Build Your Own Alpinist GMT! Namoki Alpine Watch Kit

[@RelativeTime]

For more details on how to build one of these out, check out Skyler Santana's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTNhXmYqq-Shassi=YM5PloAJjmJSZpY7

[@Bob_Smith19]

I love the tins they ship parts in. I think I have enough parts to make five complete watches. Plenty of parts to choose from for variety and as spares. Thanks for reminding me I’ve been lazy 😂😂😂

[@dadmodswatches]

Well done! This has been one of my favourite Namokimods builds so far. I have always loved the Alpinist, so when they reached out I jumped on board right away. They did an amazing job keeping the case as slim as possible. Paired with their 5-link bracelet, it is the perfect alternative to the Seiko.

[@LymanPhillips]

I've been intrigued by the Alpinist, and I agree - the ability to make a change or two is intriguing. Going to take a look at this for sure. Great build, Shane.

[@ClevaTreva]

You're easily up there with Mike from 'This Watch, That Watch' channel in the 'Relaxing Watch Video' category. I could never do this, myself. My 'electron microscope' OCD would never let me seal it for the dust on the dial and crystal!

[@thealphabethalls]

Looks fantastic!

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks!

[@Skyler.Santana]

Fantastic video Shane! When it comes to hand alinement and date change accuracy I always say -5, +5 min between 12am is fine enough for me. Besides I have no business being up at that time for it to be perfect anyways 😂. I’m really honored for the deep dive mention my friend. 🤝

[@RelativeTime]

Good advice. Your welcome, its a great video.

[@bignz721]

If they sold a case with a time bezel & not a useless compass, this would be a no-brainer

[@RelativeTime]

That's a good suggestion for them. Wouldn't be hard to do. The bezel just a plastic ring with gear teeth on the bottom. Just create a different one and use the same case.

[@mattmorse8430]

@@RelativeTime Love the T-Shirt!!! I have a Land Monster w/ this manual compass feature and I use it as a second 12 hour timezone (with some imagination, N=12, E=3, S=6, W=9...). Another 24hour internal bezel would be useful with a GMT function to track a 3rd timezone!

[@dunderhay9169]

Interesting video, I can see why you like it 👍

[@larrydalton2205]

My favorite Alpinist has been the modern blue dial so I would make something like that.

[@cedarcanoe]

The JDM version is killer

[@kabralbrasil]

Great video!

[@adk7962]

Me: Shane said I need to just jump into the deep end. Wife: Is this the same guy who convinced you to spend $175 each on modifying $20 Casios… This is super cool. I’m not very smart, but at least I’m self aware enough to know I will MESS this up. Thanks for showing it to us though.

[@An_inquisitive_thinker]

I see you're sharing the same philosophy of "good enough" with Derek from Vice Grip Garage. Good, good... 🤔

[@Z-S-H]

Hey man where did you get that Starwars shirt that is awesome! BTW enjoyed the vid also very cool build lol

[@RelativeTime]

Thanks! Saw the shirt on woot. Let me see if I can find a link.

[@RelativeTime]

This should be it. shirt.woot.com/offers/the-hoth-base-winter-gear

[@monologic4806]

Cool 👍

[@Maxiius]

But... hows the internal bezel action?

[@RelativeTime]

Good. Felt as smooth as Seiko's.

[@Maxiius]

@RelativeTime is there good resistance or does it move when you breath on it (like the majority of alpinists I've held)?

[@RelativeTime]

@Maxiius somewhere in between. It doesn't take much to move it, but I haven't seen it move unless I touch it.

[@LymanPhillips]

LOL! Repeatedly saying it's good enough for your own build, but you'd be crabbing if you purchased it. "Good enough for government work!" Have a great Thanksgiving, Shane and everyone.

[@RelativeTime]

Pretty much lol. Although like I said, doing a build helps you appreciate when you do get something and it's nice and lined up. As you realize how much skill it takes.

[@LymanPhillips]

@RelativeTime 🤣

[@ElJibaro718]

UFF! I'd torally screw the pooch if I attenpwd this 😂😂😂

[@MikeSmith-er1qs]

Really cool. However, any watch I build will have a 0m water resistance rating! 😂

[@RelativeTime]

😂

[@A_A_Ron]

They have really sold parts

[@dougng78]

First!