Tag Archives: leather strap

SKX027 Turbocharged mod with 6R15

Edit : 11.1.2019 (Added owner’s pix) Here is another mod for Mr Justin. He has send in the rare SKX027 for Turbocharging. The SKX027 is a white dial, gold indice, gold hands and with gold font bezel insert. The black bezel with gold font markings contrasts quite nicely with the white dial and gold accents […]

SKX supercharged mod with 6R15

Here is a SKX supercharged mod with 6R15 for Mr Justin. Customer Mr Justin has send in this weeks of gathered parts from various sources to me for supercharging. Here are the parts : -Seiko SKX -6R15 movement -SARB059 crown/stem -Seiko hands set -black date wheel -Sumo Limited Edition dial Let the mod begin ! […]

Seiko SKX013, SKX031 Mid size S Crown ? Its available NOW !

Edit : 25/2/2023- added Revolut and WISE link Its ready ! ! The Mid size “S” crown for SKX013, SKX031, SKX033 application….etc is now ready ! You can now supercharge them easily with the NH35, NH36, 4R36, 6R15….etc (not suitable for SKX023, 25, 27). If you have read the below article, you will realised that […]

CrystalTimes Top Hat Sapphire crystal for Regia Diver

CrystalTimes has another new product. The Top Hat Sapphire Crystal. I have the opportunity to purchase the Top Hat Sapphire from Mr Sunny CrystalTimes agent. Mr Sunny of CrystalTimes agent can be reached here : https://carousell.com/husunny/ https://www.facebook.com/HuSunny I have reviewed CrystalTimes sapphire crystal previously : Crystaltimes Double Dome sapphire for Regia Armare Regatta series Crystaltimes Big […]

Removal and Setting Watch Hands

Just a quick video on Removal and Setting Watch Hands. Nick of https://www.facebook.com/watchesbynick/ has posted a video on the removal and setting of watch hands below. I think its a good tutorial and is great for all novice. *Video with permission from Mr Nick. Credit goes to Mr Nick for the nice and clear tutorial […]

New slip over SKX007 shrouds from Armsaver

While browsing the ebay, i saw that there is a new SKX007 slip over (or slip-on) shroud from seiko-shrouds. (Armsaver) They can be found here – https://www.ebay.com.sg/usr/seiko-shrouds What interest me is that this new slip over SKX007 shroud has 3 securing screw (non functional) and it seems thinner than the one i have reviewed in […]

Converting a 6R15 to a DAY/DATE movement

Update 28/2/2021 Added 6r15c , some reported to have missing stud for the intermediate wheel for day correction ! ——————————————– OK, some of you guys liked the more expensive 6R15 (NE15) movement for its extra engraving and longer power reserve. Question – Many has asked whether the 6R15 can be converted into a DAY/DATE movement […]

My Seiko Map Meter SKZ221 self destruct

Edit : 3.1.2019 (another ! this tie my Seiko Solar Diver) Edit : 31.7.2018 (Map Meter new clothing) Edit : 27.7.2018 (another ! this time a Seiko 6309 strap) There is a reason why i hated plastic shroud. My personal collection, the Seiko Map Meter SKX221. This is my earlier treasure as during that time, […]

Wonders of India ! The new China !

Added 5/3/2021 – more finding on the fake ! Getting more convincing ! Added 14/1/2020 – Damian Kieliszek’s pix There are some so call “vintage Seiko” available on the ebay which i believed many Seiko purist and expert can easily spot the discrepancies as Feiko. Just saw some interesting Feiko from ebay seller in India […]

Another SKX007 mod

Here is another SKX007 mod. Owner Mr Will S. has send me his parts from various sources for installation and mod. In the package are : a) a SKX007 watch b) a signed crown and an uncut NH36 stem c) an extra uncut NH36 stem (for the just in case) d) yobokies date only dial […]

Seiko DAY wheel Snap C-clip

Edit – added Revolut and WISE link (25/2/2023) Another commonly “fly into orbit” Seiko parts, is now available from here. Seiko PN 0963 300 – commonly know as the DAY wheel disc Snap C-clip. These are suitable for use in Seiko 7S25, 7S26, 4R15, 4R35, 4R36, 6R15, NH35, NH36 automatic movement. Price : Usd18 each […]

New Wabi SKX Diver bezel insert

Edit : last piece of Wabi Faded Pepsi. (SOLD OUT) Edit : added Revolut and WISE link (25/2/2023) ————————————————————– Recently, it seems vintage, retro remake is in the rage. Many modder has by various method, vintagize their dial lume colour, case and bezel insert. It is quite interesting by their creation. As requested by customer, […]

Introducing the “S” crown, a SARB059 alternative !

Edit : 25/2/2023 added Revolut and WISE link Edit : 1/11/2018 : V2 S Crown delivery start – details of V2 below. Edit : 29/10/2018 : Version2 S crown on its way ! Edit : 24/8/2018 : tolerances between SKX batches of watches. Version 2 planned ! Finally its ready ! ! Introducing the “S” […]

Version2 – 62MAS 3 Facet hands – Available Now !

Edit : 25/2/2023 (added Revolut and WISE link) Thank you all for the support and feedback. The earlier article <aka Version1> on the 62Mas alternative hands is here : Version1 – 62MAS 3 Facet hands for Seiko SPB051 and SPB053 (aka modern 62MAS) Base on the feedback and suggestion from customers all over the world, i […]

For sale : Swiss Army NOS case Model 81683/9

For sale Swiss Army NOS case Swiss made Model 81683/9 Crystal, crown, case back Condition : NOS Price : $60 (inclusive of shipping) Contact me for paypal details. Interested, pls contact me here or email me at seikoparts.wordpress@gmail.com

For sale : Diver watch case for your project

Edit- added Revolut link and QR (25/2/2023) Clearing some NOS diver watch case. Crystal, bezel, case back, gasket all there. Only missing the crown. Price : Usd50 Condition : nos Shipping : Usd15 (i am willing to shipping international too) Payment here : https://revolut.me/seikoparts seikoparts.wordpress@gmail.com   Thanks for reading.

For sale : various NOS Seiko watch cases

Edit- added Revolut link and QR (25/2/2023) For sale are various NOS Seiko watch cases. Note : Most of the cases has its original Seikoā€™s Crystal, bezel, case back, gasket ā€¦ā€¦etc. Most of them does not has the crown. If the photo is showing no case back, than its not there. I am not 100% […]

For sale : Seiko NOS case

Edit : 25/2/2023 added Revolut link and QR For sale or for trade Seiko NOS case. International shipping – Usd15 Payment here : https://revolut.me/seikoparts seikoparts.wordpress@gmail.com ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€“ Seiko 8123-6009 NOS case. Crystal, bezel, Hands, dial, crown and case. Condition : NOS, some scuffing due to storage. Price : Usd90 + shipping Seiko 6923-6009 NOS sample case. […]

Seiko NH35 (NH36) centre wheel and pinion replacement

Edit- added Revolut link and QR A few months back, a friend of mine asked me to take a look at his watch which had a NH35 movement. He has complained that the manufacturer has not responded to him after he admitted that he had dropped the watch and now his minute and hour hands […]

Seiko SARB033 and SARB035 “Spirit” – Casing clamps and screws

Edit – added Revolut link and QR (25/2/2023) Seiko SARB033 and SARB035 “Spirit”are beautiful dress watch and they have been around for some time now. They are highly appraise as a good alternative to the expensive Grand Seiko (GS). This article is not about the review of the Seiko SARB033 and SARB035 “Spirit” but on […]

Hands for sale

Edit- 25/2/2023 – added Revolut link and QR These hands will fit all Seiko mechanical movement, 7S25, 7S26, 4R15, 4R35, 4R36, 6R15, NH35, NH36 Price calculation : Hands – USD29 International shipping (included) Total = USD29 Dagger laser cut 3 hands (USD29) Hour hands : 9mm polish, Swiss Lume Minutes hands : 13mm polish, Swiss […]

Turtle Reissue SRP779 – Crown alternative

Edit : 25/2/2023- added Revolut link and QR Just a heads up for those looking for an alternative crown for their Turtle Reissue SRP777, 779….. you can use the Seiko Stargate II {SRP493} ones, (there is 2 type, just make sure its the 4R36 and not the 7s26 crown). They are plug and play and […]

Hands-on DIY SKX to NH36 upgrade !

Edited : 28/6/2018 (added my own custom made ā€œSā€ crown for SKX007 diver mod) As per many reader request, today i would like to do a hands-on DIY SKX to NH36 upgrade tutorial. (thanks to Brian Gregg for the project). Its has been discussed in the below 2 articles, but some reader still finds it […]

Crystaltimes Double Dome sapphire for Regia Armare Regatta series

Base on REGIA crystal dimensional specification, CrystalTimes has send us their double dome sapphire alternative for those whom always wanted that extra thickness and dome sapphire crystal. REGIA now has 3 crystals offering for their Regia Armare Regatta case set : a) the original slight dome sapphire, b) plexiglass dome, c) CrystalTimes sapphire extra thick […]

New Plonguer Hands set for Seiko Divers

Edit- added Revolut link and QR Specification Model: Plonguer Hands Movement: NH35 automatic (NH36,4RXX,NH25,NE15, 6RXX,7S26 [Seiko]) Hour hands : 8.5mm painted white, Swiss Lume Minutes hands : 12mm painted orange, Swiss Lume Second hands : 13mm painted white, Swiss Lume They are USD29/set inclusive of shipping. or you can make a payment here : https://revolut.me/seikoparts […]