Modded Orient Ray 2 - Subtle but AMAZING UPGRADES!!!
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2020
- In this build, I take a brand new Ray 2 and perform several custom modifications. These include a double domed sapphire crystal with blue AR, a coin edge bezel, a luminous ceramic bezel insert, as well as a stainless steel solid end link Endmill bracelet from Strapcode. If you're watching this soon after upload, there may be a chance to own this amazing watch, as it is currently for sale to serious buyer. Thank you for watching, and please like and subscribe. Much more on the way!!!
I thought it was a nice looking watch until I saw it finished. Looks awesome!
Thanks so much, Sadie!
Fantastic build. The bracelet is so nice on that piece 🤩
Wow. It looks so much better with that bezel. The original just looks too rounded which prevents me from buying it, but that bezel mod gives it that edge and now I'm reconsidering
Excellent work! I did all of the same mods to my blue Ray 2 around 3 years ago and I still have and love the watch. I did the work myself and found it incredibly rewarding. Swapping the crystal was a little stressful. The only difference is I went with the diver's extension clasp for the bracelet and a lumed sapphire bezel insert.
They're indeed amazing watches, but they just need a few upgrades. I'm definitely still in love with this one.
Excellent video, just did all of the same mods on my mako 2 with blue dial.
Wow, beautiful, nice job.
Thank you!
awesome job man thank you for posting this! i haven't done a crystal swap yet and this video was crucial! rad mod well done
Thank you so much. You can do it too!
Great video. Just got a used Ray in blue with a scratched bezel, so I think I know what my next project will be!
That's awesome, Steve. Good luck!
That solid endlink increases the watch lugtip to lugtip width to 50mm
Nice build, I like to see what others have done. I have the same watch I built like you did yours but mine is blue with the Pepsi bezel insert.
Great work! Almost exactly how I modded my ray! Only difference is I did a scalloped sub style bezel instead of coin edge. Also strapcode oyster instead of endmill. Might go for a coin edge later because it’s super hard to turn the bezel now.
Very classy!
Mükemmel oldu, tebrik ediyorum.
Nice work!
Much appreciated :)
Took a great looking watch and made it even nicer
I appreciate it, Russell. Shoot me a message if you're ever in the market for a piece like this 👍🏻
Amazing job! More pleeeez
Just ordered a custom Ray II from Long Island Watch in the same exact configuration. Looks amazing in this video.
You'll be very happy!
What Long Island Watch number is it? I can't find it in the online store. Thanks for your help!
Last I checked, you look at the normal Ray 2 then select the add-ons in the item details.
@@RSCWatchMods Thank You!
Отличная работа !!!
I have an Orient Ray 2 as well and this modded version looks great. Giving me ideas.
Amazing!!!
👍Great build, great vid, thanks.💯
I've got the parts to do a similar mod to my blue Mako 2 and your video provided an excellent walk through. Bonus points for the pleasant & serene music w/o voiceover.
Edit: 👍 + sub, great content
ray 2 looks much better
@@bowiemars1 You're entitled to your opinion. If by "better" you mean it looks like a generic SKX clone, then YES, the Ray II is looks much "better" to me. I'm keen on the Mako's use if numerals on the dial vs the Ray's round & oval indices. To each their own 🤷🏼
Wow! Who does this music. It is really mellow and easy to listen to. Of course, I’m a bit stoned, but that’s okay...
lol, fair enough, my friend :) These are just some tunes out of the CZcams library.
yep it's always a pig of a job to fit a bracelet with solid end links to locate into the lugs - even tougher when trying to attach the 2nd end link when you have reduced space with your hands /fingers to maneuver the bracelet into position - I've struggled with that so many times ;)
I struggled with this too but you can make it way easier on yourself: disassemble the bracelet on each side of the endlinks and attach them separately, now screw in the rest of the bracelet links. Voila you are done 👍🏼
Here from mercari, It’s beautiful!!!
Thank you, Nathan! How bout taking it off my hands!
im considering doing the same mod, minus the crystal upgrade (im not gonna fuck my watch up lol), and im glad i found someone who did the same things im trying. Only critique would be better lighting.
Thank you for the feedback! You're absolutely right about the lighting.
Could link where you got the parts and also the tools on the vid
It would be awesome if you could include links
It makes you wonder why they don't sell the watch with a coin edge bezel and domed sapphire to start with! It looks so much more premium!
whoever wants a domed glass has no idea about watches ... domed glass create unwanted side reflections of incident light , it distorts the shape of the markers or numbers and creates extra glare ... why the hell have it ???
Hi there, nice mods! does it wear much thicker with the coin edge bezel? I feel like the standard tapering bezel contributes a lot to it wearing quite thin. Thanks!
Hi Thom. This was my first Ray it didn't spend any time on my wrist in stock form so I couldn't speak to that. Even now though, it doesn't have as thick of a feeling as my SKXs. There's curvature to the lugs that makes it sit on the wrists sooo perfectly.
Looks amazing! Did you pressure test it to check the WR is intact? Very tasteful upgrade, well done. 😊👍
Thank you, Mark. No pressure test, but I submerged the case in a bowl of water for an hour, moving it around and upside down ever so often. The case contained a bit of toilet paper to inspect afterwards. Perfectly dry. ibb.co/Vvm0DJk
Can you please tell me where I can find a two tone bracelet for my orient ray 2?
That is awesome I love the Endmill on it. I wish they would do the Roleball or Retro Razor for the Mako and Ray.
Thank you, Ed.
Great work! Need Advice: Is there any way to adjust the chapter ring alignment? mine is a mm or so off from true to center and it's bugging the crap outta me. Can you help? Thanks!
Hey, Ken. This is my first Orient and I'm unfamiliar as to how the chapter ring is adhered to the dial. You may find that it comes off easily and you can reapply it straight using dial dots or a tiny bit of adhesive. Alternatively, you should remove and reinstall your bezel insert if today would help the visual. Let us know what you decide and how it turns out!
RSC Watch Mods Thanks for the reply! After digging around, many sources seem to say that the xhapter ring is pretty much fixed to the dial. While I may be able to fiddle with it, I don’t want to risk the watch as I lack any experience with watch tinkering and it seems a bit risky to pry at it. For now, I’ll have to live with it!
Nice! I'm waiting for my Mako ii to be delivered and going to start my mod with a coin bezel and ceramic insert from Namoki mods. Can't wait!
I didn't notice you put the rubber gasket back in with the sapphire. Was that just cut from the filming? It's late so maybe I wasn't paying attention...
Namoki makes GREAT products. You won't regret buying from them.
Hi, sorry I didn't see your gasket question. It's in there.It didn't come out when the stock crystal was popped.
Very Cool, I'm considering something similar as my first steps in automatic watch modding. Is the crystal flush with the bezel after the insert has been added or does the edge stick out?
Hi, Tim. Great question. Right after filming and photos I decided to try and press it in further and it actually went down a tiny bit more. I'd say the edge is proud of the bezel insert by about 1/3mm or less. Not noticeable at all unless you look really close.
@@RSCWatchMods Thanks for the update!
Any reason to installing the bezel before the sapphire? Sometimes I have to reseat the sapphire.
Hi Eric. No reason. There is no interference from either part on the other one's installation.
We need one more mod on this watch. Replace that impossible slippery godforsaken crown!
Lol, it is a little bit of a pain compared to some others
A coin edge would make a world of a difference
Indeed
Sadly I couldn't get the bezel off my Ray 2. Case knife and even a 4 toothed bezel tool wouldn't work.
I used a blade from a box cutter and it popped off easily. Just place the blade between the bezel and the case around the 20-25 area and tap the top part of the blade with something like a heavy wrench.
OK, How much to do that to my Ray II? That looks incredible.
Ship me all the parts and this service would cost $100. Email me if interested 👍🏻
Good morning, I recently buy this watch (in blue) it is possible send it to you and make the same changes matching the blue model?.
Yes indeed. Being that this isn't a full build, the labor is very affordable. Please email me at rscwatchmods@gmail.com
Pretty cool! I don't suppose you'd share the parts cost for the upgrades? Maybe could've saved a few steps by starting with a Kamasu -- least wise, that'd be more fitting to my (lower) skill level!
Where did you buy the crystal? It fits amazing
Thank you. It's from Long Island Watch.
Подходит ли безель если заказать на Алиэкспресс?
On the orient- ray 2 doesn't the glass have a seal on it?
Yes, it does. The factory seal remained in place during the swap.
Great looking watch with some awesome mods! Where did you find the bezel? Is it a special bezel that allows skx bezel inserts?
A lot of shops suchas DLW or NamokiMODS
Guillaume BONNEFON got it, thanks!
Hi there, and thank you! Got this particular bezel from Long Island Watch.
Is it a flat bezel?
Double domed 👍🏻
Hello. What are the dimensions of this sapphire crystal?
Could you please tell me where I can buy the Orient Bezel Inserts? Orient's spec is unique, thanks.
look up the video by another dude that changes the crystal and the bezel, stainless steel version
Hey there. I'm not aware of where to buy just the insert, but the bezel is the SKX007 conversion from Long Island Watch. Then you'd just need an SKX007 insert for it
Hi man please share the purchase link
What tool(s) did you use to remove the bezel? I have tried a flat head and knife but it won't pop off!
Let's first make sure your bezel does indeed come off, because some don't. Are you also working on an Orient Ray?
@@RSCWatchMods I was wondering about that. I have the Orient Kamasu.
I have a bezel replacement video here czcams.com/video/CecJeWhOGfU/video.html
I bet the Kamasu is removable. You just have a stubborn one. Tape up a knife really good and don't be afraid. If you have a brushed finish and you scratch it, red Scotch Brite will take that right out :)
It took the small blade on my Swiss Army knife to get the bezel of my Orient Ray. It was a really tight fit between the bezel and the case. I taped up the watch really well and wore an oven mitt on my left hand to avoid cutting myself if I slipped.
Very beautiful watch! All the components are from long island watch?
Yessir, they are! Thank you so much.
@@RSCWatchMods Nice! I am considering buying a custom Ray II from them, your video definitly convinced me!
I can offer you this very watch for far less. It currently has the steel bezel insert you see in my bezel insert swap video. Email me if you're interested: rscwatchmods@gmail.com
RSC Watch Mods I am interested in this watch if it’s available!
It is. rscwatchmods@gmail.com
Any idea where to get Marine Master style hands that will fit the Ray 2?
Hi, Sam. Though I've never proven this myself, apparently any hands that fit seiko NH35/36 or 7S26 will also fit the movement used by the Orient Ray and Mako.
@@RSCWatchMods That's good to hear. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the info!
@@samking4179 You're welcome! I would recommend reading up on the topic on watchuseek and maybe even messaging your supplier before purchasing.
@@RSCWatchMods Thanks. Will do.
Hi, please tell me, how much costs these watch with all that modds? I'm from Romania,Europe, and i want to buy one like that,and what will be the orice for these watch including shipping taxes?
Email me at rscwatchmods@gmail.com for pricing, please.
What tool did you use to remove the bezel?
Hi Carlos. You can see me remove the bezel in this video: czcams.com/video/CecJeWhOGfU/video.html
How can I buy that same watch from you?
Where can I get the parts to do this with my Kano?
There's not much support for this model, unfortunately. Crystal Times has a doggie m sapphire crystal, but I can't easily find anything else.
you are based in Belgium? looking to upgrade my Orient ray II in Europe
Sorry, friend. I'm in the USA.
Will the standard skx bezel fit on the Ray2
No. You need a specific new bezel for the Ray/Mako II, there are a few places that do them. Then they usually fit the SKX007 bezel inserts.
I'm using Orient Ray II, I want to buy these part, how can I buy them ?
Long Island Watch has them all 👍🏻
is it possible to have the link of the bezel?
Yessir, longislandwatch.com/polished-coin-edge-bezel-b04-p/
So what would you charge for such a modification?
This level of work would only be about $100 labor. Email me if interested rscwatchmods@gmail.com
Does the mod compromise water resistance?
I test every build up to 60 meters. My tester only goes that high but on paper the 200m water resistance should be maintained or even surpassed.
where to buy with that modification? how much? nice.
Hey there. Email me at rscwatchmods@gmail.com and let's talk about it 🙂
when swapping the crystal it maintain the water resistant?
I didn't pressure test it afterwards, but it survived a couple of beach trips this summer :)
@@RSCWatchMods great, thank you
Hello, why did you choose the ar blue ? Thanks
No real reason, just wanted to try something new. Here's the kicker...the right part wasn't even sent, and I didn't even realize it until a few weeks after the production of this video when I started actually wearing the watch. Blue AR was definitely ordered, but I can't get much blue coloring at all to appear at any angle from this crystal. It definitely is anti-reflective but it is just clear AR after all.
@@RSCWatchMods thanks a lot, I think I'll do the same mod on my mako instead of buying a Steinhart. Do you recommand me the blue ou clear crystal ?
I want to buy this product
Email rscwatchmods@gmail.com please
Hello! Good day. Is there a specific size for the Sapphire crystal on this mod? Or is it the same with the skx007? Thank you so much!
Hi there. The crystal is not the same size as the skx. This particular one came from Long Island Watch but they can be found elsewhere as well.
are those pins from strapcode
Yes, the bracelet and spring bars are from Strapcode.
@@RSCWatchMods Thanks!
Is this still available on eBay or somewhere else?
Yes, it's still available. Feel free to shoot me an email rscwatchmods@gmail.com
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The only mod the watch need is the dome sapphire crystal 31x4.5x2.8mm, the rest are waste of time and money.
the ceramic insert makes it look high end though.
@@wb3213 I know what you mean, but it's still low-end Orient, the reason for the dome sapphire crystal because the stock one scratched easily, I wouldn't do any thing to my Ray II, and I love it much already, if my crystal broken, I will get dome sapphire
@@TheSexyoyster Lower end it may be but the basic design elements are there and the mods elevate the watch to another level, not to mention personalizing it to your taste. You have to decide if it’s worth it to you. The YT reviews of certain lower priced popular models always critique the mineral crystals, bracelets, bezel inserts, etc, while praising “the value proposition”. Well yeah, the manufacturer could always add the elements critiqued but then they’d have to raise the price to compensate, thus pricing out some buyers. Customizing gives you options...
I want to change crystal and bezel with insert but i have a question, does it still water resist at 20 bar, and what gaskets you using after changing crystal and reinstalling case back?
You'll never dive with it so why does it matter?
@@tomskimcdouglegaming806 this a poor answer. What if someone does want to go diving with it? Will the 20 bar resistance still be there or will it need to have new gaskets and be tested?
Price on this ? What u sell these with mods
Yes, I would be willing to sell this one. Email me at rscwatchmods@gmail.com if you're interested and I'll send you my price.
How much cost of this mod?
More than the watch price for sure
Please email me at rscwatchmods@gmail.com if you'd like to inquire about getting your own. I'm also pressure testing all builds now 👍🏻
Thumbs down for not showing how to remove the actual bezel.
pry off the top between the 5 and 6 o clock and the bezel should pop off
This mod is better than the company design
If this mod is better than the company design why did you say the domed doesn't match and the flat would be better? 😂
@@jojojor11 lol
If you change that much, it's not Orient anymore..XD
Lose the sound, no one has their speaker on anyway!
Why not show how you removed the bezel? So not subscribing.
I was wondering the same. "So not subscribing" 😂
Pry from under the bezel with a pry tool, pretty self explanatory.
Yet another music video... what ever happened to narration?
Thanks for the comment, and you have a good point. My more recent vids include commentary and I have another one with commentary coming soon.
The domed crystal doesn't match .. a flat crystal would be perfect
Disagree
It sucks ...... I disfigured a turtle like a God. Especially the convex glass is definitely out of place there. The bezel may look .... but everything else is a simple watch rape !!! Orientation is a given for those who lived in the 80s and remembers this brand of that time ... Dislike definitely ...
Call the ambulance, bro’s having a stroke
You're a douche