Invicta Watch Mod Part 3 of 3
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As promised, below is a list of my supplies:
TOOLS FOR THE JOB
From Esslinger:
Watch Dial Protectors Swiss 10 Pack - 5.95
Watch Repair Kit - 59.95
Watch Tool 8 in 1 Watch movement holder - 7.95
Watch Tool Watch Case Holder - 6.95
Orangewood/Pegwood Imported 2mm Bundle 5-3/4” - 6.49
Economy Dust Blower Rubber 5”x 2” - 4.95
Dust Cover with Tray - 3.95
100pcs Rubber Finger Cots Elastic Guards Medium Size - 5.95
Watch Repair Parts Watch Dial Adhesives (pkg of 100) - 3.95
From eBay:
13 Piece Watch Back Press Set Case Closer Included 12 Dies with Metal Inserts - 15.70
6” 150mm Stainless Stell Electronic Digital Vernier Caliper - 14.75
new Deluxe Watch Hand Presto Presser Standard set Fitting Repair Took Watchmaker - 11.60
From Amazon:
300 to 3000 Grit Sandpaper Assortment - 11.99
Bergen Professional Cleaning Rodico - 11.96
Blue Magic 400 Metal Polish Cream 7 oz. - 7.58
From Harbor Freight:
2-1/2 In. Table Swivel Vise - 22.99
Quick Setting Epoxy - 7.99
4inch end Nipper Pliers - 3.99
9.6 Vold Cordless Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit - 29.99
(this rotary tool broke on me a few times, so I would recommend going all out for a proper dremel, or something similar, which is what i’m going to be doing).
Jewerls Loop with eye glass clip - 4.99
MOD PARTS
From Amazon:
Invicta 8926OB - 76.54
From AllWatchParts.com:
SF25-300 2.5mm Flat Round Sapphire Crystal - 19.95
From Ebay:
Bezel Insert for Invicta 8926C Pro Diver Black - 19.95
From Yobokies:
Watch Dial - 39
Watch Hands - 25
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Well, 6 years after this was uploaded and it is still being appreciated. One of the best tutes for newbs.
You are Incredible !!!! I have looked for an Invicta Grand Diver with a red dial (stainless steel case and band) for 2 years. NO LUCK.... Your video encouraged me to buy a red dial and change it out in a black dial grand diver. All the appropriate "tools" are purchased and in hand. When the red dial comes in.....I will update you on my successful/not-successful change out. Thank you for your extremely informative DIY video.
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Zipper lighter fluid will rub the sticky glue from the bezel insert right off. It's the best and easiest way to get that stuff off. Great video series of this mod. Nicely done!!
Thank you for the hint Michael, appreciate it!
na man, acetone if you want to be gentle, brake parts or carburetor cleaner if you want some power and fuming nitric acid if you want to get it all off.
Just finished. Awesome series! It looks like a stressful yet very fun process. I imagine thats why people get into modding. Its just fun to build and tinker with the watch. Not that it is cost effective ( as opposed to purchasing a factory watch with the desired specs) or adds any value to the modded watch. Just plan fun to do- and in the end a unique piece with individual memories of the process
It is def. fun and there is something satisfying about being able to do your own work. I think it's more about being able to get the look and combo you want, when it isn't available that way anywhere. Also, while for the most part it doesn't add value, there are certainly instances where it does, particularly among the most popular mods, like the Seiko fifty five fathoms mod, which sells for more than the cost of parts, particularly with an upgraded movement.
Congrats on a great job! Good tip regarding using Post it Notes to hold the hands while pressing. I also use a bit of Rodico to hold watch hands in place. The bonus with the Rodico is that you can shape it so your fingers don't obstruct your view. Cheers!
Thanks John! Using the Rodico is a great idea and I hadn't thought of that. I'll be giving it a try!
jesus. What a great amount of fine work and patience. I am impressed. I think I'm going to order you a MOD. Nice job CJ. Cheers
Thank you Ana....it is trying at times, but a great source of pride when it's all done.
I wish I could have seen your how to videos before I did my mod , great job, the watch I did means more to me than any of my other watches, the next one I do will be a gift for my dad
There really is something a bit more special about something done with our own hand. I think making a watch for your dad will make an incredible gift, I might actually steal that idea.
Super awesome video, very complete, easy to understand, excellent flow explaining each work, FANTASTIC! The 3 sections of this modification are great. I just discovered your channel and I'm a super fan already. Good job, keep the videos coming.
Thanks so much!
Very well done. Thanks for putting this series together, it's an inspiration to us watch fans.
You're so welcome! I'm just glad you enjoyed it!
Lighter fluid works every time 👍
Great Looking Mod! Thanks for taking the time to shoot the Video and very thoroughly explain the process! Your attention to detail and patience is impressive!
I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed the video. I hope you're having a great new year so far!
The sticky paper tip is a FANTASTIC IDEA!!!! I've become more skilled and installing hands but it can still be incredibly frustrating. Especially when you don't have the hands of a surgeon. Thanks for the tip! Liked and subscribed :-)
Well done mate. I have my first case sitting beside me and parts on the way for my first mod. Thanks for the videos, it was helpful to actually see it done rather than just read how to do it on the forums. Nice one!
Rubbing Alcohol works great for the "sticky" residue. Goo-Gone works a little better but it leaves an oily residue. And you end up having to use rubbing alcohol to remove the oil anyway. 👍👍
Thoroughly enjoyed this 3-part series!
Thank you so much for checking it out!
Really comprehensive series. Stellar job.
Wow that is hard work and attention to detail. I'm planning to buy an Invicta pro diver pretty soon, and hope to make a few mods myself. I'm just a bit nervous because the only modification I really know how to do is swap bands and spring bars lol
Excelente trabajo, es como ver a un mago......hacer magia en 3 actos.
Eres mi inspiración!!
Saludos
gracias!
Thorough job and great detailed report. Nice watch at the end of the day too!
Thank you so much Ross!
fantastic 3 part video CG! your attention to detail and explanations were perfect. unfortunately my attention was constantly being diverted to that squadra on your wrist! next time you do another one of these videos you should wear a less (how should I put this) perfect watch! keep up the great work and I think it's time we caught up for a chat, it's been a while. Un abrazzo, hermana.
LOL...thank you Alex!! Un gran abrazzo, hermano. xxxxx It's def. time for a chat.
I have found that Ronsinol lighter fluid is great for removing all types of adhesive. It's non-toxic to smell and when it evaporates rather quickly, it leaves no residue. Another option would be 99% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol. I would recommend either one on the end of a Q-Tip or the like. I also recommend wet sanding with 3M sanding paper for autobody work instead of dry sanding. It will go faster and give a better finished result so you have less polishing to do.
Great job CG! Lots of work but imho, the end product is a lot better looking than what you started with.
Thanks Mike! I'm not sure what was more time consuming...the mod, or editing the "how to" video...lol
I think if I tried this, I could do this really quick but the outcome would be different than yours.
1) Buy all mod materials and lay them on top of the watch;
2) Take one tool (ballpeen or sledge hammer) that fits your fancy;
3) Pound away frustrations;
4) Enjoy mod
+Mike Nguyen 😂😂 could make for a great abstract piece!
Awesome. It takes too much patience for doing that. Congrats.
LOL...thank you Leon!
Awesome job CG. Looks great. I'm sure it took a ton of hours to do but you should be proud:)
Thank you! I'm not sure if the mod took longer than editing, or the other way around....lol, but the watch certainly makes me smile!
Oh I'm sure the editing was crazy. How many hours on the mod do you figure?
+TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces as a fellow TH-camr, I know you understand editing pains. Start to finish, the mod totaled about 3ish hours, give or take 30mins.
Wow, thought it would have been longer. Again great job and seeya in your next vid:)
brilliant series of videos. you should be very proud of these. I'm sure these will help so many people for a long time to come.
Thank you so much Kev, very much appreciate those kind words. 😊😊
hey man thanks for making these vids! I just ordered a dial and hands from dagaz yesterday and these videos will definitely come in handy once the parts come in
awesome! Hope the mod went well!
The best mod video I have ever seen on TH-cam, great job ! And the watch looks amazing !
Ok I ordered a 3 o'clock dial from Dagaz but it sounds like that might not be the best idea for my first attempt... both the 3 and 4s say for an NH35 movement, the only difference being the placement of the crown... should I send the 3 back even thought the 8926 has a 3 o'clock dial? I'd prefer to avoid the tedium of dial dots on the first go around if possible...
You should actually be good with a three o'clock dial. I think I mis-speak in the video. The dial type you want is all about where the crown is. So if the crown is at 3, then you want a 3 dial, if it's at 4, then you want a 4 o'clock dial. I hope this makes sense.
Wow that looks like a tedious job! Great video CG!
Thank you Mike, I appreciate that!
Very Nice! You put a lot of work into the video production too.
Thank you very much Scott!
Impressive. Most impressive. Nice looking MOD.
Thank you Gary!
Nicely done! Just wondering why you didn't go for a double domed sapphire? Also, is it okay to spin the hour hand while installed? I didn't take note as to where the hands were before removal, so now the date changes at 5 o'clock.
Thank you! I actually got impatient and didn't want to wait for the double domed crystal to arrive, but I might still throw one on there. You can indeed uncase the movement and gently adjust the hour hand.
What grit sand paper did you use? I’m having the same issue with a replacement ceramic insert. Will I be able to sand that down? Also, about how long did it take?
What if a noob like me just dremmeled and polished the case without stripping and disassembled? Would the vibrating from the dremmel cause damage?
Acetone or finger nail polish remover worked for removing the old adhesive
Thank you for sharing this Mark!!
Excellent video series and great work! Thanks for sharing!!
brilliant work man..was mesmerised the entire 3 videos. I now know who to call for my first mod project i assume you are cheaper than Yobokies! lol xo Hans from Canada
Thank you Hans!!! I work pretty cheap 😉 Hope you're doing well...thanks for checking out the videos!
It looks like in this case you actually CAN quit your day job. We're proud of you! :-)
Lol...thank you Chris!!
Best way to remove adhesive... hot steamer. I use a hot steamer for removing old window tint, it just melts right off.
Thank you for this complete to the point tutorial. It's outstanding.
excellent excellent video on how to set the ratchet spring on bezel - many thanks
ah man , watched the three videos .....kinda scary..but want to try sometime....how much does it cost to assemble and disassemble the watch parts, not including the mod piece, ballpark anyhow?
Also where is the list of the tools that you mentioned and the cost? awesome video ....thank you very much for the post !!!
In the video description I have a detailed breakdown of all the parts I used and where I got them. Check it out and let me know if I left anything out. Thanks for checking out the video!
I'm never going to do a mod way to much work, just going to wait to buy a AWC watch or CG watch.
Lol...Awww...wouldn't that be nice!!
Totally enjoyable video to watch, thanks for the list of tools and tricks! nice work!
Very informative and well done video! Thanks!
Why would you change the bezel insert when it is the same black insert? Is there any different between the new and the old insert?
I know it looks like it's the same bezel, but there are three main differences. The new insert is better quality over all, it has minute markings all around the bezel (which I wanted), and lastly the 12 o'clock pip is a way better pip than new one on the old insert.
Awesome vid CG ! :) do you know where I can buy dials? I tried looking up yobokies and couldn't really find it, do you know of any other websites that sell non expensive dials?
Hello Adrian, sorry for the late reply!!! Check out Dagazwatch.com for mod parts.
Where is the strap from at the end of the video when you are showing the watch kn wrist? Thanks in advance!
did I understand that if buying a dial from Dagaz, I should buy a 4:00 dial even though the date window is at 3:00?
Hey CG, I have a question. I just bought the same crystal press at Amazon and notice that the top and Bottom parts of it are not align. When I push the level the top piece touch first the back of the bottom piece. When pressed hard they make full contact. Is like 2 to 3 mm of deviation. Is this normal?.
Can you send me a pic. cgawcchannel@gmail.com
Ok
This is awesome, you should make more videos like this. Where did you learn watch modification?
Thank you Weaver. I'm self taught. I read a lot of forums and watch some videos on TH-cam. Then I decided to try to it out and learn from there.
you've got talent.
Thank you Dominic.
Goo gone works great as a solvent for sticky residue
Do you have SRAP for INVICTA watch model 0477 and 19234..Ernie
Thumbs up and very much subscribed ..thanks, I'm inspired!
febreeze also can be used to remove residue
Thank you for that!
Thank for this nice professional video
Color me impressed!
If you're making your own band I will first ordering,
I'm not making my own bands yet, maybe in the future!
I am having trouble re installing my crystal, any suggestions
How does this affect the waterproof rating?
I can't honestly say for certain because I haven't pressure tested the watch. All I can say is that I have been in the water with it since my mod and it is good to go. The gaskets were all in good shape and I applied silicone grease to caseback gasket before reinstalling.
Good video! Thanks for the info!
Wait I thought I would need a watch 3:00 watch dial because the crown is at 3:00? What one should I buy from dagaz? 3:00 or 4:00?
TheLowPredator you def. do...sorry if I said that wrong in the video. For the Invicta you want a 3 o clock dial.
CG AWC Channel Thanks for confirming! Much appreciated also thanks for the speedy reply!
Great tutorial!
Does the beveled side go up when pressing in the crystal?
Alcohol wipes works well taking off sticky parts of the watch
I’m very impressed for your work and patience 👍👍👍 would you consider doing some work on mine ?
Well done! How is the lume on this dial?
Thanks! Lume is pretty good! Check my Instagram for a lume shot.
Amazing. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving 2017 CG Crystal."
Excellent thanks
Great Job on the video tutorial CG! I'm impressed with your skill..are you a surgeon by day? lol
Question: instead of using Epoxy on the bezel insert do you think that the dial dots would work to hold the insert on?
I would not want to glue the insert on as it will difficult to remove when I want to swap the bezel.
I have used clear silicone on my inserts and it works well and its easyish to remove when I want to swap out bezels.
I need alot more practice with installing hands...I do like the idea of the sticky paper...
Again , great job my friend!! :)
Lol...thank you LLD! I think dial dots would hold the bezel insert, but I wouldn't be confident in it over the long term in regard to resisting humidity, water, children, etc. Silicone is a good option I hadn't considered. I went with the epoxy because I don't plan on changing the bezel, but I do know they sell like a double sided adhesive type tape that you can use on the insert as well...I've seen it on Dagaz's site, but I don't know how easy it would be to remove any potential residue. Thanks for checking out the video! xx
Excellent Job!
Thanks Sean!!
Can't get the rotating bezel to snap on anyway it's just loose
Use isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky residue
what bezel will fit this type of watch?
great vid thankyou you are the best 9/6/2018
To remove the glue on the bezel, use WD 40
22 Months?
Esta mujer tiene cojones!! F*cking nice job!!
HA!!! THIS is my favorite comment! 👍🏼👍🏼👊🏽👊🏽 ¡¡gracias hermano!!
Perfecto !, thank you so much for this series, learning a lot from you . So we can expect the FFF mod series soon ?... No pressure 😄
LOL!!! Yes indeed. I finished recording it and finished up my mod already, including the movement upgrade which required a new stem installation.
+CG AWC Channel a movement upgrade!! Nicceeee..even more anxious now. 👍🏼
+indar1399 M 😉😉 I'm working on editing that footage.
I can't put the bezel back on the case, it just keeps coming off the case
It sounds like you're missing the bezel wire (there is the spring and the wire) or it isn't tucked into the right position.
Yeah I have the octagonal wire, but where am I suppose to put it? where the grooves are or at the top where it is prone to snap off?
+MegaXtc11 okay. So if you have the bezel insert off and the bezel on the case with the spring wire. You will see a small gap between the bezel and the case itself as you look Down at it, you can use a small screw driver to gently push the bezel wire into that gap all the way around. That is what keeps the bezel on. If you you still have questions shoot me an email cgawcchannel@gmail.com and we can figure out Facebook messenger or skype and I can help you out.
Thanks for your reply. Thing is that the wire keeps coming off, I might have the watch look over a local repair shop just in case anything broke, the watch fell from a little table.
+MegaXtc11 ah. It should be ok though. If you need anything else. Let me know. There is a little lip on the case around the where the Crystal is and you can see where the wire would tuck under.
Old style Seamaster
Exactly! I love the look of the old school seamaster 300
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!!
First comment! lol, great job! I love it!
LOL...you win! 😉😜
Way to fast for this noob, prepping the new dial to the movement and the camera is so far away I couldn't see a damn thing.
Zipper Lighter fluid is only good if you want the gasket to deteriorate prematurely. Best to apply a small amount of mineral oil which will keep the gasket lubricated to remove and replace. This tutorial is somewhat informative as to how to disassemble the watch, but the advice is terrible as to grinding and removing the original Invicta logo. You will permanently ruin and destroy your watch! Seek better advice. Obviously this guy does not have any comprehension to give anyone good advice.
Do you do mods for the public?
You are so freakin talented!!!!!!....Will You Marry Me!!!!! ....You have Given me some ideas for My Pro Diver 8926OB
What did you need the micro condoms for?
😂😂 I didn't want my fingers to impregnate the dial or movement with their love oils.
+CG AWC Channel Understandable, an abortion is not an option.
It's all about responsible planning ;-P
+CG AWC Channel I mean who can blame you? Jokes aside that is one serious looking watch. Make sure to tell people that it's your own home-brew watch brand and who knows, they might lend you some capital to start your own mass produced watch brand in the not-so-distant future.
Alfie.
Thank you so much for the kind words Alfie, living off this incredible hobby would certainly be a dream come true.