Making a good watch GREAT? How?

[@HansMeier-ow7xw]

Thaks a lot for that great tutorial! For everyone who has the newer RG877CX9 model, the glass diameter now is 29.5mm, not 30.0mm anymore! The thickness is 2.0mm not like 1.5mm as with the initail model. Other differences are the remarkably less legible silver hands and weaker lume. It has a smaller movement, a VJ32.

[@bobbinite]

Thanks so much for this. I read the comment too late and got the original size in the video, and it didn't fit! Especially with the plastic ring, it's a tight squeeze.

[@HansMeier-ow7xw]

@@bobbinite that is what happened to me too 😞. If you haven't lost your motivation and still have some spare money you could take a look at the lumibrite version of the watch -> you can buy a RXF41AX7 watch for around 45US$ (rubycon watches UK) and use the 30.0mm saphire crystal there. I have this RXF41AX7 with push on back and can confirm it has a 30.0/1.5mm crystal. I don't know if the newer screw-down back version RJ655AX9 has the same diameter of crystal. Can anyone comment this? However for my titanium Lorus I have ordered a 29.5/2.0mm double domed crystal. I'm not sure if 2.0mm is the better thickness than 1.5mm for this watch. I will leave a comment when it is done. Has someone swapped out the hands of a RG877CX9? They are 120 70 17 mm/100, minute and second around 12mm long, 12.5mm would be perfect. They should be dark and have lume. The hands on the first edition of this watch were perfect, to me the new ones are a huge downgrade.

[@HansMeier-ow7xw]

a short update: the Mingswear 29.5 x 3.2 x 2.0mm sapphire crystal works perfectly with the RG877CX9. I've also ordered a 29.5x1.7x0.4mm gasket. This gasket is less transpararent (whiter) than the original one. It also sits less tight than the original one. Overall I'm very happy with it, only the bright hands need a darker replacement...

[@BensWatchClub]

Nice little upgrade. May try this with the exact same watch 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

I reckon a man of your calibre should manage ok! 😉 maybe upgrade your spaghetti scametti? Oh, wait, that's got actual sapphire mined from a fine mineral mine in Tanzania. My bad.

[@TGameMaster1993]

That looks soooo good. I'm actually gonna do this mod on my titanium Lorus. Thank you!

[@FroL_Onn]

So cool! Thank you for the video!

[@alexkane5608]

Just did this with the stainless steel version of your watch. The crystal went in so easily and looks great. Thanks for the video and inspiration to do it! Update: Took mine out in the waves on holiday recently and it perfomed perfectly. Still as water resistant as it was before the sapphire mod. Brilliant!

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Fantastic upgrade, im doing a similar one to my snk

[@skadooshly]

Love the random edits lol I've been looking for a new project, thanks for this Sir 👍

[@bryanhead2670]

Just had a new battery fitted to my lorus titanium field watch by a kiosk watch repair guy in Silverburn shopping centre Scotland for just under £10! Tested watch seal in a bath still waterproof! Great titanium field watch for under £50. Proof that money doesn't buy you class!!!!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Very cool!

[@davemck1887]

Great vid mate. More !

[@Ruffaloo]

The lumibrite stainless steel version of this watch has the same crystal measurements. I just fitted a 30x2.7x1.5 mm sapphire crystal.

[@djapojunior]

Very nice, both for the Titanium and Lumibrite models! 👏

[@Ruffaloo]

Hey, did you try on the lumibrite version? Is the crystal the same?

[@djapojunior]

@@Ruffaloo No, didn't try it, but all the dimentions should be exactly the same on the Lumibrite.

[@laserguide]

@@Ruffaloo yes, the crystal is exactly the same size. I've already fitted a sapphire crystal to mine and it looks fantastic 👍

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting mods. Regards.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thankyou!

[@michaelj8793]

Always enjoy all your videos especially the mod videos have you ever thought of maybe trying an an oil filled quartz mod I'm sure you would be just great at it with your skill level Thanks Mate

[@dodgydruid]

I got a Lorus in the post today, a PC32 diver watch in black titanium with orange markers and bezel numerals. Abs astonishing looking watch and I was expecting Hardlex but this one apparently has a bevelled sapphire same as the WRC VK63 Pulsar's. Paid a few quid for it and another Seiko family piece in the collection as its absolutely flawless and even had the plastic films on the glass, caseback and crown.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Sounds like a cracker! There are some proper delights out there from brands people can often disregard.

[@John-P]

Good job Dan, this Lorus is such good value, I might have a go myself, just need to get a press.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Go for it, they are so cheap to buy

[@rogerauclair1670]

Very nice Dan, it’s well worth the mod, and looks like a new watch.

[@MrShinobi797]

Excellent Job Dan 👌🏽

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you!

[@donaldasayers]

Nice mod to an already near perfect watch. I have been looking at a very similar Orient watch with a solar movement and wondering how easy a swap would be. My Lorus is 15 yrs old and the glass is well scratched. I may try this mod.

[@tee_m]

Looks perfect, great work!

[@kenamaro3942]

What a great idea. It came out nice..

[@Mannin_Watch_Time]

Absolutely stunning results. Well done!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate!

[@blobrana8515]

I got the Lorus chronograph RW617AX9 with analogue and digital readouts with many more functions for the same price at Argos. A bit more bulkier but a lot more interesting to look at...

[@parjau4554]

Hello. I've just today bought the version with lumibrite dial and I think I might try this. Make it into a cool little watch. I have a question though, as you have taken it apart. How does the 100m water resistance work without a screw down? Is it actually that waterproof, in your estimation? Thanks

[@sunandwind2983]

Thanks for posting this video super helpful 10/10

[@MyAlan999]

Nice job Dan , looks great

[@felo6035]

Thank you Dan, I absolutely love your mod videos mate. You inspire me to try doing something on my own. Keep up your amazing work. All the best always my dear friend.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you Felo, these cheap watches are a joy to work on! When it works out, it's so satisfying, and if it doesn't, the financial loss isn't too bad. Take care Felo, and have a lovely weekend.

[@felo6035]

@@watchmewithwatches Thank you mate!!!

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

I have done a couple of Crystal swaps. Best has been a double domed AR coated sapphire on my Citizen Nighthawk.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Bet that looks great! 👌

[@randolphcirilo4800]

You make it look sooo easy.. Lol.. Id be a nervous mess. Im thinking of buying a bunch of cheap watches and starting to mess with everything.. I mean I already have all the tools.. But dont have the nerve..

[@cecilyau4440]

Take the plunge, Randolph. It’s great fun! You won’t regret it.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Go for it!

[@steveseleucid3607]

I started by modding a very cheap Tevise from Ali Express, changing the bezel and insert. Give it a go!

[@briancolyer8483]

Quality, looks great my friend....nice field watch....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Brian, how have you been?

[@briancolyer8483]

@@watchmewithwatches not too bad my friend, been busy lately, moved house....how are you all doing?

[@TomasWatchReviews]

looks wonderful

[@AlexanderB.]

Excellent Job Dan! The watch looked so much better with it! 15 quid? And Seiko won't give us one with a DressKX! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@watchmewithwatches]

I know! Its mental how cheap and easy it is. Shows how much people have been shafted!

[@TomasWatchReviews]

nice editing :D

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks! I'm working so hard to improve. I really appreciate your comment. Just need a laptop that can cope with it now! Lol

[@erosqing]

Great mods Dan!!! I have the other Lorus field watch with the epic lumibrite but in stainless steel case. Would you mind to share the aliexpress link to the sapphire crystal? I'm prettu shure will fit his brother!! Thanks

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks! It came out great. The link for the crystal is in the description. Kind regards, Dan.

[@erosqing]

@@watchmewithwatchesOuch!!! My fault, cheers from Spain!

[@patrickmilbank4105]

Excellent video really enjoyed it 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@yonatanb.h5781]

Hi... Love your reviews, i need to say that i have one big issue with most of the watch channels, there is no reviews for good quality quartz dive watches with accurate swiss movements.... Please try to find and review dive quartz watches from aliexpress... maybe ask steeldive or san martin to produce one (-: , thanks

[@twitchyjambo]

Nice,I've got the £29 version with the full lumibright dial,could really do with sapphire on that as I wear it to work a lot🤔😂 great mod vid as usual 🙂👍

[@georgeliquor2931]

The dome sapphire looks great, im not a fan of flat crystal, sod the weeding im off to Argos

[@3rdstone1]

Great job, love the modding vids. These Lorus field watches really are awesome value for the price. I think Lorus have a few different models with similar design, but also within similar price range. I've been thinking of picking one of them up, the price is just so tempting for a 100m water resistant good looking field watch.

[@folksurvival]

Nobody has made a video of the green dial version yet.

[@tofu3802]

Great video, Very interesting. I Will defently do the same for some of My watches, Thank you!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Go for it! What one would you do first?

[@tofu3802]

@@watchmewithwatches Haven't decided yet, just means, I have few to play around with, But Will let you know which One, I have decided on. Can you recommend, any Stores in Europe, That sell watch parts? 👍

[@alamore5084]

You've made a Baltany almost for a small outlay. A decent tough watch. Personally I like Lorus.

[@Mxmlln.]

Great vid thanks

[@maingun07]

I've got an almost identical watch, the only difference being a day window and the entire dial lumed. I love this little guy, a worthy successor to my Timex expedition with only 50m WR. I never thought about replacing the crystal with sapphire until now. Thanks!

[@watchmewithwatches]

I bought one of those too! It's a great watch isn't it. I wonder if the crystal in the titanium is the same size?

[@maingun07]

@@watchmewithwatches If I was to hazard a guess, I'd say yes. The more parts that are interchangeable reduces manufacturing costs. However, there's only one way to be sure.

[@Ruffaloo]

@@watchmewithwatches the mineral glass is exactly the same size. I just replaced the mineral crystal of my lorus lumibrite field watch.

[@chu88y1]

NICE JOB. FIELD WATCHES ARE LESS RISKY TO BUY THAN A BEZEL WATCH FOR QUALITY CONTROL.

[@lulul]

good job!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you! 😊

[@patrikaskert905]

What is the thickness of that mineral crystal? 1.6mm? You wizzed through that part and I had to freeze frame it to see. So I assume crystals only come in 0.5mm increments? Does your sink below the bezel at all around the edges? Just asking as I'm looking to do this mod on this Titanium watch (the new green dialled version) and it would help not having to buy calipers as well. Thanks.

[@vassildelev2806]

I like the editing.. Damn it

[@alvintan4693]

hi Dan, what do you call that tools you use on this video? where can i buy them? thanks

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Good mod Dan. I watched on my phone so I couldn’t see if there was a gasket for the crystal to seat in. Was it just sapphire against titanium?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi Chris. There is a gasket it there.

[@dodgydruid]

I am after a marker for my own Pulsar titanium, its an easy one either as the Pulsar has a chapter ring which the markers glue on to, do like my Pulsar's and Lorus (would that be Lorii?)

[@billybobblogs3627]

I have this watch and to be honest havent been happy with the hands. I noticed your hand have lume. Mine dont . They look the same but just white paint inside of silver outline. There is slight lume on the face but nowhere near as bright as lumnibrght which i also have. Question. Did lorus change the spec on the titanium.

[@AX-fx7ng]

Well done. Water proofing?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Really don't know tbh, I would like to get a pressure tester to see these things.....

[@dodgydruid]

Why don't you oil fill it? Works well with any quartz watch and looks abs amazing.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thats very tempting. Might give that a go, nice to show another unusual modification!

[@BCallum]

Dammit - I liked this video!!! LOL

[@watchmewithwatches]

Lol thanks! 😆

[@coredog64]

Hoping those watches come back in stock soon. Everyone locally is OOS 🙁

[@watchmewithwatches]

Keep hunting, they pop up often in H.Samuel and Amazon. I also saw one in an Independent Jewelers a week ago. It was £50 though.

[@relosapulso]

I have one for sale in mint condition you can email me :D

[@danc2700]

The next step for this watch should be a hydromod!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Great idea. I might try it!

[@waris3732]

@@watchmewithwatches please do!

[@tobytayles1]

Give a Hamilton a run for it’s money

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree. I love this watch, and it's one of the few keepers in the collection.

[@simonbailey2151]

All you need really.

[@ccooper8785]

In this instance Lorus is out-performing Seiko...

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree! It's the best watch I've seen from them alongside the full line dial version

[@tomasinacovell4293]

I hate the ugly dots cut into the bezel, it goes against the whole idea of the look of the watch, they really ruined it.

[@thomasamos4055]

So about £300 of equipment to upgrade at £50 watch.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Yes. Is that bad?

[@thomasamos4055]

@@watchmewithwatches well it's not something I going to explore for a one off.

[@watchmewithwatches]

@thomasamos4055 It's worth it if you do this as a hobby on a few watches. Cheaper than paying someone else to do it!