The Watch Thread - Part 15

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acura_ra

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hi guys, i have an seiko urchin which i feel like giving a new lease of life. so am looking to do these:

1) change to ceramic bezel
2) chg to dome sapphire glass (seen a few here n it looks great)
3) service the movement i guess? its more than a minute off per day now
4) change to nato straps

do you guys have any recommendations on how to do it? ie. find a shop or shld i DIY?

thanks in advance!:s12:
 

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hi guys, i have an seiko urchin which i feel like giving a new lease of life. so am looking to do these:

1) change to ceramic bezel
2) chg to dome sapphire glass (seen a few here n it looks great)
3) service the movement i guess? its more than a minute off per day now
4) change to nato straps

do you guys have any recommendations on how to do it? ie. find a shop or shld i DIY?

thanks in advance!:s12:
In my opinion, the most budget and easiest option will be to change nato straps!
 

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1,2,4 very easy to do yourself.

All parts and tools available from taobao at very cheap prices.
Ceramic bezel around $10-$20
Double dome sapphire around $10-$15
Nato straps around $2-$5
Basic watch set $10
Crystal removal tool $15

Regulate I don’t advice but if you dare can do yourself by adjusting this when you open caseback. 7s26 movement +/- 30secs very normal. Should try to demagnetize first before regulating.

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hi guys, i have an seiko urchin which i feel like giving a new lease of life. so am looking to do these:

1) change to ceramic bezel
2) chg to dome sapphire glass (seen a few here n it looks great)
3) service the movement i guess? its more than a minute off per day now
4) change to nato straps

do you guys have any recommendations on how to do it? ie. find a shop or shld i DIY?

thanks in advance!:s12:
 

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Modding very fun if you diy.

DIY this skx with everything bought from taobao.
Hands, sapphire crystal, bezel, bracelet

Thinking of ideas for next project

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Haha yes, but i intend to do all 4. Do you know who provides such a service?
 

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What is the difference between these new dials and the prev enamel dials?

Still waiting for more info to be published. Here’s what I can find.

Basic enamel:
“The dial is pre-shaped in iron, then an enamel glaze is applied then fired in a kiln. Roman numerals are then printed on to complete it.”
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Shippo enamel:
“Seiko’s Shippo enamel dials are made in Nagoya by Ando Cloisonné, a specialist manufacturer founded in 1880. The process starts with a blank decorated metal base to which the enamel glaze is hand painted by craftsman Wataru Totani. The dial is then klin-fired at 800°C. The painting and firing processes are repeated several times to ensure evenness of the enamel. Finally, the dial is polished to achieve a smooth surface. The end result is rather similar to another enamel technique: known as Flinqué in Europe, but perhaps not as vibrant like Shippo.”
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Urushi lacquer:
“Jet black lacquer is repeatedly applied onto the metal base of the dial and is then dried and polished till the time the desired depth of black is achieved.”
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Arita Porcelain:
“First, the base material is put into a special mold which gives dials depth, especially in the version where the power reserve indictor is recessed into the dial with a deep cut. The dials are dried and then fired for the first time at 1,300 degrees to harden and whiten the material. Hashiguchi and his craftsmen then apply the glaze by hand, after which the dials are fired again, this time cementing the glaze on to the dial, a process which gives the dials their deep, rich finish and the subtle blue tinge. Next, the holes for the date window and hands are cut by laser. Finally, the dials are then fired again to render smooth the surfaces that have been cut.”
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Hi kyo san, are you looking forward to the tudor black bay chrono S&G?

At first I aiming the bb chrono, then after reading the owners review... I understand what the problem with this watch.

The FREAKING hour hand is too large and cover up the subdial counter! This render the watch functions useless at times. Daytona have no issue because the hands are "thin" enough.

Big design mistake by Tudor! There is a reason why this model don't sell well.

See example below

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I decided with the BB Steel instead.
 

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The first Speedmasters (CK 2915), ref. 2915-1 and 2915-2 had a diameter of 38mm. It’s like speedy reduced which command little value
From what I read, the difference in size between fois and pro version is due to the right crown guard part of the pro. The dial and other parts are similar in measurement. The twisted lugs of pro also makes it look bigger.

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