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And if I want I a domed sapphire crystal, I can just order one from DIY. Its compatibility with the Seiko SKX means that I can switch out the dial, purchase new hands, swap the insert, or choose an entirely new bezel altogether. I also like the fact that I can continue modding this watch in the future, should I choose. I can only imagine what it will look like on a rubber tropic or a waffle strap.Īfter having completed the build, I feel much more confident about the idea of modding and general watch repair. I find the parachute strap to be soft and comfortable, but I’ve already had the watch on a leather NATO and I think it looks fantastic. The end product is a solid dress diver with a slightly vintage look that I am proud to wear. Although, in the end, I did not have any issues, it was comforting to know that they were there.
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DIY includes two sets of watch hands, in the full knowledge that builders might mess up the first time. Other than installing the hands–and more particularly, the second hand–I found the process calming and thoroughly enjoyable.
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The instructional video series provided is simple and easy to follow. I had a great time putting this kit together. DIY Watch Club DWC-D0A1 Dive Watch Thoughts It should be noted that the tools offered in the DIY Watch kit, while sufficient to the task at hand, are also for beginners. However, some might wish to have something different from the norm when constructing their own dive watch. It is vaguely reminiscent of the Tudor Black Bay with echoes of the Seamaster 300M in its chamfered lugs. DIY Watch Club Dive Series Watchmaking Kit Diver Series from DIY offers a relatively generic case and look. You can check the DIY website for more specific details on part compatibility. So, if you have been bitten by the modding bug, options abound. Bezels, bezel inserts, hands, and dials, can easily be modded down the road from any number of Seiko part purveyors. In addition, the diver series is largely compatible with the the Seiko SKX line of watches and the newer SRPD (or 5KX) models. The D02 Series also offers a fumed dial and applied indices.
#Best watch timepiece kit upgrade
For a bit more money you can easily upgrade to sapphire, or double-domed sapphire crystals. The model series sent to me for review is the most basic of the diver kits available at DIY. DIY Club Parachute Strap and Watchmaking Tools Case For this reason, the crystal on the D01A comes preinstalled before shipping. The only item not included–and that you might need should you wish to pursue modding–is a crystal press. It has everything you need to complete the project, including such items as a caseback opening tool, a loupe, a bezel removing knife, a dust tool, a hand setting kit, and tweezers. In addition to the watch components, you receive a watchmaking kit in a handy carrying case. Also included in the kit is a blue parachute strap with signed clasp. Like many microbrands, DIY uses a mix of Miyota and Seiko movements. This model has a screwed down crown, and crown protectors, providing 200 meters of water resistance. The polished hands, along with the markers, are coated with C3 Super LumiNova. Its dial is a slightly darker grey-blue hue and uses painted indices. The bezel is also stainless steel with a knurled edge and a gun-metal blue aluminium insert. The DWC-D01A comes with a sturdy stainless steel case with a mix of horizontal brushing and a polished bevel along the lugs. DIY Watch Club Tools and Dive Watch Case DO YOU GET? The added benefit for an inexperienced modder/builder is that nothing gets left out. And I have also seen these kits go on sale recently for as much as 30% off. If you price out the various components required for building a watch from scratch, add in the shipping and duty, and then consider all of the tools you will need to carry out the operation, $350USD begins to look pretty good. To begin, the DIY Watch Club Diver Series Kit strikes me as a good value proposition. If you resemble this remark, perhaps this review is for you. The first time I opened the caseback of a Swiss diver, in order to replace a loose date window, I realized almost two minutes into removing the crown stem that I had forgotten to breathe. However, there are other enthusiasts–new to the world of automatic watches (or, like me, simply less adventurous)–who view tinkering with their expensive timepieces as a bit daunting. In some circles, watch modding of Seikos and Vostoks has become a near-competitive sport. Many watch enthusiasts are also capable tinkerers.
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