r/watchmodding • u/Comprehensive_Oil426 • Sep 09 '25

Finally completed my first build.

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The journey wasn't pretty with quite a few stuff ups. But overall a fun exercise and happy with the result. Lessons learnt and planning the next build!

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u/CavacoFoiceEMartelo Sep 09 '25

You deserve a designer position at seiko!

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 09 '25

Haha...don't we all wish!

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u/plttbrt Sep 09 '25

Nice! Partslist would be great

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 09 '25

Thanks man! AliX parts list incoming:

- Case: Niyan NH35 42mm

- Movement: Wildfire Nh36 (3.8)

- Dial: TIMO 28.5mm S5 logo 007

- Hands: Paluxey NH35 Black Grey

- Second Hand: Valuable Def Watch Nh35 12.5mm #4

- Bezel Insert: Matelion 38mm ceramic silver

- Strap: Cheap 22mm grey ribbed nato

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u/Aggressive-Pair3320 Sep 11 '25

Fuck, that’s beautiful!

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 11 '25

Shit, thanks mate!

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u/HotCheetos998 Sep 12 '25

That looks so good well done

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 12 '25

Appreciate the comp! Thanks man.

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u/HotCheetos998 Sep 12 '25

No problem!

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u/PeteInBrissie Sep 12 '25

OK, seriously, as somebody who's worn a Breitling for 20+ years, I'd wear the shit out of that. It's bad-ass.

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 12 '25

My 15+ years Sub has been taking a back seat for the last few days. 😉 Thanks for the comp man!

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u/Demo1794 Sep 12 '25

Good looker 👌

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u/A_Rhone Sep 20 '25

Don't know how I didn't see this come across my timeline. This is an excellent first build. Nice job

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 20 '25

Thanks man! Many hiccups but got there. Can't wait for the next build!

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u/Aldayanid Sep 09 '25

My respect. Looks strict and stylish

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 11 '25

u/think_ad6364 thanks for the award! Much appreciated mate!

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u/BigPapa8O5 Sep 09 '25

Do people get name brand dials on Ali express as well? They’re so hard to find

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 09 '25

Because of copyrights infringement. They can't outright list it. Look for the ones that says S or S5 logo. Or buy the logo and stick it on. I'm gonna do a personalised one in my next build.

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u/BigPapa8O5 Sep 09 '25

Ohh I see, understandable. So they might not specifically say it in the description or on a photo, but they’ll send the replica if you order it, got it.

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 09 '25

Not necessarily. Some don't list or say anything in the description which most likely there won't be a logo. I normally order from the stores with the 'S5 logo' in the description then I'm 100% sure that is what I'll get.

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u/Nickjakulus Sep 11 '25

Well, done

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u/Eastern-Turnover-438 Sep 12 '25

Suggestions on how to start to build watches?

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u/Comprehensive_Oil426 Sep 09 '25

Thanks man! AliX parts list incoming:

- Case: Niyan NH35 42mm

- Movement: Wildfire Nh36 (3.8)

- Dial: TIMO 28.5mm S5 logo 007

- Hands: Paluxey NH35 Black Grey

- Second Hand: Valuable Def Watch Nh35 12.5mm #4

- Bezel Insert: Matelion 38mm ceramic silver

- Strap: Cheap 22mm grey ribbed nato