White GRAND SEIKO Homage Build.

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Күн бұрын

In this video, using NamokiMods MM300 Style SKX case, Pilots bezel and the beautiful SARY055 dial, Dan makes an Homage to a Grand Seiko in a full dress watch style build.
Stem Measurement for this build was: 14.43mm Approx
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Disclaimer: The Case Parts, including:Case/Crown/Crystal/Bezel/Bracelet/Caseback & Rotor were all provided by NamokiMods for free. If you'd like to support the channel, consider using my NamokiMods affiliate links when buying parts from them.
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Parts List:
Case: MM300 SKX Case (NamokiMods):
➤ www.namokimods.com/en-gb/coll...
Bracelet: MM300 Watch Bracelet: Oyster Brushed Finish (NamokiMods):
➤ www.namokimods.com/collection...
5-Link Bracelet 20MM (eBay)(Not Recommended):
➤ www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2944120919...
Bezel: Pilot SKX007 Bezel (Polished)(NamokiMods):
➤ www.namokimods.com/en-gb/coll...
Crown: SKX007 Crown (Coin Edge)(NamokiMods):
➤ www.namokimods.com/collection...
Caseback: Slim SKX007 Display Caseback (NamokiMods):
➤ www.seikomods.com/shop/ct239-...
Rotor: NH Movement Rotor: Cote de Geneve Gold Finish (NamokiMods)
➤ www.namokimods.com/en-gb/coll...
Check out NamokiMods other rotors here: www.namokimods.com/en-gb/coll...
Crystal: NMK304 - SKX/SRPD Flat Sapphire Crystal (Clear AR)(NamokiMods):
➤ www.namokimods.com/en-gb/coll...
Dial: SARY055 OEM (SRP527):
➤ tokeilab.com/collections/oem-...
Check out tokeilab's other OEM dials if you're interested
Hands: Dauphine GS Style Hands (AliExpress):
➤ www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Chapter Ring: Detailed SKX007 Chapter Ring (White)(AliExpress):
➤ www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Movement: NH36 (AliExpress):
➤ Search NH36 on AliExpress/eBay to find them.
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Affiliate Links for Watch Mod Parts:
➤ www.namokimods.com/?ref=itsan...
Use Code: ITSANOTHERWATCH5 to get 5% off orders over SGD40/£23/$30
( code excludes complete watches, Bergeon tools, and movements)
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Music Used:
➤ MydNyte - Noir Et Blanc Vie (KZfaq Audio Library)
➤ First To Last - Gunnar Olsen (KZfaq Audio Library)
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Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:34 The Build - Dial & Hands
0:09:29 Case Parts Overview
0:13:26 Adjusting The Chapter Ring
0:18:35 Fitting The Crystal
0:21:04 Fitting The Bezel
0:24:51 Sizing The Stem
0:26:32 Fitting Crown To Stem
0:28:42 Swapping The Rotor
0:30:10 Installing The Case Back
0:32:25 Oh No...
0:33:36 Sizing The Bracelet
0:35:39 Attaching The Bracelet
0:39:46 First Look At The Watch
0:42:27 5-Link Bracelet Experiment
0:51:33 5-Link Bracelet First Impressions
0:54:13 Glamour Shots Montage
0:55:17 Conclusion
1:00:19 Final Beauty Shot
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Thanks for Watching!

Пікірлер: 242

@sjonny-depp Жыл бұрын

LOL! The best tutorial on KZfaq. Love the transparency and honest build and frustrations something that is happening to all of us. Not only showing how PERFECT everything goes by cropping the video to 10 minutes.

@marquezvanroeschen5340 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you show all the issues during the build! Thanks!

@umi1903 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just started watching this but let me tell that in advance: This channel offers, by far, the most authentic content and yet, it's the most underrated wristwatch oriented channel on KZfaq. I'm delighted with it! Many thanks from a loyal follower all the way from Turkey, mate. Cheers.

@ragetobe 2 ай бұрын

Try wristwatch revival, I think you’ll find he is the king of watch making on KZfaq.

@bufdaman 10 күн бұрын

@@ragetobe defo agree but nekkid watchmaker is my favorite.

@yambo59 8 ай бұрын

That is one truly immaculate watch case and face. This one is difficult to beat for the definition of the word stunning.

@rbmwiv Жыл бұрын

The rotor just makes it great from any angle. The stripes are awesome.

@Yakena1 Жыл бұрын

I ordered the MM300 case from Watch and Style which allows any oem or oem aftermarket bracelet fit. I made mine as a GMT version of your mod using a date only white dial. Thanks for the inspiration!

@ladykoala208 Жыл бұрын

I watched your video from beginning to end and it was really refreshing to see the struggles and things that go wrong with a mod. I started modding about 8 months ago and I curse and swear with every build lol. Watch turned out sick good! 🎉

@jaytpaul 9 ай бұрын

So clean... these are the exact design decisions I'd go with for my dream watch. If this look could be achieved in a 39mm case, closer to ~10mm case thickness, I would instantly buy everything required to make it myself

@endy_fx Жыл бұрын

LOVE a pilot bezel. Beautiful build once again, good stuff.

@yambo59 4 ай бұрын

Sadly that press has way too much frame flex at the base mounts to maintain a straight push, you can see it flex when he uses it. Regardless what an amazing classy looking watch, immaculate-!

@johnafsoc8929 2 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing. No wonder the bezel and crystal press were off. The head rotated backward when pressure was applied and loaded against the watch

@dropin324 4 күн бұрын

You can see the flex really well at 24:05 when pressure is released after the bezel is successfully installed. Agreed - stunning watch build.

@FFHB Жыл бұрын

Damaging the case, spring bars fly, messing with endlinks, grease all over... It's just like I watched myself 😄 Nice work! You got Yourself a new subscriber, Sir 👍

@diegojosephia Ай бұрын

😂😂

@tac64 Жыл бұрын

I used to watch your videos all of the time and I couldn’t find your Chanel until just now. Was worried you’d taken it down it’s a relief to see your still making this top quality content the quality of your videos is awesome

@drews4685 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Dan . Love your builds 👍

@mikederasmo7621 Жыл бұрын

that white with silver, and needle taper polished indicator ,!! what a Gangsta watch ! so classy!

@migfed Жыл бұрын

This is the best KZfaq watch channel, the one I enjoy the most to say the least!

@rbmwiv Жыл бұрын

Also on shiny new stuff I always use one side of a plastic bag between the tool and bezel, you never scratch them. I have been doing this as a hobby for 20 years and thought I would pass on some tips I have picked up over the years.

@bowerbirdstyle7661 Ай бұрын

Beautiful watch. Great job. Thanks for showing the difficulties as well as the things that are easy.

@johnrb9397 Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Looks stunning.

@tombrodie1090 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning.

@gordiefrench5342 2 ай бұрын

one of the nicest looking builds i have seen great job

@davebowman1982 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel mate. Good production quality and really nice end products..I've similar tastes in my builds so great to see what others are doing in this space Hoping for more regular content 👍🏻

@ragetobe 2 ай бұрын

I don’t usually like this Lego kit watches but this is by far the nicest one I’ve seen. Subbed.

@sixtring73 Жыл бұрын

Loved the look of this at first sight and immediately bought all the parts! Looking forward to building this one! Cheers!

@Thisfutureman Жыл бұрын

Where can i find that dial??

@gregorygoldstein725 10 ай бұрын

@@ThisfuturemanI just found one on ebay

@sxc5rhcp Жыл бұрын

It looks great. It reminds me of the classic seiko sarb035

@cast4597 Жыл бұрын

watched the whole video and was surprised that you don't already have 100+ thousand subscribers cause you definitely deserve it. good stuff.

@ucaryildirim Жыл бұрын

You are doing awsome job man thanks for sharing 👏🏽

@terrylyn Жыл бұрын

GS is my grail watch, your build looks attainable and the end result amazing. Thanks for showing how to put it together.

@mdryfly6450 2 ай бұрын

I too am a Grand Seiko fan. Look at their sbgw series of watches. Cheaper than most Grand Seikos but with a fantastic 9s64 hand wind movement. Most are well under 5k.

@burnerflex363 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos g. I got into this hobby when I watched your earlier SKX builds and have been watching and building ever since. I appreciate how you always include your mistakes and issues as I learned a lot from them. Watch building is never smooth sailing unless your an experienced watch maker but the challenge makes the hobby all the more fun.

@andre-dx4yw Жыл бұрын

love that build, been watch collecting along time and changed some movements etc but you have inspired me to build my own starting with this build, i have large wrists shame namoki dont do 40mm plus kits

@tomcruz3774 Жыл бұрын

I'm really new to this and I can't believe I watched the whole thing. Gorgeous build! Wasn't expecting to see an xperia play at all lol

@victoroe454 Жыл бұрын

That turned out great! A little big for my wrist but there is definitely a vintage grand seiko vibe. I'm also building a vintage king/grand seiko day date homage but with a 36mm oyster case, black dial and lumed indicies and hands with red second hand. Just waiting for the parts, similar anticipation.

@albertohernandez4921 Жыл бұрын

Beautifull!!!! Keep the nice work brother!

@RobinhoodarrowsRHA Жыл бұрын

Superb build! Nice work and a great vid 🔥🔥🔥 atb, Kev

@UNIONFEATURES 5 ай бұрын

Why doesn't this guy have more subs? Great content, wonderfully produced.

@sneekerstattoo 6 ай бұрын

Got there in the end! Great content including the fumbles 😄 thanks for sharing subscribed.

@igorraketa8489 Жыл бұрын

love ur stuff mate, keep it up!

@rafaelandreu Жыл бұрын

Love this one, fantastic

@Huwberts_Emporium Жыл бұрын

Blows my mind that Strapcode doesn't do a 5 link oyster

@gary2632 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very well captured, faults and all. Thanks, from a new subscriber 👍👏

@midwestgent9618 5 ай бұрын

Lovely build. I would love to do something similar but with a blue second hand! Terrific work, sir!

@patrickmulholland1840 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece id love one excellent work

@gshockbabe6144 Жыл бұрын

I am very impressed and am now subscribing!

@revolutions88 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@paul777jj 7 ай бұрын

Great video and great job!

@jb678901 4 ай бұрын

Just received the Seestern S446 GMT in the mail yesterday. Terrific watch. Very close homage to the Grand Seiko SBGM221 GMT. I went for the dark gray (black) dial with red GMT hand. Uses the NH34 GMT mov't.

@clark3830 Жыл бұрын

WOW, I wish I had the money to make watches like this. Classy and you have it. I am jealous every time I watch you build one. Makes me wish I was not old and retired but young like you again. Absolutely beautiful. By the way, the 5105 Vietnam watch reminded me of my time there in 1970-72. PS: New builders should see that that is a double lock stem winder like Rolex makes. Again, you are amazing and the choices of builds are different and great. Do a GS snowflake dial sometime. I may not be able to afford to build them, but I can see them come together on here. Nice mate.

@watchcheapo1801 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job👍👍🔥

@rickr9055 10 ай бұрын

Another great video!

@doghouseriley4732 3 ай бұрын

Love this Grand Seiko, wish I had the ability to build one

@rbmwiv Жыл бұрын

Awesome build, I have been wanting to do something similar. I just built a Pressage homage, I was able to get a Pressage dial so it looks real until you see a nh35 in it. But I built it to wear.

@Cougar139tweak 24 күн бұрын

WOW I need this! Better than what Seiko is putting out right now!!!

@lee-jaynewman503 Жыл бұрын

i like to heat watch to 45-degressd after tightened geos a little further tight as with hardlex gasket great vid thanks man

@brandontscheschlog 3 ай бұрын

I love it! It reminds me of my Seiko SARB!

@mdryfly6450 2 ай бұрын

It does indeed look a lot like a SARB 035...albeit with a downgraded movement.

@richreynoldsCIT Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@boydsargeant7496 Жыл бұрын

First video I’ve watched of yours, was good thanks. Get yourself a rubber ball for the case backs, no scratches!

@WATCH-4U Жыл бұрын

best tool for putting straps n pins on is the Bergeon 7767 best £12 quid i spent..great build looks fantastic.

@realgraff1089 Жыл бұрын

Oooooof that's a nice build sir

@MagnaxVingtTrois Ай бұрын

Nice job. Oh, and I too prefer the detailed chapter ring!

@samerironin9613 Жыл бұрын

I would buy one of these if you build it. Great work.

@clark3830 Жыл бұрын

Always use a sheet of plastic to protect parts when screwing down backs etc. it is a must from what I have seen. Also, I noticed from watching Rolex bracelets being sized; they always size them with the clasp adjusted in as long as it can be. This way you have more length to adjust out later without looking for extra links. Makes sense to me. Use the tweezers pin removers to put pins in case and you wont scratch them taking pins in and out. Just a FYI.

@elijahdaves1305 Ай бұрын

A hack for getting in the pins when they are misaligned like this is to use one of those flossers that has a short section of floss between forked plastic. Use the floss section to push the rod in the way you want it to go. Once it goes, in, you'll have to cut the floss to get it out as it usually binds. I did it like you for an hour until I used that and it took 5 seconds.

@mbsfield Ай бұрын

Detailed chapter ring for sure!

@jholden0 Жыл бұрын

I was removing a crown and stem from an nh35 the other day. I was wondering if I was the only person that removes it with their mouth like a cave man. Good stuff man.

@witchdoctaa Жыл бұрын

Great video

@user-ws7ps9bc1l Ай бұрын

Before installing the glass, try blackening its side edge with a marker. This will slightly increase the contrast and reduce highlights :)

@gregnadai6234 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, have you tried unscrewing the collet on you pinvice? I have one with a smaller chuck if you flip it around.

@1Raphael Жыл бұрын

👍👍really nice watch.. You really got to invest in better tools tho to help with ur builds. you'll have a way better turnout, not having to worry about scratching. My heart drop when I saw you scratch that case back and case I think I was screaming with you. Oooo NO. And remember take your time, don't rush a build. it's got to be hard enough filming all this and trying to build the watch my hat goes off to you.

@marcodamato8426 Жыл бұрын

I’m in love with this GS version you created….can you build another one so I can buy it from you😉… greetings from Germany ✌🏼

@TheKidLAROI. Жыл бұрын

exited!

@andre-dx4yw Жыл бұрын

Just built my watch with this case and blue dial polished chapter ring bgw9 hands with c3 on ring and markers. But fitting the crystal shifted the chapter ring. Gutted lol

@dittonworks Жыл бұрын

Ah wow super pleased I’ve found this channel 👌👌👌 Would love you to build me something like this 👍

@IggyRance 11 ай бұрын

I like your taste, nevertheless for me this is the most beautiful watch you have build so far. I have made a copy of this one myself. Absolutely stunning. There is just one thing that drives me absolutely crazy. Depending on the angle I look at the dial the chapter ring looks either perfectly aligned or slightly off.

@yusufhahn_id Жыл бұрын

excelent job... i think 5 link bracelet & detailed chapter ring is the best, but i really hope there is another case with 40mm dimension for this build, i think mm300 case is too big for GS homage build

@thekingbee100 Жыл бұрын

I like your channel content Sir. I've made a few builds from e-bay cases. I'm not much into the divers, but one exception would be a "Captain Willard Seiko", but feel as though It might be a bit out of my depth as far as sourcing the right parts etc. Is a Cpt. Williard in your list of Mods of interest? Nice work Mate. good info on your channel.

@TomJones-tx7pb Жыл бұрын

The GS SBGA413 was hard to find in stores this last Christmas where I live - they were all bought out.

@robertShaw85 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Hate to say it however I think I like the simple chapter ring better. Maybe if you have a polishing wheel you could add a high polish to the centre links of that Namoi bracelet... could add a little something to it?

@chiragnk602 Жыл бұрын

You can really tell the difference between an amateur trying and a professional doing it. You gotta start somewhere. Good luck

@K_man217 9 ай бұрын

33:30 much love me dude, so goes amateur watch building. I do the same and try to learn from each flub! Also, I too had trouble fitting a Namoki bracelet, the Presidential (5 link!), to an OE Seiko SRPD case, couldn’t use the supplied far spring bars. Now that I’ve had it on for a while, it was easier to remove and reinstall, but has worn down my case.

@UncleHoCM Жыл бұрын

Class.

@WaveyWatches 19 күн бұрын

I dont know if you will read this. But I started watch making about 12 months ago, because I saw this video. I absolutely love this build and you inspired me to make my own semi-sucessful channel. Just wanted to say thank you!

@ItsAnotherWatch 19 күн бұрын

That's so awesome! Really cool that one of your videos got 16,000+ views in such a short time (for a channel with under 500 subs). It's only going to go UP from here! Keep up the great work! And thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know! I'm so glad that this video could inspire you to build your own watches and make videos on it! God bless you!

@WaveyWatches 10 күн бұрын

@@ItsAnotherWatch Thank you! Do you have discord to chat? Im looking to buy two vintage Omega's . Hoping to ask you a few questions?

@King_Roy_II 10 ай бұрын

I have just found your channel after being a watch enthusiast for a few years now. I would love to be able to do this, maybe get a kit for a divers... Do you ever sell the builds you do? Really love your content, no one else comes close to this sort of thing. good, clean, calm manner. Keep it up :)

@ItsAnotherWatch 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! I'm glad you're getting some enjoyment from my videos. To answer your question: no I don't sell the builds that I do, I consider myself an amateur at best and wouldn't be comfortable selling my watches for what they're worth if a buyer had issues due to mistakes on my end.

@tombowen9686 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see I'm not the only one that pulls crowns out with my mouth 😂😂

@ItsAnotherWatch Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah. Although I don't do it every time, sometimes its just the most convenient way to do it. 😅

@IceDree Жыл бұрын

I've had my eyes on the Namoki gold rotor ever since it came out, I'm tempted to swap my SRPE55's rotor, but I'm not sure I'm up to the task.

@jadedsoul1 8 ай бұрын

ARR So the dials are seconds, yea ? I see their is a chip at 12 on the black dial too.. hope you share the place to get S dials. I may go for one of these. sure looks sweet. be nice if you could get the GS sweeping movements no.. subbed up lad...

@antonypope7909 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Stumbled across your video when looking to find a grand seiko mod. When you scratched the case I felt for you. I’m tempted to maybe make my own grand seiko homage as I don’t think I could afford one. That final strap finishes it off perfectly. Anybody know where to get GS faces? Thanks Wheres the link for the movement as I looked at links given but couldn’t see it. Thanks

@Mister_Pinx Жыл бұрын

Hi, What bracelet is on the watch you are wearing in the video, is it a Jubilee of some kind and where did you buy it from ? Keep up the great videos 👍🏻

@Yakena1 Жыл бұрын

Long Island Watch has the best aftermarket bracelets at a good price.

@nghngh8557 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing every step ofbyour mod! What would be the overall budget for doing it by ourselves pls?

@CarlosAguila Ай бұрын

Great work champ! Do you ever sell any of your mods ? Do you recommend a place?

@disowned01 Күн бұрын

At first I was like... "Oh, he's clearly a beginner, I'll ignore the very silly things he's doing incorrectly." By the end of the video I was grinding my teeth and swearing at the screen.

@mrclem8932 Жыл бұрын

"Every single build I do has a mistake on it !!" The very same for me 😅😅😅😅 Very nice choice with case & dial by the way. I'm also agree with the 5 links bracelet, namoki and the others parts seller have to build their own. Where did you find the cheap one you got ?

@taham33 Жыл бұрын

how thick are those springbars you are using?

@felixlaboy1453 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Do you ever sale any of your builds.

@SPANCHEZ1 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Stevehunter96 Жыл бұрын

A five link bracelet ala grand Seiko that fits the namoki mm300 case is all I'm waiting for to do my two dream mods.

@frankschroth4038 Жыл бұрын

Now I'm absolutely no fan of Seiko , but this build is truly a stunner!!! But my watchmaker eyes where in tears when I had to watch you raping the case and other parts due to the cheapest tools one can buy ! Did it ever cross your mind that a piece of fine sandpaper would have done the trick of fitting the namoki endlink ? Oh, and IMH the watch looks best on that dark brown crocodile leather strap ! But again a very beautiful watch! Mfg Frank S.

@dodododo2109 10 ай бұрын

so difficult to assembled, youre full of patient dude

@aarneuuk9601 Жыл бұрын

Superb build It dont think it was what you were going for, but: I believe this in an SRPE case would be really nice The chapter ring options for that one are limited though Couldn't find a white one at all, had to paint my own