Easily making the watch you want, here is my GUIDE.

[@rogerauclair1670]

Very nice work indeed and you do make it look so easy. To a lot of people, having the date window is a plus but without the date window it gives the watch symmetry and balance like an older submariner. If James Bond pulled up his sleeve and this watch was sitting on his wrist, it would not look out of place. I’m certainly subscribing to your channel.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

This looks great mate. The only thing I'd change is having a bracelet with end links that integrate a bit better. I'm not a fan of the flat ones that leave a gap. I've still to build up the courage to try modding... The closest I've got is changing out a clasp 🤭

[@5675492]

I changed the strap on a watch a while back and scratched the case on both sides even though I was trying hard not to do just that. I've been petrified of trying anything since.

[@LymanPhillips]

I'm thinking of ordering a sacrificial Pagani to try modding on.

[@davemck1887]

Tickety boo indeed. Nice job. Particularly liked the green sunburst dial, only change I'd have made is a thin, straight, Matt yellow seconds hand, eurgh!, I know, but that's what moddings about, making the watch you want with the parts you want. Great content Dan, cheers.

[@dodgydruid]

Before I got my cushion, I made one using an old burgundy scotchbrite pad and a Robertson's jam jar lid cutting the pad so it tucked in nicely round the lid's inner lip then I put a bit of glue down inside and bingo bango a DIY cushion that won't do damage if you don't scour it into the pad material.

[@gazs7572]

Just found your channel in the past couple of hours & watched a couple of your mod videos. I’ve since ordered my Pagani & some tools from Amazon. Now i’m looking at Dials, Bezels & hands. I’m gonna for a stealth type look.

[@simon7218]

Green usually isn’t for me, but I’d definitely wear this. Great job, thanks for posting.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@karl_m3013]

Interesting to learn. Good detailed video. While I would love to make some mods, I am all thumbs and I have very little fine motor dexterity. Going around a corner on a racetrack on my motorcycle with my knee on the pavement, using large muscles.....piece of cake.

[@nathski22]

Absolutely love the mods you’ve done to this one. I’m so cack handed though I know I’d ruin it. Think I’d be better off taking £150+ and putting it towards a San Martin or similar Hulk homage. Wish I had your steady hands though!

[@terryfenner8142]

I have to admit Dan, that was probably the best mod video for this type of watch I have seen, really easy step by step tutorial... great trick with the bezel insert removal.. 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words. I do enjoy teaching as much as I do learning. It's very rewarding.

[@tuerkben]

I watched 2 of your videos and repeated the steps for one of my watches. Success 😁 thanks mate

[@goncalotrovao6681]

You should do a review of the Pagani Design PD 1645, the blue dial date just homage. Great video btw, cheers!

[@deceptor99]

You changed the most (my favourite) beautiful Pagani 1651 into a monster. LOL

[@User90178]

Same here. That means I need to buy a different brand. San Martin or steeldive 🙄

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Good to see You use the Seiko bits for this. I'd been thinking about if they would fit. The sloped bezel is a great tip, tnx

[@watchmewithwatches]

No problem 👍

[@Visitor555]

Good mod and thanks for info about the things. One thing about the removing the cyclops from the glass, use the lighter after you remove the movement and dial from the case and in that way you shouldnt worry for the watch inside.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Great tip, thanks!

[@Visitor555]

@@watchmewithwatches no problem man im glad we watch entusiast and modders that can help us, and you youtubers, its very possitive people for watch moding rather than watch snobs who only worry about how much the watch cost and history and not have fun, you know what i mean. Cheers!

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@Visitor555 thanks for your kind words. I agree, in this crazy world, it's nice to have a hobby that is positive. I'm realizing there can be negatives in every positive, but I'm doing this to have fun and be creative. Everything I have done in this video has been learnt by mistakes and by learning from others. Thanks again.

[@stephenhuber1079]

Excellent work with such a tedious task! The watch looks fantastic! I love your mod videos!

[@francisbawasanta6310]

I'm doing something similar with a Parnis. It's actually fun tinkering with these cheap watches. So many parts available.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree, its fun, and if you fudge it, not too expensive to sort out!

[@vosos11]

Good video, keep them coming. Used your code for a steeldive watch at steeldive uk, thanks

[@timeintheuk]

Paul Blaylock yep did that myself 40 min ago hope you don’t get my watch .lol

[@darrenfry4695]

Looks absolutely pucka , definitely would buy and wear that ..👍🇬🇧

[@dodgydruid]

Nail varnish remover is just perfumed and coloured acetone, acetone is the dissolver on a great many glues like super glue.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Absolutely I worked as a painter for years there making a fortune calling it finger nail polish remover , same with the polish it's just oil based paint !

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@juniorjohnson5961 thanks guys! I never knew that until now. I grabbed this as I knew it worked and it was knocking around the house.

[@TheJaapioo]

another beautiful mod.your channel is a lot of fun and educational to watch,well done Dan 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AH-du8ck]

Hi Dan Great channel mate, used your code for a Steeldive sub,came in a couple of days. Ordered a steel bracelet for it though. Cheers mate

[@watchmewithwatches]

Glad to hear it, nice one!

[@colskee]

Wicked mod👌🏿. Bought the pagani sub on the strength of your mod vids. Surprised how good it looks out the box though, so may keep as is and do a build from ground up using eBay bits. I can see how addictive this could be lol.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Awesome thank you!

[@HeliBenj]

Great video, but on the sequence of events, why remove the cyclops with the movement installed if you're going to remove it anyway??

[@watchalot919]

That's great, it's just a shame the bezel movement on that particular watch is crap. You made that all look so easy, well done

[@IBoughtAWatch]

Great looking Mod, should get out my tool kit and get some modding done myself!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Go for it!

[@rhyscourtney8032]

A mod well done.... I agree, think the watches looks cleaner without the cyclopes! Will be giving my Pagani a makeover soon 👍🏻, then possibly my skx007 homage

[@watchmewithwatches]

Have fun! Im doing a steeldive sd1996 (skx007 homage) mod soon. Calling it the Devil Steel!

[@rhyscourtney8032]

watch me with watches yes sorry I meant my SD1996... just looking for some inspiration 👍🏻

[@humbukkerz]

Lovely mod mate and really informative video 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks 👍

[@WillyMcCoy50]

Very nice. I like the size and no date dial.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@esmaillutfi]

Great video man!! I'd love to see more of your mods. Do you know if the dlw dials would work on their 40mm gmt? Thanks

[@duckrutt]

The GMT doesn't use a Seiko movement. It might be a ETA 2893 clone? Or a clone of a clone but those are the dials I'd look at.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

With the 4th hand I'd say the hole is bigger on the GMT. it is easy to make it a little bit bigger with a new small bit by hand if that's tile only problem. If you find an alternative post it. I collect GMT'S and want to mod some. Tnx

[@duckrutt]

@@PINKFL0YD-s2h The ETA is a smaller diameter movement. The feet and date window won't line up with a Seiko dial. I don't have one of their GMT watches so I can't give you a dial diameter but you'll need to know that too before picking out a replacement.

[@brianatherton301]

Great mod Dan, Love your vids, keep up the good work, Thanks again.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks 👍

[@daniellawson2169]

Gotta say I didnt like the PD-1661 mod but this one is very nice, job well done Dan.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks for watching, if you were entertained, that is all that matters!

[@MyAlan999]

Think you did a great job , I'm to scared to even open up the back of any of my watches ...... I bought 2 in mind to mod with but don't see me trying anytime soon , maybe one day :)

[@watchmewithwatches]

About a year ago, I hadn't even changed a battery. Just give it ago and take your time.

[@ReetBoaTellThee]

Perfect. Very informative. Thanks!

[@williamjenkins9423]

Top job. You make it look so easy!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@dodgydruid]

Hehe the red plinth of misery... it hates Soviet second hands, quite a few of us Soviet collectors have had problems with the red plinth of second hand destruction lol I bought an all metal set from RedroosterUK which have metal inserts including a nice concave solid pusher for second hands... works extremely well... You should see me getting very sweary with the red plinth on my homebrew Amphibia build video, it destroyed three second hands and the last one I had I put in with a tweezer end, it did the main hands like a champ but not second hands :( I was at the point of chucking red plinth, Vostok bits and everything else at the wall towards the end and had a right ol' rant on WUS forums till kind people soothed me temper hehe

[@LymanPhillips]

I used to go out with a girl named Lefty Loosey. Her sister was Righty Tighty - she never got asked out.

[@yamancansaraclar679]

Very nice vid 👏🏼 but I thought the chapter ring of Pagani and a Seiko dial is not fitting and Seiko chapter rings doesnt fit into the case either. How did you solve it?

[@pb8153]

Great video - thanks for posting

[@VzDkz]

It's beautiful 😍 How long did the whole mod take you?

[@dieselchris1]

Great helpful video. Thank you for sharing 😁👍

[@danwilkinson5239]

you should put the amazon affiliate link for that lighter in too

[@NeilStirton]

Love the mods! Thinking of doing similar.... What size of dial do you need for this watch? No mention of it on the DLW site....

[@watchmewithwatches]

Any of their dials will fit a 40mm pagani watch with a nh35 movement

[@pierre-adrienlarrieule5862]

Perfect mod it's a beauty!

[@watchmewithwatches]

I think so too!

[@Ecoat65]

Hello Dan. I enjoy your videos very much. Question for you though. I have the exact pagani watch that I will also remove the bezel insert. In two different mod videos you removed the bezel inserts but mentioned you soak the bezel in rubbing alcohol in one video and in this video you said you use nail polish remover (acetone). Could you clarify this for me? Thanks much!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, I have had success using both. Whatever is easiest for you to get hold of. Remember to not leave it soaking for too long! Good luck and enjoy

[@Pols_1985]

Please tell what is the dimension of bezel and saphire glass in these watches? Thinking of changing bezel and glass on my cermit pagani) Waiting for the guide how to change flat glass into the domed one! Thank you for you detailed guides!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thats a good question, im not sure on the dimensions. Would need to pop the crystal out and measure it with measuring calipers.

[@Pols_1985]

@@watchmewithwatches make some video about this topic, im sure the others are also interested

[@makaveli220487]

Have you a link to buy the tools you used? I've got a pagani and I'd love to muck around with it

[@watchmewithwatches]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fanakoeIZ8iAZ8U Check the above link out. This video has soooo much info you should find useful. Regards, Dan.

[@StefaanVdV1961]

Looks amazing Dan👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Stefaan!

[@kijntje01]

Did you ever tried to fit an ETA 2824, or clone like PT5100 in a Pagani watch?

[@russellwolter5153]

Great video and tutorial. But you really need to warn people not to use that lighter until all of the nail polish remover has been dried off.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thats a great point!

[@TheJoel1892]

Thank you, this is exactly the video I needed!

[@watchmewithwatches]

You're so welcome!

[@mikerotch6068]

Awesome! I feel inspired

[@Darofla]

Can you leave the bezel even if its only aluminium and remove the cyclops or is there a chance the bezel will get damaged?

[@puiseng]

Hi, do you have experience removing the cyclops lens on San Martin watches? I tried using a blue flame torch and heated the cyclops for about more than 10times, each for about 5-6 seconds, but it just wouldn't budge. If you have l'd like to hear your experience!

[@mercster]

Hey man, all I wanna do is remove the cyclops on a Pagani I have. I do wanna remove the bezel first so as not to damage it when I'm applying the heat. I saw you remove the glue with the acetone, but then when you apply your new bezel, I didn't see what sticky stuff you use. I will just be re-applying the same bezel it came with. Hope you can help, thanks for the video anyway.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, the glue is hypocement, great stuff. 👍

[@mercster]

@watch me with watches I'll prolly glue the damn bezel so it doesnt turn anymore 😂 Oh well, we'll see. I found some of the hypocement on the web, thanks for the reply.

[@mercster]

@@watchmewithwatches It looked like you were using some 3M sticker thing so I wasn't sure. That part of the video kinda cuts back and forth.

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@mercster a pleasure, need any more tips ask any time.

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@mercster you can use 3m disks,but hypocement is actually easier! 👌

[@TheMatteo462]

Hey. Did you remove the crown completly? Mine fell off, and i think i have lost one part, but dont know which one. Somethink is definetly missing. I have ring, octa spring and one pin that goes into the hole

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, the crown and the stem should not come apart from each other. Without having a look I don't know whats happened there.

[@richardseth.]

Finally you turned a black watch into a green one ... should hv bought a green one from pagani in the very first place...

[@watchmewithwatches]

At the time of modding this watch the 40mm green pagani didn't exist.

[@VNNZTC]

Based on your video I have got a Pagani GMT...Very happy with it, but the cyclops is slightly out of alignment....I want to take it right off, is it really necessary to take the bezel off or do you think it would be safe to heat the cyclops with the bezel in place...I could put something heat proof like aluminium foil over the bezel...What would your advice be?

[@watchmewithwatches]

You can get away with it, but be very careful as the heat could scorch the white paint in the bezel. I would be thorough. Ultimately taking the bezel out and resticking it would prevent any damage at all. You could buy a new bezel if you want to do another mod from dlw mods. get the sloped skx bezel, they do different color options if you want to change it at all. Use hypocement (or supplied stickers with a new bezel) to restick!

[@VNNZTC]

@@watchmewithwatches Thank you very much for your reply… You have a new subscriber… 😀😀

[@kevinhooper2787]

What about an oil filled mod ?

[@watchmewithwatches]

olive or vegetable?

[@Historyk_po_godzinach]

Do you have any idea if I can easly mod a Pagani Design GMT - movement is different but sizewise is it the same? I like it but not so much cuz of that wobbly bezel. How can I alter that to make it more stiff and alligned?

[@watchmewithwatches]

The movement would require a dial that is compatible with the GMT movement. DG5833GMT is the movement code. Hands too, as long as they are compatible. I would look at mywatchcode on aliexpress. They sell a wide variety of parts. The bezel adjustment is not something I am familiar with, and adjustment is something I haven't tried yet. Bezel inserts are all I have dabbled in bezel wize.

[@nyyyard]

You shouldnvt have used the DLW insert as it is slightly too thick. It's about 1.1mm thick. Most sloped inserts from aliexpress are 0.6mm and fit seamlessly into the bezel...

[@watchmewithwatches]

I think from now on I will do that. A lot cheaper too!

[@nyyyard]

@@watchmewithwatches I imagine all the parts come from the same factory anyway!

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@nyyyard I think you are right mate

[@alexharris8500]

Good looking watch. Nice 👌pagani loom is very bad.

[@chingsok]

Can you change the crystal to double domed on pagani design GMT?

[@watchmewithwatches]

If you know the dimensions of the crystal, then yes! Can source one from AliExpress.

[@charlesdegaulle28]

The only problem is you get charged for the watch but you don't get the watch.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Keep up the good work !

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks, will do!

[@jz4087]

Hey I haven’t seen a cadisen submariner watch review on KZbin yet. Can you make one?

[@watchmewithwatches]

I'm tempted to take a look at one....

[@davidbaird1898]

Best part? You got rid of those fugly Mercedes hands! Well done.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Its the least I could do! There are so many other designs out there to transform the look luckily!

[@TheGarlicMan]

Stating the obvious here but you've just made something you could have bought off Amazon. They sell Hulk Pagani watches? Great video though and I have subscribed. Really interesting.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I like building watches, and putting parts on I know to be great quality. The main reason is fun though!

[@yayatsudrajat741]

how to open the bezel rotation.?

[@BrendanCS]

Are Paganis actually worth buying as a wearable watch? Are they worth buying but at the cost of your soul? Or are they not worth it at all but maybe to mod?

[@watchmewithwatches]

It didn't quite cost me my soul. I already spent that on all the clothes I wear hand made by children in Vietnam.

[@trooper427ss]

Great job!! 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edm2031]

What size dial? Thanks

[@watchmewithwatches]

28.5mm

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

I never liked hulks but after watching this I need one lol

[@leoberg2390]

Not a big fan of straight cut end links

[@watchmewithwatches]

Ive found a nice rubber strap that fits these perfectly

[@BoogurTWang]

Ticketey-boo to you too.

[@tacotactical986]

How did you know that the SKX bezel insert would fit this homage watch bezel?

[@watchmewithwatches]

I did a lot of research first, measuring, looking around forums etc. Then to save you all that same depth of research, just presented the results! All in the name of being helpful.

[@tacotactical986]

Haha thanks for that.

[@shaunnewman4237]

Dude, they’re called finger cots. Jesus.

[@piquetuk]

Noice.