My Most Expensive Aliexpress Watch Build - Gada Seiko Mod

[@NotLilWien]

You should consider turning off the automatic focus on your camera so it doesnt randomly focus on your hands Otherwise, beautiful watch!

[@simplewatchtalks]

This is actually very helpful. It’s a new camera, so I suck at it at the moment. Thank you so much!

[@BossSwvg]

Please

[@stouben2025]

Swapping the rotor to the blue one is a W move, well done!

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you!

[@jorelkrypto7475]

Looks like a Grand Seiko. Nice build!

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you!

[@lucaschua7]

dude i dont usually comment, but this looks so amazing. definitely worth the price, u just inspired me to make a similar build for myself. thanks for uploading!

[@simplewatchtalks]

This is the type of comment that keeps me going, I am happy my video was inspiring and looking forward to more comments from you!

[@rajjena4092]

Amazing - The 'Grand Simple' White Birch!

[@funky607]

It actually looks really nice and quite similar to grand seikos design style

[@stevew7308]

Nice choice of dial and hands. Very classy and sporty. Subscribed!

[@amcc2666]

I just noticed that you provided links for alternative parts. Please disregard my other comment. Nice build. Thanks for the vid.

[@KabobHope]

This is a wonderful watch. I'd be happy to have it in my small collection.

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am glad to hear that!

[@clockhunterGermany]

The blue rotor looks nice - like that watch

[@isbestlizard]

I love the zaratsu polishing! ;3

[@jeffysheky]

Check the Seiko service manual for the NH movement. It says you should line up the dot on that wheel to the corner of the rotor when it is being installed.

[@simplewatchtalks]

You are 100% correct, I didn't know that! I will keep it in mind for future projects, thank you!

[@jeffysheky]

​@@simplewatchtalkshappy to share the information for everyone's benefit 😊

[@alexwilcox2363]

Super nice build, very classy taste! Love that you get right down to business and have all the information

[@Checkmate025]

Beautiful!

[@bdawg295]

as someone whose built a few watches with parts off AliExpress i feel like you definitely could've spent $120 with the exact same results, ive seen identical cases for well under $50 and to get that specific crown you could probably find for ~$10. Regardless pretty cool looking build

[@amcc2666]

Same thought.

[@benellis7427]

I want to know where these cases are. I want one. Cheapest I can find is £100

[@bdawg295]

@benellis7427 aliexpress

[@partytranimal6293]

That brand/seller is reputable for quality and quality control. They have another GS style case which I think is better and you'd be hard pressed to find another one like it, especially at the price they're selling it. AliExpress is unfortunately riddled with quality control issues so for something like this, I do recommend springing for the more expensive option. It's meant to be a classy piece, so a classier budget is justified in my eyes

[@m8m747]

Do you know which seller has the same quality case as this?

[@angkelakys]

Amazing build. I thought you had at least 100k subs from the quality of the video.

[@sonofrancobollo]

Beautiful job, love the 38mm size

[@dunderhay9169]

You have created a great looking watch 👍

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am glad you liked it, thank you!

[@dr.saleemali6228]

Nice watch assembly ,you can also out seiko logo on the dial .you also dislpay S on crown .

[@bettersteps]

I would have had the indices match the color of the seconds hand. Nice looking watch.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Awesome video and what a beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing I will make my own soon 😊

[@tomhill4003]

Nice clean build! Thanks for the tips.

[@racecarjonny8460]

Stunning build 😍. Very expensive though😔

[@devenderbutani80]

Beautiful looking build!

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you! It’s even better in person!

[@rikdriscoll2160]

Absolutely stunning! Great choice of materials and excellent work. Well worth the money I think Thank you for sharing 👍

[@rikdriscoll2160]

Absolutely stunning! Great choice of materials and excellent work. Well worth the money I think. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@Altanabstick]

Nice looking watch. Couldnt help but notice that you misaligned the hour hand. It wasnt center with the 12 o clock index when the minute hand was. I hope you have fixed that, it would drive me nuts. Nice watch!

[@simplewatchtalks]

I made a lot of mistakes making this watch, but I fixed them thanks to the helpful feedback such as yours, thank you!

[@jezzamatic]

What a beautiful dial!!

[@simplewatchtalks]

It’s worth every penny. I don’t think plain dials make it for me anymore..

[@MisterMB69]

Sehr schöne Uhr. Gute Arbeit 👍

[@wafey3364]

Damn, the watch looks amazing!

[@drakos2000]

Beautiful GS homage, I was thinking of building the same, but I feel it is a bit small and dressy for me, so I went for an AT shades build. Great job and parts selection!

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you! That AT shades custom build sounds like a great idea, I will look into it!

[@3316xtendedmedia]

Beautiful!!! Great choice and video

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you so much!!

[@merkeet]

Nice look!

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@antoniosardo552]

Hi, beautiful build, but on the case purchase page you have to choose between s crown/sg crown/sterile, which one should you get?

[@simplewatchtalks]

They're the same crown, but the signature is different. Personally, I prefer plain/sterile crowns, but I didn't have the option when I purchased the case. The one I have in the video has an S signed on it. Thanks for the comment!

[@JohanDee]

Very nicely done...

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you very much!

[@amcc2666]

You could have spent a lot less on all but the rotor and movement. But them what would i comment on? Besides the nice-looking watch.

[@corktail7900]

im tempted to go ahead and make my own custom watch, but i would be starting from 0 and its quite the investment

[@krakoukas1257]

I just build one, it isn't hard EXEPT for thr seconds hand, just be extremely patient with it, it took me 3 hours to get that sucker in there. Total cost was 110$ ( for the watch parts and the tools) A lot of fun, and very rewarding seeing the final peice! Go for it, plus for 100$ even if you ended up messing up its not the end if the world

[@ericandersen612]

Maybe I missed it. What was the final cost of the full build? that is a beautiful watch

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you! $225 is the total cost.

[@ericandersen612]

@@simplewatchtalks it looks way nicer than that. Thank you for the response

[@libertyisparamount1443]

excellent

[@emiilio_s]

This is inspiring!

[@Muldrix1978]

Wow realy nice watch! Unfortunately de case and bracelet arent availeble anymore. Do you have any tips where i can find it?

[@simplewatchtalks]

I added a link to an alternative case and bracelet, that's very similar, to the video description. I couldn't find the one I used in this video either.

[@Muldrix1978]

Thanks ​@@simplewatchtalks!! The Dial isnt availible anymore😂

[@Muldrix1978]

​@@simplewatchtalksi placed an order for everything but not the dial. So happy to build this watch

[@simplewatchtalks]

I added an alternative to the dial as well. I think a lot of people purchased them lately that they ran out haha. Thank you for the support!

[@Muldrix1978]

@@simplewatchtalks your welcome and thanks for this great build

[@hanival7king]

Hello Love your vids Can you do an oversize watch? Or a bullhead watch?

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am glad to hear that! I am planning to build a lot of mods in the future, a bullhead watch is definitely something I am interested in. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@CagedPaps]

I like it but I think I'd try it with a different movement, maybe the PT5000. An ETA 2824-2 clone with some very good reviews. Only €10/$10/£10 more, but if you're going for the more premium look I just wonder if the smoother second hand would be desirable. Should be able to find similar case, dial etc that fits it (if any of this currently doesn't).

[@simplewatchtalks]

That’s a good point. I am looking at pt5000 for a future build, but it’s a bit difficult to find parts for it, they’re not as available as those compatible with Seiko NH series. The ones used in this video are definitely not compatible with pt5000. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@CagedPaps]

@@simplewatchtalks Yeah, there's definitely more dial choices, that's the main thing I've found. A lot of the cases have the option for ETA2824-2/PT5000, hands not a problem but you are a more limited selection of dials for sure. I'm looking at building a Royal Oak style watch and decided to go with the NH35 due to lack of choice for the size of dial I needed. But I have the parts for a Datejust style case and didn't struggle to at least find options there, dial size etc seemed to have more compatible choice. I haven't done it but I believe there's kits to add the feet to any dial...

[@JosephWang-r4n]

Lovely review! Quick question, is the chapter ring removable? I the dial i have has its own chapter ring, and I was wondering if I'd be able to use it. Thanks in advance!

[@simplewatchtalks]

The case has no removable parts, and the chapter ring is part of the dial. If your dial is 28.5mm, it should fit.

[@JosephWang-r4n]

@@simplewatchtalks Thank you!

[@maddewey8063]

Great video thanks

[@simplewatchtalks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheScentedCyclist]

This is such a nice piece,I would have never expected a hour hand to be $26 on aliexpress😅

[@simplewatchtalks]

It’s the price of the entire handset, sometimes there are sales, so it can be got for cheaper.

[@ArtVandelay-s2p]

Are these parts from the peleus watch store? I’ve been looking at them and wondering if the quality is worth the price.

[@emircanyasayanlar251]

Maybe if you find a suitable chapter ring it will be more aesthetic.

[@simplewatchtalks]

I will keep it in mind for future builds, thanks for the suggestion!

[@WotanSkyFather]

LOL good Lord that file is massive

[@ikeman5774]

Very nice.

[@simplewatchtalks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@UKHope384]

So what was the overall cost and how long did it take you to build?

[@simplewatchtalks]

$225 03:49, it took around 45 minutes.

[@daryl9799]

You need to throw a Sieko logo on it you can buy them separately would top it off.

[@Sargento_Menta]

Why would you add a seiko logo? It’s not a real seiko watch, the point of making yourself a watch is knowing that it’s exclusive to you, by putting a logo you’re just copying a brand

[@silentstormstudios]

​@@Sargento_Menta I go back and forth on this, but technically the watch runs on a Seiko movement, so in my view it can be argued that adding the Seiko logo isn't out of line. However, if selling the watch, it should be fully disclosed that it isn't an official Seiko watch model and is a custom build using aftermarket parts.

[@hypexpressionsstudio]

You ever sell these?

[@simplewatchtalks]

Not for now, but I might in the future if there is enough interest.

[@shadoow6488]

Anyone knows what those hands are called?

[@simplewatchtalks]

I don't know specifically, but you can try "SG handset". I have a link in the video description (affiliate) if you wanna check it out.

[@23727bgk]

What was the total material cost to build this watch?

[@simplewatchtalks]

$225 03:49

[@manicxwiggy]

How much for you to build me one of these? Exact copy.

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am really flattered. There are many reasons I’m not yet comfortable building and selling watches to my subscribers. If I do that in the future, It’ll have to be perfectly done, and I am not sure I am capable of that right now. I’ll communicate it once I have a store. In the meantime, if you plan to build it, and face any issues, feel free to reach out to me on instagram (link in description) and I’ll be happy to assist.

[@daneziegler9849]

What song is playing at 1:18?

[@simplewatchtalks]

It’s a song I got from Epidemic sounds called Tarpil.

[@daneziegler9849]

Thank you so much!

[@BobbyTB425]

I am having problems with the second hand

[@simplewatchtalks]

I advise you to use your phone camera or a magnifier, I know that I struggled a lot with the second hand, but it got better as I started using the right tools, and with practice of course. Good luck!

[@zsolts.414]

Why is it mod and not copy?

[@AmbroseZXC]

omg the camera focus is so bad my eyes are bleeding

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am sorry about that! The next video will be better!

[@gonza1109gz]

Asombroso

[@Shaushaue]

Thanks, looks like a Casio for me.😊

[@sebastiannix5033]

Pleeeeeease! Turn off the auto focus! Stunning watch but how you built it is a mystery because the camera focuses on your hands or your tools only

[@simplewatchtalks]

Sorry about that. I will do better next time! Thanks for the feedback!

[@jaysho5461]

Wtf $20 for hands? The same set is available for me on Ali for like $7. Are you counting shipping in the cost?

[@simplewatchtalks]

It’s without shipping. Ali charges more in my location compared to the U.S. for example, but it might be a discount as well.

[@jaysho5461]

@simplewatchtalks I'm in Thailand right now actually. Weird for prices to be so insane without shipping.

[@deadGrlz206]

Thats a great looking watch. Sexy af. Well done sir

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am really happy with the reception this one is getting so far, thank you!

[@justmeeagainn]

Looks weird with the naked dial.

[@gokugames1563]

W WOW

[@orionv.13]

Funny I’m wearing my Casio 5610u

[@simplewatchtalks]

I am mean do you anything else when you have that?

[@orionv.13]

@ it’s my weekend beater running errands yard work and chasing the kiddo!

[@pekjoek]

the file made me scared

[@joejo6273]

What is the point of wasting your money on buying Chinese junk watches.......you are only fooling yourself........if you want a watch that looks like a Grand Seiko then buy a Grand Seiko......a genuine one !!

[@alexsystems2001]

A screwed together bracelet is already better than any grand seiko on the market… you should sell this for $1,000 more than grand seikos.

[@planeta3263]

Original Seiko with warranty is cheaper. IQ free DIY

[@PikeAssiette]

Travail sans support de mouvement et la date qui change avant minuit,... horrible comme travail, faut faire autre chose !

[@simplewatchtalks]

Merci pour le conseil.