Thank you. The MM style bezel has a great feel to it. Though it's quite tall and does add a bit to the 'bulkiness', it's very easy to grip.
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Thank you. The MM style bezel has a great feel to it. Though it's quite tall and does add a bit to the 'bulkiness', it's very easy to grip.
An update. It's finished. Not perfect but I'm pleased with the result. I decided to use dial dots to fit the chapter ring. I was going to use glue, but after watching a youtube video of Mark at Long...
Still lots to do. Nothing is fixed in place yet until I make final decision. It's a crystaltimes case. It's a nice finish, though time will tell how strong it is. The teeth on the date wheel are...
Thank you very much for your kind comments. Started my next project. NH36 movement with lumed day/date. Yobokies dial with hour and minute hands from Seiko snzh55k1. The lume on the hands is a lot...
Thanks. You should give it a go. It's very therapeutic. One thing I would say though is that it's not just finding the time to do it but also being in the right frame of mind. I have made many...
Thanks. I'm twiddling my thumbs already. Need to start a new project. :)
Finished at last. The bezel insert required several layers of 3M tape to bring it up to the required height. The lume on the pip is rubbish so will look at replacing that with a genuine Seiko one I...
Thanks. I'm still awaiting the bezel insert to arrive. Might be another couple of weeks. :(
It's all self taught so far. Partly reading forums, partly watching YouTube videos and mainly trying to...
Here it is:
https://i.imgur.com/AqTvPTRh.jpg
It passed the fishtank test (:D) and have now fitted movement. The case is well made and the Seiko parts fit with no problems. Unfortunately however, the MM style bezel that Crystaltimes make, does...
Regulated NH36 movement from Crystaltimes. Changed the date wheel to black background. Dial and hands from Dagaz:
https://i.imgur.com/nNbVktpl.jpg
Fitting crystal with new Bergeon press....