FYI, bubbleboys are coming (& flat 6309 crystals too!)

[seikoholic]

We confirmed today that our order of bubbleboys - the real deal - are completed and on their way.  They'll be here next week.  I don't even have a product shot yet, but you all know what they look like.   Prices will be the same as what Jonathan charged:  $42 list, $37 for forum members.

"Bubble Boy" can be used in place of Seiko's 320W10GN00 and 320W34GA00 in most applications and provides exact fit and case seal when using all Seiko casing parts. Some aftermarket rotating ring inserts may need to have their inner edge relieved by approximately 0.20mm for absolute fit. There is virtually no optical distortion of the hands dial when viewed head-on or nearly head-on.

Also, bear in mind there are 64 other Seiko models from the late '60s and 1970s that use the 320W10GN00. "Bubble Boy" will fit these as well but the height may allow the edge to peek over some of these models' bezels.

WristSushi member price will be $37.00, a saving of $5.00 off our eBay price of $42, plus shipping.  Please spread the word.  We can only keep doing this if people know that they're available, and where to get them.  

These discounted prices are ONLY good for Wrist Sushi members, only for orders placed here and paid to [e-mail]

Here is the list of models the BB will fit:

6306-7000
6306-7001
6309-7040
6309-7049
6309-7290
6309-729A
6309-729B
7548-7000
7548-7009
7548-700A
7548-700B
7548-700C
7548-700F
7548-7000
5126-6030
5126-8080
5126-8090
5126-8100
5126-8120
5126-8130
6105-6110
6105-8000
6105-8009
6105-8110
6105-8119
6106-6050
6106-6057
6106-6059
6106-6060
6106-7110
6106-7117
6106-7119
6106-7420
6106-7440
6106-7447
6106-8120
6106-8220
6106-8227
6106-8229
6106-8230
6106-8237
6106-8239
6106-8410
6106-8440
6106-8449
6106-8450
6106-8510
6119-6020
6119-6023
6119-7170
6119-7173
6119-7180
6119-7183
6119-8120
6119-8121
6119-8123
6119-8130
6119-8140
6119-8220
6119-8300
6119-8310
6119-8400
6119-8540
6218-8000
6309-6000
6309-6029
6319-6000
6619-8320
7017-8000
7019-8020
7019-8030
8306-8090
8306-9030
8306-9050
8346-8040
8346-9010
8346-9000

Another incoming crystal will be the correct flat crystal, 320W34GN00, for these models:

6306-7000 
6306-7001 
6309-7040 
6309-7049 
6309-7290 
6309-729A 
6309-729B 
7548-7000 
7548-7009 
7548-700A 
7548-700B 
7548-700C 
7548-700F 
7548-700H 

[toxicavenger]

Damn!!! I think every one of my Seiko's could use one of these.

[Groundhog66]

I've been wanting to do a bubble boy mod, for some time now.

[seikoholic]

Aug 29, 2014 7:14:52 GMT -8 toxicavenger said:

Damn!!! I think every one of my Seiko's could use one of these.

I've got a plan in place for my first wholesale mod.  I've got the following ready:

• 6105-8110 case
• 6349 23j movement
• Crown
• Stem
• Rotating ring(s)

I need

• Tuna dial, the 300m one
• Marinemaster hands
• Tuna brushed metal insert

Anyone got a source for these bits?


Another mod I'd like to do is to take a fairly roached 6309-704x case I have, get it trip-locked, have the whole thing (and the rotating ring) satin finished (I think Shawn can do it), and then go from there.

[sdoocms]

Aug 29, 2014 8:07:24 GMT -8 Groundhog66 said:

I've been wanting to do a bubble boy mod, for some time now.

I have 2 of these.  One is on a 6309-7049 and the other is on a 7548-7000.  Both are awesome out in the sunlight!

[seikoholic]

I'm finally going to own my first BB mod, one of Jonathan's actually.  I've never owned any bubbleboy before - not a mod, not a crystal.  This will be a first:

[toxicavenger]

Aug 29, 2014 10:27:05 GMT -8 seikoholic said:

Aug 29, 2014 7:14:52 GMT -8 toxicavenger said:

Damn!!! I think every one of my Seiko's could use one of these.

I've got a plan in place for my first wholesale mod.  I've got the following ready:

• 6105-8110 case
• 6349 23j movement
• Crown
• Stem
• Rotating ring(s)

I need

• Tuna dial, the 300m one
• Marinemaster hands
• Tuna brushed metal insert

Anyone got a source for these bits?


Another mod I'd like to do is to take a fairly roached 6309-704x case I have, get it trip-locked, have the whole thing (and the rotating ring) satin finished (I think Shawn can do it), and then go from there.

I am pretty sure I have a aftermarket rolex style trip lock setup if you can use it?

[seikoholic]

Sept 4, 2014 7:32:45 GMT -8 toxicavenger said:

Aug 29, 2014 10:27:05 GMT -8 seikoholic said:

I've got a plan in place for my first wholesale mod.  I've got the following ready:

• 6105-8110 case
• 6349 23j movement
• Crown
• Stem
• Rotating ring(s)

I need

• Tuna dial, the 300m one
• Marinemaster hands
• Tuna brushed metal insert

Anyone got a source for these bits?


Another mod I'd like to do is to take a fairly roached 6309-704x case I have, get it trip-locked, have the whole thing (and the rotating ring) satin finished (I think Shawn can do it), and then go from there.

I am pretty sure I have a aftermarket rolex style trip lock setup if you can use it?

I'm definitely interested in trip-locking a 6309 case I have.  This 6105 case crown tube is fine.  But thank you!

[toxicavenger]

Let me know and you can have the setup for free, all I need is an address.

[seikoholic]

They're here, dudes!  UPS just dropped the shipment, and we are stocked.  We'll be formally listing them later on, but they are available as of this minute.

[seikoholic]

And they're here!

[timewatcher]

I wish BB boys were made to fit the 7S 26 models as well.
I have one of Jonathans BB2s in my SKXA 35 and it looks very good but a high domed crystal would look even better!