Well its spring, the sun is shining and it must be about time for my annual round of Amphibia mods.
Think I will start with yet another blue Scuba Dude.
New 420 from Zenitar.
Firstly, off with the awful bracelet.
I have a pale blue Eulit but thought that I would try one of these royal blue Gekto's.
Blue PO style bezel insert arrived today.
More to follow.............................
Anticipation... Reckon this one will turn out reet nice. Where's the insert from?
I have high hopes!Originally Posted by Mr Curta
Re the insert - I thought that I would give this one a go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3021683445...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Its a lot cheaper then the last one I bought
Still waiting for the new bezel and stainless steel crown to arrive.......
Thanks
I'll be interested in your take on the replacement crown. I have a bunch of them from Meranom and they are definitely an upgrade in quality but I feel that they don't match polished cases particularly well, in the longer term I plan to have some cases bead blasted to match.
Can't wait to see this and your opinion on the new bezel/insert looked at this seller before looks like he has some nice bits for sale.
Last edited by barryw; 18th April 2017 at 22:27.
Yes, I did note the contrast with the last lot I fitted - which were all to 420 cases. I didn't mind the look actually though a brushed cased would definitely be better all round. I might give this a try on the next one.Thanks
I'll be interested in your take on the replacement crown. I have a bunch of them from Meranom and they are definitely an upgrade in quality but I feel that they don't match polished cases particularly well, in the longer term I plan to have some cases bead blasted to match.
I have one of these so looking forward to the results! Do you do the work yourself? I like the look of the perlon, is it a 20mm lug width?
Yes, its easy!
Lug width is 18mm - this is a Gekto perlon, not quite as nice as a genuine Eulit but pretty good.
The new bezel arrived today - so let the modifications begin!
First of all, off with the standard bezel. A sharp case knife and a little pressure and off it pops:
If your not very confident or a bit clumsy then its best to place some card or something similar between the case and knife so as to avoid marking the latter.
Next, to the new bezel. The insert came with 3M double sided tape - however I have used flexible waterproof cement:
The insert fits perfectly:
Then, on with the new bezel. You can see the tensioning bezel spring in the shot below. Although the new bezel came with a spring I used the old one as it was easier to press home:
All done!
And finally, on the blue perlon strap:
All that needs to be done now is replacing the original pressed steel crown with a new stainless steel one when it arrives.
Looks great mate, stellar job!The new bezel arrived today - so let the modifications begin!
First of all, off with the standard bezel. A sharp case knife and a little pressure and off it pops:
If your not very confident or a bit clumsy then its best to place some card or something similar between the case and knife so as to avoid marking the latter.
Next, to the new bezel. The insert came with 3M double sided tape - however I have used flexible waterproof cement:
The insert fits perfectly:
Then, on with the new bezel. You can see the tensioning bezel spring in the shot below. Although the new bezel came with a spring I used the old one as it was easier to press home:
All done!
And finally, on the blue perlon strap:
All that needs to be done now is replacing the original pressed steel crown with a new stainless steel one when it arrives.
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Ian, do you set the inserts in place while the bezel is on the watch, so as to make sure the insert lines up correctly when dry, or do you just get lucky every time?
Great work and you and Mr.Curta have an eye for great colour matching!
Bob.
Thanks, looks great!
Looking good so far Ian, is the crown and bezel from Meranom?
Last edited by barryw; 28th April 2017 at 14:33.
The bezel is from Boris, the crowns I had to pre-order from Meranom, they are now slowly making there way from Russia.
Last edited by Velorum; 29th April 2017 at 08:20.
Great mods. !
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The best modern thick weave Perlon straps are Eulit 'Palma', available from Yelly’s Watch Corner. Unfortunately the colours are limited to black, grey, dark brown, blue and red.
I posted some photographs and notes here:
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...oto-Comparison
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Thank you very very much. A pleasure to read all the good stuff for a beginner. I have ordered a Vostok amphipia 120658. Which bezel should I buy and where do i find the green (kermit) insert ?
I’m going for a similar mod like the two great mods above.
Last edited by Djdremel; 21st October 2017 at 11:51.
Aha, it is time for you to head over to this thread for inspiration: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-Amphibia-mods
I can't speak for Velorum but I generally buy my bezels from boris_gvb via his eBay shop and inserts from Dagaz (they are the same size as the Seiko inserts).
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vostokpoljotwatchesfromrussia/
http://www.dagazwatch.com/apps/webst...y/12255?page=2
Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. I have to order the parts and try.
Bob - as the bezels are non rachet with no click stops its not an issue, the inset can be applied before the bezel is fitted.
Ha, I used to have an eighties Sturmanskie (given to another TZer), and forgot that about them. Or just didn't know this about the Amphibia...
Must get one for the collection!
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