6105 Budget Build! (for Around £100)

In this video, Dan summarizes a build of an AliExpress 6105 build, as well as talking about the issues and mistakes he made.
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Parts List:
➤Aftermarket 6105 Case: www.aliexpress...
➤ Dial: Search on AliExpress.
➤Retro Style Hands: www.aliexpress...
➤Green Lume Kit (eBay): www.ebay.co.uk...
➤Silicone Strap (Coin Edge + GOOD BUCKLE): www.aliexpress...
➤Silicone Strap (coin edge pattern): www.aliexpress...
➤Silicone Strap (3-Link Style): www.aliexpress...
➤NH35 Movement: www.aliexpress...
➤Display Caseback: www.aliexpress...
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AFFILIATE LINKS (NAMOKIMODS):
➤Chapter Ring: www.namokimods...
➤Coin Edge Bezel: www.namokimods...
➤Case: www.namokimods...
➤End links: www.namokimods...
➤Bracelet: www.namokimods...
➤Double Dome Sapphire SKX Crystal: www.namokimods...
➤SKX Crown Signed Polished: www.namokimods...
➤Display Caseback: www.namokimods...
Namoki Store:
➤ www.namokimods...
Use Code: ITSANOTHERWATCH5 to get 5% off orders over SGD40/£23/$30( code excludes complete watches, Bergeon tools, and movements)
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➤Bezel Insert (for SKX007/NAMOKI Conversion Case): www.aliexpress...
Select the "Black & Silver" option.
I haven't bought this specific listing, so this is just an option for you to buy at your own discretion.
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Chapters:
0:00:00 Pre-Ramble
0:00:38 Introduction & Parts List
0:01:14 Basics of the build steps
0:02:23 Build Overview & Thoughs
0:03:10 Summary of the whole Build (1st Part)
0:04:23 Overview of how to Re-Lume Hands
0:07:44 Summary of the whole Build (2nd Part)
0:11:04 Thoughts on the Build (Rambling)
0:15:45 Final Thoughts (More Rambling)
0:19:16 Conclusion
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Music: e s c p - Downtown Walk [Lo-Fi] 🎵 from Royalty Free Planet™
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[@mezavalenzuela7228]

A few weeks ago I built my first watch. Last week I built my brother a watch. Now I have 3 watch cases on the way and all sorts of parts. You really inspired me to starting my own watches. I salute you sir

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

That is genuinely awesome. I'm glad that I could share this hobby with you and now you get to enjoy it too. As well as have some cool watches at the end of it all!

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

I did this so easily using an SD1970 + an aliexpress dial, and it's perfect: wearable (unlike a real 6105 vintage watch), accurate, inexpensive, and beautiful. I'm now going to build a Samurai -esque cased NH36 movement, so I'll have a day + date upgraded dial, for about €100. Not just getting a full Seiko-powered 200m dive watch for a fraction of the price, having the satisfaction of building it yourself is kinda priceless.

[@stevenv3r836]

You really helped a lot of us to overcome our fear of modding watches! Many thanks for helping many of us on our way, so delighted to see a new upload.

[@DannyOhana]

We like your rambling, ramble on! 😃

[@commentjedi]

Wearing mine now. I love it! Started as a Semdu willard, the cheapest at the time since SD1970 hadn't come out yet. -changed the cheap insert -changed the dial to a 'SEIKO' one -changed the glass to a 6105 style one. -modified the new insert to fit -modified the new glass to fit -relumed the hands -brushed out all the polished parts -using a Tornek style pass-through strap from Rdunae, 19mm

[@aircoolersonly]

Your build videos are great, because you also show the fails and problems, like reality. And your enthusiasm is infectious. My first build is in progress... All the Best.

[@blacksmithmods]

Glad to see another video from you again. You've been one of my biggest influencers and inspirers of this hobby.

[@HenryLLy]

Hi Dan, thank you for the awesome videos! I've watched them all when you started the channel with the SARY GS mod. :D Looking back, you're one of my biggest influences for this hobby. I don't usually comment since I'm timid, but I wanted to express my thanks since your videos got me through some dark days and now into brighter ones. 😊 Can't wait for your next build / mod! Cheers!~

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thanks very much for telling me! Its comments like yours that remind me the effort that I put into these videos, no matter how imperfect they are, is worth it! God bless you my friend!

[@GarryJakes-gl9sw]

My first build was a Willard 6105 after seeing your earlier video last year . Since then I've built other classic/vintage style watches , each one has had its build quarks.

[@philboytano]

i just found your YT channel a couple of days ago and i like how you actually give us links to where you got the parts , unlike other Watch mod builders! TY for sharing broda!

[@buttersgato508]

Great to see you back with another awesome build!

[@80sVHS]

I was waiting for you to show up with new video

[@cagataycakmak2280]

Always nice when you upload a vid!!

[@richardross1164]

What a superb result, you’ve done a great job! I would leave the case alone - it’s authentic at 19mm lug width and if you open it to 20mm the holes might become too shallow to retain the spring bars.

[@freakmanifest]

I’ve always been afraid to attempted to build a watch, but your videos have inspired me, now I can, and now obsessed with building. Cheers.

[@9426sunny]

Hi Dan, your video is always a drug to me.

[@lulul]

good job! it turned out great. i wouldn't do anythin to thee case, if you want 20mm lugs get a 20mm lugs case or just sand off some endlinks. you can keep those straight if you attach them to a "helper" block of something that you know has a 90 angle, you sand those both at the same time, this way it stays straight. like how people do it on lapping machines.

[@Daveoheight0808]

Was waiting bro. I enjoy the content very much

[@enescatal1]

Your contents are brilliant for watch enthusiasts. Thanks a lot

[@lukewalker1051]

Thanks for sharing your talent. Another great build.

[@JC-xk6gv]

Love your content, especially when you highlight your flaws and imperfections. Keep up the great work and more content please.

[@user-dq6bs9bq7t]

I built one out of a rdunae and it is at least 100m water resistant. I bought the end links for around 25usd off ebay 21:53

[@lpblade7]

Super clean, awesome job. Thanks for including the mistakes as well, shows how the modding scene isn't always so clear cut and always a learning journey!

[@tomhill4003]

Bravo! Nicely done. Thank you for the inspiration. I bought a Steel Dive and am looking forward to my first mod.

[@samcicj]

Nice twelve o'clock date changing; Congratulations!

[@bernardcohen3245]

The talent of this guy is mind blowing

[@gtcih]

I’ve been modding Seiko dive watches for over 10 years and have over 15 watches experience. I have also re-lumed a dial and hand set. Having said that I thought your suggestions were excellent and helpful. I have the SLA033 but also wanted the King Turtle. For the King Turtle I added a lumed bezel insert and chapter ring. I also took off that hideous cyclops. That wasn’t easy!!!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with the whole process, you're saving us so many nightmares by exposing the pitfalls 😁 Fantastic job on the watch👍

[@brucetaylor8973]

Sorry that's a 20mm, your case is 19mm. I used this braclete on my Willard, but the sace I used had a 20mm lug width. That said it fit perfectly between the lugs, but the bottom of the end link sticks out too far, so I had to file those down. I used the same dial and it's amazing, love the 150 M water Proof.

[@andrewbarnes5802]

I recently fitted a replacement dial from Seikosis which, while pricey, looks the part. I need to replace the bezel insert to one with 4 dots either side of the lume pip and I'm always intrigued, the original Seiko 6105 always looks as though the minute track is repeated due to the bevel on the crystal but none of the other homages, appear to have nailed this little detail. The crystal you've used on this looks pretty good for giving that effect but not sure it would fit my Rdunae R2X. Given that I'm the only one that will ever know (or care) it hardly seems worth the effort. Great video.

[@dragstar2013]

Very enjoyable and useful video as always! Thanks a lot! I ve made a 6105 8000 with a case from the same store and it's wonderful! Next time make a video making a golden dial marinemaster, it would be very beautiful i think.

[@Ninono7878]

Very nice, im starting an spb317 mod from the same case store...Maybe ill find one of these mods here on your channel one day soon ! Cheers from France

[@rndmgoon]

Excellent videos with clear explanations. You’ve helped me build several watches saving hundreds. Looking forward to your next one 👍🏽

[@Mcpikie]

Thanks for this video and the links. I've spent most of the morning searching Ali for the parts, then came across this video with them all listed ha ha.

[@Vayth]

I don't think that it needs a bracelet, it looks so damn good with the silicone strap! looks just perfect!👍

[@migfed]

Mate your videos are always very welcome

[@andrewbarnes5802]

It's a lovely looking watch, great build and I love your attention to detail, including the roundness of the coin edge bezel and the ballbearings beneath it. I'd never noticed until I watched this but mine has this detail. I've got the Rdunae version and I have to say, it's closer to the original than Steeldive or others I've looked at. It's got Lock on the crown, it's got the 19mm waffle/chocolate bar strap, the date is at 4 o'clock. I was going to change the dial this afternoon to one from Seikosis but ran out of time. Love the video, inspirational stuff.

[@CACOPHONIE]

Another classic one. It's nice to see something you like if you're making it yourself. I wish I had a dive mod. Anyway well done.

[@mikederasmo7621]

i love it !!! grate Video, i love the honesty of your process! greeting from new york !

[@supaflymicros]

Great job as always and awesome job on the lume and tutorial.

[@lilchaparro9126]

It looks so good, it’s your best build yet bro!

[@dadmodswatches]

Very nice build!

[@cseivard]

Thanks for the info! I am recovering from a stroke.( lived) while i rehab, I am learning how to mod watches. My hope is to actually try one. Eventually.

[@ahojnazdar3656]

Thank you for another video of really great looking Willard. I agree with you on majority of aesthetical points here and me personally love the blue AR coating of the beautifully domed crystal. Don't know if original SLAs have blue one as well but it reminds me of it more. What would bother me is the WR uncertainty on diver's watch and a bit shame that the loom isn't on par with Lumibrite. Cheers!

[@danielstidham8936]

Looks great on the strap wear love it keepit😊

[@chadvisualnovelenjoyer5715]

I feel you on cutting the stems wrong man 10:36 I just sized four stems wrong for a MACV-SOG seiko I’m building. The pain is real 😂

[@IggyRance]

I've just ordered the parts. I'm anxious to copying this mod. I think I still have the hands. On Aliexpress hands need sometimes a bit of luck. Some seem to look greenish, same ones from a different vendor might look nicely white. P.S.:I finally got the parts. Unfortunately the strap has somehow several TAG HEUER logos. Let's seee what the response from the seller will be.

[@dixyland]

You are a great storyteller.

[@Lorne97]

I really love your channel! I recently bought a Steeldive Willard with the PT5000 movement and I want to swap the dial and change the hands like you did but I'm too afraid to ruin everything 😅 I find your videos very entertaining and educational, thank you for all your passion and effort 💜 One question: do you know where I can find a sumo-like case for another MOD project I had in mind?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thanks very much! It might be worth taking a look at the various Sumo homages on AliExpress and see which one you'd be interested in doing a dial+hand swap. You'd certainly get some good value for money that way. I, myself, am not very familiar with the Sumo case options but I'd start on AliExpress and go from there.

[@jabezhane]

So buy two of everything! Gotcha. Nice work in the end.

[@christopherjefferson3561]

Man where I been? Been looking for new vids from u!

[@uk366]

Hi Dan, really another great video. What happened to your RDUNAE with the Seikosis dial? Built one myself and really love it.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

It was a SteelDive1970. I showed it a couple of times in this video so I still have it.

[@uk366]

Okay, thank you for your answer. I was aware of the SteelDive, but I thought you also had a RDUNAE. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos, I really love to watch them.

[@Aukov2]

Would love to see you make a GMT or a pilot watch next time Dan. Again great job on this one. thanks!

[@abdull1154]

Nice video there. I've built my watch based on your videos from earlier before. But my build (already build 3 of them) is using the exact case & dial that you are using on this video. And the last one i built was the black pvd case. Trust me you should try it and you wont regret it.

[@saevans63]

I’m definitely going to give this a try. Might just try a dial swap first on a Steeldive

[@kokytkd]

I´ve got one that my brother made with the same problems you had. I got the stainless steel strap in aliexpress and it is wonderful. If you want, I can send you pictures or upload a video to show you how it is. Best regards from Chile

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

yes please, I'd like to see some pictures if you can put them on imgur and link them here.

[@andyholton7959]

Enjoyed 👌🏻

[@ThePrintableWatchCo]

Great build Dan! You make the build process look so easy! I’ve been working on a project you might be interested in, can I send you a couple of NH35 cases?

[@scottlewis2372]

I can't get my head around how you achieved date window alignment with the 4.1-ish crown position. Great video, as always.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

It was a combination of 2 things: 1. I put a steeldive dial on the movement and made some scratches on my movement holder at specific minute marks to help with alignment. 2. I made sure to set it around the correct date number that was showing when the dial was on. I can imagine that this would have been much harder if I didn't have a 4.1 scrap dial to use as a guide. I did actually mention this in my initial rambling video but forgot to mention it when doing the shorter version.

[@scottlewis2372]

@@ItsAnotherWatchThank you for replying, but I'm apparently too dense to understand. As I see it, the date wheel numeral spacing is indexed so a date is at 3 o'clock when the crown is at 3 or 3.8. In my head a 4.1 crown will either have the date falling out of the bottom of the window or 12 o'clock will not be at the true top of the case.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

@@scottlewis2372The date wheel should line up with all 3 of those crown positions without needing to be changed. Since even when I did a 4.1 crown position build, (with my 6105 Tribute build) using an NE15, I didn't have to change it from its default one.

[@hereward1971]

@@ItsAnotherWatch I was wondering the same thing and that awnsered my question....Thanks! But dose an MH35 3.8 work? given it;s 4.1?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

@@hereward1971 Yes, it is only the NH36 day wheels that need to be changed for crown alignment. So as long as you remove the dial feet and use dial dots to manually align the date window for the 4.1 crown position it will work, which is what I did with the build in this video. As I mentioned in the conclusion, if you don't want to mess around with dial dots, the Namoki 6105 style case has a 3.8 crown do you can just use the dial as it is.

[@pw10a2sal]

The "howto create a new Lume" section is very interesting.

[@radicalturkey]

I made one quite similar last year using a steeldive case. Was a mistake. The bezel insert wont fit into the bezel wothout rubbing. I had to stick the new bezel on top of existing one. Surprisingly it worked but it was too hacky andi junked it.

[@Halfmoon67]

Awesome video! I just got yourself a new subscriber!

[@bestboy897]

really awesome

[@omerfar]

Love it keep it going

[@FasoladasTetartos]

Great built! I cannot find this nice dial on AliExpress 😢

[@christopherjefferson3561]

As for dial feet stickers when I took apart a 20 yr old Victorinox with 6497 Unitas movt for a Panerai homage and damned if their own dial wasn’t stuck on there…literally with dial dots..

[@Saltycrabs]

I think you can remove the AR coating by using a rotary wheel and rubbing compound. I'm curious if the size of the crystal in this case is the same as the steeldive as crystaltime makes a proper 6105 crystal for the steeldive.

[@mikederasmo7621]

a nato strap would look amazing!

[@TexXasBBQ]

Nice one mate, I like how you always show your mistakes so we can learn from them. One question though: does the 28.5mm dial fit in a SD1970 case?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Yeah, a 28.5mm dial will fit in a SD1970.

[@morgan.enfield]

A 20mm rubber silicone or FKM strap fits a 19mm case like on my Rdunae 6105-8000 homage. Don't bother with a bracelet because original ones had only rubber straps.

[@tjbmx1883]

another video! Yes!!

[@TheMazza6]

Just keep the rubber strap. Looks nice with it.

[@80sVHS]

If someday you wanted to get that chocolate bar strap, just keep in mind it os very stiff, so stiff like it was back in the 70s XD, maybe it was on purpose. (Chocolate bar strap from Rdunae) i bought it for my Steeldive 1970. Didn't like it. I didn't have the watch already but i still got that strap laying somewhere in my dark closet 😅

[@nevenboskovic3671]

I would gladly listen to the full hour of rambling 😂

[@andrewsherriff1702]

hi the captain willard had a rubber strap so keep as is

[@holgermuller3597]

Nice video! Adding links for the needed parts is great! But....where to get the DIAL? Or have I overlooked this info?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I figured it wasn't a good idea to link the dial since its aftermarket.

[@harrisonvanandel9435]

Love the video! thinking of building this myself, but can't be sure of the dial. Do you have a specific one you recommend? I love the one you used.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

the listing on AliExpress is gone now but I did find what looks like the same one on eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394987650359

[@harrisonvanandel9435]

@@ItsAnotherWatch You are amazing for such a quick reply! thank you good sir!

[@harrisonvanandel9435]

@@ItsAnotherWatch Hey There! I have finally received all the pieces to this watch and was assembling it and aligned the dial to the date and put the hands on. Was so happy and excited and put the dial into the watch only to find I bought the movement with a 3 o clock crown (face palm). I actually didn't know that the movements were so different with a 3.8 crown and 3 date. To make matters worse when I removed the dial from the movement I broke the seconds hand and scratched the dial haha. Looks like this build just doubled in price.

[@80sVHS]

Grea build. I liked long videos doe, don't mind the rambling at all, actually the opposite

[@dado380]

I like ramblings, I dont give a F if video is four hours long!

[@EmmanuelMoreno-le7ip]

hi can a spb case fit a nh34? big fan of your mod🎉

[@TomasPerez-en6bp]

I'm sorry but I come here partly for the ramble soo I will need you to upload that.

[@s3k0.]

omg new vid

[@franklising1575]

Which one exactly is the NH35 movement that you used from the link you provided. When I checked the link there are too many of them. Please let me know. Thanks

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I posted a search result rather than a specific link because they're all the same. As long as you don't mistaken an NH36 (which also has a DAY wheel on its calendar plates) you'll be fine. I buy NH movements from different sellers every time depending on who offers the best price. I also didn't buy an NH35 for this build, I already had it on hand after removing it from another watch.

[@Mcpikie]

@@ItsAnotherWatch You can still use an NH36 though can't you, just that the dial doesn't display the day?

[@K_j_M]

It deserves an Uncle Seiko chocolate bar rubber strap.... Do iiiit!

[@ItsCxden10]

Do you have a link for the rotary tool you used to file off the dial feet? I’ve been looking for something like that.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Sure thing, I got it as a Christmas present but I think this is the link to it: www.amazon.co.uk/TOUGH-MASTER-Multi-Functional-Attachment-Accessories/dp/B09QSVX6HF/

[@ItsCxden10]

@@ItsAnotherWatch thank you so much!

[@fabioricci-effeerreworld]

I notice that on the dial on ALi there is not written "SEIKO" :-(((((

[@morgan.enfield]

Because it's not legal as it would become a fake watch

[@gbreslin1968]

looking to have a chat with you but no idea how to contact you????

[@zestycalco]

I have a Heimdallr 6105 with a NH35A movement. Do you know of a dial that I can purchase that has feet that will fit in the movement?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

If it has a 4.1 crown position like the Steeldive1970 or the case featured in this video, Seikosis has a 1:1 6105 dial with the option to have 4.1 dial feet. Its the same dial that I used in my Steeldive 6105 tribute build last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCZepuIq82he5Y Here's the link to it on their website: seikosis.com/collections/dial/products/nh35-nh36-resist-dial-mod-seiko-diver-6105-8110-6105-8119-6105-8000-crown-4-2

[@zestycalco]

The Heimdallr's crown is just a little past 4:00. So, if I'm understanding correctly, with the dial you linked I shouldn't need to use dial dots? @@ItsAnotherWatch

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

@@zestycalcoAs far as I know that's correct. if you have the heimdallr apart, check the dial feet on the back of the dial. If they look like this: imgur.com/a/7n5CafG then its a 4.1 crown position. (and I know that seikosis says 4.2 but its actually 4.1.

[@zestycalco]

Thank you so much for the info! I love the 6105 but It doesn't make sense to me to wear a vintage watch daily and the re-issues are too expensive for me to want to bang around. These clones are perfect for beaters because the movement is robust and they're inexpensive overall but still have that vintage charm. I don't want to mod them too much but there are little things I would like to tweak to get them as close as possible to the originals. Modding watches has always looked intimidating but your videos are super helpful in showing me that anyone can do it. Thanks for making them! @@ItsAnotherWatch

[@zestycalco]

I have one more question if you don't mind. I actually prefer an aluminum bezel of the ceramic. The scuffs add a bit more of that worn-in charm imo. The Heimdallr clone I have comes with a ceramic. Is it difficult to pop out the ceramic bezel insert? Does it make more sense to just but a whole new bezel to fit the aluminum insert? If so could you recommend a bezel that is close to the original? @@ItsAnotherWatch

[@jankilo3682]

When Jesus got problems with dials , you know life must be hard. 😉👍

[@matthewmcdonald8624]

Does anyone know what the difference is between 'color 3' and 'color 4' in the feiyashi case options? They look like they're the same thing, with just the bezel rotated differently in the photo, but maybe I'm not looking closely enough to see the difference? All of the other options are clearly different in the bezel rings...

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

It looks like on "Colour 3" its got dark Blue on the bezel from 12 to 20. Where as "Colour 4" is black.

[@matthewmcdonald8624]

@@ItsAnotherWatch Thanks. I can’t really see the colour difference but I think you’re right. (I asked the same question to the store in the eBay listing and just got the same answer from them.)

[@roberthousedorfii1743]

WTF are "dial dots", where do I get em, and how do I use em? This kind of seems like a MAJOR THING I need to know?

[@Mcpikie]

Tiny sections of double sided tape

[@driftadt]

Don't bother with a bracelet it looks shite. Better on the rubber mate

[@tedblack2415]

Nice build ... stick with a rubber dude.

[@richardharris2042]

Serious question, do you not see the moral problem of making a fake watch? I like you, but this is so sad.

[@roberthousedorfii1743]

Really nice idea, but these parts DO NOT FIT! The hands suggested do NOT go onto the movement! Well, perhaps they will, if you are capable of 1/10000 inch control of your parts. I've done parts before. These do NOT fit. Nice hands, do NOT go on... The Face will go on, but the instructions/demo here, suck / are non-existent. This could be a real BEAUTIFUL watch, but the parts given do NOT go together. Skip this guy until he gives MUCH better instructions, detailed video...

[@abdull1154]

Anyway do you have an instagram account?