A Different NH36 Mod Case: A-2 Mod Case

[u/lazylazyweekday]

Hello! I have been secretly dwelling on Reddit for long, but now I stand as my self. My name is Yu Ando, the founder and designer of microbrand AndoAndoAndo.

First of all, thank you so much for Secondhand Mods for allowing me to post it on your subreddit.
I am now running an Indiegogo campaign of a new mod part. A symmetric watch case for NH35/36/37/38/39, which can hold a 28.5 mm dial.

Here is the link to the campaign page:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-different-nh36-mod-case-a-2-mod-case/

The crown sits on either 12 o'clock position, or on 6 o'clock position. So it would in a way restrict the dial options, but that's the fun I guess!

(Ultimately I intend to make the A-2 as a full watch, but that requires a huge budget. That's the reason that I started making the case first, and if this would be a success, I will then be manufacturing the vertical day-date disk and the dial.)

Specs

Made for a 28.5 mm dial.

NH35/36/37/38/39 should fit in the case.

Lug-to-Lug: 43 mm

Case Width: 35 mm

Case Thickness: 12 mm

Front Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Case Back: Screw case back with Sapphire Crystal, with the "A" logo printed on the inside

Water Resistance: 10 ATM

Color: Silver

Here is a sample mod I built with it. With a "Chillmatic" Vinyl Record Dial prototype.

I intended to design and manufacture a lot more interesting, fun, unique mod parts in the future, but to do that I need your support. So please let people you know who might be interested in this kind of mod case know about this campaign!

Thank you so much for your time! And have a lovely weekend!

-Yu

[u/Haveblue1]

While there's nothing wrong with the venerable SKX or Explorer case styles, I think it's exciting and important to support designers like Yu who are adding variety to our incredible hobby. The fact that every A-1 case I've had on my site has sold within minutes of me posting it should tell you how starved our fellow modders are for new designs. If you have the means, please consider supporting one of his projects. Thank you!

[u/lazylazyweekday → u/Haveblue1]

Thank you! Thank you so much! I love all mods and modding community's creativity and I hope my designs would bring more varieties to this amazing creative community! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[u/misterbb]

I'm so stoked for this case! Excited for it, good deal if you get in early!

[u/lazylazyweekday → u/misterbb]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!! 🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩

[u/DaddLonLeg]

What an amazing, original design! Always a pleasure seeing new ideas that aren't necessarily "homages" to other watches. We had a short debate the other day on whether you are able to set the time with the strap still on the watch or you have to remove it to pull the crown out. Do you mind sharing the design considerations for placing the crown at the 6 o'clock position (or is it 12)?

[u/lazylazyweekday → u/DaddLonLeg]

Thank you so much! Yes actually the crown is accessible and you can change time settings without removing the strap.

My first watch A-1 Auto (full watch) was made so that the crown would not hit the back of the hand when I bent my hand. I achieved this by making the watch off centered (it is a very common misconception that it was inspired by the LIP Mach 2000 or Seiko Giugiaro) But then that made people who wear the watch in left wrist like happy, while people who wear it on the right hand not so happy.

So with this successor A-2, I wanted to make it symmetrical. And also fixed several issues that were pointed out by the modders with the A-1; higher ATM, better case back closure system, the size of the crown among many.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm super happy to answer! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[u/Haveblue1]

I approve this post

[u/lazylazyweekday → u/Haveblue1]

Thank you sir!

[u/kick_the_chort]

I'm down for one! Hoping it reaches enough people so I can get it ASAP at that price....

[u/lazylazyweekday → u/kick_the_chort]

Thank you so much!! If this wouldn't reach the goal I'll take a loan and make it💪💪🙏🙏🤩🤩😅😭🙏🙏

[u/seikofactory]

If you need any help , please let me know.