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Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by dnslater » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:07 pm

I have never been a huge fan of Seiko SKX mods as they generally screw up the classic proportions of the watch. After getting an SKX175 Pepsi recently I realized again how much I love these watches. The SKX175 will stay stock, but I decided to try my hand again at "improving" an SKX, with the help of Duarte at NEWW. I saw that Yobokies has new Tuna style bezels that fit the SKX case, which is what inspired me to do a build as it is unique. The watch started life as an SKX171. We did the following mods:

-NH35a hacking/handwinding movement
-Signed crown compatible with new movement
-Domed sapphire
-Ti Samurai hands
-Tuna style bezel (from Harold)
-Lumed sapphire bezel insert (Duarte now has these)
-Strapcode Super Oyster

Watch achieved the unique look that I wanted. Sort of a Seiko version of a Seadweller, but make the watch look like it could have came off a Seiko production line. Realize I have way to much $$ sunk into this mod and could never recoupe half of it, but it is pressure tested and ready to go into permanent beater duty.

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Re: Ultimate SKX

Post by marchone » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:09 pm

Nick, that is outstanding.
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Post by hoppyjr » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:11 pm

That looks fantastic!

How much are you into the project?


The only think I could add would be drilled lugs and there is a guy doing it.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by dnslater » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:15 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:11 pm
 That looks fantastic!

How much are you into the project?
About the price of a lightly used Shogun :think:

I'm very happy with it though and love the SKX case size. Yeah, drilled lugs would be awesome, but I think I am done.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by Terpits » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:28 pm

Love it Nick!


Carlo did something like this before.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by marchone » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:30 pm

Dibs.
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Post by JDC222 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:38 pm

That looks really good!


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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by gonzomantis » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:39 pm

Very sweet!

I picked up a SARB059 dial, and I'm trying to decide if it gets built into an SRP or SKX case. :think:
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by dnslater » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:46 pm

gonzomantis wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:39 pm
 Very sweet!

I picked up a SARB059 dial, and I'm trying to decide if it gets built into an SRP or SKX case. :think:
I tried to find a SARB059 to use as starting point as I like the dial/hand combo, the bracelet is nice and they have a 6r15, but you can't really find them anymore. Not even on ebay.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by gonzomantis » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:49 pm

dnslater wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:46 pm
gonzomantis wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:39 pm
 Very sweet!

I picked up a SARB059 dial, and I'm trying to decide if it gets built into an SRP or SKX case. :think:
I tried to find a SARB059 to use as starting point as I like the dial/hand combo, the bracelet is nice and they have a 6r15, but you can't really find them anymore. Not even on ebay.
I know, right. The prices on them are way up there too, so when I saw a dial on recon I snapped it up. I figure I'll drop about the same as a new SARB059 to get what I want, but at least I won't have the urge swap the bezel and chapter ring.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by Joeprez » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:54 pm

Very nice Nick. I had a PMMM mod that, except for the bezel, was very similar:

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Now I've been thinking about doing something similar to a SKX009, does anyone knows if Seiko ever produced a SKX blue dial but with applied markers?
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by dnslater » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:59 pm

Joeprez wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:54 pm
 Very nice Nick. I had a PMMM mod that, except for the bezel, was very similar:
Now I've been thinking about doing something similar to a SKX009, does anyone knows if Seiko ever produced a SKX blue dial but with applied markers?
Artifice Horoworks sells an SKX009 with a bunch of upgrades and a SRP493 Stargate sunburst dial. Bet you could source one from Rob or someone.
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Post by 59yukon01 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:06 pm

That looks great! :clap:
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by spring-diver » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:22 pm

Damn!!! That came out sweet🍻
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Post by matt.wu » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:40 pm

Nice mod! That bezel is a big winner in this combo.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by Chocodove » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:48 pm

dnslater wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:59 pm
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I'm normally anti-mod, but your watch and this one look great.

Edit: Damn, I just looked at the price of the Artifice Horoworks one. :o
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

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Post by toxicavenger » Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:40 pm

Beautiful Nick!!! And that bezel insert has a GS Spring diver look to it.

Enjoy the hell out of it bro.
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Post by james80 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:23 pm

Great work. I especially like the bezel. Is it unidirectional or is it like a Murphey?
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by Sidheguitarist » Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:17 am

That SKX171 build looks outstanding.
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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by dnslater » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:54 am

james80 wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:23 pm
 Great work. I especially like the bezel. Is it unidirectional or is it like a Murphey?
It clicks and is unidirectional just like the stock bezel. The rubber bezel gasket wouldn't fit so it isn't dampened so the bezel feel isn't as good as stock. Duarte said he could order a thinner gasket but I didn't want to wait. Maybe later.

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Post by jswing » Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:23 am

I'm not generally a mod guy, but that is great.
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Post by sinner » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:02 am

Outstanding.
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Post by jeckyll » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:03 am

That turned out great.

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Re: Ultimate Seiko SKX

Post by HapaHapa » Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:59 am

Really nice mod. I should have bought a 171 last time I saw a good deal. That dial is really nice.
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