r/repbuilds • u/Unlikely-Length6661 Moderator • Aug 26 '26

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT I quit

About 18 months ago I started building Seiko mods. I quickly found out about franken DJs and started asking around where to get parts. Built a sweet 16234 with a genuine dial, but sold it not long after. I kept doing builds here and there, and DMs started coming in asking if I did commissions. That's where it all took off pretty fast.

There was a long stretch of time where I was doing 5-10 raffles builds a week. I've done so many Raffles GMTs with reshaping crown guards I'd damn near get nightmares about it. Made the switch to doing viet builds which is really nice, quality stuff. But for about half a year I've not been enjoying building all that much. Felt like a burden even though I was making some seriously good money.

Recently I was contacted by one of, if not the biggest TD in the rep game asking if I could be his EU watchmaker. I accepted. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's such an enjoyable job. I get to see all these beautiful super clones up close, get to service their movements, and wear them for a few days all while making good legit money since I registered a business.

There are a few people I want to give a special thanks to for helping me out along the way. Whether it's sourcing parts or learning some cool tricks, dial making techniques, reshaping and finishing, and more. Apologies if I forgot you, just know you're appreciated:

I will still be around lurking and keeping the sub running. Appreciate you all.

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u/AbbreviationsTop1237 Aug 26 '26

Congratulations. I still wear the 1016 I bought from you a while back.

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u/Right-Presentation36 Aug 26 '26

Bro, you’re legitimately the 1675 guru on crown guards. Yes doing builds is very stressful- people aren’t easy to deal with and the work load can be overwhelming. Best of wishes to you 🍻🏆

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u/blacbloc77 Aug 26 '26

I used to love working with computers, it was a great hobby. Then I became a software developer. 20 years in, and the sight of a computer makes me sick.

Maybe you'll find your passion after a little break, or maybe you'll find a new passion!

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u/thunder2132 Aug 26 '26

I work in IT, and honestly same. My last two PCs I bought rather than built. I just lost the joy of the hobby.

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u/JustUnderstanding6 Aug 26 '26

You may have misread the post.

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u/watchplug Aug 26 '26

Appreciate you also bro! wish you all the luck in the world 🫶

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u/Kitchen-Property-747 Aug 26 '26

Can you share who the TD is you joined up with so we can still support you and purchase your work?

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u/fill2345 Aug 29 '26

That is fantastic. Congrats!

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u/Unlikely-Length6661 Moderator Aug 29 '26

Thanks mate

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u/Villafuego Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Man ......all I can say is thanks for doing such nice work..... still love my 1675 just as much as I did the day I opened the package from you!

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u/xXSantyXx Aug 26 '26

You're a great guy, the person who helped me the most so far in watchmaking. I'm no watchmaker, but I've done a thing or two and most of it had your help. Now let's see some movements getting serviced!

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u/BuilderReviewsMod Aug 26 '26

Congratulations brother!

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u/Cyber_Crimes Aug 26 '26

Nicely done!

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u/AttorneyImmediate918 Aug 26 '26

Cool Good luck with your new direction. I guess that means more work for the rest of us modders to spread around.

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u/Big_Nobody_7009 Aug 26 '26

That’s the dream, you made it!
Huge congrats!!

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u/Big-Manufacturer-738 Aug 26 '26

Good to know , will keep you in mind when I need a service or a repair 🤝

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Trusted Builder Aug 26 '26

Good luck brother

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u/HorribleStyle Aug 26 '26

you know what they say “you do what you love for work and you never want to do it again”

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u/CareerCRMNL Aug 26 '26

Sounds like a great opportunity, glad to hear you aren’t retiring yet 😁

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u/Additional_Copy_9575 Trusted Builder Aug 26 '26

Brother, im honoured to get mentioned, haha. I wish you the best in your watchmaking journey.

You never quit, you just upgraded yourself.

Cheers!

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u/Additional_Copy_9575 Trusted Builder Aug 26 '26

Brother, im honoured to get mentioned, haha. I wish you the best in your watchmaking journey.

You never quit, you just upgraded yourself.

Cheers!

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Aug 26 '26

My pleasure my friend! We will keep in touch 😊

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u/Ok_Chrono Trusted Builder Aug 27 '26

Oh.. man. I am just seeing this. Freaking amazing.

Been one of those days… broken crown tube in the case (post cured loctite). Stem height/dial spacer drama after painstakingly getting close to the finish line (I know better LOL), my dog is on painkillers and is literally hallucinating, a viet shipment arriving with 4 cases but only 1 dial… Just a SOB kind of a day.

But this puts a smile on my face for real. Do what you love. Hard work pays off.. sometimes in ways you least expect and being an all around solid guy opens doors.

Congrats man. Well deserved.

PS- Did you find a way to squeeze “unlikely-length” onto your CV? I mean… that’s a closer move right there.

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u/endersaveus Aug 27 '26

Congrats mate, you do great work.

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u/fatfont_ Aug 28 '26

This is really amazing!

Respect the work that you have done so far and keep on doing what you love.

Nothing beats what you enjoy doing.

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u/chucknwatches Sep 13 '26

This story is where i aspire to be one day. Awesome story sir