Modifying my SteelDive SD1975 Tuna - Dial Mod | The Watcher
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Here is my first ever mod video. It was very awkward to say the least to record this. I have had questions in the past showing my mods so it has took a while for me to be confident enough to showcase how to do a relatively simple dial mod. If you're a beginner modder then be sure to check out my 'modding for dummies' video where I go through some tips & tricks, tools needed and some mistakes I have made while modding.
I know the mod video looks reasonably clean, but this was a 45 min mod process trimmed down to 15 mins ! lol
Watch modding for dummies!
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This video is for educational purposes only
To purchase the sterile Steeldive sd1975 using Aliexpress, please see link below:
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Enquire for 'NO LOGO' version
Dials were purchased from Nafokies, see my list of channels and the Insta link is below:
(very straightforward guy, his name is Alex and provides a good service!)
Genuine dials available as well as the best line of 'Aftermarket' dials
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or just search insta for 'Nafokies'
Link to my ebay store:
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Absolutely fantastic video….I was completely engrossed. Not something I think I would have the nerve to try, aside from the fact I’d have to invest in all the little tools etc, although I know they’re not that expensive. Great job, watch looks really cool
Cracking mod mr watcher, looks awesome
Very cool! I appreciate that you went through the entire process on camera. I’d like to get into modding someday. Videos like this one will be quite helpful when that day arrives. Thanks!
You prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot my account password. I love any assistance you can give me
@Corbin Vivaan Instablaster =)
@Shiloh Brian thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and im in the hacking process now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Shiloh Brian it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@Corbin Vivaan you are welcome =)
Simply Superb as always and a Great Mod I’m definitely wanting to do to all of my Steeldives.👏👏👏👏👍
Great Job Sir.👍⌚️
They're 28.5mm dials aren't they? Any idea on the size of the chapter ring is too please?
Not long found your channel sir and gotta say I'm gonna probably look at buying the steeldive tuna next for myself. Keep up the excellent reviews bro very thorough and informative.
Nice one brother, stay subbed, loads of content always coming.
“That sit on it, not literally”comment had me 😂. Watch looks great. Going to check out a few of the dials now.
Lmao, it doesn't need to be said but yeh 🤣
@@TheWatcherReviews Sorry To bother you Sir but how do I contact Alex if I am not on Social media (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter Etc) as I don’t trust or do Social Media.I’ve just received the SteeldiveTuna, Homage,MM Homage and The Sumo Homage as well as the Rose Gold Largaz 1000m Emperor Tuna Homage (Which I would love you to Review as it’s Simply Superb.I would love to Redial all 4 watches with Seiko Replica Dials in the quality you showed on this Mod you have done.
Thank you for any help Sir as I’m a Seiko/Citizen Genuine Dive watch collector
And a Seiko/Citizen Forum member for over 18yrs with nearly 400 Watches but asking this on the Forums would be Blasphemy🙈😜
Best Regards and if your in the UK like myself I would happily send you my Largaz to Review.👍⌚️I do own the Real Deal Seiko 1000m Emperor Tuna
Automatic 8L35 And the Quality of the Largaz Now I have one means I intend on buying the whole Collection of Variants as I’m that impressed.Plus Seiko are Price Hiking far too much for their products recently and all forum members are getting pretty miffed with Seikos endless Limited Editions just grabbing more money from people like me who always viewed Seiko as a quality Working Mans Watch Brand but not anymore I’m afraid to say,Hence why I’m looking at adding These Homage watches to my collection because of your Reviews.
Anyway I’m a Subscriber to you and Love what your Doing and Your Reviews are Honest and ultra informative.Well Done and hope you can help with the Dials.🙏
By the way my purchases have been through Longfieldchrono for the Steeldives as he’s been cheaper than direct through Steeldive.
My Largaz was via Aliexpress and arrived by FedEx priority in 5 days with
Unbelievably no Customs charge at all😮 to the UK.That was a Huge Bonus.
The Watch was £157 delivered👍
@@TheNeilo-Audiosound Hi Neil
Thank you and I really appreciate the enthusiasm you show, just like myself. Here is my email and I will be able to help and may even take you up on the offer of reviewing your 8L35 tuna!!
The.watcher2020@outlook.com
Great work and awesome final result. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Nicely done mate. Looks great too.
Cheers 👍🏼
Looks great my man!
Cheers
Steeldive are a good platform for mods. I love my own 6105 frankenhommage turtlemaster. It's nowhere near stock and very unique. I've got the bronze 6105 coming in as my next project.
That's a perfect tutorial !!! straight forward i love it
Was looking at replacing the dial, crown and caseback of my steeldive Willard for seiko parts
The tuna is my next watch great video well done
Easier to just get a sterile and go from there. Would be hard to source a seiko caseback
You have hands of s surgeon my friend! Don't think my shaky bones could do this,looks cracking!
Looool i haven't. It was just smart editing. My hands shake as much as the next person but I used to repair mobile phones which helped my dexterity
@@TheWatcherReviews ah cool👍 I'm just applying lume to the indice ring of a Casioak..will do the hands over the weekend, 🤞 it works out 🤣
Now I'd struggle with that!
great vid as usual
🤜🏽
Gotta love a modding vid
Fantastic video
ya did good lad at least you tried to do it and did it so thumbs up to you matey keep it up
Lovely result there. Tempted by the tuna...
Patients of a saint, well done..
You're not wrong there!
Amazing video I just love these steeldives, so much watch for the money... Does the outer tuna case come off from the inner case or are the screws around the outside just for show?
It comes off
@@TheWatcherReviews thanks for that I was thinking of getting the black version and removing the outer case and swapping it onto a silver one to get a seiko arnie look
Great. Thanks
It looks fantastic, thank you for the video
Awesome tutorial! I will definitely be doing this to my Sharky Tuna, Have you given any thought to "modding" a SteelDive MM300? 👍👌
I have modded a steeldive mm300. They are risky. They don't use the stem connector like proxima so you have a chance of breaking a stem. I broke a stem on 1 and 1 was done successfully.
Email me and il share pics of it after.
sweet work
Great vids . Question I am dial changing my tuna steedive tha has went ok but i am not liking the chapter ring is there an after market that may fit this case , the SKX ring is just a shy too big any thoughts ?
Can you make a video on how to change the crown? It seems that the crown saver is not screwed. The screws seem to be fake...
The shroud? The shroud is functioning and the screws actually do come out. But to remove crown you need to open caseback
Well done!
Great video, I love modding videos esp. when you get good tips and warnings like here. I bought a quite cheap modded SKX a while ago, just for further modding purpose. Haven't got to it yet, I worry most for the fiddly removing/placing of the hands. I also need to get more tools. But I always get inspired by videos like this.
Tools can be cheap, you dnt need to get expensive tools. Hand's and quite cheap too, as long as you don't bend them, they should be ok
@@TheWatcherReviews Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I learned that you can start out with quite cheap tool kits and build from there. I had a cheap tool for changing straps which came with a small kit. That was the weakest link in the kit, and the Bergeon tool I got later made everything much easier. But the rest was mostly fine. And yeah, I've seen some really fine and cheap hands available on Ebay.
I used this video to mod a Heimdaller Tuna with a Seiko Samurai dial, movement and caseback...
Very nice!
What strap size in mm for a rubber will
It need 22mm??
Yea
Where did you buy the dial and what is the part number?
Modding my sd1970 once the dial and tools show up. I'll be using the hand press and have never used one before. How do you know which tip to use for each hand?
Hi
Its usually the top with the larger hole that corresponds with the hour hand, then minute and then seconds, which the hand a very small hole opening. You will be able to see what goes where
I wonder if a 6309 crown would fit the Steeldive tuna?
They definitely look similar.
I have the exact same watch actually but when I received the watch I found that the crown is unable to be screwed down. I think the threads have been stripped. Do U know where I can get a replacement of the entire crown assembly for this particular model?
The crown keeps popping back out when I try to screw it down
Speak with steeldive, they should be able to give you a new crown
Hey great video thanks! I have the same watch on order and looking to also change the bezel insert, do you know if it is skx007 size please?
I believe it is
How did you get the shroud off without tapping the screws? I can't loosen the screws on mine
they just came out buddy, it helps having the exact right hex
Do a black tuna mod video please!!’
Excellent mod and video. What is the diameter of the dial?
I have the Proxima version of this watch, could you do a mod video of this one as its monobloc so a different process, cheers
Im planning to address monobloc cases
@@TheWatcherReviews great cant wait thanks
Good presentation, can I know where to get the after market dial & hands?
Its in description Jason. Hands can be purchased from ebay or aliexpress. Search phylida, they sell some nice hands!
Thanks for your information!
Hi, do you know if the SKX case back fit into thi watch ?
How to turn a homage into a knock off
Do you think a dealer would notice the difference on face value?
Absolutely, anybody who knows Seiko will.
Someday I want to get into modding but the fear of breaking small parts...
Its ok, cheap parts and movements. You cant really do too much damage
How do you choose the right sized dial?
Most nh35 and seiko homages plus Seiko's use a 28.5mm dial
Do you know if a seiko crown is a straight swap?
If you're talking about those thick 'S' crowns, then possibily. But you can trim the stem to fit another style
By doing this mod would it mess up the water proof of the watch
Not really, because you're just unscrewing and re-closing it. As long as the gaskets are unharmed then it will be fine, not like its pressurised or anything. If you took off the crystal and it was your first time modding I would be more careful of that. However, if you would rather be just extra precautious then a water test is advised, bearing in mind that's if the watch was the claimed water resistance in the first place
@@TheWatcherReviews Thank you watcher. Well explained
Dial size is 28.5mm?
Where to get the hands?
Aliexpress
@@TheWatcherReviews would appreciate if you can post the link :D
Will SKX bezel insert fit?
Yes
Thanks for replying. I'm going to order it now. Does the bezel just pop off?
Yes it does but remove the shroud to make it easier. I would suggest heating it slightly with a heat gun and using a blade to lift off.
Can I send you my Steeldive Captain Willard to modify for me please. I already have the watch face. I cannot find anybody here in Florida that will do that and after watching all these videos I'm too scared, as I'm sure I will mess it up.
If you were based in the UK, I would gladly accept, however with overseas shipping and times, not sure if worth the risk. Watches go missing sometimes.
Any one know if u can take the gard off the bezel like a real tuna ?
Yes you can, it has screws which you can remove
@@TheWatcherReviews are they swappable with any of the Seiko guards (which model is equivalent?).
Also I see the chapter ring is fixed, is this easily removed and interchangeable with an aftermarket steel one without any significant difficulty/fitting trouble?
@@m9snow the chapter ring should be ok and with regards to the shroud, I can't comment, as long as the screw holes line up then it should be ok
could i pay you to do this for me?
Sure, just email me
The.watcher2020@outlook.com
I dont understand why? Just for a "Seiko" brand on the dial? It stays what it is, a cheap chinese watch. Its a fake seiko now and not a really mod. Sorry.
Absolute rubbish, looks nothing like a Seiko, everything lines up!
🤣