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@MrPinkfloyd I agree. San Martin have successfully showed the Swiss Watch industry up for what it is: a game of smoke and mirrors.

If you buy a chapter ring and a bezel insert made for the SKX007 from the Namoki website, they will fit. I also have links for the white on black GMT chapter ring and the Batman GMT bezel insert below my video.

They do wear so well on Black rubber. Thanks for the support.

Yes they are! I’m glad you’ve had hands on experience. I was blown away by this bundle. Considering it includes crown and bracelet, the price is strong and the quality is amazing

The NH38 has no date complication and this dial has a date window. Apparently this dial is a little thicker than others, therefore it is beyond tolerance.

@@watchmebuildit thanks for your reply! I forgot about the dial having a date window, my bad. I am considering a no date milsub dial with this case. Thanks for your video! I hope that the namoki milsub dial is not as thick if not I might just buy the Baltic Dual Crown.

You may be onto a winner with the milsub dial. If you do need to reduce the thickness of the movement holder, it really is not difficult. I have made a how-to video just for that

I appreciate that!

I am SOOO with you. Microadjust is helpful, but on-the fly is the BIZ. I found a great aftermarket clasp with on the fly and would have used it here, but the smallest clasp is 18mm and this strap is 16mm

@@watchmebuildit awesome. AliE link? You rock.

@@watchmebuildit They just need to figure out how to slim them down a bit, they all seem to be monstrosities. But then I like old style Rolex hollow links that clink and jingle on the wrist, so there's that I guess.

Hi Neal. The link for the clasp is in the description below the video

Hey there Lee. Truth be told, I was really IMPRESSED at how well this case wears. With the flat sapphire, it’s only 13mm thick. The bracelet is also very wearable with 20mm - 16mm dimensions. But your point is valid, kinda like the new ‘Mini’ vs. the original or the new Fiat 500 vs. The original - all of our modern requirements have swelled the size for sure.

Thanks Tom! I really enjoyed this one

Hi @adamw7411 - you are right, certain Chinese brands are investing heavily where it counts. Apparently Seestern is ‘Starfish’ in German - which makes sense! If 2mm on the bracelet at the clasp is your greatest concern, then I’d say they’ve done really well

@@watchmebuildit I have a small wrist and those 2mm on bracelet does have a big difference. Also it would look modern that way.

Sheesh! What a question. I’ve reached out to two guys on IG this far. Depthcharge Time was a disaster and I wouldn’t even try. Seikonda Custom Dial has been helpful, but he’s recovering from a family crisis and a little overloaded at the moment. He may well be able to help in the future. One guy that seems to have his stuff stitched together well is Koda Watches. I’ve never dealt with him, but he may be worth asking. There is also Red5 watches, but I think he’s closed his books to new clients. All of them are on Instagram

That is an excellent perspective to have. I haven’t had the privilege of handling the ‘real McCoy’. I wonder - if it was a ‘blind’ test, if you had them side-by-side with no logo, would you say there is a noticeable difference?

@@watchmebuildit yes, bezel action, case finishing, weight of the watch, sound of the rotor. Dial texture/coloring…really depends on how deep you are into this hobby. Also its all about the movement if you are deep into the game.

@@timchan334 thank you for taking the time to reply. It’s really good to have the thoughts of a person like yourself who owns both.

It’s the grey screwdriver from the set. Nib size 1.4mm

will 1.3 or 1.5 works? can u please try and let me know, so that I can buy or ask namoki to arrange one for me. for this bracelet

I just bought one, i will give it a try on the bracelet I have for the spare links I haven't damaged.

I would use the 1.3 to be safe. Also, if you don’t have Q20, you could soak the links in hot water for 5 minutes to heat them up. The thinking is that something like Locktite may have been used on the threads and heat will soften it up

Oh wow thats a nice advise thanks dear for this tip

That’s a good idea - although I modded mine and it became the base for this idea 😄. So if you look at this video where I introduce the MB78, at the end I compare the new model with an old one - the old one IS the BB58. I’m sorry about the tight pins. In future if you encounter that problem, squirt a little Q20 onto the link and leave it for 10 minutes before trying again. czcams.com/video/LL8fVQIQ8ZQ/video.htmlsi=zSMz5fG66qX2TJ8P

Hey @Campappa21, that is AMAZING news. Don’t be nervous at all. It really is quite straightforward if you take your time. Watch these two videos for step-by-step help: Building Namoki’s homage to the BB58 czcams.com/video/14uQ8qPdOS8/video.html Watch Me Build a Dual Crown Dive Watch czcams.com/video/tqiPHe6ejs8/video.html

Also… if you’ve bought the tools separately, be sure to select the ‘no tools’ option on the kit or else you willl end up with two sets.

@@watchmebuildit Thank you very much! I’m really excited 🤗

@@watchmebuildit Thank you! Unfortunately Namoki sent me the wrong movement with the kit. They packed the NH70 Skeletonized Movement instead of the NH35. The NH70 also includes some metal ring (spacer), tabs and screws but I don't have the gray movement spacer :( I've already contacted them, I hope they will send me an NH35...

Oh No! That is truly surprising. They seldom make mistakes, but when they do, they are quick to fix them. It’s a pity the movement ring was not included because the NH70 is perfect for this build - you don’t have a ‘ghost’ position on the crown since it is a time only movement. The upside is that my build playlist will go live in the next 24 hours, so you can use that for your step-by-step

Cheers Sparkplugbarrens

Cheers Tom. What can I say - Big Guys deserve their sweet spot too 😉

Wise man 😉

Absolutely! No better starting point than one of Namoki’s DIY kits.

Hi @billsiviter - this video was made before the Seiko movements proliferated. So this is a Mingzhu movement. If you have an option of a Seiko movement, take it. There’s no comparison between the architecture of the two movements - Seiko is WAY better

Oh! Thank you for watching!

Thank you @earllangcay6637

Thanks @Harvin 87. I am pointing out that this is a 4 o’clock crown position. So this influences which of the dial feet you retain and which ones you remove.

@@watchmebuildit oh yes, I understand. Thanks , and congratulations on your build. I am going to try that case myself soon.

One of my favourite builds. If you can pick up a mesh strap, it takes it to new levels. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ews58jD

The crown is not screw down on this watch. You turn in clockwise to wind

@@watchmebuildit thank you! If I accidentally turn it counterclockwise, will it be defective?

Not at all! You can turn it in either direction. When you are winding the watch you will feel a ‘buzz’ in your fingers. I would recommend you turn it 40 times in the morning. It will feel ‘tighter’ or ‘stronger’ when the spring is wound - do not turn it past this point as you could break the spring on this watch

@@watchmebuildit thank you so much.

@@watchmebuildit "How many hours of power reserve does the Phylida Speedmaster have?"

Thank you @rocklinrc - a few of my subscribers have helped me right with this one.

@Leec - a super helpful post. Thank you. I may have misunderstood the composition of the crystal. If it is acrylic I should be able to buff out any minor scratches. If that is the case, I owe DWC an apology! Thank you too for your insight regarding specification on WR. You are absolutely on the money, for the purposes of most mortals 100m is more than enough.

I tweaked the colour settings on the video for better ‘pop’ but that did upscale the green. It is a great case though. Check out the unboxing video, I think that gives a better look at the colour of the dial

@@watchmebuildit cheers, yeh it's a little more subdued in that one. I quite like the dial as something with a little uniqueness, but great to know there's plenty of mod opinions too

You're so welcome! I’m glad it helped. I’m hoping to release a video specifically for second hand installation soon. Enjoy your next build Tom

Thank you Pete. I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed the GMT - and delighted to find that the NH34 movement has enough clearance to fit beneath the crystal.

@@watchmebuildit Haha, cool!

Thank you Michael. The encouragement is appreciated.

Cheers Dad 😉. You are correct about the tools. They do offer a ‘no tools’ option on most of their kits which drops the price for repeat offenders. This new ‘standard’ kit is astonishingly well packaged and thought through.

I’m not certain what the V4 upgrade will be. This one is the V3 that you see on AliExpress and I think it’s outstanding. This watch is actually People ferfect for 6 inch wrist because it’s only 38mm diameter.

@@watchmebuildit Appreciate a lot. Keep the good content 🙌🏻

Thank you 🙏🏻

Hopefully next week. I’m also very eager to

I know right! The lumed date wheel is a crazy party trick. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the watch

Hey @22oto - thanks for the compliment. Yes! The advantage of Namoki’s collection is that ALL of their cases take a 29.5 dial and NH movements. So you can mod to your heart’s delight!!

Oh my! What an achievement! Well done. Cracking the date switchover with such accuracy is masterful. I truly am delighted

Excellent! Let me know how you get along

Any time! Thank you Michael

It seems pricey - but the full build is super affordable (compared to other Namoki builds). But thenI remember that it’s a case, Crystal, bezel + ‘insert’, crown and caseback all together. Then it ain’t so bad

Yeah - sometimes you gotta wonder hey? 😂

I HAD to - it wouldn’t stop rattling 😂. I all honesty I love this video for how BAD it is! It’s one of my first and I keep it up as a reminder that Learning is a lifelong enterprise

@@watchmebuildit that’s awesome man. It is an enjoyable video to be honest. 🤣

Hey Tom. I understand. A tension Im facing is the gap between my viewers who like to ‘watch’ and those who are watching to learn. So this video isn’t designed as a tutorial (the last one where I modified the movement holder IS designed as a tutorial). This one is a ‘watch and enjoy’ kinda gig. What I’m hoping to do is create playlists with short segments on each and every activity that people can navigate through for a step-by-step experience. Thanks for your thoughts though - and your ongoing support

I only realized now Tom! Your comment was on the short - below the short is the link to the full video ☺️

@@watchmebuildit 🙂🙂

Wow, thanks! That’s a real boost. Thanks @mojoe

@@watchmebuildit you’re very welcome. I’m going to try your method for installing the seconds hand. That’s the hardest part for me.👍

And for me - at 46 my hands are no longer stable as they once were

Aaah man! Thank you! Be sure to use my link when you buy and we can remain friends 😉. Have a great weekend

Thank Shauno (we share a first name too)

Oh you’re funny Tom - thanks for the feedback 😉

This one has gone to its new owner, but I can build a brand new one for your for €345.00. DM me on watchmbi@gmail.com to proceed

This one has gone to its new owner, but I can build a brand new one for your for €345.00. DM me on watchmbi@gmail.com to proceed