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- Hi guys! Here is another video of ongoing build series that we've been doing lately. Parts used on this build are listed down in the description below.
Base Watch: #STEELDIVE #SD1970 #CaptainWillard (s.click.aliexp...)
Alternative Option for Captain Willard Case: www.ebay.com.s...
NH35A/36A Movement - www.ebay.com.s...
Chapter ring: Seiko Prospex Turtle SRP777
Dial: Dial Maker Japanese Wave Dial (wrwatches.com/...)
Hands: SLA style hands (s.click.aliexp...)
Crystal: Blue AR coated flat sapphire crystal
Bezel: St.st. polished coin edge type bezel
Insert: Full lumed ceramic bezel insert
Band: Samsung Active Silicone Band (Gear Sport) (s.click.aliexp...)
Background Music: www.bensound.com
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Tools used for modification
Hands Presser - s.click.aliexp...
Crystal Presser - s.click.aliexp...
Brass Movement Holder - s.click.aliexp...
Watch Repair Kid - s.click.aliexp...
Caseback Gasket Grease - s.click.aliexp...
Seiko Watch Back Case Opener - s.click.aliexp...
Hands Set Fitter / Remover - s.click.aliexp...
Case Movement Cushion - s.click.aliexp...
St.st. Large Case Vise Holder - s.click.aliexp...
Tweezers Watch Repair Tools - s.click.aliexp...
Rodico Dry Cleaner - s.click.aliexp...
Recommended high quality tools
Crystal Presser - s.click.aliexp...
Fiber Glass Scratch Brush Pen - s.click.aliexp...
Suction Type Screw Case Opener - s.click.aliexp...
Rodico Dry Cleaner - s.click.aliexp...
Case Back Opener - s.click.aliexp...
Bezel Remover - s.click.aliexp...
Fine Screw Drivers - s.click.aliexp...
just bought a steeldive and after the honeymoon period I'm going to mod it a bit :D
Wow, The work was done expertly and the result beautiful.
Thanks for your kind words.
I like a big watch. I don't see any problem wearing it. I can read it with out my glasses.
I'm getting a new watch steel dive Willard type so my have a go at a mod cheers for all the info
Thanks and all the best. Remember DO NOT remove the bezel.
I've been wondering if modding a Steeldive or Heimdallr to a closer version of the 6105 was possible. Now I know. Thanks for the excellent video!
Thanks. Glad video helps.
Bravissimo !!!!!! What a good job, comments.....I have one and your modd is just fantastic !!! Thanks a lot ! Regards from France ;)
Thanks for your kind words.
Misalign chapter ring for full seiko experience.
Coping true blue seiko trademark.
ha, ha, ha!
Indeed!
😂🤣😂😄😅
It looks very nice, good Job. I would have kept the non-marked chapter-ring from the Steeldive. Just to put more emphasis on the structured dial.
It looks too plain with plain blacked chapter ring but it is individual preference.
I understand wanting to show the beautiful dial, but there is no minute track, so adding a chapter ring with a minute track makes the watch easier to read. I modified a Seiko SRP775 last year and added a chapter ring without a minute track, and now I no longer like it. The minute track makes a big difference.
Great video and explanation. Thanks.
Excellent work!
Thank you
Get the Steel Dive 1970 and leave it alone. It’s a timepiece that any watch enthusiast would be proud to wear. It’s all Seiko parts anyway. Licensed by Seiko for assembly in China.
It is not licensed by Seiko. It uses a Seiko movement purchased from Seiko.
you neglect to mention that you had to clip the dial feet and use adhesive tape.
Damn! Body builder, actor, governor of California and now a watch maker, what can’t Arnie do?!
Beautiful!! 🤩
For many people, the turtle re-issue is amazing but just a little too big, just a little. The king turtle that is. It is 45mm and the dial and chapter ring is also big some compared with the classic SKX007. The SKX007, with a slim 42mm cushion case, has a generous but basically perfect dial and bezel size. So, when one wants to step up in size from the SKX007, the obvious step is to the king turtle, and if that feels too big on the wrist, then one searches through the tortoise and mini-turtles and finally discovers the absolutely fantastic Captain Willard 6105 and it is $1,600. But, the Captain Willard of the Steeldive (and Addisdive and others) this is an amazing $120 and it feels solid like the king turtle might have felt, and it is in fact a turtle, but a much earlier version of the turtle, and it is 43.8mm or basically 44mm. But the bezel and dial are kept in check as to size, and the cushion case, as on the turtle, makes it “wear smaller” like a 42mm when you bend your wrist. I have other 44mm watches, and they are at the upper limit of the size I consider right for even my big wrist. The design of the SD1970 or 6501 with a 4.1 oclock crown rather than the Seiko 3.8 oclock crown, is remarkable in how it feels on the wrist. Is there a crystal gasket? I have heard rumor of it being glued in.
Where I find critique is what comes next as one wants to use the day/date full range of the NH36 in the circle of squares and rectangles flow of the dial. It appears to me that a well-chosen 62MAS dial would draw-down the presence of the window in the flow of the circle, and then maybe the day disk could go black and lumed to allow just the date to be a white square to complete the flow of the circle of squares and rectangles. It may maintain the balance and flow.
So, dial feet come off and don’t mess with the bezel. I have heard of people cracking the ceramic bezel in the crystal removal if not careful. I winder if I could get under the bezel insert through the case once the crystal is out. Maybe the Mark at Island watches idea of using a safe solvent is the trick. If anyone has perfected the Willard with 62Mas dial, I would love to see if it looks wrong. It will take away the 70’s style, but it may add clarity to the busy dial. Maybe. It is already a work of art.
Fantastic love it.
Thanks
6105 was a holy movement and the one you are using is an NH35. LOL..
lol... thanks
Man too bad this was two years ago I would’ve liked to buy this watch
excellent mod, thanks
Thanks for your kind words.
Hi, do you have any tips on how to remove the sapphire glass? I have been using the sapphire glass to no results :(
very nice . . thanks
Good video and interesting project. The Captain Willard is a bargain at the moment, so maybe a good fall project.
Yes it does. Thanks for the compliment.
wonder what Size Pipe I need to make a movement holder? I can notch a place for the crown with Sawzall Saw. and place and end cap inside as a bed for movement to lay on>
You can just purchase it online. Easy and cost effective. Link provided in description.
F A N T A S T I C ! ! !
Thank you very much
Hello, That patina at 29 seconds on the video is really incredible. I would be interested in something with this treatment.
Thanks. You can drop us an email at nafokies@gmail.com.
There is another video of that patina marinemaster. You can go through our video list and watch as well.
can you make a tutorial on how to install and remove the bezel ofbsteeldive
If you do this mod again on a heimdallr, I'd really like to see how the new chapter ring is sanded down. Great mod
You can use sumo chapter ring. Direct fit.
May i know the Out Diametre and Inside Diametre of the Chapter Ring?
Hi.. your watch mods are very nice.. I really like your videos .. However the music is too loud in many of your videos..
Just for your info . I am interested in ur mod watches. TKS.
Hi.. Thanks for your support and valuable advice. Will turn down background music for upcoming videos.
i think id would be better buying a modified watch off of you cost more but hay think you would get a good watch in the end
Couldn't agree with you more... 😊
Excelent guys. Congrats. What about the crystal, what’s the size? It will accept turtle crystal? I’m thinking about change and put a double dome crystal in it
Thanks. No it doesn't accept turtle crystal. As this comes with sapphire crystal already, why would you want to change?
@@NisokiesNafokies I would like to put a double dome. I like the look of it. 👍🏼
@@NisokiesNafokies The original Willard had a domed crystal( but not sapphire)
I think this is the 32mm spec: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000998002068.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.336a7ec39bjzvp&algo_pvid=17421f7f-4a49-4da7-b868-9144918f0927&algo_exp_id=17421f7f-4a49-4da7-b868-9144918f0927-7
Can you keep the bezel on to change the chapter ring and do you have a video/information on sanding down the Turtle chapter ring? Thanks
Yes you dont need to take bezel off to change chapter ring. Just need to remove crystal.
Your work is pure art - love it. You earned my subscription.
Hey do know if a OEM SEIKO SKX Caseback would fit this particular chinese immitation 6105?
If not, which OEM case back would fit?
Never tried to change case back before but I doubt they will fit.
You sound a lot like Arnold Terminator
My question is concerning mounting the dial. Do the dial feet line up on the spacer, or do you use dial dots? Edit: I see now that you answered my question in another comment. Thank you.
You need to cut the feet as they dont line up for this case. Crown position is different. Use dial dot or double sided adhesive to install the dial.
And, finally, how to sand the chapter ring down to the right size?
or even get the nh35 moded with a dial of your choice then all you would have to do is swap it out and ya got a spare lol
Yes.. but you need to change chapter ring as well as stock chapter ring is plain black design without any marking.
Watch face says 300m. Pressure tested to 300m?
No test done.
WR does not have the dials for the crown position on 4.1. You has not mentioned it.
The dial feet need to be cut and use dial dot to align date window while fixing the dial.
Hey, nice video very informative.
Does anyone know how the Bezel is fixed to the case? I mean by wire or by gasket like skx007. I also can’t get under it, it sits really tight.
By wire. Don't remove it. It's very hard to put back... sometimes impossible to put it back
Will an skx007 bezel work on this case?
No it won't.
Music is loud and annoying...Other than that it is a great review...
Thanks
Please give me a link to the inner ring with a second division!))
see the following link for chapter ring options -
www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches/comments/ni7wvp/steeldive_1970_mods_dimensions_crystals_and/
Is it a counterfeit now?
Help me understand what you are doing.
Seikofan Seikosin
Naise
Very well done!
Quick question on the height of the turtle chapter ring. It is hard to see in the video, but the height of turtle ring is little less than the 6105 ring. How did you compensate for this height change? will pressing the glass compensate for this OR did you glue it in?
When you sand down OD of the chapter ring to fit with this case, height will be reduced eventually.
@@NisokiesNafokies thanks. That is what happened. Is there anything specific you did to compensate the smaller height? Or did you simply cement it into the case?
I am planning to cut acrylic/plastic sheet rings to go under the chapter ring and hopefully that will compensate the height diff. However, that will also mean the dial and ring will have a small (perhaps visible) gap between chapter ring and dial.
I would also like to know how to compensate for the lower height of the chapter ring 🤔
@@bladerunnergraphics Once you sand down OD, height will follow also
@@bladerunnergraphics i endded up cemending the ring down with a bit of modelling glue(hypo cement).
It will hold for normal operation but if you push the movement down the ring may pop. Also, the crown doesn't screw in as smoothly after this mod.
End product l9oks great though!
Hi do u have the link for the dial? Thanks
nisokies@gmail.com
I didn't notice a click ring on that bezel. What makes it click?
When u turn it, u can hear clicking sound from one location.
Great job, Steel dive has no inner bezel, how to change it ? You mean you just but inner bezel on it or release the old one?
Did you have to modify the date disk to get it to align with the dial window at 3 when the crown is at 4.1 (?)? I understand that you had to eliminate the dial feet and use adhesive, but do the day/date disks of the NH35/36 align with the Steeldive Willard case configuration? If you did mod the disks, then please tell how.
Date disk is ok but day disk will not align with Willard crown position.
So, I would have to start with an SD1970W that comes with an NH36 with a day disk that I must assume, if I am gathering this right, must have a modified day disk because it does align? Yay Steeldive! I didn’t realize they went to all that trouble to make the daywheel disk work on the W version. I wonder what I would have to do to or with a black lumed day disk to get it to also line-up?
@@grassrootscafe5497 You will need to modify the gear om day disk to suit which is not easy.
One last question, can’t you remove the bezel?
Better not
I wonder is there a market for modded watches.... can you put up a site to sell them?
Not everyone appreciate modded watch. But there is a pool of modders like us appreciate something that can't be bought straight off from shelf. 😉😉😉
@@NisokiesNafokies I'd definitely buy this mod!
when placing the hands do feel when it sits, like a click or a firm stop. How much pressure do you use?
Not much pressure you need to use. It all depends on experience. It is better you do it slowly with patient.
looks lovely but I love my watch as-is if I got another of the same id be interested
We have the dial on hand at this moment.
I was wondering if any nh35 movement will fit this case with the crown at 4.1 o'clock?
Yes. It fits.
@@NisokiesNafokies ok. Thank you
Is awesome 😍 really like the mod you did 👏🏻 👍🏻 and by the way, I would like to know is there any 3rd party selling bezel insert with luminous that can match with steeldive 😅 kindly advice and assists, hope can receive feedback from you soon 🙏🏻 best regards
Steeldive bezel insert is full lume. If you break it somehow, the only way is to contact agent to sell you spare. There isn't any other alternatives to replace steeldive insert.
@@NisokiesNafokies I see, noted and thanks 👍🏻🙏🏻
@ Nisokies Nafokies. Did you use new turtle Srp series AM chapter ring?
Its turtle reissue chapter ring. It has to be plastic so that you can sand it down easily. Most of the AM chapter rings are metal. You can also use Sumo chapter ring without modification.
I'm searching for a Sumo chapter ring to mod my Addiesdive (In essence a Steeldive) Captain Willard, and can't find them. All I can find are SKX and Turtle. Any idea where I can find it or instructions on sanding the Turtle chapter ring for this mod? BTW, when you say you must sand the OD, what OD means?
OD means outside diameter of chapter ring. For sumo chapter ring, it is really hard to find.
@@NisokiesNafokies I imagine it'll be very difficult to sand a metal ring, is it? In the meantime I found 31.2mm plastic ring on eBay which I think will fit, although it might be a bit loose, but I'll use the double side tape technique you used on the Heimdallr.
@@MartinOcando Seiko stock chapter rings are plastic. Easy to sand down. If you get aftermarket chapter ring, they are metal and not possible to sand down. You can get the chapter ring that you found on the net. You are right, you can hold it down with double sided tape or glue as it is a little bit play only.
I am new to watches. Do all big watch companies use plastic movement holder in their watches or is it something that only cheap watches have?
Nope. Cheap doesn't mean not good.
Cartier uses plastic movement holder/Spacers in their watches, and they are by no means cheap.
where to buy a chapter ring to de 1970?
see
www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches/comments/ni7wvp/steeldive_1970_mods_dimensions_crystals_and/
?
love it very fantastic
I wonder is it possible to replace the chapter ring without removing the coin bezel?
thx
Yes. You can remove the crystal and chapter ring without removing the bezel. And we recommend not to remove the bezel as it is so hard to put it back 😅😅😅
@@NisokiesNafokies thx bro
Will a ceramic insert fit in the 1970 sd bezel? If not what other options do I have as I accidentally broke mine :(
Accidentally knocked it on the side of a table.
Unfortunately not that I know of. You need to get back to your supplier for replacement insert for SD.
На алиэкспрессе есть керамические вставки нужного размера.
That is one horribly thin case-back gasket! Is that hair thin gasket sufficient for achieving the 200m stated for water resistance for this particular watch?
You might need to raise this to steeldive.
@@NisokiesNafokies what is your opinion? Did you test for any type of resistance?
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Aug 24 dial sold out / not available.
Really? You might need to wait for another batch to manufacture then.
i didn't see u regulated the watch
Hi, that depends on individual. It is good to check and regulate the movement before mod. You can still regulate it after mod. As for me, having 300+ watches, individual watch will stop eventually as I cant regularly rotate them. I still need to wind and adjust my choice of watch on different day before I wear. That's the reason why I don't regulate them.
well why would I want to change my watch i got it for the look the new face looks cool but then you can prob do this with any Seiko
Y is he doing this ??
May be he wants to be different from others. That's individual preference.
@@NisokiesNafokies its a very nice looking the more I see it the better it looks just seems a tad expensive at moment with postage being the killer since lockdown
Hola
Saludos desde Nicaragua
Tengo inquietud...ustedes me pueden hacer ese trabajo a mi steeldive ?
Y por cuanto ?
LOL my fake SKX007 uses that type of rotating bezel click spring. 😅
It is not fake skx bro. It is homage. 😉😉😉
@@NisokiesNafokies if that is a homage then why not using a click spring like a skx007 seiko?
@@NisokiesNafokies and I am not saying that what is in the video is fake but what i have is fake just like in the video.
You only used a double sided tape to fix the dial, correct?
Yes sir.
@@NisokiesNafokies thank you very much! Great videos! this will be my reference on my build 😁😁😁
@@jonathancacho3435 Thanks. Glad it helps.
Very good. Is Seiko logo installed when purchasing a dial from wrwatch?
Yes
Could you make one with a bronze marine master 300m
You referring to making video? We have one video showing how to mod HIMQ mm300. Process for bronze mm300 is the same as st.st. mm300. You may want to browse through out channel. Thanks.
sir, are you the one from SWCP whom Ive asked about moding my newly purchase steeldive?
Hi.. if you see the same watch there most probably yes.
Thankyou for this wonderful video. Should you replace the crystal gasket with this mod ? Do you recall the size of this gasket ?
Free
Hi.. sorry. Couldn't recall the size.
@@NisokiesNafokies
You inspired me to undertake my first mod. I thought the following my be useful for others -
Original Crystal: 31.9mm x 2.7mm(high) x 2.0mm bevel edge
Original Crystal Gasket (as measured after removal): 31.9mm ID x 1.15mm (high) x 0.4 mm wide to give an estimated outside diameter of 32.7mm
Original Chapter Ring: 31.3mm (OD) x 28mm (ID) x 2.7mm high.
Suitable replacement chapter ring (plastic): Watch Case Parts Chapter Ring Fit For 45MM NH35 Movement Model Of Watch Case
www.ebay.com.au/itm/353440581207?var=622637429679
I should add the size of the replacement chapter ring is 31.2 mm* 28 mm * 1.5 mm. Fix it in with dial dots. Despite being only 1.5mm high it looks OEM when fitted.
link to picture of replacement chapter ring -
www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches/comments/ncr0ij/steeldive_1970_sd_1970_captain_willard_6105_homage/
Can you do a seiko Oem MQuartz dial with a daytona case
Quartz on automatic movement? Date will not be aligned with the window.
Nisokies Nafokies i was under the impression that a seiko mecaquartz dial from existing model would fit in a Daytona homages using the same movement. Or is there an obvious reason it hasn’t been done that I’m missing?
@@MrAlcmj Those are chrono? Don't think homage has same or similar movement as original ref. Most of the modders only mod on NH35/NH36 which are easily achievable to purchase online.
@@NisokiesNafokies could possibly Rob a dial from an existing vk63 filled watch and retro fit on the vk63 used in the homage daytonas. I doubt at the price they go for they're not modifying the movment to fit the replica Daytona case they use
How did you manage to remove the rotating bezel without damaging it?
Don't remove it. It will get damaged and sometimes not possible to put back in unless u have spare one stand by.
@@NisokiesNafokies Thanks! so I can just pop out the sapphire no problem? Also, is there a perfect fit chapter ring that doesnt need sanding?
@@memphisraine Yes you can just pop out crystal. For CR, you can try SKX ring, it will be abit lose. You need dial dot or double sided adhesive to secure it properly.
@@NisokiesNafokies Thank you! One of the reasons I source out my parts from you for my SD tuna :) more power to you!
Looks great, but...
What makes it able to endure 300m pressure?
If you need the true 300m wr watch, better buy from shop with sealed box. Most of the aftermarket watch case manufacturers only give up to 100m but there isn't any certificate nor documents supporting to this claim.
Здравствуйте, можно размеры снятого chapter ring, внутренний диаметр и высоту?
И диаметр нового циферблата не подскажите? Сядет ли в этот корпус циферблат диаметром 28,5 мм?
Yes
@@NisokiesNafokies буду ждать.
@@NisokiesNafokies Hello, can I have the exact dimensions of the chapter ring that you removed from Steeldive? External and internal diameter, as well as height.
@@user-jt5zl1mr2c I will need to mod another steeldive in order to give you this info as this watch is already sold. Another option is to use SKX chapter ring but you will have to secure it properly with glue before fixing back the crystal.
@@NisokiesNafokies спасибо за ответ. Вы продали часы вместе со снятым кольцом? Жалко, что у вас не осталось демонтированного кольца. Но раз внешний диаметр вы намерили 31,3, то получается это кольцо 31,3*28*2,2 мм. Других близких по размеру нет. Скажите, стекло после замены кольца, вы без герметика установили обратно?
Looks amazing, can you tell me if I order a seiko crown and stem, does it fit this case, Thankyou
Never try with seiko crown before but I doint it can be changed.
Hi gys, thanks for the video. Where can I buy a Seiko dial that is closest to the original in the CAptain Willard?
You might want to search in Ebay.
facebook.com/marketplace/shops/item/3009572875826928/?referral_story_type=shop_pdp_share_deep_link&referral_code=shops_pdp_share
Currently we have those dials in stock. Please PM us on Facebook if you are interested.
@@NisokiesNafokies got one was 32 pounds from sands of time
@@davidbridge3118 Thanks mate I'll look in to it.
I just found a matching dial with BGW9. Do you have a source for matching hands with BGW9?
Thanks for the diameters of the inner ring!
Which size is the dial?
Dial is 28.5mm Diameter. Hands can look through namokimods or DLW.
Which double sided tape do you recommend? And what crystal press is that?
It is recommended to use reputable brand.
@@NisokiesNafokies for example?
@@dh0licious You can find on Ebay, Amazon, Aliexpress, etc.
Hello. So this is srp777 chapter ring? I tried a sumo chapter ring and it didn’t fit The circumference is good just not thick or high enough
We used sumo chapter ring on the other deep blue hole mod. It sits nicely.
What movement are you placing in this watch?
Nh35??
The second hand seems moving flawlessly
It comes with NH35
One more question: You use the press for pop-up the crystal from above? How it is going?
Depends on the equipment u use
@@NisokiesNafokies Thanks for your answer. I use pretty the same tools as you (at least, same sort of tools). So, you press the bezel and the crystal pops up, if I saw well?
@@francandrejas6382 there is a stopper right underneath the crystal. Pressing on bezel from top slowly acts like pushing the crystal out. You can also do the reverse direction with correct size of die.
What chaptering was used? I used the reissued srp777 chapter ring, but it didn't fit.
You need to sand down the OD to fit
Finally found some sumo oem chapter rings!! Yes now I can do the same mod but with marinemaster hands 👍🏻
@@NisokiesNafokies sumo chapter ring does not fit. I will try the srpa21 chapter ring
@@stevepodraza6363 We use PADI sumo chapter ring on Deep Blue Hole mod. No modification required on steeldive Willard.
@@stevepodraza6363 how did it go? Do the padi turtle parts fit?
i like mods but in this case I dont see the results worth of the money and work
It's unique
Please give further details in the videos on how you install the dial (did you cut feet, did you use dial dots, how did you align it with chapter ring etc). Thank you
HI.. Thanks for the clarification. For this watch configuration, we need to cut dial feet. Dial is installed with double sided adhesive.
are you yobokies sir?
No. We are NKST (Nisokies & Nafokies)
Can you mod my steeldive 1970?
is it possible to purchase this modded turtle from you guys?
Hi.. of course yes, with the dials available to us at the point of time of your purchase.
@@NisokiesNafokies how can i contact you to purchase this following watch?
@@ahmadrusydi1531 Hi... This watch is not for sales but if you want, we can help you build another one.
@@NisokiesNafokies id like that very much, how can i contact you to negotiate?
@@ahmadrusydi1531 Drop us an email at nisokies@gmail.com
Hi how easy is it to put a duel time bezel in a new king turtle
If you are referring to King Reissue Turtle, it is easy to remove and install bezel insert.
@@NisokiesNafokies thanks i recently got the new reissue king turtle but would prefer the deal time bezel insert ill look into getting that done thanks again mate
@@paullinn1312 Nice. All the best. Looking forward to see your mod.
How much is it ???£££££
Kindly drop an email to nisokies@gmail.com
great video. Did you use a 3.8 or 4.2 dial?
Thanks for the compliment. You can't use both configuration. You need to cut the dial feet and use dial dot to install dial onto movement.
No offense but modding the watch to become a Seiko is illegal. This is not a true Seiko watch authorized by them. It can be considered a fake even if the specs may be better than a real Seiko.
Seiko doesn't have this model or any ref which has the exact design as this dial. With that being said, how can this be considered as fake? Fake is something that replicate or copy 1 to 1 to original and being sold as original. This is different story. Peace 😉😘
Maybe true but you are using the Seiko brand name on a watch not made by Seiko. It can therefore be considered a replica.
@@mimmo2341 This watch represents what a Seiko should aspire to be. Therefore it is not denigrating the brand. Secondly, the laws around knockoffs and replicas come into play when you resell them for profit. Not the case here. Seiko is not absorbing any loss. You can call your watch a Patek Philippe if you want. Modify it however you want. It is NOT illegal. Unless you try to misrepresent the watch for an original Seiko when selling to make a profit from their name. That would be fraud.
Alibaba it is 88 dollars
This is sketchy.
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beautiful except the case it's rounded big and ugly
Thanks. This case is homage to Captain Willard. You are correct, case shape is not everyone's cup of tea.