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I have been working on some Seiko SRP Turtle's I thought I would share.
First up is my SRP777.
High double domed sapphire with purple A/R coating. Signed crown. Brushed steel chapter ring. Coin One bezel. PO styled chapter ring. Regulated. Love it.
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Side on with the low profile sapphire fitted:
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Excellent mod :congratulatory:
Now I really like that, the bezel really makes it :eagerness:
Thanks guys.
Another insert option. Ceramic:
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That looks excellent.
Was the crown from "the tiger uk"?
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeOut
John (the tiger uk) may sell them but I got mine directly from the supplier, Duncan at 23--59 on the bay. They are not cheap but do add a touch of quality.
I wonder if the movement and crown combination from an SRP7xx would drop straight into an SKX007. As you're probably aware, the 4r36 will fit the SKX but the sticking point to most modders is finding the correct crown to fit. The normal solution is to fit a crown and stem from a SARB059 (I think) but these are getting harder to find.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
Cool thanks. The low profile sapphire and coin edged bezel looks great too.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
Would also like to know if the movrments are the same.
I've just sent my 007 to John (The Tiger UK) for a TST shroud, same sapphire and bezel as yours but with an 007J dial and black date discs. Just need to find the date discs and dial now.
Have a SRP777 coming tomorrow from David (TaketheCannoli) so might go down the same route as you with that - definitely sold on the crown.
That's lovely Dave !!!
Let me know how you get on.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeOut
Thanks Iain.Quote:
Originally Posted by maseman
I popped the ceramic insert on it and it looks pretty good too.
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I really like that!
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I love the ceramic insert!!!
... And now I miss my SKX007 moddy....... :-/
Thanks guys.
Just finished this one. A 775 with domed sapphire and ceramic insert. I also realigned the chapter ring.
A great combination.
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My PADI.
I have never been a lover of a pepsi bezel. I do love the colour of the PADI dial so it now has a matching insert. My favourite turtle at present. Signed crown, high double domed sapphire, the chapter ring realigned and my more refined brushing on the case top.
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Both look spot on. Ceramic insert on the 775 looks fantastic.
Some serious improvements! How much is a ceramic bezel insert? Say 50 quid?and the sapphire? Such major improvements, surprising Seiko don't offer a premium range with then in.
The ceramic inserts are around £40. Sapphires are between £35 and £55 depending on supplier. This one from Crystaltimes is my favourite. A CT072 at around £40.Quote:
Originally Posted by mindforge
John did a great job, the crystal times bits are good too.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
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The TST's look pretty good.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeOut
What's a TST when it's at home?Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
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All info is in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Estoril-5
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Ah ok, it refers to a TST shroud.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
My next question would be, what exactly is a TST shroud?
Sorry for the newbie questions.
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The thread clearly states TST and (John) The Tiger UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Estoril-5
Google is your best friend:
http://www.thetigeruk.com/
http://www.thetigeruk.com/the-tst.html
Thanks buddy,Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
You're an asset to the forum 👍
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Excellent work! :eagerness:Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
A bezel change can make such an impact! Cool!:eagerness:Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
These look fantastic and have inspired me to order a coin edge bezel, high dome crystal and batman ceramic insert for my blue turtle. Only trouble is I now need to find someone to do the work for me. I would ordinarily have contacted Cannop of this parish but his website says he's not accepting new work at the minute. Can anyone suggest another trustworthy modder? [emoji846]
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I really like the silver chapter ring, gives the dial new depth. First PO style bezel looks best in my eyes.
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Originally Posted by j111dja
Looks superb!!! Looking to do that to mine shortly.
I am normally not a big fan of mods on a watch, but your mods definitely made the watch look better and more interesting! Good work!
Looks fab with the ceramic insert
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Thanks guys.
This one is superb. Dr Seikostan bezel? Any other pics? Well done on some quality mods.
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Originally Posted by j111dja
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grandsire
The PADI has a standard bezel fitted with an aftermarket blue insert. Some of the other mods do have a Dr. Seikostain coin one bezel fitted that is either in a standard polished finished or hand brushed.
Another mod with the brushed finish to the Coin One bezel along side a distant relative.
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Really good work they all look way better than stock , do you mod these for your own personal collection or to sell ?
For myself and other forum members.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gobo
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Wow. They look superb. Like you am not a fan of the Pepsi bezel and you have certainly provided food for thought. Beautiful watches!!
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Really curious where you got the bezel insert from. I'm looking for a dark blue one for my PADI but can't seem to nail a perfect one down.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
The perfect options are this large dot yobokies insert, or what is on my padi now; a complete SRP773 bezel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubenoso
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Thank you for this. I saw a few other options but they were all too light/bright.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
You have to remember that the dial and insert do change to different shades of blue depending on the light conditions. Saying that, both these blue inserts do suit the PADI perfectly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubenoso
Poor light here but you can get the idea.
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I really prefer dark navy blue. I ordered the yobokies bezel you suggested. The Pepsi bezel just isn't versatile at all. I think the PADI with a blue bezel, super jubilee and maybe marine master hands will fill a casual but work friendly role.Quote:
Originally Posted by j111dja
The blue insert is lovely,really sets it off