or aftermarket brands such as a Strapcode ?
Question for you: do you ever work with Swiss movements? I’ve been looking to build some 2824 clone-based watches but struggle to find dials and parts. Know of any good sites?
If we see a watch on your instagram that looks amazing, would you be able to provide a list of parts that went into that build? Or would a fee come from that? Thanks!
Eric, damn dude! Just yesterday I happened upon your TH-cam channel and found it and your OCD work ethics to be my number one reason for having my interests tuned to watch modding, Seiko timepieces in particular. These are watches are known for the exceptional and reliable workmanship. Seiko should appreciate your endeavors and are for the most part its brand ambassador. All your watches displayed in your IG page is awesome... You apparently have taken this interest to a whole new level with your wholly informed tutorials and advise.. I'm looking to get my first watchmakers/modders tool kit... You've inspired me to take up this hobby and do something you appreciate doing and over the course turn it into a business venture as well as a highly useful educational resource for others too. Kudos to you my friend!
I want to thank everyone again for the support during 2019! I hope to see you guys stick around for 2020, more videos are in the works! If you guys want to see more Q&A videos, perhaps once a month or every two months, do let me know below!
Are these Dive Watches pressure tested after you modify them? That is very important for scuba divers. You watches look great and am interested in procuring one but I am a hard core diver. The watches must maintain the pressure ratings or they become cool watches for "Desk Divers"!
Regards,
Eddie Jones
erjones1959@icloud.com
I emailed you..interested in a watch..around 3 days ago..
This young man is seriously talented. You can read books and learn how to do mods & repairs, but some people just have a natural appitude and creativity for this type of thing. That's not something you can get from books.
Talented individual.
I wish you all the very best for 2020.
Thank you so much and hope you have a great 2020 as well! I think passion is the most important driving force behind any work.
its luck.
Talent is a euphemism for thousands of hours of dedicated practice.
Pro trick: watch series at kaldroStream. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Arturo Alfredo Yea, been using kaldroStream for since november myself =)
That's very generous sharing from you. Some won't share where they get their parts from. Thanks.
No one really wants to share any specifics since the more people that know their supplier, the less likely they're able to get the parts themselves. But, helping people know the general gist of things doesn't hurt anyone!
I didn't catch where he said he gets his parts from. I just saw him say he gets them online or from some Seiko sellers but didn't list any links or names of distributers.
I have been working for 40 years now, in the electro-technical industry and probably worked with thousands of people up over the years, and of course, experienced both people keeping all they know by themselves, and also had colleges sharing all they know, and I can tell you that sharing all your knowledge is the way to go in the long term, those people usually get promoted and are doing well, those keeping information by themselves can often be 'key' personnel for some time but they usually are 'punished' by being kind of isolated, remember one important thing, most people are grateful for information and give information back again, so those people sharing have usually a lot of knowledge, also, another important thing to notice, people sharing what they know also usually are considered to be 'intelligent' and an valuable resource in an organization, so, my advice to young men are, do not be afraid to share your knowledge, (and of course, you do not need to tell absolutely everything) just saying
@@thespegs , exactly!!!!! he didn't say where he get OEM parts!!
He said NOTHING !!!
But i understand that he wants to make money in this business, so...... it is what it is! everyone got their own secrets.
@@LumeShot "But, helping people know the general gist of things doesn't hurt anyone!" You deserve more subs bro, long live to you and your channel!
When I started, I got the parts and was considering on finding someone to mod my SKX, but then I found this channel and mustered up the courage to do it myself, and am so glad I did! Thanks again Eric!
My pleasure and glad to hear!
Did you actually do it? I found this channel last nite, and he makes seems so easy that I am now considering it,,,
It took me over 1 hour to set a second hand my first time...used no magnification.
When you step into the luxury watch world you think you have made it and you will never go back, all you know is Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier etc..
But it's when you discover the Seiko modding world that you reach wrist watch utopia.
Well said and I agree 👍🏼 For what one would have to spend on a luxury watch like a Rolex or Omega I would much rather spend my money on some fantastic top quality custom modded Seikos like what Lume Shot is producing.
Perfect timing, this is the biggest problem to solve, sourcing parts for my future build. Gonna watch it now. Happy New year 😀
Best of luck on the build! Hope you have a great new years as well!
Great video, where to source dials seems to be a question I see asked a lot. I knew there wasn't going to be a "silver bullet' answer. The idea of trying to use a retail store owner is something I have already started to do. Hopefully it works out. I can't wait to see what the OEM prices actually are as compared to what I see people asking online.
So, where do you get Seiko parts? I have a 6309-7290; hard to find parts. Other than trial and error, how do you know what parts will fit what case?
Surprising how hard it is to find this answer. I thought there were more things online than there are
Have a happy New years man. Thanks for helping the movement modding community
Happy new years to you as well Robert! It's my pleasure!
What a polite, knowledgeable, informative, impressive, and respectful person.
Thanks, and much respect to you for your abilities and knowledge.
The more I watch your vids the more impressed I am by your talent and skill. Unbelievable that you are self taught and have been only doing this for 3 years considering the high level you show. I may need to buy a custom from you sooner than later before a watch company hires you!
Hey Eric. Thanks for the inspiration. I am going to launch my own watch building channel soon - I’ll be in touch with the link
Great video, keep up the awesome work..... I love modded seikos, you create some of the cleanest designs, torn between wanted to mod myself or commission from you or both. Look forward to more of your videos and corresponding via email.
Hey Eric, do you also pressure test the builds once completed?
Your source #2 "build a relationship with a licensed Seiko seller" - who doesn't want to sell to us ?
How do I manage that when I only want the odd part, not often at all, who are they, do they advertise themselves well - it is not a Rolex watch we are trying to convince an AD to sell us. CRAZY
the important thing is to get people to wear a watch at all...great, great point mate.
Does anyone know where I can get szsb* replacement sapphire? This series is a revival of the SARB and is actually 39.5mm case instead of 40mm
when it comes to modding, (im new to watches) can you mod any seiko watch regardless of movement or is it only specific models?
yo m8, i just want to find a dail for a srpe with gmt movement that is looks like a rpm gauge or automotive inspired or just speedracer black and white dail but with day window only
Thanks for answering my question first! I completed my 6105-8110 mod yesterday and am quite happy with it, especially since it was my first mod. Thanks for this fantastic video! I would love to see another Q&A video on the topics of the mod community itself. Can’t wait to see more videos in 2020.
Awesome, I just saw it online! Great work man and thanks for the support!
Thank you for this video, I have a zelos swordfish midnight blue dial it's an awesome watch for the price point.
The Swordfish is an awesome watch. I have a couple of their new releases in for review, awesome watches for sure.
Love it great work! BTW im thecoffeeguyofficial. looking forward till i get my one!
Thanks! Getting to your DM! The holidays got me a little behind!
Thanks for all the vids you uploaded on this year, I really do have a great time when watching your videos. Happy new year!
Thank you for the support! I truly do appreciate it, stay tuned for 2020!
Nice channel! I want a dial personalized with laser for seiko mod for my daughter,can you help me?
D you meet someone for expose my problem?
Why do you keep repeating "watchmaking thing", "watch modding thing"?
I’ve been trying to find an oem seiko GMT dial for 4r34 for forever. I found dials that fit but are either not seiko branded or are seiko but doesn’t say GMT.
Your Videos and pictures on Insta inspired me to try modding a watch myself. Thanks for the great content and have a happy new year 👍
Do you do any dial changes for Seiko presage cocktail time? Would like to change 34 mm dial color.
Bro i have a seiko 5 watch its dail chain and pins are just massed up but its machine i good working properly so where do i buy them 😫
I’ve gone awry with my Seiko Sumo “Hulk”. It needs help. Interested?
Cool video. I love the material and learn so much from watching you. Keep it up!
Hello. What is the cleaning gel you use to clean hands ? It looks like you put a droplet on a straw to clean the hands. What is that ?
❤ Hello Sir how to buying dail in India please widsit links thanks 🎉 nice video
From Southern California,Good morning and Thank you!
Thank you!
What glue to put ceramic insert in skx?
Great video my friend. Thanks for answering all those questions. Good stuff. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Dirk! Appreciate the support as always!
Thank you for this Q&A! I really appreciate your contribution to the watch community!
Lots of questions, splendid answers. Hold up the good work, its a niche market with great future. We all are different, wish to be so, success is on your side. Cheerio, Achim in Singapore+
Thanks Achim!
can you please share the link for the aftermarket dials of seiko
Hope to see a q&a video #2!
My original question:
Do different story companies have capability issues with one another (eg, dlw bezel insert not fitting on a CT bezel, or a CT bezel not working on a 4:44 case, etc)
There shouldn't be any compatibility issues. I've used 15 4:44 cases and Namoki, DLW and OSC bezels all worked fine with the right gasket.
Где купить oem циферблат!
Watches are like crack after you get your first you gotta have more.
you are so utterly refreshing good sir. great video
Happy new year from Russia!
Great tutorial and great taste assembling the right parts. Also I sent an email for a mod of a SKX031 if interested . Thank you
Thank you! I believe I got to your email today!
The answer to the question posed in the title: China
Great video! Really psyched about future builds! I have a few ideas for my next 1 or 2.
Thanks! Finishing up your 013 Soxa build! Can't wait to work on the next builds for you!
I’m flabbergasted you only have 127k followers. Great content and concise. Keep up the great work. 👌🏻
Thank you for your continued support in building the community, it certainly helped me get into modding. Much continued success to you!
Thank you for the support and hope you have a great one as well!
Is 7s26 can be mod sir?thank u
To imagine no groups 3 years ago lol😂😂
I`d like to customize green alpinist SPB121J1 by exchange gold indexes and hands to silver from white SPB119J1. Is it possible?
Thank you for your videos and Happy New Year!
Thanks! Happy New Year!
I started like 3 months ago and all the cheap tools either made damage or were just not working, so I 100% agree with starting with the best tools possible from the get go.
hello, I'm watching your videos, congratulations, it's a great job! I would like to know where to buy ceramic bezel for the Seikos?Seiko 5 SNZF17J1
Is it possible to mod a snzg13?
What do you think about the Bersigar Sub Hommage? I love it :-) could you make a mod Video with it :-) please
Send a custom seiko to Brasil
hi... i have srpe69 but hands are too dark
can I only change 12, 6, 9 hour marker on dial? is that possible or maybe just die it with lume?
Great vids thanks Eric, I,m looking at Sbbn027 marine master 1000 sbbn035 mm300 but have also seen Prospex LX , and am struggling to understand why the LX is 3 x the price of the MM s , can you explain .
whats the crossover like from watch mods and gunpla? i started down the gunpla rabbithole a few months ago and now ive found myself looking into watches lol
Maybe it's just me, but I'm having a hard time finding OEM Seiko dials for sale. Is there a way to search for a specific watch dial? Do you search by the dial part number, the model number of the watch it comes on, etc. Or is there some trick to searching for all available OEM Seiko dials that I'm missing somehow? Thanks for your videos BTW, I'm embarking on my first full build using a CT202 with an NH36 as the base.
I just bought a Chinese Pagani Design watch. It uses a Seiko VK63 movement. I like the watch, but I have presbyopia (bad near vision), and can't see the narrow silver hands against the white dial. I can replace the hands if I can find some appropriate black hands, or I can paint the existing hands black. What do you suggest? And can you help me find new hands or point me to painting instructions? Thanks
I just subscribed to your channel... Very well done.. very informative.. I really like your down to earth approach .. I’m just now thinking about building my own watches as I’ve been a Seiko buyer for many years.. Keep up the great work..
Where should I look for safe reliable purchasing of movements? Mainly NH series movements like the 35, 36, and 38
Thanks for posting this, very helpful. Question - what’s the best bracelet quality brand for a sub style bracelet in your opinion ? Would you recommend a particular Seiko bracelet model or aftermarket brands such as a Strapcode ?
Question for you: do you ever work with Swiss movements? I’ve been looking to build some 2824 clone-based watches but struggle to find dials and parts. Know of any good sites?
Could you get hold of a logo grown Eric ? For a 6r35 movement like a blue one if possible ?
Thank you
I'm subbing
Keep it up
Can you source 8L35 movement for your build? Thanks
I just found you. I am a beginner. I am so excited to join the group and make great watches.
You and your channel are amazing, thank you kindly for sharing your love with us.
I always like ang hit the bills sir coz i like your vedio,, coz i love seiko watch,, but i have no money to buy,,
If we see a watch on your instagram that looks amazing, would you be able to provide a list of parts that went into that build? Or would a fee come from that? Thanks!
Thanks for your information. are there any online shops I can get a bezel for SRPB37? or any bezels that fit.
Excellent and well done. Most appreciated!
Doug from detroit
Thank you I love your mods,your very talented. I plan to have you build a watch soon .
All your videos are amazing. Hope you get more and more viewers and be able to make more and more quality content.
Great video thanks
oh i didnt see this. thanks
You have great content. Awesome work!
Like so much..I hope to product my watch brand futrue..
I had to subscribe to your channel after seeing that beautiful blue watch you gave to your father. Great job and great gift.
How much average cost of people availing their mod?
Hi, thanks for your videos and the education.
Would like to ask what are the usual payment methods you accept?
Eric, damn dude! Just yesterday I happened upon your TH-cam channel and found it and your OCD work ethics to be my number one reason for having my interests tuned to watch modding, Seiko timepieces in particular. These are watches are known for the exceptional and reliable workmanship. Seiko should appreciate your endeavors and are for the most part its brand ambassador. All your watches displayed in your IG page is awesome... You apparently have taken this interest to a whole new level with your wholly informed tutorials and advise.. I'm looking to get my first watchmakers/modders tool kit...
You've inspired me to take up this hobby and do something you appreciate doing and over the course turn it into a business venture as well as a highly useful educational resource for others too. Kudos to you my friend!
Really nice and interesting video. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
I'm new to this and don't even know where the good aftermarket parts sites are. Can anyone give me a few? I'm in Europe if that makes a difference
Great video. Could you let us know the part numbers for the save the ocean dials?
Eric is modding watches your job now or hobby? Love the vids big seiko fan too.
Bit late to this , nice work. Attempting my first build atm.
YES! Please more vids like this! This information is fantastic!
Just found you're site Liam keep up the videos there excellent my friend.
Eric, your videos taught me a new skill set. Thank you
Definitely a different case on those close ups very sharp edges. I like them
Modifying the watch brand like seiko it is legal? Thank you
Hope you make videos about Modding for beginners
I want the samari in blue with the incadesant hands and a diver bezel cause I'm a chef and would use it to time food
I really love your channel I've learned so much thank 🙏 you. Deano
Wow, this is encouraging me to give up Lego for watch modding lol