Orient Ray 2 modifications! Come and watch how this bargain Japanese diver can be transformed!

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

It’s always a bit scary when you take to disassembling a new watch. “What if this goes horribly wrong.” Now I can upgrade my Orient diver with confidence. Thank you for the links.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Chris, happy to help

[@jofubar2763]

Orient Ray 2 is good.. its expencive but quality watch.. al least in my country.. I realy love this watch.. But the worst thing on the watch.. this and kamasu is polished bezel.. it looks like girl watch with swarovski christal.. not just my opinion.. Lot of people..men and women sad that watch looks nice.. but with polished besel look kinda like woman watch.. I was planing to sell this and search raven model.. but this video just saved me.. Is there a black (raven style) bezel for buy.. or at least brushed steal or alaminum.. This original polished is horrible..

[@ryannewby447]

Wow. Stunning mod. Well done. Cheers for sharing.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Ryan, I'm very happy with the result.

[@AlexanderB.]

Nice job Dan, in spite of your light trying to sabotage. At first I thought I wouldn't be convinced by the 'Gulf' coloured bezel insert but as it turns out it works!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate!

[@sajjadyousafzai1624]

Beautiful modification

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I have owned 5-6 orients. Given away all but 2. My ‘Ray 2’ and my Kamasu...have added Sapphire to the Ray 2...both on aftermarket bracelets. You are a very patient ‘modd-er’...I have been a machinist and have a mechanical engineering degree...you are already are better at this than me. I have a 50/50 success rate. Thanks for the video! Cheers!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks John, it's not always a success, I've had my fair share of cock ups!

[@bevboakes8982]

Hi Dan,what a great mod for a decent orient watch, l have got the same watch just not the same confidence as your self,but it’s early days so let’s check out the modding site and we will see what happens next. Keep up the good work.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@hgr.7857]

I, too, have an extra Orient Mako 2 I obtained in order to mod out. Cheap enough that if it goes sideways, I'll be OK. Your step by step vid is a real confidence booster & has got my ass in gear to install my gear as soon as the press arrives. Thanks for posting, the finished product looks great BTW 💯

[@jorgeorsomo]

Spot on! Thank you very much Dan! Nice work

[@davemck1887]

What a really impressive mod (even better than Paul Weller). One of the best I've seen, very effective and within most people's capabilities. Cheers Dan, good stuff mate.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Dave! Much appreciated

[@timeintheuk]

Looks fantastic Dan

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate!

[@ianmarshall3633]

As a rule I would always replace the crystal first to make sure you get a good snug fit. Then mount the new bezel. Nice mode by the way 😊

[@lazerbeam608]

I did the same. Huge snap and a lot of force to get the new bezel on. I went back to my stock setup after awhile.

[@quentinthatcher40]

Good video and a very different look.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Awesome stuff. Thank you dan

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you 😊

[@markdouglas4139]

Wow, that looks so good, that bezel is so much better and I love those colours.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@davidpowney4785]

Superb, good job Dan

[@emdblues]

Great job and I really like the look at the end. summery and playful :)

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ofercarmeli6508]

Looks great!!!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!!

[@chriswalls6667]

I modded my Ray 2 with a Crystal Times Sapphire crystal, coin edge bezel with a Batman insert from Long Island Watch and I finished it off with a Uncle Seiko Razorwire strap.

[@mikejohns1777]

Looks great looking to buy my second watch the Ray is is my choice

[@jojojor11]

That looks really good! Cheers!

[@TomasWatchReviews]

looks very lovely and lively. Although I would brush the sidewall of the bezel.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jacked153]

Looks awesome. Big fan of the lumed day/date Good Job 👍👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks for watching

[@John-P]

I absolutely love these mods although I've not, as yet, had the nerve to try one myself but I look forward to the next one, cheers Dan ...stay safe

[@neildavies4403]

Great job, excellent results....... really pops now!

[@islandterror5198]

Darn , thought I was gonna see Inner Crown guards reduced and larger Crown installed 🤦‍♂️ lol 🥂 Looks great ! ✌️👍

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

That’s beautiful. Love the crystal and bezel colors.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you 😊

[@robertlindo8058]

You wouldn't think it was the same watch!.

[@sonnypena194]

That’s a nice looking watch!

[@michaelgerrardtyson4197]

Looks twice or thrice more expensive. Beautiful work!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you! It was worth the effort 👌

[@tedblack2415]

Nice job, very tasteful .. was very surprised at how easy the bezel came off as my story's the complete opposite, almost destroyed the watch trying to remove mine a few months back & decided to give up & leave it, but well done it looks lovely .

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Ted, sometimes a bit of luck along the way really helps

[@Dave062YT]

Nice one Orient are my fave Japanese brand by a mile .Nice mods .

[@FFHB]

Nice vintage skin diver look! When I want to do some changes on one of my watches, I always end up watching the method in one of Your videos. Clear explanation, good filming. Highly recommended channel for a diy watch guy 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

That's great to hear! Thank you

[@monkeyman8265]

That looks so cool with that bezel insert. Nice job man.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@KabobHope]

What a great vid. I just got a red Kamasu and like it more than I probably should -- except for the bezel, so perhaps a DIY project is in my future.. With the departure of the SKX this is a great base model to make one's own. Well done. Those are some groovy colors.

[@raza9tixx]

Thats a fun looking custom

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks, I agree of course!

[@maljones.8737]

Love your stuff Dan.looks fantastic. 🤣👍

[@rickwilliams82]

Great video.

[@watsondna]

Very nice!

[@rbmwiv]

I have the Mako2, upgraded the bezel and inset also swapped out the bracelet it is really nice now but I want a domed sapphire crystal for it next. I think I’ll do it next month.

[@kengerace]

Well done.

[@carlosgonzalez7204]

Love the new look, amazing!

[@MyAlan999]

To be honest , when i first seen the bezel insert i thought 'hmmm really' , but man it does look great with the black dial , nice job Dan

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate!

[@mojoe7951]

Love your mod videos. The end result looks great.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Joe

[@davidscott3732]

Afternoon Dan, another great tutorial which was well executed despite the best efforts of your lamp trying to scupper the whole exercise. I have modded a couple of Vostoks after watching one of your clips so I might have a bash with an Orient. Well done mate!

[@michaelj8793]

Really enjoyed your mod quite unique looks awesome thanks Mate

[@watchmewithwatches]

Glad you like it

[@tofu3802]

Nice job, and thank for a good instructional video

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thankyou and you are welcome.

[@adnanpek3825]

great job

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@brianmsahin]

Great job! My only Orient diver is an Orange bezel Mako XL, so I'm happy with the bezel. Wouldn't mind a domed sapphire crystal though! I've no experience doing it though and not sure if there's a correct size crystal for it anyway. İt's a 44.5mm watch so maybe the crystal is a different size.

[@garethsigrist8714]

What a mod job! Looks absolutely awesome Dan 👏👏👏👏

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Gareth

[@AvicSubfusca]

Good job mate, finished piece looks brilliant. Also a great modding tutorial!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Avic

[@twitchyjambo]

That's absolutely banging 😯love these mod videos, great job sir🙂👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks! Glad you like them

[@vicentelopez3526]

Beautiful! I prefer not GMT insert on a diver watch but its nice.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@migfed]

Really a great job

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you!

[@andrewgee2775]

Great mod Dan, really like that. Cheers

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Great mod - excellent work 👍🏻

[@jeansandjumper]

I love my ray 2 amazing watch for the price, runs +4 seconds per day but is looking tired. Might treat it to a refresh

[@BCallum]

Very nice job.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate

[@petergoldie4078]

Good job. I've got the Blue Ray 2 and love it. The only weakness is that very stiff bezel. Glad to hear you're happy with it. I too had my doubts about the bezel colour, but it looks great.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Peter!

[@ltf-xs4oj]

좋은 정보 감사합니다~

[@andrei-cosmin.popa85]

Awesome video, I wish there was more modding content posted. At least the new bezel design is an improvement, not sure about the gulf racing colors of that bezel insert, but it's up to personal preferences 😂

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you 😊

[@mariog7213]

Looks cool. Might have to do some mods on mine

[@watchmewithwatches]

Go for it!

[@krunkologist]

that is brilliant

[@MrShinobi797]

Awesome content Sir. Great modding skills too...SUBSCRIBED!! 👌🏽

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you 😊

[@fyioska]

Cracking job!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thank you!

[@fyioska]

@@watchmewithwatches Just came back to this one as just swapping the Bezel on my Mako. It's impossible without a press so have ordered one and turns out it's the same as yours. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[@stusims6567]

I am all thumbs. How likely am I to screw this up, as far as watch mods go? Thanks for the video, Dan!!!

[@jaysterling26]

Nice to hear the 'Kung Fu Grasshopper ' music again.I'd like to suggest some Yellow Magic Orchestra or Ryuichi Sakamoto but I know it'd cost ( shame).

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree mate, epidemic sound have limited choice of Japanese music unfortunately. 🎶

[@RiccardoTheWhite]

Perfect! 👍

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

Thanks for the tutorial. Does anyone know where to get replacements for the original bezel insert?

[@eman7066]

solid video mate

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate! 😊

[@2k0O0L]

using the same pry tool but not having as much luck getting bezel off on my Ray 2

[@watchmewithwatches]

They can be hit or miss, for some reason mine was super easy. Just be gentle but not too scared of it!

[@kalashnikov98]

it makes me unreasonably happy that my mako has a metal movement holder, It's weird how plastic can make you feel, is this what an ick is? hahaha

[@AlexanderWinship]

Great video for beginners like me. Do you know which bezel inserts would fit this watch on the namoki website (or other sites)? All the inserts on that site say they're for Seikos?

[@mikecarol7004]

Excellent video, but that new bezel is hideous.

[@nintendokings]

Gonna watch you with watches

[@watchmewithwatches]

Yes!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

This looks fantastic Dan. Great job 👏👏👏

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks James!

[@ATIWatchReviews]

awesome!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks!

[@BusoT]

Great tutorial, thanks! I managed to change the crystal on my Ray 1 without any problems, however with the bezel i was not so fortunate, and maybe you can help me with some advice. The bezel spring fell out when i was fighting with the caseback, i put it back, but now when i press down the new bezel, - a CT234 Coin Edge (or even the original Orient bezel, it doesn't really matter) - i can't rotate it. As far as i can tell, the bezel spring looks intact and it is in it's place. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@istintiostili3342]

Beautiful job mate, Did you just change the bezel or even put the sapphire crystal certainly?

[@snakeplissken5480]

nice job

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Snake 🐍

[@ryannewby1106]

Great job, looks amazing. Bet you sold it now. I really want to have a go at this and create a Batman version. Scared! You don't do mods on the side do you?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Hi, thank you for watching. I dont do mods on the side yet, but thinking one day it may be easier for me to have the time.

[@JoseSilva_]

Hi dude. Is there a 'pilot style' bezel for this watch? And a transparent back cover, preferably an original from another Orient model?

[@nintendokings]

Big improvement! Did you pay import taxes on those mod parts?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Well, it was all worked out at the checkout, I can't remember! Will have to check my invoice email they sent

[@suhailmahmood5893]

hi mate love the content on your channel keep up the great work. I was thinking do you undertake private mod works >?

[@watchmewithwatches]

That's so kind of you. Currently, I don't think I have enough time to partake in offering that service. I think in time I will though! Got so much on at the moment!

[@suhailmahmood5893]

Hey thanks for the reply : ) good to know you not closing the door on private work .. I really like the orient ray 2 mod you did if I knew it was for sale I'd definitely would have bought it. anyways let me know whenever you are ready todo that mod again for me . thanks

[@spartanj2957]

What I needed to see didn't record thanks.

[@felo6035]

Fantastic job Dan 👏 I just love your mod videos. You have really taken this Orient to a much higher level...looks amazing 👍 Well done my friend. BTW where did you get the cement for bezle insert? Thank you !

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Felo, I'm so happy with the result. The hypocement was an amazon purchase.

[@felo6035]

@@watchmewithwatches Thank you Dan, have a great day 👍

[@rayray..3349]

THANK U😎🙏🙏🙏

[@rhyscourtney8032]

Great stuff Dan. That bezel insert is 🔥🔥🔥

[@watchmewithwatches]

I had to have it! It's so nice and colourful.

[@luishenao-um5qw]

Is Beautyful

[@evanspivack2714]

Nice results with that mod! Makes it a brand new watch. I love the lume., And the bezel insert color works better than I'd have thought. That said, I love my blue ray 2 as is! And now that I have the Kamasu also, I really have to think if I really want to wear any other watch!

[@vassildelev2806]

I'm sure the parts worth more than the watch itself ;)

[@watchmewithwatches]

They were about the same lol!

[@piotrszmidel]

Zodiac bezel style 😎

[@watchmewithwatches]

I love zodiacs! Great observation, maybe I subconsciously was drawn to this bezel insert for that reason!

[@piotrszmidel]

@@watchmewithwatches I love them too.Already ordered upcoming ABTW edition which will be revealed 13.05🙂Beautiful colourway,great bonuses and a chronometer

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@piotrszmidel I think I need to start saving up!

[@markelov21]

Подходит ли безель от skx если заказать на Алиэкспресс?

[@zachpayne3572]

I wish mine came off easy. I just tried removing the bezel and ended up gashing my thumb bad. Watch out folks

[@rawfood18]

Hi, how many years do you think a new ray 2 will run before it will need a service, thankyou.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Great question, not sure to be 100% certain. Many years if seiko movements as a comparison are anything to go by!

[@rawfood18]

Ok, thanks for that.

[@arthurott4561]

It would be perfect if the tip of the second hand was orange instead of red.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree, that would have been perfect!

[@ChrisDraussen]

Nice Modifikation, really. I have a couple of really old watches laying around here. Maybe I should give it a try. They are Not of great value.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Worth a try, could be good fun!

[@quimblyjones9767]

Metal movement holder in an orient? I've seen plastic used in a $1.2k Longines...

[@watchmewithwatches]

I was pleasantly surprised!

[@bhaihussain6271]

Can i scuba dive with this Ray 2 or Mako 2...??

[@dunderhay9169]

I wasn't sure if I would like the end result, but it looks brilliant. You made it look easy 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Duncan,