Thank you for sharing Homer's build Rob. It has been amazing watching the build from the beginning. I really appreciate the way you discuss your reasoning and opinion around different choices. The coolest thing about modding a watch is that you make the watch completely your own - It is worth the work, frustration and cost :)
The cost can be debated that’s for sure. Value and reasoning can get tossed out when doing a full build. When a build comes together just the way you want, then it becomes “2nd kind of cool” (nutnfancy phrase). Once you get to that point then it doesn’t matter what others think. It’s your custom built watch.
This is a fantastic job done in good taste! To Seiko themselves, a good slap in the face, showing them how much better they could do as a watchmaker. Hopefully Seiko wakes up and improve on their design details, manufacturing and finishing quality.
I love the ability to go as simple or as crazy as you like, and the SKX is such an inherently great case/bezel design with such great proportions. Little wonder so many parts are available for it. I'm soon putting together a mildly upgraded Seiko 5 I couldn't buy otherwise, at any price.
Hi Rob, The time you spend doing the mods is fine by me in the videos. The more detail the better, including all the problems and issues. Keep them coming.
Super tempting. I'd be more tempted if you could fit a 6r movement in there. Also wouldn't starting with the aftermarket seiko case shave off $130 or so. Curious as to how the water resistance would end up.
Hey Rob! I’ve looked up that dial size on that and it’s 28.2mm and that skx (skx013 specifically) series use a 28.5mm dial - do you notice and issues with using a smaller dial?
That’s a really nice watch you created! Its helpful to get your opinion on the clear AR versus the blue AR. Very useful info to have as I’ve never heard anyone else comment on this topic. Nice work! Just curious as to how much time you’ve put into perfecting your hobby of modifying watches. Do you have a rough estimate as to the number of hours you’ve invested while learning this craft? Thanks for sharing. Great work on this ‘Mod’!
No idea how much time I have invested in learning and practice. I don’t think it’s really a ton though. If I am in the mood and all goes smooth I can do a full build in like 30-60 mins? Never really timed myself.
nice job Rod right on for the videos, imagine a orange dial in the emty turtle case when pull the blue one out if you do you can sell me that one 😁👌🏼✌🏽👍🏼👍🏼
But Rob, the total lump sum cost only seems exorbitant if you do it all at once. It can be done in stages too. Not ideal, but that’s the way I like to do my mods because it gives you a chance to live with your changes. That way, you can decide if enough is or enough or if you’d rather keep going. I start with a big picture idea of what I think I’d like the finish watch to be and then I try to prioritize it. Makes more sense and is more economical that way. Would hate to drop $800 only to find you didn’t like what you had created.
I would think the Murphy bezel would just be the default choice now, for ALL applicable bezel mods. Why would anybody want a single direction, with the Murphy out there? I'm assuming crystal limitations, maybe?? This is all kinda' new to me. Is the Murphy available in anything other than the coin edge?
So beautiful. Was the day wheel change necessary for the padi dial? I really enjoy your vids. I just got my first skx. Bout to do my first mod. Nervous. ha ha. thanks.
Hey Rob, are you using the stock SKX007 chapter ring here or another type? Almost looks blue-ish? Thanks in advance. Love your detailed videos. Great work mate.
![A Miyota Movement in an SKX?! - Full Build Tutorial! [Namokimods Parts]](/img/n.gif)
One of the best builds I’ve seen. Well done!
Thank you for sharing Homer's build Rob. It has been amazing watching the build from the beginning. I really appreciate the way you discuss your reasoning and opinion around different choices. The coolest thing about modding a watch is that you make the watch completely your own - It is worth the work, frustration and cost :)
The cost can be debated that’s for sure. Value and reasoning can get tossed out when doing a full build. When a build comes together just the way you want, then it becomes “2nd kind of cool” (nutnfancy phrase). Once you get to that point then it doesn’t matter what others think. It’s your custom built watch.
@@RandomRobReviews Agreed completely - Thank you for sharing these Rob :)
This is a fantastic job done in good taste! To Seiko themselves, a good slap in the face, showing them how much better they could do as a watchmaker. Hopefully Seiko wakes up and improve on their design details, manufacturing and finishing quality.
I love the ability to go as simple or as crazy as you like, and the SKX is such an inherently great case/bezel design with such great proportions. Little wonder so many parts are available for it. I'm soon putting together a mildly upgraded Seiko 5 I couldn't buy otherwise, at any price.
Hi Rob, The time you spend doing the mods is fine by me in the videos. The more detail the better, including all the problems and issues. Keep them coming.
The Best skx of the world. A french fan of bruce
That is fantastic! I would not believe it if I didn’t see it.
Remember when SKXs were $215?
Turned out great Rob !
Very well done!
Thanks buddy. I am learning much.
That is an amazing looking mod - seiko should put that out!
It's an awesome watch. Even though it's insane to actually pony up and get something like that. Great job!
I'm bringing love. That watch looks badass
Super tempting. I'd be more tempted if you could fit a 6r movement in there. Also wouldn't starting with the aftermarket seiko case shave off $130 or so. Curious as to how the water resistance would end up.
You can do a 6r15. I will keep track of cost on my blank case build too.
@@RandomRobReviews awesome thank you. I didn't know seiko sold the 6r movement alone.
@@Fnnggjji you can get ne15 (unbranded version of 6r15)
Great recap of the mod! Well worth it for this great looking watch!
Hey Rob! I’ve looked up that dial size on that and it’s 28.2mm and that skx (skx013 specifically) series use a 28.5mm dial - do you notice and issues with using a smaller dial?
Like i said in the mod video, you built an amazing watch. Great job,
Susan milkowski
Looks great ! Whats 800 bucks if that what u want in a watch..
That’s a really nice watch you created! Its helpful to get your opinion on the clear AR versus the blue AR. Very useful info to have as I’ve never heard anyone else comment on this topic. Nice work! Just curious as to how much time you’ve put into perfecting your hobby of modifying watches. Do you have a rough estimate as to the number of hours you’ve invested while learning this craft? Thanks for sharing. Great work on this ‘Mod’!
No idea how much time I have invested in learning and practice. I don’t think it’s really a ton though. If I am in the mood and all goes smooth I can do a full build in like 30-60 mins? Never really timed myself.
Oh, I am nowhere near a pro either! My plan is to do enough builds to master it to the level I want, then turn and walk away. Lol
Same can be said about knives. Don't get into knife collecting. Fantastic build.
Beautiful watch! I personally would not want to mod, but purchasing a mod, whole other thing!
nice job Rod right on for the videos, imagine a orange dial in the emty turtle case when pull the blue one out if you do you can sell me that one 😁👌🏼✌🏽👍🏼👍🏼
I do have an orange monster dial I can build up in the dark turtle case. Hmmmmmmm
what up Rob good morning, if you decide to build it that I'd be very interested in buying it thanks....keep up the good work love the videos....✌🏽👍🏽
Excellent Amazing💞💟💖
nice, beautiful work done on that watch.... i would like to change the bezel insert on my citizen divers but don't know where to buy it...
But Rob, the total lump sum cost only seems exorbitant if you do it all at once. It can be done in stages too. Not ideal, but that’s the way I like to do my mods because it gives you a chance to live with your changes. That way, you can decide if enough is or enough or if you’d rather keep going. I start with a big picture idea of what I think I’d like the finish watch to be and then I try to prioritize it. Makes more sense and is more economical that way. Would hate to drop $800 only to find you didn’t like what you had created.
I would think the Murphy bezel would just be the default choice now, for ALL applicable bezel mods. Why would anybody want a single direction, with the Murphy out there? I'm assuming crystal limitations, maybe?? This is all kinda' new to me.
Is the Murphy available in anything other than the coin edge?
They make some other stuff but it’s way different then others do. Check the website out.
Can't any bezel be bi directional if the bezel spring is removed?
Are you taking orders? I have an six i would like to mod like this one.
What about the water resistant?
I do a simple test. If modding and you want more, take to watch maker and have tested.
Wow that's a great mod. Expensive? Yes sure, but in my opinion definitely worth while.
I wondered how much it could run. "Don't get into watches!"
Nick Shabazz has full credit for coining that phrase. And he is right!
@@RandomRobReviews Yea, and I didn't take his advice "Don't get into knives" either. I should have listened. :-)
I have a turtle and a samurai I want to sell. I’m starting to think I could part them out for more money!
That has crossed my mind too. The dial, hands, movement, then sell the empty case.
So beautiful. Was the day wheel change necessary for the padi dial? I really enjoy your vids. I just got my first skx. Bout to do my first mod. Nervous. ha ha. thanks.
Pure Honesty. Thanks very much. Modding , just say no. Love stock turtles.
Hey Rob, are you using the stock SKX007 chapter ring here or another type? Almost looks blue-ish? Thanks in advance. Love your detailed videos. Great work mate.
So you save part of 1 rotation to set your second time? I mean having the numbers is nice but I'll stick with uni directional.
So many options. I am super happy with this build and makes sense to have bi direct with 12hour insert
@@RandomRobReviews it does look very nice!
Nah... get into watches and get into modding. Cut the booze and the weed and mod your watch.
Do you sell and provide a service like this to customers? Thanks
Sorry I don’t. I am going to try and build one per month working with a viewer. But I have the next couple months booked.
I have a SKX009K2, would you do a build for me? I want PADI dial, sapphire , Batman ceramic gmt lumed
I'll do the build for you if you source the parts