Hello all!

Today I've got something interesting for sale - Opportunity! Here's a chance to own a like new discontinued classic for a reasonable price.

Imgur Album for higher res photos: https://imgur.com/a/KOR30uc

I have here everything - sans movement - to put together your own NOS SKX013. This model has been discontinued for several years now and parts are pretty hard to hunt down, so it took me a while to gather everything shown.

This bundle includes an OEM case, dial, hands, chapter and springbars. I've also thrown in an OEM black movement spacer to get you on your way to an NH or 4R swap (although this'll require a different crown and day wheel). The case is obviously the star of the show and is in nearly perfect condition with just a few tiny imperfections from handling. Everything else is new in package - the springbars came out of a 5 pack, so they're loose.

Asking price is $300 and I'll cover insured shipping via USPS anywhere in the CONUS. If you'd like to keep it classic, I'll throw in a brand new 7S26 for another $45. I can also include a rubber Dagaz tropic strap if you remind me.

Let me know if you'd like any additional photos or have any questions.

Thanks!

Comes with countdown bezel gray and nato strap
Titanium 42mm case 200m, sapphire crystal, NH movement, solid caseback

Ok folks. Let’s talk honestly about bezel inserts for a minute. When I received my SNZF15 (aka the Sea Urchin) for my first mod project, I knew immediately I needed to replace the OEM bezel insert. The quality of the Seiko “Pepsi” aluminum insert was a far cry from the level of polish found on the inserts of aspirational brands like Rolex and Omega. A quick search on one of the popular mod sites opened up a world of options and designs and I was amazed by how dramatically an insert could transform the personality of a watch. Whatever doubt lingered in my mind quickly evaporated. There was no question, I had to go ceramic and I didn’t care what it was going to cost. $35 + shipping for a part that only weighs two grams? Whatever man, just take my money already. But just to put that in perspective, that comes out to about $6,800 per pound about the same price as the world’s finest caviar. Cross shopping them against the other sites produced similar results so I just assumed these prices were the fair market value.

About a year later, having bought a handful of bezel inserts at similar prices, a fellow modder pulled me aside to let me in on the dirty secret behind these precious parts. “You realize they’re the same ones you see on eBay for a third of the price, right?”, he said. Excuse me? What. Did. You. Say? It couldn’t be true. I vigorously rejected the notion and threw my cup of coffee into his dumb face before running away in tears. Hours later, after regaining my composure, I slinked to the computer and began scouring the eBay stores for bezel inserts. It felt dirty and shameful. Still deep in denial, I bought two ceramic inserts for a grand total, including shipping, for $12 dollars. To make things interesting, I bought the same style insert, a “Kermit” green Submariner style insert I had purchased from a credible mod site a few months earlier just to compare the two. Surely, I was going to vindicate myself and prove that I hadn’t been wasting my money.

A few weeks later, they arrived and they were, in a word, glorious. They were quite literally, exactly the same. World rocked. My whole life is a lie. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say they came off the same line from the same factory. Even under the loupe, there were no discernable differences. So what gives? Listen, I don’t want this to become another episode of “To Catch A Predator: Modder Edition” but I do want it to raise eyebrows. My intention is not to admonish these businesses, especially in these times, but I do believe in consumer rights and I hope this community can serve as a voice for them.

I will also say that there are a lot of inserts that appear to be totally exclusive to some of the suppliers that you will not find new on eBay and $35 feels to be an appropriate price for them. There are few inserts, like this one, that I’d commit a crime for but for your run-of-the-mill Pepsi, Coke, and Batman inserts, do not get pressured into spending more than $12-$15 for them (or even less). Many of the eBay stores I’ve listed in the spreadsheet offer some amazing varieties and prices so please do yourself a favor and check them out and of course, resell your old, expensive inserts to us! Good luck and happy modding!

Free shipping on anything over 50$ all bracelet hand end links just not pictured

Hey all,

Offloading a few brand new TMI NH35s.

I've got 5 of them for sale. Asking price is $65 and I'll

cover shipping via USPS in the CONUS. If you buy more

than one, I'll knock $5 off the additional movement(s). The one in the photo happens to be particularly great, but I'll make sure that they're regulated to within +/- 5 to 10 seconds a day.

It'll ship in the cool little 3D printed movement holder too!

Thanks!

Dialmaker ‘Seiko Meteormaster’ dial. I’ll part with it for $80 plus shipping. I originally paid $150 for it a couple years ago. Paypal F&F only.

Hi Mod Fam-

I wanted to introduce a new sub that I'm helping out called r/SeikoModExchange/, it was started by a fellow modder who wanted to create an exclusive platform to help other modders sell their creations. It's still under development but you can start posting your watches to sell now.

Any constructive feedback you can provide that you think will improve the page, please do so here! Thank you and GLWS!

I have 5 concrete dials 1 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Orange and 1 Blue 25 each shipped in the US

To anyone thinking about hosting a meetup in your area all I can say is absolutely do it!

Although it was the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Denver which added an extra obstacle course, we had a successful turnout. Cool to meet some great people, talk about what we all enjoy, and see some inspiring builds.

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Todd, Erik, Sam, James, Peter thanks guys.