One of my FAVOURITE MODS!

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Welcome to another mod video! Here you will see my step by step process of how to create an entirely different looking watch by using a good value Chinese homage watch from Pagani Design as a base to work from. The Pagani Design PD-1651 is a good watch, especially as you can get them for less than £60 sometimes! A Seiko NH35, sapphire crystal, 100m water resist and decent fit and finish. It does have a few flaws though, and that’s why modding is so rewarding. By changing a few items that one might feel are lacking slightly, it can be taken to the next level.
The dial and hands were from Namoki:
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The bezel insert is from DLW mods:
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If you like the strap I have used, it’s a special vulcanised rubber that fits this case shape perfectly. If you are interested in buying one, get in touch so I can see if demand dictates a bigger order from my supplier. These straps are meant for a premium Swiss watch! I would charge £29.99 for the strap.
I buy most of by tools from Amazon, tools used:
Case back removal tool, small plastic bag, Bergeon Rodico, pin board pin, air puffer, small screwdrivers, Bergeon carbon tweezers, movement holder cushion/pad, jet lighter, isopropyl alcohol (or nail varnish remover), cotton buds (q-tips), spring bar removal tool (I sell these), craft mat, finger cots, hypo cement (if bezel has no supplied 3M ring), hand presser, dial protector.
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[@dunderhay9169]

I'm really impressed how well it turned out. And respect for showing cutting the wrong dial foot off, it would have been easy to edit that out 👍

[@williamjenkins9423]

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[@mattewj1268]

I was not sure about this one until you took it outside. It really has something special in natural light.

[@gregorybarry4564]

Same here, I've never heard of "Namoki" to be honest but when it was outside I thought..Yeah!!

[@kazziais2006]

Damnnn, keeps getting better especially the outdoor video shot! Superb!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you

[@jasonbostock408]

this looks fantastic you should get some made I would buy it

[@jaer.6540]

if this was the actual watch a company made, id buy it in a heartbeat...fantastic job turning this into an interesting and outstanding piece.

[@chrisc475]

Making your own watch is hugely satisfying. Anything with a Seiko NH35 movement is easy to work on and you have an enormous array of potential parts to swap in. Excellent job Dan! Edit: Brake CLeaner is also an excellent way to dissolve glue. Lidl have it in occasionally at about 2.50 for a 500ml spray. Finest glue remover I've ever used.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Great tip!

[@WatchWitt]

Fun looking project...thanks for sharing! That strap is PERFECT.

[@terryaustin7140]

Nice video, great strap and amazing loom.

[@3rdstone1]

Great job, final product looks excellent. I already liked the first bezel, and thought just changing the hands would've made the watch looking different and cool with the blue sunburst dial. This however gave it that kinda explorer look you mentioned, and looks great with stealth bezel and kinda light grey dial. I watch as many modding vids as I can, before I dare to do my own SKX modding project I've had lying for a while. I'm getting part by part first, and I need a few more tools. It will also have a somewhat explorer look with a polished non-movable "slanted" bezel and big 3-6-9 numeral pattern. Anyways, keep up the good work, looking forward to more modding videos!

[@rogerauclair1670]

Nice job Dan, it looks great. I’m glad that the dial at least has the “N” under the 12:00 triangle as I think a sterile dial makes it look like it was a cheap £5.00 Sunday market watch.

[@gritsteel4559]

Nice video, but I have along way to go to be able to do those. I managed however to remove a badly scratched cyclops from my old quartz watch using my butane lighter, thanks to you. It did pop out, and promptly disappeared in my carpet lol.

[@felo6035]

Thank you Dan for yet another awesome video. I really enjoy your mod videos. You are inspiring me and giving me the confidence to try a project myself. A few months ago I bought a GMT Pagani Design watch which arrived with a dead movement. Never return it. It has a great case, band, sapphire crystal...thus I'm thinking I can use that to incorporate a new NH35, dial and hands and a bezle..... what do you think? Thank you again and please keep your videos coming 👍

[@timholden7031]

Great mods to make a beautiful watch. Top marks 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks! I'm very happy how this one turned out

[@karlsenula9495]

Great to hear this arrived quickly- my Pagani Datejust homage ordered in the 11.11 sale is still underway (as of Jan 1st)

[@stephamag]

Very, very nice mod Dan. What a dial! Everything matches perfectly. Thanks to you, I purchased a disassembly kit. I will receive my 2tone (silver/rgold) PD1651 soon and I'm planning to mod it . Spare parts are on the way. I learn a lot of modding technics thanks to your videos. Keep doing Sir 😉

[@Chickendoc]

When I get tapped to direct the next 007 movie I’m calling you for this watch!!!!!

[@domf7705]

"...with a few basic tools" haha. Awesome video from my favorite watch channel and reviewer nevertheless. Great mod there!

[@burdineestep4224]

Not bad, missed silicone lubricant on case back seal. Very clean look.

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

I’m always wanting to mod, I don’t know how I missed this video from you. My issue is my hands shake so bad I know I could never get the hands back on. Well done sir.

[@watchmewithwatches]

It's definately tricky, a steady hand is probably the main thing you need. Plus confidence!

[@SOCerberus94]

I just tightened my sloppy 1651 bezel! How to: look at 14:37 remove the insert and you can see the bezel retainer between the crystal and bezel, this can be poked out and the bezel will just pop off. Be careful not to lose the click-pin-mechanism which is located 5'oclock on the case!! Now bend the retainer slighty at the angles and re-assemble, happy clicky-rotation! :)

[@stusims6567]

Very nice mod!!!

[@AlexanderB.]

Now that's a complete transformation. I like the grey explorer style dial, it has fresh look to it. Only the bezel insert, I would have chosen something else with some kind of markings on it. It looks a little odd to my eye with just the lume pip.

[@davemck1887]

Hi Alexander, I was thinking maybe a brushed stainless steel 12hr bezel and it would've been perfection. But that said it's definitely a great looking piece. The man's got talent. 🤔👍

[@mikewhite4988]

Great video, done a few face plate and hand set swaps on vostoks, sure hurts the eyes at my age!

[@daniellawson2169]

Looks like your finger cots have a ribbed effect Dan 🤣

[@watchmewithwatches]

Lol

[@williamjenkins9423]

Ribbed for pleasure!

[@briancolyer8483]

@@williamjenkins9423 🤣😂🤣😂

[@watchreviews4k]

@watch me with watches, have you ever tried removing the bezel spring wire and tightening the angles to improve the bezel action, or reduce the back play? Pagani Design seem to have gradually improved the bezel action on their PD-1661; but some still have back play. Apparently this can be reduced by tightening the spring wires angles. The bezel uses a pin under it, rather than a ball bearing to make the clicks. The tension of wire holds the bezel on to the case, and also provides friction when turning it. It's a shame Pagani Design don't just make the spring wire angles tighter in the factory for tighter bezel action with less back play. Regards.

[@pierce_fierce]

That looks killer! Wasn't so sure about the clean bezel insert, but you're right' it works perfectly in this mod. The rubber strap brings it all together. Thanks for the video!

[@davedawber527]

Excellent Video. Love how it turned out. Brilliant

[@NW-lj6oo]

Really nice job. The point with modding is that it is creative, individualistic and often unique, aside from the potential to recreate a classic.

[@davemck1887]

Nice job Dan. Love that dial mate.

[@VzDkz]

Enjoyed this step by step. Would like to see more of these. Are you planning on selling these mods to fund future mods? This one isn't my taste, but really enjoyed the video.

[@raymondbailey1970]

Thats amazing job you done mate that lumi is on fire,bezel looks great also,top job fella,Well done.

[@mahboobahmad9743]

Brilliant video and the end result is awesome...love to see more like this..

[@marciosouza8656]

Amazing mod !!

[@willywantoknow2563]

I like the really clean look you gave it! Part of the reason im interested in this watch is most of it i don't want to change...well... I might get carried away non the less...

[@bevboakes8982]

That’s certainly made that into a cool looking watch. Not sure about the plain bezel,but it could grow on you as the outside shots made it look different. You have a gift for modding Dan haven’t seen a bad one yet. Just got to take the plunge and give it a try.

[@BCallum]

Nice one. I would miss the numbers on the bezel...still, looks great!

[@dodgydruid]

Ooo I can see myself with a set of the Namoki tropicalised dial and matching lumed hands in the rose gold and coffee bezel watch/bracelet combo off Aliexpress, reckon that would look super potent O.o

[@Blank-wz3ux]

the great2 job...thank for video,can i know what size of dial and insert bezel u using in this video....can pagani use chapter ring from seiko,hope u can help me with this,that very amazing mod for pagani,i will try modding my pagani,by using your video.

[@jurgenmarx8839]

Great work!!!!

[@hollywoodheiner6028]

Just a warning for you guys: I bought the exact same watch for a mod project and thought it is a good idea to remove the whole bezel to improve the bezel action. Mine was kind of wobbly so I thought: What can go wrong... Guess what, now I'm not able to get it back on the watch. There is a spring which holds the bezel in place. A cheap very thin metal spring which I tried to bend just a tiny bit to get more pressure and better bezel action. But there is no way to get the spring back in place like it was before, although I therefore even removed the bezel inlay. The spring is just too thin and cheap that it moves out of place after some spins with the bezel, so I can say: I just messed it up. So my advice for you guys: If you buy a Pagani and you´re not satisfied with the bezel action, just send it back and hope for a better one next time. But don`t ever try to remove it...

[@watchmewithwatches]

Sorry to hear that happened. Thanks for sharing, it will help others out! 👍

[@pacmangsxr750]

well done

[@glenh4971]

Nice work.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Great job on this! Ive subbed and liked the video :)

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Looking forward to more Pagani mods.

[@john3092]

Am I the only one who thinks it looked better before? The video was good and informative on how to dismantle but I’m not convinced it looks better.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thats ok, a mod is meant to be down to personal taste anyway. I value your opinion. Thanks for watching too!

[@ExtremeComments9]

I'm just starting to get into watch modding and this video is very valuable and helpful. Thanks so much. I have a question though, how do you know which legs to cut off of the new dial?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi! Thank you for watching, and getting some value from the video. It's always a pleasure to help. Regarding the legs, it's mostly a case of offering the standard dial to the new one, and seeing which legs need to be kept by visually matching the ones that need to stay.

[@oktc68]

Wow you almost made that look easy Dan! Couple of questions if you don't mind. How long can you leave a wound movement hacked for? How do you remove a crown/stem from a monocoque case? Looks a whole lot better after your upgrade, effectively a "one off" will we see your designs sold at Off The Cuff?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hey there! Good questions, I think you have me stumped, I don't know how long is a good idea to leave a watch in the "hacked" position. Part of me thinks it's not a good idea, as the main spring never gets chance to "relax". Removing the crown from a monocoque is also a tricky one as I have never done one! I am trying to visualize how the crow cold be released when its usually released from the underside of the movement. I will need to do some research!

[@TarmacRS]

Came out really decent looking!... Even after some of your hamfisted handling.

[@FooDog74]

Looks slick. Great mod!

[@rhyscourtney8032]

Just wow Dan.... great mod 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@rbmwiv]

The Seiko NH series is in most of my watches. I have ever version, just got a Pagani gmt with the NH34. It’s pretty good. I am trying to figure out how to remove the bezel. I would like to make it bi directional since it’s a gmt. I have read 2 different things one said to pry from both sides so you don’t bend it and the other person said you remove the insert and remove a retaining spring like a Rolex. Do you have any advice? I appreciate your videos and hopefully you can help me figure it out.

[@simon7218]

Well done, looks awesome.

[@Hollyrock712]

That’s a beauty

[@tedblack2415]

Very nice ,i think the best mod to date plus the dial isn't a blank canvas sterile & on the rubber looks rather swish ,good job👍

[@tee_m]

Looking good! I just put mine into a Milgauss PVD case, looks epic.

[@tee_m]

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[@briancolyer8483]

@@tee_m that does look pretty sharp....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@chrisc475]

Quick question if I may. The crown is in the movement when you install the hands (eg: at 13:00) , but you obviously need to remove the stem before the movement is re-cased (eg: at 16:30. How do you manage to remove the stem without damaging the hands please? It's something I don't feel like I do properly and it can get expensive if you turn it upside down on a watch cushion and ruin all your new handiwork!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Its fiddly, its something I will demo in the next mod video! Thanks for watching

[@chrisc475]

@@watchmewithwatches Excellent, thanks. Looking forward to it.

[@cedharb1899]

Does the double dome SKX007 sapphire crystal fit the pagani design watch ? it would look awesome !

[@HannoverTattoo]

Nice 👍

[@Jacked153]

Brill vid Dan, such an awesome looking watch. Wasn't sure I'd like it when you mentioned it was going to be sterile but you've smashed it - think this might be the best looking mod so far. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Jack

[@SB-tp3yw]

I have a little problem, while heating the date magnifier i melted the seal. where to get a new one from?

[@luisgoncalves9352]

Amigo tenho está linda peça e adoro só que notei que ele tem partículas de pó por dentro do vidro acha isso normal ???

[@dodgecity6083]

Hey. I'd love to have your old dial from the project. I have a tiny scratch on my dial from the factory, but Pagani won't replace it.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Im so sorry, I no longer have that dial! If I did, I would have helped you out.

[@jeb-zf4un]

Good job looks gr8. No really great.

[@piquetuk]

Top work sir.

[@dodgydruid]

If it weren't for the lack of the lume pip, I would for my own tastes gone with the original Pagani bezel insert as that was almost spot on for that lovely dial (imho) I would have bought a Pagani as my self Xmas/birthday pressie but a TW Steel chronograph came up at an insanely good price and well, was a bit of a no brainer a TW1010 MK1 for under £40... was close too as I was about to hit the trigger on a Bulova "space view" in the Poljot oval case when the offer came up and my brain took over lol I am stuck now til january sales for my next purchases but hoping to get my first Pagani then.

[@mubarak3457]

Will an aftermarket Rolex submariner dial fit ? Just curious 😬

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Great job, not convinced by that sterile bezel though.... think it looks unfinished. 👌👌

[@Happy357mag]

I didn't think I would like the bezel, but I do.

[@mr.bmt216a2]

Great donor case.... Great high-lume hands Great dial from those geniuses at Nomaki...... but the Bezel should have been matt in texture. The bezel's high reflective properties pushes it into the viewer's face. It takes far too much attention away from the excellent and deserving dial and the terrific hands. My philosophy has always been this: the DIAL is the main show and everything else is in support of the Dial. Oh well. Great effort. Thanks.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I totally agree, but this was the best option available that was as plain as possible. I wanted a satin finish, even without a pip, but there isn't one available. Booo

[@mr.bmt216a2]

@@watchmewithwatches True. Thanks for responding. Looking for more courageous mods from a man with a far steadier swt of hands than I. ~ cheers. 😁

[@watchalot919]

I was just gifted a JAXA back removal tool, and what a great bit of kit it is. I had one of those watches, and apart from an awful bezel action it's a really nice watch. I think I would have kept it otherwise, and removed the cyclops. Anyway, that's a good job, will you accept £20 for it

[@mohammadabdullah6707]

Saw your video and i have a question - if i may. Sadly, I find myself only liking watches that are very expensive. But I don't care about the name, so my question is : Is it possible to have someone (not me!) make a watch from scratch by buying the parts to make my dream watch? Is this possible?

[@Lamierta]

What size dial for 43mm pd 1639 i want to do this too

[@briancolyer8483]

I really do like what you've done with that brother....each to there own but I think it looks better now than it was to start with....do you have anymore in the pipeline?...⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ricknealy9778]

Where can I find the strap?

[@SOCerberus94]

Is there a way to tighten the bezel? Mine is a tad bit sloppy for my taste

[@watchmewithwatches]

I think there is, but i have not experimented yet. I think a new years mod will be to work out how to do that and share with you all. 😁

[@janpszczokowski7741]

How long are the hands?

[@lns5170]

Newbie mod question!! Im interested in trying out modding for the first time on a similar pagani design model however im not sure what size dial I should buy, it has a 40mm case shape i see many replacement dials for the nh35 listed as 28.5mm/29mm which size should I go with?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, 28.5mm is what you need for a 40mm pagani watch with an nh35. Have fun and good luck. Regards, Dan.

[@Ckcreative12]

How does the bezel come off? Do you have to remove the insert first?

[@watchmewithwatches]

I'm not sure, I think it would just pop off with leverage from underneath.

[@ltf-xs4oj]

시계가 멋지게 변신했네요~!!

[@tomdesoloc8287]

Good day bro just few question if the skx007 bezel insert from namokimod would fit on pagani design explorer or need to change the bezel? thank you in advance

[@watchmewithwatches]

It will fit. Need the sloped bezel insert to work right. Which one are you looking to get?

[@tomdesoloc8287]

@@watchmewithwatches just wanted to get the skx007 ceramic lumed dssd style bezel insert bro not so sure it will fit perfectly but im happy to get the bezel skx007 sub bezel finish if is the only thing would work for my mod thank you in advance bro

[@markboland2545]

I want to put a nh35 movement in a pagani gmt case what size movement holder etc do need...gmt movement conked out after two weeks...any help would be much appreciated....

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, The movement should of course fit, but getting an appropriate movement holder is the first step, but the other bits like the dial, hands and new crown stem (to be cut down to fit). I would see if you can buy just the movement holder from the company, message them on aliexpress to see. Good luck!

[@roybrolsbeak]

i guess thats why there are people at rolex working for years on a new design and not everyone can do it. the dial looks ok but the bezel is not it at all sorry to say. but i like the mod videos.

[@boydjohnson7393]

Do you have to pay customs duty to post DLW to the UK

[@watchmewithwatches]

I think you do.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

Where is the rubber strap from!?

[@watchmewithwatches]

I sold these for a while, out of stock at the moment.

[@Jayzeidler]

Is there any evidence to suggest that the movements are counterfeit?

[@watchmewithwatches]

No sir

[@victorvrankulj8701]

Does anyone know the dial size of this watch?

[@watchmewithwatches]

28.5mm

[@JacobPoulsen84]

What strap is that? I'm looking to find one that fits my pagani.

[@VanCityGuy1]

I did some digging around and found an identical one on a site called strapcodedotcom with a reference of FKM rubber strap. It would look good on my basic PAGANI DESIGN PD-1651,too.

[@firozkamarudin]

Namoki Dial size in MM ?? please

[@watchmewithwatches]

28.5mm, hope this helps

[@firozkamarudin]

Appreciate thanks

[@UncleFjester]

Your macro photog need massive improvement

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks. I'm saving up for a better camera.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Forgot to ask. Any tips? I'm getting a Sony zv1 as it fits all my needs.

[@Divinepwnt27]

Sell me the PD dial😟🙏🙏🙏

[@miamimo70]

lol how to make a cheap Chinese watch worse 🤣