Seiko NH34 Batman GMT Master II - My 1st Watch Build

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8 ай бұрын

My 1st ever watch build!
Ever since falling in love with watches, the Batman style GMT Master II has always caught my eye. Thanks to the NH34, I can now make my own and so can you!
Insta 📷 - @modsandmovements
My Parts list
Nh34 movement
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC4...
Case/Bracelet
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeG...
Dial
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCs...
(The dial I used is no longer available, however this one looks to be the same, with good reviews)
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Hands
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlP...
My Tools:
Screwdriver set:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFi...
Magnification Headset
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDs...
Microscope
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBA...
Watch repair screwdriver set
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFn...
Caseback Tool
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEl...
Springbar tool
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEl...
Loupe Set
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDu...
Hand removal tool
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBm...
Anti Static Work Mat
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeH...
Movement Holder
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBT...
File Set
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dde...
Hand Presser Tool
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddw...
Crystal Press
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Deo...
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCp... (better version, but require the nylon dies)
Disclaimer
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Пікірлер: 103

@BeerHombre 2 ай бұрын

Advice for anyone who are planning on building a watch. Buy 2 set of hands simply to have a back up seconds hand. I've built 5 watches and I swap out dials/hands regularly and I still mess up the seconds hand every now and then but I've got a few back ups in hand.

@modsandmovements 2 ай бұрын

100%!!! Great advice. I bought myself a few bulk packs so I can finish the build when it happens again haha.

@andrepowell7639 14 күн бұрын

I haven’t attempted a build yet but I have a couple of mods I’ve purchased. These are really great watches and not because they “look” like others….theyre just really great affordable timepieces.

@imaginekarma8582 9 күн бұрын

I get right down to eye level with the movement to see the seconds hand pinion. It helped me get the seconds hand on a little more easily.

@Joe005 4 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="280">4:40</a> is when you had me in stitches because damn we’ve all been there 😂

@modsandmovements 4 ай бұрын

Haha, I thought that would be the easy bit. I’ve done plenty of filing in my time, but this was def a learning curve haha. Trying to keep all the mistakes in these vids too. Thanks for watching.

@dadmodswatches 5 ай бұрын

Great first build! Well done mate! Keep it up!

@modsandmovements 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words! New video in the works.

@enriqueblancas4595 Ай бұрын

looking to start building these. this video was super helpful, thank you!

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

That’s great, glad it was useful. Let me know how you go.

@alexxander3436 Ай бұрын

Great work for 1st attempt mate! Looking forward to more videos!

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Always working on something the background at the moment!

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Check out my other builds on the channel if you haven’t already

@gbreslin1968 Ай бұрын

Inspiring! I may yet take a plunge at assembling my own watch yet! A good video and example of things to deal with and things that can go wrong, much appreciated this one.

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thanks! 100% recommend it’s so rewarding. And once it’s done it’s something you can own and wear for a long time.

@IamPleura Ай бұрын

Awesome build!!

@meussen3270 2 күн бұрын

Thanks

@pauliewalnuts5241 Ай бұрын

That watch looks amazing, good job

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@jimsound7888 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou....This is my next build

@truenorthmuskoka9077 15 күн бұрын

I destroyed the second hand on my first build. I purchased a pair of magnifying glasses and never had the again. Great investment

@modsandmovements 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely. I’ve since got a headset and a microscope for taking apart movements. Well worth the investment!

@willojuarbe2990 2 ай бұрын

Great job and Nice watch colors

@modsandmovements 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

@mathieuf.2788 4 ай бұрын

Took me a while to post the second’s hand for my first build also, all things you have to learn right, onto build number 2!

@modsandmovements 4 ай бұрын

Haha yea I nearly threw it out the window a few times. Took a 20x loupe to work out what was going on. Slowly getting better with the seconds hand now. I bought some spares and have practiced a few times. 2nd build incoming- just got to edit the video. Thanks for watching!

@Shiinkiiro 3 ай бұрын

Great job! Looking to get into the hobby myself, cheers!

@modsandmovements 3 ай бұрын

Cheers! Highly recommend it if your into watches, it’s super rewarding. Can get a bit expensive though haha. Same as anything watches though I guess

@andersromer Ай бұрын

Good job, looks even better than the real deal!

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate it!!

@serenetysteel7007 2 ай бұрын

Great vid! I've just got the bug for watches!

@modsandmovements 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Me too, big time 😂

@Enoch-Gnosis Ай бұрын

I use a 40x loop for the seconds hands 👍🏼I Birds Eye view of the pinion.

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Wow that would be super clear at that magnification!

@pawanbhutra9763 Ай бұрын

Amazing job mate. You did everything by the book. The only thing that’s throwing off is the magnification of the cyclops lens, but that’s something not in your power. Can you list down all the tools you needed to make this mod? I might give it a try myself

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I couldn’t agree more. The cyclops is now gone. I hated it. 😂 My second video on the channel is where I removed it and fixed up the seconds hand too. I’ve put all the tools and parts I used in the video description.

@nicirvin1994 4 күн бұрын

I screwed up a couple of times so.. I'm subbing.. 🤔

@modsandmovements 4 күн бұрын

Haha thanks. Part of the process I think

@niklasmolin 7 күн бұрын

That looks great! Where did you get that bezel? And also, the dial is no longer available. Any pointers?

@modsandmovements 7 күн бұрын

Yea I think Alix keeps pulling it down. If you just search NH34 gmt master S dial you’ll find them

@user-rl2gw8wp9h Ай бұрын

Can you also build this beautiful watch with a good quartz movement? If so, can you provide a link for which one? Unfortunately my experience with NH35 is bad. Delivered with dirt and hair on the inside. The NH34A purchased later runs on time and is better.

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

I’ve got zero experience with Quartz movements, sorry. The NH series is notionally reliable though, must have just got a dodgy one or dodgy supplier possibly. Anything outside of the NH series, Miyota or ETA clone movements you’ll struggle to find cases and parts etc. or at least be very limited. The NH series of movements definitely offers the widest range of choices.

@iaingoodman4755 4 ай бұрын

Great job with the watch build, it was really helpful! I found it because I'm just about to build my own first watch and want to do a GMT as my second. Do you have any links (or descriptions) of the parts you ordered? I recognised many of your tools, which I also ordered on AliX :)

@modsandmovements 4 ай бұрын

Hi, that’s awesome that it was helpful! I’ll chuck all the links below. I’d go for a case without cyclops if you’re going Alix parts. They just don’t look any good I’ve found. New video about to chuck up removing it from this build haha. Good luck on your build! Yo! Thanks so much for watching! Stoked I could inspire someone to give it a go, I’ve listed everything I bought below! Nh34 movement a.aliexpress.com/_mrkyC2A Case/Bracelet a.aliexpress.com/_mMCgyWW Dial/Hands a.aliexpress.com/_mLGroyw

@modsandmovements 4 ай бұрын

⁠ Looks like the store has updated their shop. The dial was from "Fantastic Watch Shop" on Aliexpress. Try this link, this is the same- www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005948136625.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%21AU%20%2461.97%21AU%20%2430.98%21%21%21%21%21%402103080f17049259678745461e3779%2112000036123050628%21sh%21AU%21169096455%21&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007603285112.1005005948136625

@iaingoodman4755 4 ай бұрын

@@modsandmovements Great, thanks for your reply and the links! Good luck with your next build.

@tempovivace Ай бұрын

@@modsandmovements hey great work! one thing to ask. which case bracelet you ordered. With the same colour 3 different option there. Is yours collection 22?

@miguel_hdz1213 20 күн бұрын

What do you use to measure the crown stem and lnow where to cut it? Seems kind of challenging, can you list that and the stuff you glue the stem to the crown with please? Thank you

@modsandmovements 19 күн бұрын

Hi, I used a vernier to measure the gap between the crown and the case. Then cut it down bits at a time. Then use lock tight once it’s cut to the correct size

@ultrafasssst 8 ай бұрын

Awesome watch! Please can you list where you bought the parts? Might do it miself. Thanks

@modsandmovements 8 ай бұрын

Yo! Thanks so much for watching! Stoked I could inspire someone to give it a go, I’ve listed everything I bought below! Nh34 movement a.aliexpress.com/_mrkyC2A Case/Bracelet a.aliexpress.com/_mMCgyWW Dial/Hands a.aliexpress.com/_mLGroyw

@javierpardofrias9404 5 ай бұрын

The third link doesn't work, could you post a new one?. Awesome watch!!@@modsandmovements

@modsandmovements 5 ай бұрын

@@javierpardofrias9404 Looks like the store has updated their shop. The dial was from "Fantastic Watch Shop" on Aliexpress. Try this link, this is the same- www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005948136625.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%21AU%20%2461.97%21AU%20%2430.98%21%21%21%21%21%402103080f17049259678745461e3779%2112000036123050628%21sh%21AU%21169096455%21&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007603285112.1005005948136625

@maxmixer 2 ай бұрын

Any update for dial and hands ? Thanks

@modsandmovements 2 ай бұрын

The dials seem to always run out of stock, this one is similar. Different wording slightly. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCAoCYv

@brennansmacbook8541 Ай бұрын

I am buying all the tools, do you think if I have the loupe that a microscope is required?

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Hi, not at all. I’ve you got a loupe you’re going to be able to work it out. I’ve got 5x, 10x 15x and 20x. I used the 5 and 10 the most now. But initially the 15 and 20 were really handy because I had no idea what I was looking at lol. The hardest part is knowing where the pinion is for the seconds hand. 15 or 20 will help you see it and understand where to place it. Hope that helps! Let me know how you go and what sort of watch you build!

@Ashaned3zilva Ай бұрын

could u post a link with seiko name cause i cant find it

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

The dials seem to always run out of stock, this one is similar. Different wording slightly. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCAoCYv

@exilefrancisco6145 7 күн бұрын

Will everything still work the same if I use the jubilee bracelet??

@modsandmovements 7 күн бұрын

Yea absolutely. Just make sure the bracelet fits the case and you’re good

@exilefrancisco6145 6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@exilefrancisco6145 6 күн бұрын

@@modsandmovements hey quick question. Do you know where I can buy a dial for my Seiko Daytona mod? I can’t find a dial that has the oyster perpetual chronometer on the dial as well as seiko. Even for my GMT dial I can’t find any that have Seiko on it.

@meussen3270 4 күн бұрын

where can I buy the same dial (with Seiko logo)

@modsandmovements 3 күн бұрын

You can still get it, just need to search Alix. Try this seller They call them S dial s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLkcQKS

@andrepowell7639 14 күн бұрын

Do you happen to have a list of tools needed for a build such as this?

@modsandmovements 10 күн бұрын

Hi, tool list and links are all in the description of my videos. ✌🏻

@alexanderkassos3375 21 күн бұрын

Hi can you let me know from where i can buy the parts to build it

@modsandmovements 21 күн бұрын

Hi, all the parts are in the description of the video 🤙🏼

@mikevac1978 7 күн бұрын

what does it have to be midnight?

@modsandmovements 7 күн бұрын

We line up midnight, so the date changes at the right time. Otherwise your date could end up anywhere

@healer2797 28 күн бұрын

Im looking to build this too. Its my first build. What is the Case and Bezel called? The links dont work anymore

@modsandmovements 28 күн бұрын

I’ll have a look now and update them, I’ll let you know what I find

@modsandmovements 28 күн бұрын

Just checked and all the links in the description are working. Try this one, case, bracelet and bezel all come together, just pick your colour. Try this one: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdFyxCP

@anthonyvargas8704 4 күн бұрын

I wish I could have one but I'm poor and can't have one but I'm still going to get a plastic watch 😞⌚

@modsandmovements 4 күн бұрын

If you can save for a little longer and get a mechanical watch with a Seiko NH movement, it could last you a loooong time. There are some crazy cheap watches on AliX with decent movements.

@edwindiaz8725 Ай бұрын

No need to line up the bezel at 12 since it spins around. Great job

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, that makes sense. The bezel had a bit of play so I guess I just wanted to make sure I was going to sit right in the middle of the triangle. Probably not necessary though, haha.

@ragetobe Ай бұрын

@@modsandmovementsI’ve got a Gen sub and when I put the Bezel back in after cleaning I still center it up, even on my Sub there is the tiniest bit of play and it’s best not to leave it to chance, I think you did the right thing.

@hellingsclash7186 4 күн бұрын

I don't know where o buy this Seiko dial.. 😢

@modsandmovements 4 күн бұрын

You can still get it, just need to search Alix. Try this seller s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mLkcQKS

@hellingsclash7186 4 күн бұрын

@@modsandmovements Ty Man! I see this sellers but i don't see the name Seiko in dial i think is because copy right sure?. Thank you for this mensagem Man! I haver another question Sorry, If a buy a Pagani gmt can i try change for Seiko dial?

@abdulkaleem8927 Ай бұрын

How could NH34 is a GMT movement?

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Yes, it’s a GMT movement

@abdulkaleem8927 Ай бұрын

@@modsandmovements but when I search online it's say it's not a gmt movement. Can you please share me components link from ebay. As aliexpress is banned in my country India

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

@abdulkaleem8927 Sorry, I didn’t buy the parts on eBay so wouldn’t even know which sellers to recommend. The NH34 is 100% a GMT movement

@abdulkaleem8927 Ай бұрын

@@modsandmovements Thank you 🙏💕

@DanCastle518 Ай бұрын

Dial and hands link doesn’t work.

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Yea the GMT dials seem to get taken down a lot. If you just search for NH34 gmt s dial you’ll find them.

@zzerovr8221 20 күн бұрын

How much dose the whole set cost??

@modsandmovements 20 күн бұрын

The watch parts were about $160AUD or $108 USD.

@zzerovr8221 20 күн бұрын

@@modsandmovements is The movement from AliExpress actually seiko?

@Usux 19 сағат бұрын

GMT is not aligned. My boy is cross-eyed 😅

@user-fd8ie3xp7t Ай бұрын

Not seiko

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

Are you talking about the dual? I tend to agree, I’ve moved away from the AliX Seiko dials in my new builds. The movement is still made by Seiko though.

@user-fd8ie3xp7t Ай бұрын

@@modsandmovements lots of other brands use nh movements. This does not allow them to use the Seiko name. A real seiko mod is a modification of a real seiko watch.

@modsandmovements Ай бұрын

While I understand what you’re saying, it’s just what the general ‘modding’ community refer to these watch builds as. I’m part of the Seiko mods pages on Reddit and Facebook, and that’s how most refer to this style of build. Weather it’s parts from Alix or Namoki mods, we all enjoy the same thing end of the day. I think it’s only really an issue where people are trying to sell them as a legitimate Seiko watch. Appreciate your input to the channel mate.

@Unlucky1776 Ай бұрын

The movement is made by Seiko lol

@RabbitWatchShop 28 күн бұрын

@@Unlucky1776 your brain is made by Value Brand

@user-jk4oz2eo9w 17 күн бұрын

you’re literally my comfort person i love you #mamacoo !

@andrepowell7639 14 күн бұрын

I haven’t attempted a build yet but I have a couple of mods I’ve purchased. These are really great watches and not because the “look” like others….theyre just really great affordable timepieces.

@modsandmovements 10 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more.