MAKING WHAT SEIKO SHOULD'VE MADE - SKX to Marine Master Conversion Seiko Mod

[@man8god]

Wow best skx ever. I love it how you’ve keep the upgraded skx dial so it can never be deemed a ‘fake’ mm300. Clearly a salute to probably the two greatest modern seikos

[@bondpit8750]

An homage to both perhaps?

[@Emilmarch]

This must be the Rodico’s favorite channel. Every 10 seconds I see a piece of Rodico hopping on various parts of the watch.

[@alaindomingo7494]

A simple and elegant mod but all subtlety went out the window when you presented the lume shot . . . WOW! Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Grottolova]

She's a beauty. Can we get a list of CT part numbers for this build? Maybe in the description?

[@stevieg.9864]

such an attractive build! Everything ties in so well together especially with the limited edition handset! Seiko needs to learn from your designs significantly

[@carchi1]

Such meticulous care and workmanship! Excellent camera work!

[@electrosounds5761]

Now that's probably my favourite watch you've done. Classy and practical - like you say it's what Seiko should have done. Very tempted to send you an email...

[@reggiedunlop2222]

Your OCD is a definite positive attribute when it comes to your craft. Your attention to detail is impeccable! Wishing you great success and all the best that life has to offer my friend.

[@blacksmithmods]

That's a really nice mod. Also thanks for explaining the MM case difference compared to SKXs and others.

[@jinlancen3781]

You need to blow up, channel seriously under rated!

[@samhover6654]

It’s honestly frustrating that Seiko just won’t make them like these

[@brandoGTR48]

Heimdallr makes an skx with a marine master dial and handset. Ceramic bezel insert, sapphire crystal, Seiko nh35, great lume. Got mine for $136 shipped. The coupon is "news15".

[@daddykool9507]

They would but cost ya $2800

[@brandoGTR48]

@Keaton Dye I don't think the bezel is OEM spec. I wanted to change the bezel also but I haven't tried because of what others were saying.

[@chikinchan4917]

I want the excellent glass like fish eye curved shape Like the Nija tuna 300m diver watch

[@bondpit8750]

But then it wouldn’t be an entry ISO diver, lol. A Marine Master represents the epitome of Seiko professional dive watches and is something to aspire to.

[@maverick97008]

I really appreciate all your videos, I just replaced the bezel and insert on my SRP and I am stoked on the results! I sent a shoutout on my Instagram story.

[@MrDhdiaz]

I am recognizing your attention to detail and your skill set. Great work.

[@familiatrois3813]

Beautiful build! That is a very unique timepiece!

[@randynovick7972]

Gosh, I love this! I didn't expect to, but I do! Will be reaching out soon.

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting piece. Enjoyed it. Wear your pieces in good health. Regards.

[@cowboyswami2017]

Excellent work on the SKX mod looks killer 🔥🔥 also your KZbin videos are top notch. 💪Professional work all around

[@leehenderson5891]

I could watch these videos all day, I’m just starting out tinkering with my Seikos, waiting for a ceramic lumed bezel insert to try changing it myself by following one of his videos- inspirational

[@arveemn3660]

This build is suuuuuuper cleeeean. Kanji date is the icing on the cake.

[@ultramagnus7842]

Maigaad that is an awesome build. I love the lumed day/date and chapter ring. Wowzers!

[@halibut1249]

A very handsome, smart-looking, tastefully-appointed watch. I like the trim on the hour markers, the hands, the day-date window, all of which are like little accents that give the watch a very clean, precise, crisp, quality look. Also, you swapped out the day-date wheels for dark backgrounds matching the dial, which is much more harmonious and aesthetically complementary with the watch dial overall, and avoids having a light colored background day-date feature jump out in a garrish or obtrusive way. So the watch has this design integrity and balance as a nice piece of jewelry on one's wrist but is also fully functional as a time piece, dive watch, and day-date reminder. (Purists might object to day-date on a watch, but in these Covid days where weekdays and weekends all run together, it's good to know the day of the week and month.)

[@oscarherrera3755]

Awesome! I just purchased the mmr200 (SPB187) and am disappointed with the lume, bezel rotation, and even (surprise surprise) the alignment! Bezel is extremely tight to turn.

[@thewalrusmonger9878]

Wow, blown away. I am a huge Seiko fan but absolutely hate mods, until I saw this. I own a mm300 but this is a true knockout.

[@Genegenedtb]

beauty. can't take 44mm cases tho. will have to see if you can do something like that with a smaller case.

[@zouki42]

Namokimods has done a 41-42mm case with the shape of mm300. I hope lume shot will make a mod

[@sonnyxlbright5904]

Basically, you built your own watch and, then, gave the credit to Seiko. Very generous. I'm jealous !

[@kevinorr6880]

I really like the build walk through. Very educational

[@thenexthobby]

As usual, looks fantastic. What I wonder about is whether the 4R would need more frequent servicing or adjustment compared to a 6R or 8R, given that it would take more effort to get into this one.

[@myvtvbe]

Great looking watch and video of the build process. Saw your work over on Peter McKinnon's channel.

[@onlythewatchhead]

Nice Video! Very professional. What is that tool you used for cleaning the Indexes at 2:00?

[@ryanmartinez7584]

Have you happened to find this out yet? I'm looking for one also

[@MicroAngelo1]

So satisfying to watch! Amazing work!

[@ashoat2388]

Amazing build. Everything looks so harmonious, and that shade of gray on the dial is lovely. Incredible lume - the chapter ring and bezel align like a stargate.

[@Frankz455]

What size Bezel insert does this accepts ? i assume its not a skx007 Insert?

[@couchpotato7736]

Made my day Eric! This is the exact look I was missing in your creations. My favorite build video. I hesitate to contact you as it might be already sold :(

[@earlpickles68]

Beautiful. I like how you left it on Tuesday. Because it is hot like fire.

[@elmoelms2743]

Excellent choice of case, absolutely beautiful. Your gifted with your dexterity

[@garyk8285]

Great work. Though I think the bezel colour and dial colour sort of clash. Not a fan of those shinny ceramic bezels without the lume pip. I think a ceramic bezel looks best if the dial is a deep colour matching it. Though I prefer muted dials with a nice steel bezel.

[@brendanmcateer5827]

Fantastic watch build. Super work and the video work was great too. Thank you for this.

[@TheBelse]

awesome every time ... i'd like my baby tuna modded to look like the polar tuna. Big up the show ..and thank you.

[@LFM80]

Very nice build. Now if CT would just get these cases back in stock....

[@Andrew-J316]

Super nice build! Thanks for the video! Merry Christmas!

[@duc0038]

What is the cleaning white stick with greenish goo you use on the hands at 2:01 in the vid? Thanks.

[@ryanmartinez7584]

If you haven't found it yet, look up "bergeon super adhesive swabs" I think these might be it.

[@NunYa953]

Alot of these Seiko mod watches are really sharp. That's being said, you can get one hell of a watch for the price of a mod watch.

[@v.c.regioli3254]

Amazing, Man! Hail from Brazil!

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

This is seriously nice, probably my favorite of your recent build 👍👍

[@geoffreydowen5793]

nice work sir quality build and camera Work.

[@mesteme]

I like it a lot, but I would adore it if it complemented the matte dial with a wachtmaster-like bezel, engraved polished markers over a matte background

[@fischziege]

how would you remove the crystal after putting it in? To service the movement for example?

[@xpusostomos]

I thought you couldn't put a regular movement into a mono-block case because you need access to the other side of the movement to disassemble the watch (release the stem?). Not true?

[@AngelSilverFourtySeven]

Awesome 👏🏼 work, nicely done ... woot woot 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@bobobobobobs]

You should show some before and after footage in these modding videos, you start off straight up with the build, show how the normal watch looks like in the beginning and at the end do some quick before and after comparison footage. Someone like myself who's just starting to get into watches would appreciate it.

[@LumeShot]

There is no base watch used so the before and after would just show a bunch of scattered parts, then a completed watch. The components of this build were each individually sourced.

[@EggsOverSleazy]

THIS is how you mod. All pieces complementary for a cohesive design.

[@1954Antony]

I am curious. If the movement should need to come out, how is the crown and stem extracted?

[@110380michael]

What is the white stick with the clear ball on the end being used at about 2:00?

[@ryanmartinez7584]

If you haven't found it yet, look up "bergeon super adhesive swabs" I think these might be it.

[@ugandai]

This channel is pure gold!

[@patrickchamplin7305]

Great video, classic and clean Seiko. Wish I could buy one. 👍😊

[@jamesbaxter8699]

I need too rewrite my wish list to farther Christmas. Honest I've been good.

[@davidelmsly5130]

I have watched a few of your videos. Could we have some more discussion on the parts. Maybe some links to the parts. Love your work

[@hunwa425]

Love these build videos.... You've definitely helped me with my mods!!

[@Mrjnascar11]

OMG! What a very Gorgeous “Seiko Mod”watch. I love it! You perform Awesome work. Love your videos....

[@saschahtr]

What kind of white cleaning stick is in 1:59 and where can I buy it?

[@ryanmartinez7584]

If you haven't found it yet, look up "bergeon super adhesive swabs" I think these might be it.

[@carlo0810]

How do you service the movement if needed? Isn't the stem release located at the back of the movement?

[@daniele3363]

Yo love all your custom builds I didn’t know you can custom build your own seiko watches definitely looks better than oem! Keep it up 👍 man love your work! I am a noob in watch builds but watching you work inspires me man!

[@77darkghost77]

This one is gorgeous, congrats !

[@patrykwiecek2969]

I wonder if there exists blue version of skx171 dial, I want to create similar mode to this but in SKX case and in blue-red colors ?

[@automaticraccon]

How do you remove the movement in a case like this. Since it is trapped under the crystal... not sure how that'll work.

[@RMA_432_]

WOW! That is an awesome build!! THAT LUME THO!!

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

This lad sends SEIKOs current designer team to trash 💪

[@origami1667]

Question… how would you remove the crystal since you cant access it from the back??

[@briandeguzman8978]

I may have ordered the wrong watch and should’ve gone for this one instead. Kidding. Fan of this build though. Good job!

[@mkeeeee]

Wow. This is one of the nicest divers I’ve ever seen

[@drwindsurf]

This a fantastic build - very well done and thank you for sharing the build process 😊👍

[@kikomachine8276]

The SKX submariner mod looks killer!

[@goodtobegeek]

Amazing work as always! What is the gel-like substance you have on the end of a stick to clean the hands please?

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

What’s being used for cleaning - the white stick with green transparent blob at end?

[@aflexxxxx]

Yoo what's that swab tool that you're using at 1:59?

[@stephenhugo-seinader317]

Nice one! Wondered if you could point me in the direction of the small cleaning tool you use (looks like a glass-tipped rod?) -Thanks!

[@ethanphoon3394]

How do you remove the glass for a monoblock case?

[@rob45x]

Love your work bro. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@ScaleCarsMotorsport]

looks great but my question is how to get inside if its front-loaded case?

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

I just love your video making skills, and your style. My compliments again.... I am totally impressed

[@morenoeric8757]

Awesome build! Just subscribed I would love to purchase one of these

[@Kevinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Which movement should I use if I want to use the original sbdx001 dial and hands?

[@jamespalsson746]

Man I wish SKX013 would get the same love with modparts

[@avisliberis]

2 years later, and I still think this is the best looking Seiko of our modern times. If only it were smaller in size.

[@paulrhodes482]

Thank you for another amazing video! I really have enjoyed all of your videos so far! I'm new to the channel and working my way through all of your videos leavig a thumbs up of course. Are you in California? Thanks again for all you do for us newbies your work is so amazing. have a blessed night.

[@TheSmiler62]

Superb build......Well done, and your professionalism shines through too......I,ll definitely be back ;)

[@jmt7075]

How much if I order from you? Jay

[@liudaijp]

What is this tool at the 2:31 minute mark?

[@strshooter7399]

Thank you Eric for your informative videos. These watches are truly works of art. WoW, so good. :-)

[@jkjk0707]

Could you please tell me where you got that black carbon patterned strap?? Thanks in advance!

[@arge12]

Love your work man! Keep it up!

[@wick-trimmer1980]

Beautiful piece well done 👍

[@9540400]

Wait, if it’s only front load, then it can’t be serviced? Cause the stem release mechanism is on the watchmaker side and u can’t access it?

[@eyeontime6136]

Great build! Your video quality is amazing.

[@Jay-rd6fe]

hey lume shot im trying to learn more about modding i have an skx 007 but what im mainly trying stuff with is an invicta sadly the crown and stick connected to it broke and i have no idea what its called and were to get an replacement the invicta has a seiko movement so thought maybe u could help me out

[@jonsph]

Hey Eric, how do you remove the stem as you don’t have access to the back of the movement?

[@OssyTK]

I think that's what the nut( screw you idiot 🙄 ) in the bottom is for. 2:51 to 3:05

[@jonsph]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@LumeShot]

There's a screw on the back that allows you to reach the crown release.

[@jonsph]

Thanks!

[@jonathanplatt1766]

Love the build, have you considered doing a 6159-7001/SLA025 gilt version?

[@davidelizabeth4933]

So much YES! Well done, Sir!!! 👍

[@albertmeyer8983]

Super nice Seiko! Thanks for the nice video!

[@al-rahimhabib9177]

Great video. Any chance you can plz share what product you use to clean the hands? Thanks