Was This Mod Actually Worth The Effort?

[@brianmsahin]

I won't lie Jody, the last one was ugly converted into even uglier, but this was a very worthwhile exercise. You did indeed turn trash into treasure here. Well done mate!! 👏👏👏

[@CaptainXanax]

Watchmaker here. If you're ever working on a real 2824, make sure to put the stem in the date setting position when removing it. Otherwise you'll probably get to take off the whole front of the watch to reset the yoke and setting lever. It's kind of annoying. Also, when pulling off hands, it's always good to use a dial protector of some type under your levers/presta tool.

[@brianmsahin]

Thanks. Always good to have advice from a professional. 👏👏👏👏

[@commentjedi]

Hey that’s what happens with the DG2813. The fix is coaxing the yoke back into its slot on the sliding pinion.

[@rosomak8244]

It is sufficient to use a screw driver fitting the release hole instead of a punch. This will prevent you from pushing too deep, which is the cause of the problem you describe. And "dial protector" is a fancy name for some polyethylene piece.

[@paulclarke8727]

Really enjoyed the video Jody. I haven't started moding any of my watches yet but I might start by looking at which ones I don't particularly like anymore and what I would like to change on them. It's always the strap, dial, hands or crystal but never thought of changing the movement. Thanks Jody I'll have to look at your back catalogue of Moding videos .

[@MarcoCarag]

​@@rosomak8244Also..."polyethylene piece" is the fancy name for a small piece of plastic. 😉

[@sportwilliam]

The second hand is by far the easiest to put on, but you have to do it differently to how you're probably doing it. I put a small piece of rodico on the end of a hand pusher, pick the hand up by it in the middle, and just push straight on one handed looking through a loup, it takes seconds (no pun intended!). After spending a good half an hour (with lots of swearing!) putting my first second hand on, this was the best piece of modding advice I received!

[@D0ct0RCh4NDR4]

This is the way.

[@ninosalvati379]

And he advised that he had no rodico...listen as well as watch...

[@D0ct0RCh4NDR4]

@@ninosalvati379 No, he said he couldn’t find his Rodico so he improvised. I’m just saying that the method @sportwilliam suggested makes attaching the seconds hand a lot easier. Many modders struggle setting the seconds hand at first, so they might find his comment useful.

[@ninosalvati379]

@@D0ct0RCh4NDR4 hence, it not being to hand....

[@D0ct0RCh4NDR4]

@@ninosalvati379 This is information that Jody, or other people reading, might find useful in the future. I’m not expecting him to time travel and redo how he set the hands. I don’t understand why you’re trying to be a Clever Charlie about someone trying to be helpful.

[@scottsj4625]

It is much nicer and more refined than the Earnshaw. Nice job!!

[@sargesagara]

Congrats on reviving a Titoni! The Titoni brand itself is a well respected company here in Asia. And the fact that it is still family owned (3rd and 4th generation) instead of a conglomerate, makes it feel a bit personal when it comes with their styling.

[@birdytiger]

If you drink, Jody, i strongly suggest making a just one more scotch channel.

[@ashneel]

One more tshirt first

[@thenotanclan]

Severely underrated comment

[@wieg86]

Wait... Some people don't drink?

[@scowlistic]

😵‍💫

[@tee_m]

One more malt - plenty of other quality whiskeys than scotch!

[@mountman5386]

For sure an improvement & big props for your modding skills. I've got a few decades on you and have long since decided that I'll keep the only local watchmaker in business rather than ruin more watches attempting what sound like simple mods, but actually require very steady hands, like yours. Nice.

[@mCblue79]

Putting on the hands has been my downfall on too many mods I've attempted. They inevitably end up bent beyond repair or embedded in the carpet across the room. I've given up trying sadly

[@mattclarke8791]

I'm glad you said it; once in a while I sneeze, drop the second hand and it lands perfectly in place. The rest of the time, I'm wishing I was working on a digital watch. The Titoni looks wonderful, btw

[@Hrethgir]

Oh good, I'm not the only one who has issues with the seconds hand! Although, last one I did, I got it first try. Even got it on camera. I was so surprised, I picked up the movement cushion and turned it sideways to make sure I wasn't seeing things, and dumped the movement onto the workbench. Oops! It live though, still running great!

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Reminds me of the Pagani I bought, thought of flipping but kept when it occurred the Seiko NH "wheel of accuracy" had bestowed it with my most accurate NH, and therefore a backup donor.😊

[@waynejones5635]

Impressive mod. It looks very good and I like the leather strap choice.

[@johnsrabe]

Huge improvement. And a confidence builder of an episode. Thanks.

[@MichaelB-qx1eh]

If you ever need to remove the crown on a vintage Swiss movement, it will likely have a small screw rather than a button (Japanese will probably have the button). You must undo the screw just about 1 and a half turns to remove stem, keep making tiny adjustments until the stem pulls free. If you unscrew it too far, or unscrew it all the way, the setting lever will fall out on the dial side and you are in for a world of hurt if you don't have a lot of tools and experience assembling movements.

[@Islanderpr1]

The stem seems that need to be a little bit shorter, but in the end, it is a pretty face of a watch. And is your mongrel watch. That's why people used foxtails in the handlebars of the bicycles and colorful valve stems... to have a customized bastardized bike.

[@adk7962]

Looks good Dr. Frankenwatch. It lives! It Lives! And even looks pretty good.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

It looks great! Of the ones I can recall I think this one and the Bostock are your best work!

[@dvpemberton]

Love this Jody! You're dead right about the second hand. When I replaced the handset on my SRP369 it took me over half an hour using a magnifier. Then, I had to reopen the case after a day because the seconds hand was slightly slanted and stopped when brushing against the hands below. It's a wonderful hobby, teaches patience if nothing else 😁

[@androz8362]

Great mod jodi. The earnshaw case, if solid SS can be brushed and used for another mod. I try and save all parts just in case. It's all a bit of fun. All the best.

[@valengreymoon5623]

That specific rotor tells me it very well could be an ETA 2892 equivalent.

[@sonavircs]

Looks great Jody. I would recommend getting a pin vise instead of using the leatherman for the stem as you are less likely to do any damage to the stem. 👍🏼

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I'll add one to the arsenal!

[@sonavircs]

@@JustOneMoreWatch yeah they aren’t expensive and so much easier to do any work on a stem.

[@LuukMennen]

I built one of these about a year ago, didn't expect to see it on your channel haha. The bracelet isn't as much of a hairnipper as you'd think:)

[@TCL_Dasler]

Lovely mod. Reminds me of a unique take on a Bambino. Gorgeous, Jody.

[@ryan_bitzer]

Nice one, Jody!! I have three future builds I plan on doing. I have never done a build - let alone a mod - before, so I'm nervous on f***ing up.

[@gromit1996]

I like it! I like it a lot!! All watches have stories and making one yourself is the best part. My ST1601 will be going into an AliExpress case as soon as I finish the service vids from The Watch Repair Channel.

[@brotherandrew3393]

That's a nice little watch although it would not be my choice because of the color of indices and hands. But it is way better than the Earnshaw.

[@herbcraven7146]

Love the watch, Jody! A great improvement indeed! I have an old Titoni Airmaster with a black dial myself, and yours should be even nicer with the inclusion of hand winding and quick date adjust functionality that my original lacks. Enjoy!

[@neoroxx]

Titoni is not trash, they are lesser known in the West. But it is actually quite popular in Asia. Check out the Titoni Seascoper 300 and 600. Both are impressive for their price

[@reghudson5444]

I like it! Now my mind is reeling with the knowledge that I can actually do this to some of my old crap watches. Thanks Jody.

[@kolbe4373]

Looks good, Jody! I'd gladly watch this video if it was longer also, showing the process in some more detail. Maybe I some time could venture into something similar...

[@thomasflynn5366]

I like it. It is a definite improvement over the movement's other unfortunate home

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Not exactly Philippe Dufour level of horology, but a decent job. Well done Jody.

[@michaelredding6219]

Fun project and it looked good when it was all done! 👍🏻

[@tbone121974]

The modified version looks like a watch from the 1960s. Definitely an improvement. All you need is the right kind of attire to go with it.

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Looks great! Definitely, worth doing. Well done👍🏻

[@tcapd]

I love those vintage Titoni Airmasters, they have some really nice models. Their newer watches are not to my liking, sadly. And I fully agree with you, is it original or not, who cares, this is fun and it yields a very nice looking mechanical watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@5xls]

Worth the effort? Yes. Beautiful! I like the "Airmaster" script.

[@virgilhemphill9329]

Thanks Jody. Good hands. Good eyes. Good patience. Now I know I likely won’t be modding anything. Ever. 😊

[@mickeydee3595]

I've always wanted one of those Titoni Airmasters but they are hard to come by in good condition and aren't a Mumbai special. If you ever consider selling it I'd be highly interested. Located in Melbourne.

[@AbdulRWatches]

I definitely like it more after the modding, and the fun of it definitely a big part of it. Thanks Jody 👍🏽

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Jody, Congrats on this mod! It’s a very handsome Titoni with some vintage vibes. Best wishes, Claus

[@WestCoastAce27]

Nice little project! Love the retro look - like of of my dear departed dad’s watches.

[@ericanderson9706]

Exactly what I was thinking - turned out beautiful and looks just like something my DDD would have had on-wrist back in the 60s. If I had a startup watch brand I'd consider making something like this, could see it being v. popular at the right price. Just sayin'.

[@marcgoulding5230]

I think it was worth it. Something about that Titoni dial I like - maybe it's the red logo...

[@a_latyshev]

Good job Jodi! Good to see a vintage Titoni revived

[@mattsmiley8156]

Win win indeed. Finished product looks amazing. Just loving it 😍

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

I think your titoni turned out lovely! I’ve built 4 Watch mods so far and I think it’s great for the reasons you mentioned. I’m always scouring the Ali express for new dials and cases. I’ve only dont Seiko NH mods so far but I would love to do a 2824 clone sometime.

[@michaeloneil3653]

Yes! More mods plz 👏👍

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

5 minutes of swearing later, sounds like me trying to solder wires, LOL.

[@bagpiper]

I do not know Titoni. I *do* know Earnshaw. They rank someplace between blatant rubbish and rotting pond scum. So already a good mod. The finished watch is a nice little addition to the rotation. Well done!

[@demej00]

Well done. Love moding a watch to make it my own little possession,

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Beautiful i think the rattling jubilee is the look though

[@mikedandurand3548]

That Titoni looks fine. Well worth the time. Great video.

[@infinitekronos]

Nice mod! You make it look really easy. Maybe I'll try something simple like changing the crystal in my Casio Duro. LoL. Your watch looks great! Enjoy!

[@d3xmeister]

Looks very good. You just need a longer seconds hand

[@RavenWindrunner]

That looks great in my opinion! Definitely an improvement.

[@boonie3]

I hope one day we get the directors cut with Jody cursing and swearing for 5 minutes while trying to put the seconds hand on. I'd say the mod was worth it. You took a trash watch and made it a keeper that you can throw on when you're stepping out to the grocery store.

[@mercster]

Looks sharp, thanks Jody!

[@briansmith3011]

Looks good. I even liked that first swap you did with the chronograph. I have poor taste, so…

[@glennpettersson9002]

The result is a little gem, good job👍

[@peterbeck-rasmussen8514]

Definitely a huge upgrade compared to the hideous Earnshaw !! Nice job, Jody !!

[@fergiet18]

Good job, you ended up with a good looking little watch 👌

[@sirpatrickofgoober6603]

Looks fantastic. Well done sir!

[@RevScott]

That's a sweet little watch. Good job!

[@masudashizue777]

It takes courage cutting the crown stem.

[@ianmarshall3633]

Wonderful mod Jody. It looks great. Nice one.

[@charlesbuck4233]

That's a fine looking mod. Well done, Jody.

[@marlboro9tibike]

Thats a damn nice Titoni❤❤❤. More of classic style of watches pls

[@rickrounds5150]

Nice job Jody, I like it. It looks classy.

[@coolblack1]

This was time we’ll spent. Such a nice looking watch.

[@dougreid1951]

Nice - Thanks, I have a Felca (same company as Titoni) in need of the same heart transplant

[@cheesengyip2470]

Hello Jody, I remember when you bought the Titoni case, you also bought a Chinese movement that is supposedly a cheap high beat movement to be installed in the case. Was that Chinese movement a dud?

[@rxmar23]

Classy little Titoni you ended up with!

[@daniellondon6310]

I like it very much. It kind of looks like an early 60s watch!

[@shcmoly]

The price of the Earnshaw and the Ronda auto movement are such a tease - makes a project like this possible.

[@originalboondi]

Super nice Titoni. Deff an upgrade.....

[@coreyrogers6597]

This is your best mod yet, I would buy this

[@markstanton63]

I think you did a great job there Jody ...... Looks really good

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Beautiful little watch there Jody 🔥🔥🔥

[@bobsinca]

Brilliant outcome!

[@skodovkar]

You had fun and that counts.

[@BarnOwl61]

Well done, Jody! The result is a beautiful vintage looking watch. Too bad you didn't give us the entertainment of mounting the seconds hand. I absolutely hate that, myself. 😂

[@lonniesharp9109]

I love this. Love the vintage size and look, love the modding aspect. Great job! Ugly to Cool as Sh*t! 💪😎

[@rayharrison6400]

Not a bad looking end result Jodie. Good job.

[@imaginarybravedave]

I really like the new watch, I think it’s great!

[@tdugong]

Win! Definite win. Looks nice and it works, so congratulations to you.

[@BTandKM111]

Jody,. That Rhonda 150. It would be a winner in some 38 to 39.5 cases Next project?

[@xgford94]

HUGE improvement

[@kayblis]

Way better than the Earnshaw but a nice bracelet or just a more interesting strap (maybe a perlon?) would do wonders for this.

[@coetroy]

Looks fantastic! We’ll done!

[@marsus576]

I love it, nice job Jody !!!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Dont think Roger Smith will be calling any time soon - but it did turn out quite well😊

[@ellabayforever]

Nice work! a definite improvement and a wearable result for sure!

[@danielleavitt5411]

Don't worry Jody, it's a big improvement!

[@ivankerr3570]

Thomas Earnshaw watches are beautifully made by artisans in their extensive workshop at least that’s what the nice man on the shopping channel said and I believe every word.

[@alexanderdylanthomas1891]

Lovely watch! Job's a good'un! Well done!

[@OmerBonfil]

I love it. It looks amazing. It is a treasure. Enjoy it.

[@balail9167]

Turned out OK this one, I think. Still not sure about a black strap with this dial... but then again I dont hate it either, so I guess not too bad.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Nothing wrong with that, I think it's a decent little project 👌🏼

[@MrShoryuken1]

Well worth it, a lovely little watch!

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

I actually like both mods :)