Thank you so much man. I tried a dial swap a few years ago and it went horribly. With the help of this video, I finally overcame the challenge and did it! I'm feeling so happy now! Also, looking forward to other mods 😅
Went with the same dial but more modern hands, looking somewhat like those on the SPB153 (which I happen to own). Did the mod to have a "Feiko" beater as not to always risk beating up my proper modern Willard. Case design from a wearability point is second to none.
I love watch modding videos, hence this was really interesting. I bought myself an already modded Seiko SKX which I got only in order to further mod to my own taste, as a first mod project. Now, I've been changing my mind back and forth about what I would do to it (atm I'm back to make it somehow of a non diver sports watch, with a slanted non movable bezel), and I've been collecting some tools and stuff for this project. And of course watching videos like this. But my greatest fear will always be fiddling with the hands, especially that bloody seconds hand lol. Btw, you got yourself a new subscriber now.
Hi Its a very enjoyable hobby. Regarding hands, if you get the right pusher for the hand hole size, you should be ok. Thanks for subscribing and for watching.
Nice Willard, I wanted one without chinese parts so I bought the modern Seiko Willard. It needed regulation so I popped off the case back and guess what it said on the inside case back? "Case Made in china'! I believe they threw the Japanese 6R movement(Not an impressive movement at all IMO) in at the Seiko factory in china and could not be bothered to regulate the movement . Yours probably was built much better than the 9 year olds employed in the Seiko chinese sweat shop !
4:40. The Steeldive SD1970 isn't a 3.8 crown - it's a 4.2 crown. Look at it - the crown is clearly one minute past 4. You might be confusing it with the Seiko SKX, which has a 3.8 crown.
Can you please tell me how you changed the bezel insert . My watch guy had to stick the 6109 seikosis reproduction aluminium bezel inset on top of ceramic dial because he said it wouldn’t fit . Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks A
bought the white version of this dial. kinda regret it. the philiphines seller has a better dial. the indices are raised while this one is flat and glossy. seiko logo is still glossy though but im okay with that. i wanna get the seikosis dial but it's to expensiveeee
I have a addisdive Captain Willard, and I love it! It's a really nice "homage". I would on the other hand never mod it with the Seiko brand name. It is what it is, and stand on its own right as a "Homage/copy", and the steeldive/addisdive Captain Willard has already a well deserved place in the world of watches.
@@Fallen_Angels It may be hard for *you* to say, but I don't have a problem saying it. By putting a Seiko dial in a Steeldive case he intends for *someone* to think he has a Seiko ... and he doesn't. Unless he plans to put a sign on his forehead that says "my watch dial says Seiko but it's not really" so everyone he meets will know the truth ... he's commiting fraud and is no different than any other person that wears counterfeit/replica watches.
@@DarthPlaya You do have a fair point, even Rolex considers aftermarket parts on Rolex watches to be a big no no. They consider it a counterfeit and won't service it.
100 percent. Personally, I'd have no problem doing this sort of mod for my own enjoyment, but I would never part with it, even by openly stating its a DIY knock off, for fear of it being resold as genuine to some poor sod down the line. It would be a use it till it dies then destroy what's left.
Thank you so much man. I tried a dial swap a few years ago and it went horribly. With the help of this video, I finally overcame the challenge and did it! I'm feeling so happy now! Also, looking forward to other mods 😅
Your welcome. Glad you got it done. Thanks very much for watching.
Went with the same dial but more modern hands, looking somewhat like those on the SPB153 (which I happen to own). Did the mod to have a "Feiko" beater as not to always risk beating up my proper modern Willard. Case design from a wearability point is second to none.
I love watch modding videos, hence this was really interesting. I bought myself an already modded Seiko SKX which I got only in order to further mod to my own taste, as a first mod project. Now, I've been changing my mind back and forth about what I would do to it (atm I'm back to make it somehow of a non diver sports watch, with a slanted non movable bezel), and I've been collecting some tools and stuff for this project. And of course watching videos like this.
But my greatest fear will always be fiddling with the hands, especially that bloody seconds hand lol. Btw, you got yourself a new subscriber now.
Hi Its a very enjoyable hobby. Regarding hands, if you get the right pusher for the hand hole size, you should be ok. Thanks for subscribing and for watching.
Nice Willard, I wanted one without chinese parts so I bought the modern Seiko Willard. It needed regulation so I popped off the case back and guess what it said on the inside case back? "Case Made in china'! I believe they threw the Japanese 6R movement(Not an impressive movement at all IMO) in at the Seiko factory in china and could not be bothered to regulate the movement . Yours probably was built much better than the 9 year olds employed in the Seiko chinese sweat shop !
4:40. The Steeldive SD1970 isn't a 3.8 crown - it's a 4.2 crown. Look at it - the crown is clearly one minute past 4. You might be confusing it with the Seiko SKX, which has a 3.8 crown.
Thanks, am waiting for the dial and tools to arrive.
Cool👍
Where did you get that dial?
Hi steeldive crow i at 4.2? I want to buy a willard but i will do it if a can change the dial for a seiko one.. Thanks in advance.
Hi I don't understand what you are asking, please explain more. Thanks
Yes the *crown on the SD1970 is at 4.2, not 3.8 as said in the video.
Can you please tell me how you changed the bezel insert . My watch guy had to stick the 6109 seikosis reproduction aluminium bezel inset on top of ceramic dial because he said it wouldn’t fit . Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
A
Soaked in isopropyl alcohol. 👍
bought the white version of this dial. kinda regret it. the philiphines seller has a better dial. the indices are raised while this one is flat and glossy. seiko logo is still glossy though but im okay with that. i wanna get the seikosis dial but it's to expensiveeee
They are very expensive. Just depends how much you want one. 👍 Thanks for watching.
Your video has encouraged me to do this myself. Have never done a Mod before, would this be a job for a novice? Great vid!
Hi yep it's pretty simple. Thanks and thanks for watching.
Friend, should the NH35 movement be crown at 3.8?
Hi. Yes if you have one, but practically any nh35 will do. Only becomes a problem with nh36. Just check date window positioning before.
Love your videos. Can you tell me the size of the SD1970 sapphire? Is it 32mm like the Seiko 6105? Anyone?
Thanks. I can't tell you as I don't have the watch anymore. I would guess it is not.
Where did you get the dial please
eBay
Nice mod! Can you link where you got the black band? Thanks so much for the video!
Hi Thanks and thanks for watching. Strap link: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LGM64T8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
Where did you get the beszel insert ?
AliExpress, but they don't do this exact one anymore
i have seiko turtle 6306 7000 from juje 1976
Hi, Did I miss where you sourced the dial from?
Hi you have too google them
@@thebaldwatchmodder3696 Thank you fine Sir!
Ebay. Seikosis has them, very accurate but more expensive. A seller from spain has a cheaper dial but less accurate
@@RoberttSmithh Thank you!
I got one from ebay. Seems to be a lot of these from Manila.
Do you sell watches!?
No
I wanna build this. But I'm gonna eff up. And every willllard mod is like 400 bucks on ebay. Wtf
Hi you gotta build it, way cheaper. Thanks for watching.
@@thebaldwatchmodder3696 I will paypal a donation of a few hundred if you send it to me hahaha I know I need to build it
@@rustyjohnson7796 😉👍
... Yeah that's ridiculous. I mean the hardest part would be setting the second hand and maybe having to replace it if you screw up.
@@Fallen_Angels Exactly, not much to go wrong.
🤔 *Aren't you just making a replica/counterfeit/fake/copycat watch ???* 🤨
I have a addisdive Captain Willard, and I love it! It's a really nice "homage". I would on the other hand never mod it with the Seiko brand name. It is what it is, and stand on its own right as a "Homage/copy", and the steeldive/addisdive Captain Willard has already a well deserved place in the world of watches.
It's hard to say because it's not an exact copy and the intentions he had weren't for fraud purposes.
@@Fallen_Angels It may be hard for *you* to say, but I don't have a problem saying it. By putting a Seiko dial in a Steeldive case he intends for *someone* to think he has a Seiko ... and he doesn't. Unless he plans to put a sign on his forehead that says "my watch dial says Seiko but it's not really" so everyone he meets will know the truth ... he's commiting fraud and is no different than any other person that wears counterfeit/replica watches.
@@DarthPlaya You do have a fair point, even Rolex considers aftermarket parts on Rolex watches to be a big no no. They consider it a counterfeit and won't service it.
100 percent. Personally, I'd have no problem doing this sort of mod for my own enjoyment, but I would never part with it, even by openly stating its a DIY knock off, for fear of it being resold as genuine to some poor sod down the line. It would be a use it till it dies then destroy what's left.