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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 27, 2013 13:59:06 GMT -8
I want to get a watch that I can use for modding on occasion, what is the best model to get? I know many mod the 6309, others, the SKX, what say you?
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Post by donciccio on Jun 27, 2013 14:01:12 GMT -8
I read your topic real fast and thought it said "I want to start modeling" ... I was about to call you and ask you wtf.gif
The 6309 has always been my favorite to mod. Especially the cushion case. I'm not sure if dials are easily available anymore though.
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Post by scubarob99 on Jun 27, 2013 14:04:11 GMT -8
SKX ...easy to get, easy to replace if you mess something up, and dials where you get to keep the dial feet.
Rob.
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Post by timewatcher on Jun 27, 2013 14:04:33 GMT -8
I want to get a watch that I can use for modding on occasion, what is the best model to get? I know many mod the 6309, others, the SKX, what say you? In my meager opinion the 6309-7040/7049s are the absolute best! There are SO many options ya can choose from! JMO of course! Oh forgot to add.......... the SKXA 35 is also a good choice...........  This one of mine also has one of Jonathans BB2 crystals installed! |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 27, 2013 14:13:51 GMT -8
I read your topic real fast and thought it said "I want to start modeling" ... I was about to call you and ask you wtf.gif The 6309 has always been my favorite to mod. Especially the cushion case. I'm not sure if dials are easily available anymore though. Yeah, parts availability is definitely what I am taking into consideration. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 27, 2013 14:14:28 GMT -8
SKX ...easy to get, easy to replace if you mess something up, and dials where you get to keep the dial feet. Rob. Good point, I'd really like to do the swaps, without too much modification to the parts. |
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Post by timewatcher on Jun 27, 2013 14:17:17 GMT -8
I had Jack Bead blast my SKXA 35 and it looks GREAT!
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 27, 2013 14:19:25 GMT -8
Yeah, not a fan of bead blasting, but I'm glad you're happy with the outcome.
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Post by timewatcher on Jun 27, 2013 14:21:29 GMT -8
Yeah, not a fan of bead blasting, but I'm glad you're happy with the outcome. Yeah..... I know a lot dont like it but many do! It's just personal preference. I just wish I could get my movement inside of a 6309 but I dont think its possible. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 16:51:44 GMT -8
Yeah, not a fan of bead blasting, but I'm glad you're happy with the outcome. Yeah..... I know a lot dont like it but many do! It's just personal preference. I just wish I could get my movement inside of a 6309 but I dont think its possible. Why would you want to put a7s26 into a 6309 which easily has the superior movement? |
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Post by timewatcher on Jun 27, 2013 16:53:56 GMT -8
Yeah..... I know a lot dont like it but many do! It's just personal preference. I just wish I could get my movement inside of a 6309 but I dont think its possible. Why would you want to put a7s26 into a 6309 which easily has the superior movement? Actually it's the dial I want to transfer! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 17:07:34 GMT -8
Why would you want to put a7s26 into a 6309 which easily has the superior movement? Actually it's the dial I want to transfer! Ok; it wasn't clear from your use of the word movement  |
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Post by timewatcher on Jun 27, 2013 17:10:08 GMT -8
Actually it's the dial I want to transfer! Ok; it wasn't clear from your use of the word movement Yeah... I didnt explain it very well! I like the idea of the Yellow Dial in the 6309 |
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Post by russtmurray on Jun 27, 2013 17:30:42 GMT -8
Personally, I think you'd have the most fun tinkering with the SKX series. You can be as subtle or bold as you please and the best part, the base watch is readily available and I suspect the AM or OEM parts are more plentiful as well. As with many modifications, the tinkering evolves into something that you really like.... From this;  To this;  And finally to this;  Or from this;  To this;  Or finally from this;  To this;  |
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Post by feca67 on Jun 27, 2013 23:51:22 GMT -8
I want to get a watch that I can use for modding on occasion, what is the best model to get? I know many mod the 6309, others, the SKX, what say you? I don't think the model is that important... a satisfying mod project is more than just picking some parts from a supplier and putting them together. I usually start with a basic idea, like a colour, or a style, then look through forum photos, and the used Seikos on ebay and try to identify a dial, a case, hands, bezel etc. I take weeks just deciding on which parts to use, then even longer to buy suitable parts at sensible prices - I do tend to end up buying several complete used watches, and breaking them for just a few parts from each. Next I buy the extras from suppliers - strap, crystal, gaskets etc. Then the build, service the movement, re-finish the case, assemble and fettle. There's always extra bits you can do to, like painting, re-luming, special finishes or plating... it takes me far far longer to put the whole plan together and collect the parts than it does to build the watch, and there's often changes and obstacles along the way, but that just makes the final achievement more enjoyable. thunbsup.gif |
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Post by kingrat on Jun 28, 2013 0:32:00 GMT -8
I'd go for an SKX to start off. Easier and cheaper to work on.
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Post by distiller on Jul 1, 2013 0:43:33 GMT -8
SKX007 FTW...or any of the other "0020" type cased watches, like the 009, A35, 011J, etc etc etc.
To start, though, try to get your hands on some "junkers" that you don't mind ruining and/or a Seiko 5 or two to practice on before you move up to a fully modded diver smileys-drinking-beer
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 9, 2013 6:45:28 GMT -8
Sound advice guys, thank you.
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