Back to Basics - SKX007 Hobbyist Build

In this one Dan takes his SKX007 and mods it back to its original SKX style iteration but with a touch more Lume. This time showing a longer build process with nothing but the sounds of the build process.
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Music:
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[@davebowman1982]

Said it before, I'll say it again. This channel is criminally underviewed. Well done mate. Hope the channel keeps growing 👍🏻

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thanks very much, I appreciate it! Lets hope so.

[@BLUETOOTH48]

Same I love watching his skills and wishing I had the skill to mod a watch I've so many old watches I could make a watch out of I've went from collecting to watching this channel hoping some of his knowledge rubs off on me.

[@revolutions88]

Yeah mate

[@kdochce-vidi8540]

Good Job 👍🇨🇿

[@jmalko1]

Nicely done. No need for music or any thing else. U are a watch surgeon. I watch and learn. Every video u show makes me learn something new.

[@weppingtonhardcastle8199]

PLEASE from the bottom of my Irish heart, come back and make more content for us. You are the best on the internet. I will pay for the parts if I have to if it means you make more videos for us.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Thoroughly enjoyed the ASMR! Very relaxing. I also learned a lot. Thanks for showing every detail and going slowly. The watch looks fantastic.

[@djadis187]

I really want an SKX007 but now I want to build my own🤜🤛

[@woodentulike2no]

I have never seen a better skx007 mod video and I have seen many

[@jamesR1990]

Stumbled into this channel. I really appreciate this video. I'm in the process of planning out my first every scratch build. I've never even done mod work beyond a bracelet swap and resizing 😆 But I do have a lot of mechanical tinkering experience and I'm excited for this challenge. Your video was fantastic for helping to illustrate the process and gives me some better ideas on how to proceed than I had prior. 👍

[@jakubircow6875]

The all steel looked so good

[@simontaylor4655]

Stumbled across this video and it didn't disappoint. Great video. Love the watch building ASMR.

[@Sixtetzhostdeindreck]

I rallye rallye enjoy watching your channel and I think it's great that you also mention your mistakes on the way of a build so others won't run into the same problems. Keep it going mate.

[@CyberSammael]

I just can't unsee those 6 and 9 indexes as SIM card ejectors..... I really appreciate this video. As someone just starting in the custom scene (working on my 3rd build now) it's really interesting to be able to actually watch (!) someone do this. Videos are an important source of learning the ropes in this, but most just tell you what they are going to do and show you the result, and there are so many little details that I can pick up just watching the process as it's actually done in front of me - turning the case to ensure an even pressure when pushing the crystal, setting the hands and configuring the date change...... Thank you.

[@patrickseiko495]

Hey Dan, stumbled on your channel, recently, and at first I was hessistant to get into modding. But because of your full build videos, I gave gained more confidence into attempting and buying parts. Thank you again!

[@framper2008]

It’s been enormously fun & educational to follow you on your watch modding journey. Keep up the great work!

[@vicant]

Another great video mate. Works as a great tutorial 👍🏾

[@mcidor]

I really liked the build. I just ordered parts from AliExpress earlier today and I hope when everything comes together it looks just as nice.

[@kenpickett9317]

Best, no BS, watch mod video I’ve seen. 👌

[@jqisback2]

Out of all the channels I have subscribed to, I only choose three to get notifications from and yours is one of them. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@OscarAlmgren]

Oh wow, this video hits perfectly for me. I've bought some parts from SeikoMods/CrystalTimes, some parts (and especially all the tools!) from AliExpress and salvaged the rest from the leftovers from my first mod (SKX009). I'm building a Baby Tuna mod from scratch. I especially like the parts where you show how to use the crystal press (I have the same thing) and how to remove the bezel insert from the previous build. A great example of See One, Do One, Teach(?) One.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thanks for watching! I also recommend taking a look at one of my latest videos, the GMT GS style build, to get some extra information about the correct hand pushers to use with these seiko hands/movements. Since when I made this older video, i wasn't aware. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goK3knaDe6aMl9ksi=kkrCGIb85aSzAvUo

[@pw10a2sal]

Nice Video, not sure if I like this kind, whatever you decide I will be happy to watch it. Thank you and Have a good year 2023.

[@uk366]

Thank you very much for this astonishing, brilliant and entertaining video. Your style is so cool and your videos are perfect.

[@realgraff1089]

Great videos, I like to put you stuff on whilst I'm working on a watch. Have a blessed Christmas dude.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Great video. Thanks for your help the other day. I got my sapphire crystal today and handset. Now my Turtle Batman has a tophat sapphire crystal with blue AR and the orange seconds hand from the Rolex Milgaus. A dash of orange on this beautiful deep blue dial. It looks delicious.

[@lukewalker1051]

You have great talent and taste in your modifications. Thank you. I like the silent build. Cheers.

[@Mr.Red.Hat.]

Love your videos man, hope your channel becomes bigger

[@aralevonian8391]

Excellent entertainment and for educational I always pick up a technique that you use for when I am modding, keep up the videos

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

I’m new in the watch world getting ready to embark on building my own custom Seiko for my channel . This was really helpful before I start my journey.. great video… just subbed 👍

[@NW-lj6oo]

Great video that concludes the year’s modding on a high note.

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

I really enjoy your videos for the info and content so clearly shown. I love? how much choice one does NOT have in choosing a Diver's Watch these days... it's so limited, so that means you must mod one yourself! The comments and views more generally (eg Patina and Aged lime) are spot on! I find it hilarious how vintage looks are actually a thing! Anyway, keep making more videos and show us the trials and success stories, but most of all how you get there!

[@allenchristophergarcia4633]

Great video man! I'm about to mod my old skx007j in a few. I'm just waiting for some more parts to arrive. This video kind of gave me all bits I need as a beginner. Thanks!

[@djadis187]

Awesome tutorial

[@JackOusley]

Looks great bro

[@rosomak8244]

If you like tinkering you could try to apply the writing to the rotor directly by using laser printer transfer method. Very much like it's done for homebred electronics board printing.

[@Th3m4dn3ss]

I found that usually using previously used second hands they always seem not to fit and are loose on the second post. Only way to fix them is to pinch the second hand cylinder with a pair needle nose pliers

[@lewiscollins4842]

Awesome videos mate , lovely build

[@tarasmathers7423]

I really love this channel. I think your photography, and videography skills are superb. I really like this newest format the best. I do really enjoy your narration as well, but hearing the sounds of the build is just a very clean interpretation. I have no doubt that with the continued effort on your part, as well as right amount of exposure this channel will easily break 6 digit "subs." Looking forward to the next one. Merry Christmas to you as well, and a happy, and prosperous new year

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you commenting on my videos too (detailed ones at that!). It's very encouraging!

[@brakmaster]

This is a great video. Love the way you present. Subscribed!

[@jray5550]

Love this video

[@guarovj]

Thanks for everything. I myself as a hobbiest struggle with somethings when modding. Your videos are both entertaining and educational. By the way, get some amazon affiliate links, I bought a couple of things I saw on this video ;)

[@the11metersd.x.channel.55]

Nice build done a few SKX 007 builds myself. Some positive critique. The bezel action seemed a bit on the slack side for my liking.. Great upload and a pleasure to view.. Big fan of the SKX 007 case the crown position at 4 o'clock is perfect . No digging into the wrist like the usual 3 o'clock offerings.. It also wears will on smaller wrists..

[@bobbywahengbam7336]

Good job Bro

[@julianmoriati4682]

I really like this mod. The watch pops way more then a standard SKX007. However, I liked the grey SPB143 dial as well, if it had this black bezel insert!

[@volvot5boy]

Great video. I’m new to watch building so I’m inspired by this build

[@barrymills1196]

No, I must admit I like the commentary!

[@roziroslan7891]

Great mod on skx..its awesome...

[@soundknight]

This is why I like my Sinn 104. Perfection doesn't need a mod.

[@juanmatoro9551]

Love the video!. Really cool format, but i miss the narration 😂. Happy holidays from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@sotos3333]

Nice work well done

[@CarlosBernalIglesias]

Me ha encantado muchas Gracias a sido una autentica experiencia ASMR

[@rosomak8244]

The next level is when you start tinkering with the movements when they need servicing. On a daily wearer this would be about after 3-4 years.

[@anderias_90]

loved it!

[@rosstisbury1626]

excellant

[@osark2487]

I wondered "what will give in first, the new bezel and the sapphire being fitted or the back glass cover". Thats a tough glass cover

[@rhalphjuson7269]

Hello sir, i was new on your channel, i really love to your mod, i was in Philippines 😊

[@MrR.Veenstra]

Great built tutorial video ! Thank you this helped me a lot. 2 questions though, what’s your opinion on demagnetizing the caliber before marrying caliber and case. And what’s your opinion on timegraphing ? Some say it’s absolutely paramount to timegraph every piece.

[@edmoore7523]

Great video, loved the uv cure on the chapter ring. But, don't really understand the need for the rotor cover, that would bother me living in a place that gets really hot. I love the finished product, it just confirms how beautiful the original package from seiko is!

[@louisjamesreeves]

joined good job

[@braddahbill8131]

Great video...but that air blower just made me cringe. You need one of these, JJC Professional and Safe Dust Free Clean Air Blower Blaster. :-)

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

So, 🤔 You treated the case back gasket, which is good… but not the crystal’s gasket?

[@dubaiwatches]

I have old seiko 62mas small crown without rotating bezel.

[@colescrustycars]

I like skx007 dont get me wrong. But i much prefer the skx173 dial. Look it up. Watch is very close to a 007 just some small changes i prefer.

[@gojilabarbar844]

DOOOOOOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[@MarcusFaulkner21]

Excellent tutorial video - really enjoyed watching your attention to detail. Do you make and sell as I would like to purchase the same watch if possible from you? I am in the UK.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Thanks very much! I don't currently sell any of my builds, since I'm just a hobbyist. I wouldn't be happy selling my builds with their potential faults to paying customers.

[@richardglithero139]

Bit late I know but can you please tell me what you were gluing? I’ve watched twice but can’t understand what needed to be glued . Inspiring video. Thanks.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I was gluing the chapter ring where it sits in a little notch in the case to stop it from being loose, as it was shaking around even after the crystal was pressed in. This isn't usually necessary, might have been an issue with how the crystal went in, not being perfectly level. But this doesn't happen very often. If I am remembering correctly, this is the only time it has happened to me. So if you're doing a build like this and your chapter ring is sitting nice and firm after the crystal has been pressed in, you don't need to worry about gluing it.

[@richardglithero139]

Appreciate your reply. Glad it was an unusual situation as it had me puzzled. Thanks.

[@uesugikaru]

Didnt realize james franco makes watch videos now.

[@JBMods]

Just got interested in this hobby and this is golden. Any tips on what watches to get and what kits and guides to have to fully learn everything needed to get in this hobby. Aka where should I start?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I'd recommend starting with some cheaper NH36 watches like the Steel Dive or Heimdallr's on AliExpress/Ebay. You get a lot of watch for your money and its good for trying out dial/hand swaps. Bezel inserts are a bit of a pain if you want to change them on the cheaper ones though, as the cheaper bezel retention system makes it difficult to put the bezel back on. But other than that they're a good place to start. Alternatively you could just get an NH35/NH36, a cheap AliExpress case (which, sometimes, already has the chapter ring and crystal fitted) and bracelet and a Dial and hand set to go with that if you wanted to build something from scratch for similar money to the steel dive watches. But the added bonus with modding steel dives is you get to practice removing hands. As for kits, I myself just bought basic watch tool sets and then individually got anything extra I needed. Just remember, this can be an expensive hobby even if you do end up saving money on some special watches you BUILD rather than buy. The cost of entry can get steep depending on the depth you want to go with, especially when you get into buying crystal presses and more premium watch making tools (i myself just have the cheap ones.)

[@JBMods]

@@ItsAnotherWatch Ok thank you so much. And what about learning about the parts of a watch to have the knowledge of the inner workings? Where did you learn from? So I dont just start doing thing without knowing what Im doing. Is there a place everyone goes or a book everyone reads to learn or some type of manual. And yea I saw the steep amount of money for the watches but I want to experiment to see but this really interests me a lot and am fully willing to go all in starting small and increasing as I get more knowledge.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

@@JBMods KZbin really is the place to be honest, watching disassembly's of watches (in this case Seikos or NH36's) or watching videos like mine where mods are being built. But i'd start with assembling watches out of parts before figuring out the building of movements.

[@JBMods]

@@ItsAnotherWatch ok 👍 Thanks. Ill start with the nh36 and lets see how it goes. Thanks again. Already extremely excited to assemble a watch

[@tiagomizuno3794]

hey, amazing content, I saw many of your videos and I want to make my first skx007 from scratch. I would like to know if I get a nh36, if I need to swap the date wheel and the plastic movement holder, because I don't have a 7s26 to swap between.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

If you're doing one from scratch you should be able to get away with keeping the grey spacer that comes with the NH36 (if you're getting your case from NamokiMods or somewhere similar) as long as you also buy the appropriate case back that is for the grey spacer (since they also do one for the black spacer). Heck, if you're going for black day/date discs then you can buy an NH36 that already has some black 3.8 o'clock plates on it so you won't have to change them. Same with the white ones. That being said, if you're interested in changing the plates yourself then you can still get a 3.8 o'clock day disc of your choice. The date (numbers) are compatible with both 3 and 3.8, its only the date disc that is specific to 3.8. Also, I'd totally recommend using an SKX171 dial for it. Its such a beautiful dial, I did a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrNiWyqdseVla8si=2Hcr4QILL-K6cFwV and you can buy the dial here: tokeilab.com/products/oem-dial-skx171 Sorry about the ramble, hopefully this is helpful!

[@tiagomizuno3794]

@@ItsAnotherWatch Thank you very much for the response. I am going to get the nh36 with the 3.8 position date disc. I don't know exactly if the titanium case I own atm has the caseback for the gray or black plastic, but I will test it, and with your explanation, it made more easy to check what I really need. I am looking for the oem dial, because I really like the circles in one color, without the silver countour. The jubilee bracelet is something I am still considering, because I don't know if it is going to be too heavy for my taste, since I am used to seiko 5s and some gshocks

[@thibaultravel9331]

Hi thanks for the video! I like the black lumed bezel insert, could you tell me where you got it please?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I got it here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002243300540.html . Looks like the green C3 is out of stock though and they only have the blue BGW9. So it might be worth searching for similar listings that have the C3 if that's what you're looking for.

[@thibaultravel9331]

Thanks a lot for your answer! Really appreciate it. I am actually looking for that insert with bgw9 lume, but sloped instead of flat (found one at tokeilab, but not all the markers are lumed). Please continue with the channel, wish you a growing success

[@lucciovd]

Buen dia; ¿que resistencia posee este mod a la profundidad?

[@camarocarl7130]

Very nice. No regulation or pressure test?

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

I appreciate all your help so far. One more question pleaseeee. I'm sorry, this is my first time building a watch. There are many case sizes and they all use NH35 or NH36 movement. So, for the case I bought, how do I know if the movement will fit or if I need a spacer? Are there specific spacers sizes I need to look for? Thank you!

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

If the case you bought isn't shown to come with any kind of a spacer, and is still advertised as an NH36/NH35 compatible, then it should fit just fine by itself. But if the case is also advertised as fitting 7S26/7S36 movements (like the Namoki and SeikoMods cases) then you might need to check if it needs a caseback specifically for the NH or 7S movements. For regular NH compatible dive watch cases, you're probably fine since most of them (that are made for NH movements) fit the movements directly. But if you're going for something aftermarket that fits a number of movements it might come with a plastic holder. But if it does need one, it will be obvious (or should be obvious) when buying it, by looking at the pictures and listing details.

[@hrdpgajjar]

Hi There, Can u please provide the link for that Atlantis Mode Watch Hands (With Aero End Tips). Thanks

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Sure! Here you are: wrwatches.com/products/planet-ocean-arrow-hands-for-nh35-4r35-6r15-7s26-movement

[@darrenfry4695]

Do you ever sell any if your mods!?

[@blackjackcwc]

Only £50 for the pair.....only?

[@andrew-zs2nx]

Dang at least turn the rotor to cover the balance wheel to risk not damaging it with your fingers lol.

[@Themetall1000]

А как же баллансировка ротора автоподзовода?

[@stianmunkvold8552]

it annoys me that you didnt show the lume more

[@gordiefrench5342]

Hey man Just found this I love the look of the Seiko What is the tool called used to seperate the bezel? I need one of those Thank you

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

I believe its called a "Bezel Pry Knife", mine came in a generic tool kit that I bought, but you should be able to find one by searching for that.

[@heruharja9462]

Tjakep

[@dumitrugulipe731]

Amazing job! Where was that case bought from? If that's not a secret :))

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

one-second-closer.com/shop/the-200-one-stainless-steel-200-meters-skx-spare-case-c-01-ss/

[@benldr]

I just installed a chamfered edge sapphire on my SKX007. Is the chamfer supposed to go up or downward facing. I'm second guessing myself now. I placed the chamfer downward facing because chat gpt told me to but I'm not do sure...

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

At 8:45 take a look at the crystal and see the texture of the side that is going down into the watch. The slope on the edge of the crystal is facing upwards, and the part that gets pushed into the case is the frosted edge, with the flat part being at the bottom. If you're still having an issue figuring it out, post a pic of the crystal here and I'll take a look.

[@benldr]

@@ItsAnotherWatch I did some more research last night and figured out that the chamfered edge is supposed to face upwards. Thanks foe the confirmation. Unfortunately I hate the look so I had to buy a small chamfered edge crystal. So now I'm down $60 bucks buy oh well. It will be worth it in the end. I just didn't like how the big chamfer made it look like I was seeing double. Especially in the dark I feel like it affected visibility. I don't like see double like that. The clarity is amazing though. Looking forward to installing sapphire that looks more OEM.

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

@@benldr Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I even went through that when I did the video for this build. Swapping the crystal out in the end for one with a less pronounced chamfer. Of course in the end I parted out this watch into "The Perfect SKX" and the "Samurai SKX" builds that I also did a videos on, and the Samurai SKX ended up with an Edge to edge crystal that looks great (Where i also went through a few crystals). Suffice to say, I've got a bunch of perfectly usable crystals just sitting in my spare parts collection that I probably won't ever use.

[@benldr]

@@ItsAnotherWatchYeah, I hate to have the waste too but I think I may use this crystal in another watch. I just want to keep my original SKX as OEM looking as possible. I may buy a titanium SKX case and an NH35 to build one from scratch.

[@kozlotraher]

👍🏻

[@kdm453]

Where do you source parts from?

[@trayandimitrov7247]

I wear mine at work it is not new like yours . I have done dozens of modes 😀 on 3 watches

[@raulsantelices177]

Hi Sir, Nice Stuff . .Just want to know we're can I aquare that KIND of HANDSET, looking for that KIND of GREENISH LUME Sir. . Moore power and Blessings to your CHANNEL. . waiting your reply sir. . Thanks again. .

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

You can get them here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002233410268.html

[@raulsantelices177]

Ok, thanks. .

[@GUE891]

Because glue????

[@thewatchzealot]

Where did you buy your tools? And what told do you need?

[@SagdeevGennadiy]

great video 👍🏽. What camera do you shoot with?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Samsung NX500. I use the standard Kit lens (that comes with it) for shooting the watches, and a Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 Fast Prime Lens with an NX adapter for the talking to the camera shots.

[@SeikoLeaks]

Is there any cases similar to the spb241,243,245? Or similar style dress watches?

[@ItsAnotherWatch]

Check out the GS watch cases from Lucius Atelier. They're the closest I can think of. I haven't had any experience with them, but I think that's similar enough. luciusatelier.com/collections/watch-cases

[@kevinjamesdawes7223]

Wierd thing about skx is if you mod them they still thought of as original seiko yet seiko have the movements made in Indonesia and China as with cases and bezels and some dials. Yet at some undetermined point they get called fakes despite all the parts being made in the same place as "originals". Doesn't seem to happen with any other seiko ranges like presage. Maybe the dial sets them apart. I've built a few for people and have a nemo myself which , apart from the lume and cyclops lens, is the same. And they can be Japan made or Indonesian made. Seiko! Sit down everyones laughing at you.

[@JVan-ic6ic]

20:24 thank me later…

[@blackjackcwc]

Thank you!

[@csachevauxsansabri2612]

I'd prefer to hear the banter. Narration is not negative, it shows you know what you are doing and take a video to a howl new level. Please dont shut up

[@davidyarb5885]

I hope this doesn’t awaken something inside me…

[@silitrash]

trust me, it does

[@111111111Tiger]

okay, I have to ask. Do you go through females like this? lmao

[@phillipdridge9775]

Personally. I like a bit of commentary, for example, I had no idea why you took the crystal off at the end, untill you said, something about a slope? I don't think most viewers saw anything wrong with it. Great video though. ❤️