My first Seiko 5 mod! (no skills but still looks good in the end)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Fancy some Seiko 5 mod? Here is my first ever, a SNXS79K / SNK393 case swap! I try to put the SNXS79K dial (the best Seiko 5 dial for me) in the SNK393 case (the 01V0 is the best Seiko 5 case in my eye). Join me as I do it in real-time!
In this episode:
★ Seiko SNK393: geni.us/seikos...
★ Seiko SNXS79K: geni.us/seikos...
Timestamps:
1:28 Intro
2:36 Opening the cases and taking out the dials and movements
9:03 Putting the SNK393's dial in the SNXS79K's case as practice
16:40 Putting the SNXS79K's dial in the SNK393's case
20:01 Screwing the case back
22:48 Trying the suede nato strap + wristshot
24:06 Putting it back on the metal bracelet + wristshot
26:13 Close up + closing thoughts
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this is the perfect seiko 5 too bad they wont make it
I know it is kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online?
Turned out well, the snkl case looks great. I really like the case of my SNXS, though.
Every modern Seiko uses a 28.5mm dial. The only difference being crown position, that is 3 or 4 o’clock. I believe the movement spacers are different thicknesses which is preventing the case back from closing properly even though they are the same color. There is a gap in the movement spacer that needs to be precisely aligned with the crown tube where the stem goes and the movement will drop right in. You should also be wearing gloves or finger cots at the very least, have a small blower and Rodico for removing dust. You don’t want oils and acids from your hands on the dial or movement. If you simply place the movement dial up and then lower the case onto it while paying attention to the 12 o’clock position, things will align themselves. You made it a bit harder than need be but it worked anyway. Not bad for your first effort.
Thanks Steven for all the feedback. And yes, I figured out that the spacer was in fact thicker after I shot the video, and that's why it wouldn't fit depth-wise. You're completely right about finger cots... I was just too impatient, I wanted to make that mod for 3 weeks at least, waiting for the holiday season to finish in order to shoot this :) Thanks again!
So if the back case was align properly it will close?
@@redsox7897 no, you need to swap the movement spacers from one to the other because one of the spacers is about a millimeter or two thicker. The issue about aligning the spacer with the crown tube was getting it to drop into the case at all. Once that happens you just gently press down on the plastic spacer ring moving arond the circumference to make sure it's fully seated and then screw the case back on.
@@stevenwymor1398 in the video he took out the movement with the spacer. he should have swap the movement only without the spacers correct?
@@redsox7897 you can't take the movement out without the spacer, so no, you need to remove the dial and hands to be able to remove the spacer. But if you need to do that, just swap dial and hands and leave the spacer on the movement. But let's say you're upgrading the movement from a 7S26 to an NH36 aka 4R36. Then you need to remove dial and hands, then remove the spacer, swap day wheels for the 4 o'clock crown alignment, transfer everything over to the NH36 starting with the spacer dial and hands in that order. All these movements have the same ligne, they just need the correct spacer to properly fit into whatever case they will be installed.
thank you so much for this video! this gave me confidence that a total beginner can do a movement swap. just swapped the snxs79 and snkl15 cases. love the end result with the snxs79 dial in the snkl15 case! both movements fit both cases in my swap, only had to use little bit of force to get them in.
I'm curious, why do you prefer to use the SNKL case, instead of the SNXS?
@@sanctuaryjester The SNXS case makes the watch look like it's a tall floating UFO. Despite the dial being amazing, most reviewers will still list the case as the big con the watch sadly has
@@justinnielo why, am I the only one who likes the side profile of the SNXS case?
I like that thin middle part, the one that connected to the lug.
The SNXS spacer, although being black is actually the same depth as the normal grey spacer. The movement you have now put in the SNK case is now not flush with the caseback and could over time snap the stem.
Now if that mod watch had an oyster bracelet like the datejust/oyster perpetual, it would be perfect.
I see I'm not alone in this thinking and I agree the 01V0 is one of the nicest Seiko 5 cases, especially for the more refined dress watch style dials! I woke up today subconsciously wondering about the possibility of swapping the dial in my SNXS79K, which hasn't even arrived yet, into a SNKL41J1 style case which I already have and love. Excellent and perfectly timed review, Alessandro! Because of you I picked up a lightly used SNK371 at a great price. If it can fit I think the sport style SNK371 blue and yellow dial would look sharp in the SNXS79 case a lot better, especially with a NATO or possibly rubber strap.
This was a very nice, relaxing video. Very nice little upgrade you've got there.
I've modded my SKX013 with a sapphire crystal and an NH36 movement. Well worth it!
Vertigo Can you link me with the crown + stem you used for this? Would love to do the same mod to my SKX015!
Great to see you're a fellow Bass Player! ;)
Nice mod! I hated how the SNXS79K sat so high above the wrist
This just shows how rare a unique idea is. I have had an snxs77 for a couple years and O just bought an snk361 because I loved the case shape, and I had the idea to see if I could swap the dials.
Of course I have to check UA-cam and wouldn't you know it, you've already done it 3 years ago haha
The SNKE79J1 is the way to go but sadly it's hard to find anywhere
Congrats on a very nice new Seiko 5. It's really great . And thanks for a great video.
You are dead right. That watch now looks super. Every Seiko should have that case.
Hi. I tried to do this mod yesterday after seeing your video, having a snxs79 and a snk l41, and ran into the same problem, the snk l41 spacer didn't went into the snxs79 case, and I thought i had to change the spacer, wich seems very daunting having to remove the hands, dial, day date wheels, plus the spacer wich is press fitted and hard to remove for me...so I gave up. But then I had another ideea, that worked easily...and that was to interchange the dials and hands, so now I have the snk l41 with the snx s79 dial and hands and viceversa. Worked a dream and I am happy that I can wear both watches.
Ahhhh don’t touch the movement with you greasy fingers mate
What style of bracelet is this?
I'd like to get one for my watch as well.
Thank you!
Good job for your first mod! You'll become more adept at it the more you do it.
I have done a similar mod of swapping different movements with the 7s26. Something to bear in mind is that 7S26 movements come in various variants of A, B and C. So my case was the spacer was different exactly like yours where I was swapping between A and C I think. To solve the issue of not being able to close the caseback I swapped the casebacks and followed the original movement with the same caseback and you will be able to close both.
Aaaaaah I completely forgot about that, you're right! I think the case back of the 01V0 case is better (thinner, better looking), so I don't mind if I can't close the SNXS79K's original dial. Thanks for sharing!
I have a watch equipped with the 7s26 and I have no idea whether it's A, B or C. Care to share links to learn more about that ? Thanks
Difficult to see such a lack of skills mixed with a lack of fear to damage... anyway, I am still trying to see what´s the point of this video
Well done Alessandro, I definitely never do that.
If the dial is touching the chapter ring and the stem fits properly you are in all the way. That is wierd it wouldnt fit. Those are the same movements and the same movement spacers.
You should use gloves. Getting greasy fingerprint all over the place, isn't optimal.
I also like the 03V0 case (SNKL23) elegant case curvature with this one too and less heavy.
Hey would this be a good first watch? Also you got a link to that strap it’s beautiful I’m new to the watch game but I got a small wrist I preferable want 38mm and down if I can I want just a good everyday watch until I start a collection
It's a tremendous choice to start your collection!
The Slender Wrist yes it’s beautiful just found your channel form the modest man trying to get a nice everyday watch a beater watch than a dress watch but it looks so good with the suede strap 😍
It's a no name strap I found in a second hand shop by the way, so I can't help you with the specifics, sorry.
What you could have done better is to take it to somebody that knows what they are doing, it will work out cheaper in the end.
Thanks for the video! Next time please wear gloves! ;)
I must be unlucky or you and other UA-camrs are lucky. I changed a battery on a quartz watch and it stopped a week later. I brought it to the Jewler and he said there was dust in the mouvement. The same scenario played out on me again on a different quartz watch. So l never take the case back off any watches anymore both automatics and Quartz. Modifying a watch is never to be in my future. Continued luck. Cheers
Greetings from Greece ! Your video was very fun ! I also want to put an orange minutehand to my NY0040 as my first mod :) , because I have a small wrist and NY0040 is my perfect size for me !
I have to say that NKUWAN 's watches is amazing!
Einfach den grauen und den schwarzen Werkshaltering mit tauschen... und alles ist schick.
Tip: you should only open the watch when the humidity is 35% or less because temperature changes will cause fogging and the moisture can damage the movement. Check the local weather or run your air conditioner with max dehumidifier settings.
Thank you so much for the tip! This makes a lot of sense, yet I didn't think about that.
The snkl23 has a better case imo
Better in what regards?
where can i get the same brown strap it look nice ?
Hi Alessandro. I just wanted to thank you for this video. I performed the same mod today and it worked like a charm. Could not have done it without your info. That helped me a lot.
Addicted to your content! You’ve been a big help to me as like you, i have small wrists. Hope you can review a Longines Flagship Heritage as I’ve been eyeing that one for a while now but at 38.5mm (i think), it got me a bit hesitant to pull the trigger.
Thank you so much! I don't expect to review that watch unfortunately. 38.5 mm is biggish for a dress watch, but I rocked my 40 mm Certina no problem. It's all a matter of comfort and personal preference... Cheers!
Alessandro: Pushing the movement back into the case.
Me: Holds breath and doesn't move for the entire minute.
It was probably the most intense moment of my life.
Watch bodyguard on Netflix, that’s even more tense
I want to mod the crystal to a sapphire
this mod makes no sense to me , the cases nearly look the same ... why swap it ? at the end you have one watch = not closing , no water resistance on both , losing warranty on both and one watch which looks like the other before ... even the movements are the same ..
Each to his own, but I own both cases and would say they are fairly different.
Where can i get that suede needle strap ? Nice video :).
*suede nato strap
wow it is a "havier" watch from the two
Qeu preso ta orinte 3 estrela
also you can just change back from7s26-3200 or 7s26-3160 case and it become same thickness
and it will be more as rolex oyster with metal back )
I think there’s another Seiko 5 that has a thinner case back that makes the watch not sit high (SNX361) but I think it has a red second hand and black day and date. I’m debating btwn this and that model.
I need to start learning how to fix or mid watches and get some tools, especially after just changing batteries at a cheap place that was a Seiko dealer of 40 years and getting a watch case scratched. I tried to tell them to be careful bc I like my watches in mint condition. He said he knows what he’s doing and I have no experience and already can tell what he was doing wrong for 49 years. He didn’t put a soft cloth on that thing that hold the watch while using the key thing to open the back. It was a old one that was made out of wood with no cloth be break the impact of the wood and polish metal around the crystal. I winder how many he knows what he’s doing watches he’s damaged. Oh and he sell Seiko and Casio too and I’m sure ahistorical the metal bands with the primitive wood watch holder that eats watch faces. Geeez!
I have a Seiko 5 srpb93j1 with 44mm case. Can i fit it to a 40mm Seiko case? Coz I can't find a green bazel 44mm in the market and most of it is 40mm.
My first Seiko sports 5 I bought 12 years ago still running, have bought another 15 Seiko 5 watches since then also have 9 solar Seiko.
Just a quick anecdote (which I think you already know), the 01V0 (SNKL) series cases, use a slightly thicker black spacer for the 7S26. I learnt the hard way when I bumped my modded Seiko 5, and the dial got became loose from the movement while still in the case - and the hour hand scratched the dial.
Hey man...i also done exactly the same thing that you do...both my Seiko 5 SNK615 (Production year 2003 , Movement 7S26 B) & Brand New SNKL45 (Movement 7S26 C)...the dial from SNK615 looks really beautiful inside the case of SNKL45 (the same case that you put SNXS79 dial into) ... Now i really love my new "SNKL615". 😆😘
So I finally did it. I bought a broken movement in a 01V0 case and liberated the SNXS from its ugly (IMHO) case. Super happy with the result! Thank you Timed Square for the idea and inspiration.
Comments: It is possible to put the wrong crown and stem in the new watch, so listen to the man: use the stem from the case it came from. Also I had to find another video (from Long Island Watches) to see better the exact place to push in order to get the stem out.
NO ...... what you did is you just ruined the vintage beauty of the SNXS79 put it back
Came back to this video just to say "WOW". I have been thinking about this mod and your video served as a preview. Went to my watchmaker and done and god it looks incredible in person. So much so that I've decided against buying a proper dress watch I was planning to buy for some upcoming events. Just needs sapphire, an updated Seiko movement and a bracelet now and it's a seriously killer watch.
Thanks for sharing the experience with us!
hello sir, any chances on swapping snkl41 7s26 to nh36? and may i know what dial size could fit the case?
I'm not sure I personally see a big difference between the cases, but I am glad to know that this option is available and it was nice that the mod went smoothly!
The biggest difference is when you view them from the side. The SNXS is just ridiculously high of the wrist.
Hey check out the SNK361. The dial looks more like the SNXS79 but has the case and bracelet of the SNK393! I think that is the perfect Datejust homage from seiko
Has anyone found a high quality oyster bracelet that fits a Seiko with the 01V0 case with 18mm lug width?
Hi Alessandro!
What finally happened to the SNK dial on the SKXS case?
I'm so curious about if they fit in the end!
Wow! More suspense than Alfred Hitchcock!
can you finally screw down the back case of SNK393? did you find out what the problem was?
Can you do something about the swallowing sounds? It’s kinda gross sounding. Aside from that, great job on the mod!
hi !
would you think that i can fit the dial and movement from the snxs29 to a SNKK87, giving the fact it's a different kind of shape and the crown is located at 3 o'clock ?
also planning to buy the snxs79 to replace the dial on my snkl41
You need to stop using auto focus it hurts just add more light and narrow your appeture 😘
That is a good looking watch but unfortunately an expensive one as you only get one watch for the price of two.
i replace the hands on my snkl41 with the same hands thats on the snxs79
Ci sto provando con il mio snxs79..... Ahahah vediamo come viene
Definitive no watchmaker skills :-)
You look arabic brother, where are you from originally?
Hey man, 100% Italian roots!
@@TimedSquare That makes sense. Are you mistaken for an Arab often?
Very interesting, but if I decide to do this I'll probably chicken out and have my local watch repair shop do it for me. I can give the bad half of the "Frankenwatch" to my son, who will dig having any automatic watch as a knock-around.
is this works with my seiko SNK375K?? looks the same to me
Hi, the 79k is actually about 140€ on Amazon is it a good price?
This is the exact same mod I want to do! I am very grateful to find this. It will be very helpful when I do the mod myself.
hola interesante video. Donde puedo conseguir partes para un SNXS77?
me gusta el strap bracelet y el case que usaste para tu seiko , donde en que website puedo comprar esos repuestos, please
Next you should put a sapphire crystal in it.
What did you do with the one that you didn't like as much?
I agree with you that that is the best case in my opinion on Seiko 5 watches but the other case usually comes with the better dials, better bracelet clasp (in my opinion) and better lug/strap size.
Ziet er top uit👌🏽, en voor alles is er een eerste keer.
Had the same thing with a snko and a snke case
Keep practice!! 🙄🤦🏻♂️
It's funny how when I watch the pros do it, they make it seem so easy. You probably did a far better job than I would ever do.
I know, right? It was not that hard really, I think pretty much everybody that has a bit of patience can do it :)
Is sieko 5 lacks in quality.
Nicee :D Looks superb and super easy when you do it. Im fascinated by this watch now. I would like to see one video with lume in all light conditions of this watch :D Does anyone know where can i find this watch for cheapest ? There are other variants 73 and 77 on creationwatches but not 79 :/ and on most other sites price is around 110-120 $
The leftover dial would look great in an SKX case. It would be an über Rolex explorer homage.
Mmmm very interesting :)
First comment. Did you scratch the case while removing the bracelet?
No I didn't. There is a small scratch on the case that came from wearing the watch, and the scratch on the crystal... 🤷♂️I think it appeared when I got it back from repair, but I'm not 100% sure. And I don't know how / why watchmakers would do this. A bit of a mystery...
Looks awesome bud. I just bought the SNKK71, is this the same case?
Thank you! The SNKK71 has a very different case, but it might still work.
Nicely done! Reminds me of my SARB033!
how long the lume last?
what is the tool you use?
Great result. There was a discontinued Seiko model which I can’t seem to find online anymore tha was a like an even more refined version of the Sarb033 with a thicker marker at 12 o clock - think it was a Brightz model. It was gorgeous- this mod reminds me that a little bit....
Thank you. I think that you're talking about the SDGM003 - the cases look very similar indeed!
Great tutorial Alessandro, i have a question for you. is it possible to convert Seiko 5 SNXS79 (original case) hardlex crystals to sapphire?
if yes, can you recommend us wich sapphire should i buy?
thanks a lot
It's possible, but you need the tools and skills. I haven't searched which one you should buy - there are channels which go into a lot more detail when it comes to modding. Cheers!
Enjoyed your experimental mod. 🥳🥳
Dial is big for go down??
Interesting. Good job, and thanks for sharing
I am really jealous right now haha
how do we make sure the watch is at the right specification of water resistant ?? Is it that it need to change the brand new gasket inside ? Or it need other job to make sure it is at right water resistant specification? btw i am enjoying your video in ur channel , i had a seiko snk381 and i love it now by far . Keep it up 👍
Hey, after you do something like this (or every time you open the case back really), you have to take to someone who can pressure-test it. This is the only way to know if the gasket is still positioned properly and that the watch is water resistant. Thank you for the support!
It was so helpful thanks for this vid. I’m concerned now, planning to do the same with my snxs77 + snk357 bit i still want to use both of them. Im curious, how you closed the donor’s spinning back in the end.
It doesn't close properly, unfortunately.
@@TimedSquare thank you
Nice work and outcome looks great
Looking forward to this video!
That was not so easy. Nice result!
Amazing work man! Keep up the good work :)