Modding a Seiko 5 into a Rolex Submariner Date Kermit DESIGN - Seiko 5 Sports watch Mods

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
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    Hey everyone,
    in this video we are going to build a Submariner Date Kermit out of Seiko parts. We will go step by step so you can see the full transformation in detail.
    Leave a comment what you think about the mod.
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Komentáře • 548

  • @gtrman9706
    @gtrman9706 Před 3 lety +364

    He turned a Seiko into a Seiko.

    • @micway71
      @micway71 Před 2 lety +8

      That’s my sentiments exactly.

    • @hary6291
      @hary6291 Před 2 lety +4

      with some Seiko mods...

    • @dodgydruid
      @dodgydruid Před 2 lety +11

      I was thinking that, Mercedes hands and a green ceramic insert do not make a Rolex lol

    • @theaussiewhinger
      @theaussiewhinger Před 2 lety +10

      It's not my thing either but he never said it was anything other than a Seiko...

    • @AndrewF321
      @AndrewF321 Před rokem +4

      @@theaussiewhinger It's the title of the video, Modding Seiko into Rolex.

  • @beakmaster3825
    @beakmaster3825 Před 3 lety +16

    This is filmed so well, not a lot of cuts, tons of explaining. Thanks!!

  • @gtaseed
    @gtaseed Před 2 lety +10

    That domed sapphire and the way it flows with the bezel... AMAZING! Now I need one in all black with a ceramic bezel

  • @Mthusiast4life
    @Mthusiast4life Před 3 lety +28

    It's so cool to see the watch maker beeing an watch enthusiast for SEIKO like that. That giggle when he got the bezel on is just priceless☺️❤️ Und du kannst sie jeden Tag tragen! Ein richtiger Daily Beater ist das!

    • @customseikowatches1911
      @customseikowatches1911 Před 3 lety +2

      Haha you judged very well. I collect only seiko watches too

    • @Mthusiast4life
      @Mthusiast4life Před 3 lety +2

      @@customseikowatches1911 So awesome!!! Isn't the world a tiny little place? Ha,ha!!!
      I always keep my Seiko's in honour. I don't know what it is but I just love my Seiko's that I have. They give me so much confidence, when I wear them. Maybe it's because, we as watch enthusiasts feel the heritage and legacy and can appreciate that much more then an average person🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @ZUGI849
      @ZUGI849 Před 2 lety

      Das ist etwas besonderes!!!

  • @philwongnz
    @philwongnz Před 3 lety +125

    He's the roughest watch maker I have seen so far in my life. I wouldn't let him touch any vintage watches...

    • @initium5421
      @initium5421 Před 3 lety +23

      I wouldn't let him touch ANY watch

    • @licha5050
      @licha5050 Před 3 lety +5

      dude your a hater so just shut up! do u think you can do better...I don't think so loser face!

    • @ashen99
      @ashen99 Před 3 lety +15

      @@licha5050 I actually can do better and yes, OP is right

    • @licha5050
      @licha5050 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ashen99 come on I work on my own watches and it's not easy. now I mean no disrespect to you. but it's a lot of fun to work on them. but don't poke fun at the guy

    • @CocoKoi321
      @CocoKoi321 Před 3 lety +7

      @@licha5050 the dial was stuck under the crystal press Bruh

  • @doctorjui
    @doctorjui Před 3 lety +13

    The end result was superb. Great job!!

  • @mdr2465
    @mdr2465 Před 3 lety +25

    Aaargh.. Autsj.. There is a dial stuck under that crystal press when pressing the crystal. A bit roughly build, but a nice watch. Enjoy it.

  • @wuyeah-kx8es
    @wuyeah-kx8es Před 3 lety +164

    It would be nice at the end of video inform everyone the total cost of the mod. I believe most audiences would be curious to know.

    • @Brown_cheese
      @Brown_cheese Před 3 lety +18

      1 dollar.

    • @matthewmulcahy695
      @matthewmulcahy695 Před 3 lety +12

      At least 3

    • @Not_really
      @Not_really Před 3 lety

      @@vladonebotos Thanks for posting the link. I've just checked out some of the modded pieces and, I have to say, the prices are quite modest.

    • @DANTHETUBEMAN
      @DANTHETUBEMAN Před 3 lety +4

      If you have to ask,,, you can't afford it . :);

    • @jinxy7869
      @jinxy7869 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DANTHETUBEMAN ok

  • @reallauradee
    @reallauradee Před 3 lety +7

    You have hands of a man who has worked. I respect that.

  • @TheJVCMan
    @TheJVCMan Před 3 lety +4

    I like that you can get something different by doing this. Not pretending to be a Rolex. Clearly still showing the movement and where it's come from but just making it look like a Rolex. I think this is a really cool idea. I know nothing about watches so wouldn't have a clue about your processes but I really like the Kermit and the Pepsi. Two of my favourite Rolex's, I might have to reach out to you. :)

  • @unreal7875
    @unreal7875 Před 3 lety +27

    At first i thought hes gonna ruin the watch, but the end result is amazing😍

  • @watchbrain4088
    @watchbrain4088 Před 3 lety +37

    Beautiful final result! That Seiko Kermit looks 10x better than the normal 5!

  • @LD-bf1mi
    @LD-bf1mi Před 3 lety +80

    13:10... that’s the sound that makes every watch lover die.

  • @michaelfierman3256
    @michaelfierman3256 Před 3 lety +1

    That was so much fun Niko! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

  • @sshapiro5843
    @sshapiro5843 Před 3 lety

    I did enjoy your watch Mod video, simply shown and explained perfectly!
    Thank you

  • @ThePursuitofHappiness1988

    I have an SKX031J I’m wanting to modify. I’m also considering building my own SKX models for fun. How interesting!

  • @edteach3r
    @edteach3r Před 3 lety

    The watch looks awesome, congratulations!

  • @shaunnewman4237
    @shaunnewman4237 Před 3 lety +64

    My two favourite parts are when you stick a screwdriver into the movement to get it out of the case and when you jam a steel case back opener under the bezel to prise it off with no protection for the case.

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk Před 3 lety +1

      We learn by teaching, or sarcasm...lol

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk Před 3 lety +1

      The glass trick though

    • @davidmcguire6043
      @davidmcguire6043 Před 2 lety +10

      You mean when he gently lifts the movement with a tool that works great for the job and when he doesn't damage the watch and removes the bezel?

    • @shaunnewman4237
      @shaunnewman4237 Před 2 lety +5

      @@davidmcguire6043 no, maybe you’re thinking of a different video.

    • @Jack_Stafford
      @Jack_Stafford Před 2 lety +3

      "Gets the job done!", this IS Dubai, not Switzerland, after all.

  • @Claus-L.Mueller
    @Claus-L.Mueller Před 3 lety +30

    Hi Niko!
    It’s an interesting result. I felt a little sorry for the blue dial that was under the press... 😉
    Best regards,
    Claus

  • @manalala4631
    @manalala4631 Před 3 lety +2

    the watch looks awesome!

  • @gscraggster6553
    @gscraggster6553 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job loved it.

  • @arthurdang6352
    @arthurdang6352 Před 2 lety

    Great work! Thanks for sharing. Learned a lot here.

  • @ScottDreyfus
    @ScottDreyfus Před 3 lety +5

    I have an skx I built like that on a bond and it gets more compliments than my actual submariner

  • @liaqatkhan321
    @liaqatkhan321 Před 2 lety +1

    I was holing my breath , wonderful display of watchmaking skills and expertise beyond description of words . Well done .

  • @ramonk8429
    @ramonk8429 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks awesome! Where did you get the Bracelette? I love its tapering

  • @mohammeduvace2617
    @mohammeduvace2617 Před 9 měsíci

    Perfectly done. Loved the end result.

  • @BourbonDrinker
    @BourbonDrinker Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work. I would wear that.

  • @fgj4990
    @fgj4990 Před 2 lety

    Superb work and a fascinating insight!

  • @SeikoModder
    @SeikoModder Před 2 lety

    Good job on this mod. Well done.

  • @maschketa
    @maschketa Před 3 lety +1

    Looks great!

  • @vyaanpat4878
    @vyaanpat4878 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it!

  • @bmcclarin87
    @bmcclarin87 Před 3 lety +64

    Watching the dial get dragged around by the crystal press the whole time :(

    • @customseikowatches1911
      @customseikowatches1911 Před 3 lety +11

      This usually doesn't happen. This was my first time building on camera so in trying to ensure camera sees my steps, I neglected the blue dial. Anyways it was not being used in this watch so it's OK, I threw it away :)

    • @palmeadia
      @palmeadia Před 3 lety

      @@customseikowatches1911 Not an excuse, why throw the stock dial away?

    • @customseikowatches1911
      @customseikowatches1911 Před 3 lety +1

      @@palmeadia because I don't need it. I have too many available

    • @palmeadia
      @palmeadia Před 3 lety +6

      @@customseikowatches1911 Bad practice is bad practice, it was ugly to see. Your further excuse is the perfect depiction of what's wrong with humans and the consequential effect on the planet.

    • @customseikowatches1911
      @customseikowatches1911 Před 3 lety +1

      @@palmeadia OK buddy. Looks like you are in a modding business yourself. Focus on that

  • @Kallekallsen
    @Kallekallsen Před 3 lety +5

    I Love it and I want it !!!
    🤤❣️

  • @jda7499
    @jda7499 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it man !!

  • @carlgouder
    @carlgouder Před 3 lety

    Hi. For the case back ring, what lubricant did you use? I need to buy some for my own mods. Cheers! Great video by the way.

  • @amarhassan
    @amarhassan Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent 😍👏

  • @alessandrobucca545
    @alessandrobucca545 Před 3 lety +1

    I’d like it one but with seiko 5 green from the 61k1. It would be so awesome

  • @firkalali5302
    @firkalali5302 Před rokem

    Looks fantastic!

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk Před 3 lety

    A jubilee strap, exhibition style back with additional sapphire crystal would be most beautiful accompaniments to your excellent work sir👍💯🎉✔️

  • @JasonTheWatchGuy
    @JasonTheWatchGuy Před 3 lety +2

    Great mod, subbed to the channel

  • @mathemagicianwhizzkid1056

    Looks really nice...

  • @handyandydmv
    @handyandydmv Před 2 lety +1

    This was so cool !!! You have motivated me now! 😁😁😁

  • @mathieudock8875
    @mathieudock8875 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing mod congratulations 👏
    Where did you buy this wonderful watch strap ?? I've bought 3 at 3 different places and I didn't find at least one good 😭😭.
    Any advice please 🙏🙏??

  • @theswingingdeus63
    @theswingingdeus63 Před 3 lety +1

    FANTASTIC

  • @ivanpeci1228
    @ivanpeci1228 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Job !!!👌🏻

  • @timepiece_enthusiast
    @timepiece_enthusiast Před 3 lety +2

    beautiful mod

  • @abhishekj3499
    @abhishekj3499 Před 3 lety +1

    Nicely Modified.

  • @mangaltripsnepal
    @mangaltripsnepal Před 5 měsíci

    That was really grate job ! Thank you for sowing.

  • @frankabarca9189
    @frankabarca9189 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work amazing

  • @kaushiksankar4709
    @kaushiksankar4709 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video !!

  • @corpuzone
    @corpuzone Před 6 měsíci

    That’s incredible. Didn’t know people modded their watches like this. I’d hire you to mod one of my watches! You’re that good 😊

  • @Maardinli
    @Maardinli Před 3 lety +7

    İ really dont understand why you need this customization. İ think first is perfect. Ok thats also perfect but i decide first original design.

  • @hammoudabouhammoud5501
    @hammoudabouhammoud5501 Před 3 lety +1

    Very impressive !!!!!!

  • @mikerotch6068
    @mikerotch6068 Před 3 lety

    It looks great! But unfortunately because of my small wrists a thicc watch like this just doesn't work as well for me

  • @whitewolfstudios4727
    @whitewolfstudios4727 Před 3 lety +1

    As a total watch noob, I wish you would not have cut some of the video so I can see exactly what you're doing. For example when removing the dial face, I don't know what you did, where there any latches or hinges you had to unbuckle? Or do you just use a tool to pry it out? That 1 second of video footage could have explained so many important things IMO. Still, thanks very much for the time and patience taken in making this video, it still helped me understand a lot of the basics. Have a great day :)

  • @user-yc1wi9de3t
    @user-yc1wi9de3t Před 2 měsíci

    nkuwan You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much

  • @thewatchguyinc.7429
    @thewatchguyinc.7429 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this !

  • @unboxer2487
    @unboxer2487 Před 3 lety

    Hi, Have you ever looked/reviewed Certina DS-Action (Powermatic 80). That is actually a very well built watch

  • @tristar333333
    @tristar333333 Před 3 lety

    Very cool ! It took you 15 min to do that . Very good job !

  • @EatLotsOfCurry
    @EatLotsOfCurry Před rokem

    Enjoyed the video and seeing your craft!

  • @Paraguayanguy33
    @Paraguayanguy33 Před 3 lety +4

    Great job, but honestly I like it better before the mod. I think the 5kx or skx has a great personality as it is. For me is like mod a Ferrari to look like a Lamborghini. Your work is awsome but for me was great as it was... and to have a submariner like watch, there are so many copies to choose from.

    • @ZUGI849
      @ZUGI849 Před 2 lety

      Fake people wears a fake watches!!!

  • @hotfuzz6621
    @hotfuzz6621 Před 2 lety

    You’re a Genius . I really like the result.

  • @richardm2661
    @richardm2661 Před 3 lety +1

    Impressive

  • @mrp9498
    @mrp9498 Před 3 lety

    Not bad Niko, looks good.

  • @1malikalik
    @1malikalik Před 3 lety +2

    Am American and I find eastern accents and enunciation captivating to listen to. Sapphire is heavily accentuated to sound like Sir- Fire 🔥.
    Equally impressive was the step by step transformation of a mundane seiko5 to an award winning Rolex iteration.
    Your creativity and resounding command of the English language has earned you a new subscriber.
    Blessings from USA.
    Malik Martin.

  • @heisenberg6637
    @heisenberg6637 Před 3 lety +6

    Ok now I’m somehow attracted to the original rolex cermit, which I wasn’t until now! 🤔

  • @alpharom89
    @alpharom89 Před 3 lety

    Looks great

  • @MiamiWatchMods
    @MiamiWatchMods Před rokem

    very slick looking watch

  • @monsieurmike2072
    @monsieurmike2072 Před 3 lety +3

    Skills Baby!..Nuff Said!...Absolutely Brilliant!🤘⚡

  • @omnitraveller
    @omnitraveller Před rokem

    Very nice! I prefer the Hulk, but that's only a minor difference

  • @robboyer6448
    @robboyer6448 Před 3 lety +2

    Very cool video!!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @RaulGarcia-pt8eo
    @RaulGarcia-pt8eo Před 2 lety +3

    Excelente video, How Much for the Watch.

  • @alvinwatchiadorvlog2587

    Thank you for sharing idol.

  • @villegas24
    @villegas24 Před 2 lety

    looks super cool

  • @biralshah6358
    @biralshah6358 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video how much did it cost you?

    • @TheDubaiExpat
      @TheDubaiExpat  Před 3 lety

      We built it for the video together. I am not exactly sure how much Usman normally charges for one. I assume something around 400-500€. BR Niko

  • @lionplecko8997
    @lionplecko8997 Před rokem

    Is the rubber included or do you need to buy it seperate?

  • @BalochGabol
    @BalochGabol Před 3 lety

    wats the green stuff called you used to pick the hands with ??

  • @olegschwengler
    @olegschwengler Před 2 lety

    Отличная работа ! Красивые часы получились .

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Před 2 lety

    Looks good.

  • @murda2999
    @murda2999 Před 3 lety

    What wizardry!

  • @tonycurtismagic8532
    @tonycurtismagic8532 Před 2 lety

    I wonder if he could add an AP style bezel to a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80.

  • @x-or7510
    @x-or7510 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job

  • @ups350
    @ups350 Před 11 měsíci

    where do you buy the parts for the seiko?

  • @abelanguiano1399
    @abelanguiano1399 Před 2 lety

    Great job! I see some dust there any ways

  • @_Saeed_Perfumes
    @_Saeed_Perfumes Před rokem +1

    Cool 😅
    It's not that there's magic in the rolex, only the Rolex 💚

  • @abhishekj3499
    @abhishekj3499 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @davidtjahjadi5079
    @davidtjahjadi5079 Před 3 lety

    I love the rolex chain... How much is it?

  • @quantumcreator8888
    @quantumcreator8888 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful watch

  • @ryanmusson9697
    @ryanmusson9697 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! Where do you buy your parts from?

  • @doxjohnson9657
    @doxjohnson9657 Před rokem

    So nice!

  • @sanketss84
    @sanketss84 Před rokem

    just superb

  • @batayantv
    @batayantv Před 2 lety

    I also make SEIKO MOD,
    I can't clean it like this ...
    Respect to you.

  • @TechGuruKenya
    @TechGuruKenya Před 3 lety +2

    Huge fan sir.....huge fan

  • @HarryJoiner
    @HarryJoiner Před 2 lety +1

    I love it.

  • @johnmart127
    @johnmart127 Před 2 měsíci

    Love it.

  • @BlackPWD
    @BlackPWD Před měsícem

    Ficou muito lindo!!!!!!!!

  • @artanshirqi8102
    @artanshirqi8102 Před 2 lety

    Well done! Nice job. I try to do the same with Seiko 5 SNZF15K1 but the bezel insert i got was not the right size. Anyway..... Can you show me a link where i can get one bezel insert for my watch? Thank you in advance.

    • @TheDubaiExpat
      @TheDubaiExpat  Před 2 lety

      Namokimods, search on google

    • @artanshirqi8102
      @artanshirqi8102 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheDubaiExpat Thank you very much for the time you sped answerig me.

  • @ronaldbruce6845
    @ronaldbruce6845 Před 3 lety +29

    The way he used a screwdriver to pry out the movement made my heart hurt a little bit

    • @FlauspidSyalon
      @FlauspidSyalon Před 3 lety +1

      I think that is ok as long as u do it lightly, I'm more concerned on how the dial got crushed under the press at 9:43...

    • @customseikowatches1911
      @customseikowatches1911 Před 3 lety +1

      @@FlauspidSyalon but dial was a spare part, was not part of this watch so why care?

    • @thinkinghmmmm
      @thinkinghmmmm Před 3 lety

      @@licha5050 shut up idiot. People can talk and debate.

    • @thinkinghmmmm
      @thinkinghmmmm Před 3 lety

      @@licha5050 Have a conversation with someone OFF the Internet. Just the mere fact thats the sort off bull shit that fills your head let's me know you obviously don't have alot off friends or conversate alot. I pity you

    • @Lavi-Aemilia-Astori
      @Lavi-Aemilia-Astori Před 3 lety

      @@licha5050 calling people hater and insulting them does not make your point valid, please.
      You are not wrong about modifying watches not being the easiest thing, but can we resolve problems and arguments politely and with manners.

  • @marcustahoun
    @marcustahoun Před 2 lety +1

    He may want to improve his work practices. A tidy workspace is a must.