Removing The Shroud From A Seiko Street Series / Baby Tuna SNE543

[@SecondHourWatches]

It's a sign of a quality channel that you responded so quickly to your viewers to make this video 🙌🙌

[@PeterKotsa]

I had so many people ask me and email so I was compelled. Thanks for your kind words once again, regards Peter

[@SecondHourWatches]

@@PeterKotsa well, not all watch channels would have done that mate, so kudos to you 🤝

[@TheTownWatch]

I agree! It’s nice to see a channel listen to their audience!

[@ckcspice79]

i think your video just sold me this watch...it's the 1st time i've seen this model n i'm gonna get it based solely on your 2 videos!!!...u r da man!!!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for the positive feedback, appreciated :)

[@japudjuha]

Nice to be able to get a 40 mm Solar seiko diver finally that looks awesome to boot. I’m considering the SNE497 as well as the mod that you showed. Thanks for an awesome video dude!

[@PeterKotsa]

I’m glad I could help. It really makes the watch wear smaller and easier to handle as a daily 👍👍

[@terenceoneill8625]

Thank you very much, I was wondering what size torques bit to use.

[@steven3379]

Great thanks for the quick follow up! Good looking watch too!

[@PeterKotsa]

No problem 👍

[@Bierkameel]

I'm getting mine today after watching your first review, can't wait :)

[@PeterKotsa]

Brilliant, enjoy !!

[@balzo6776]

I got his watch for my brothers Birthday, he absolutely loved it (he has 6.5inch wrist size). It wears amazingly i.e. it sits on the wrist and is well balanced.

[@thomasscoville1148]

Beautiful. Thanks for figuring it out for me.

[@PeterKotsa]

Happy to help!

[@Stanjara]

I forgot to comment on your last video, but you sold me this watch. :) Great content and videography! I'm still baffled that this Tuna becomes the size of a Presage.

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnkennedy9078]

SAME lol

[@GuideauxPelagos]

Great watch indeed, I got the olive 1st gen twice! Tried to take off the shroud and 2 screws were steady but easy...the third hollowed out during unscrewing (using the right size tool)... so that is never coming off... The other I wanted to keep as new... it is the only watch I ever bought twice or new for keeping it new... A lot of other watches in the collection have sacrificed time to this street solar, I love it on a green nato... will go to a watchmaker to get that screw out and get me a spare.

[@PeterKotsa]

Good stuff, yeah it is a lovely colour and great watch to wear and enjoy. Thanks for sharing Guido, cheers

[@rorando8704]

peter u are a walking legend, respect

[@PeterKotsa]

RorandoDe Tomate LOL

[@rctezluh42069]

what a transformation! essentially have two watch styles in one!

[@PeterKotsa]

correct

[@TheTownWatch]

This is great! I have a video on my channel removing the shroud of an SNE537 and it is one of my more popular videos for some reason. This is definitely something people want to see! Thanks!

[@PeterKotsa]

J. City Reviews cheers

[@Albert-gj1is]

Thank you for the awesome video post!!! Really appreciate it cheers 🙌

[@PeterKotsa]

Albert 1987 you asked and I had the time, so I delivered:)

[@CheeseHaller]

Thanks for the tutorial Peter. Do you know if a stainless steel bracelet will be able to work on this too?

[@PeterKotsa]

I never tried it with stainless steel personally

[@richardizzard8540]

Thanks for update Peter

[@PeterKotsa]

You bet

[@ayjay88]

Love the ken onion swindle in the background ;) great folder

[@PeterKotsa]

You know you're knives..:)

[@georgefotiadis3787]

Hello,very informative video,i just wanted to ask if water resistance is sacrificed when removing the shroud and not putting the screws back in

[@PeterKotsa]

No not at all. Water resistance stays the same

[@georgefotiadis3787]

@@PeterKotsa oh okay,thank you for answering my question

[@otte]

Just watched it. Tried to remove the shroud on my SRPA83J. But they are so tight that I'm way too afraid to use more force. I read that the metal is too soft and could damage the case.

[@Ericdagreat]

If you put the shroud back on, put a dab of rubber cement on the screw to prevent the screw from backing out. Rubber cement dries grippy, put does not harden like thread lock, so it will hold the screw nicely without backing out, but easy to screw out

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

does removing the shroud effec the water resistance? I shined a flashlight into the holes on mine and the holes extend into both cases but look sealed. This is my favorite way to wear this watch.

[@PeterKotsa]

Nope, doesn’t affect the water resistance 👍

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

Peter Kotsa Thank you for the quick response. That was my guess but it was a concern hanging out in the back of my mind as I wore it.

[@PeterKotsa]

All good 👍👍

[@ekzee1111]

Hi Peter, it's very nice to see your video. I saw your another vid bout this particular watch also. And finally i bought one. One question, when there's no screw intact, will it affect the Water Resistance? (did i miss somethin in your vid). Thanks a lot, dude.

[@PeterKotsa]

Not at all, the case is still sealed, the screw holes do not go in too deep cheers

[@ekzee1111]

@@PeterKotsa Well that's a soothing info then... Thanks a lot dude.

[@PeterKotsa]

@@ekzee1111 welcome

[@Femkroner]

Thanks! Would you be able to pop the bezel off the same way as the SKX series? I'm considering the SRPE31, but like my bezels to be bi-directional so I'd want to remove the bezel spring.

[@PeterKotsa]

No, you need a special tool to remove the six bezel

[@Popeye-xk5si]

Looks real nice,, the strap along with taking the shroud off sets it apart

[@PeterKotsa]

I think so too

[@quanbaydau982]

Have a problem, the crown water ressistance after removing the shroud from seiko tuna sne543?

[@PeterKotsa]

No problems at all

[@yoelys5459]

After tack out the plastic , what is the size in dimeter ?

[@PeterKotsa]

It was originally 46.7mm and without the shroud it is 40mm

[@nikouai]

I couldn’t find the leather strap but anyway, just ordered the watch after watching your two videos :))

[@nikouai]

And I subscribed 👍🏼

[@PeterKotsa]

I am sure you be very happy with the watch Nikolay. As for the strap, you need to drop them an email as the strap is not listed on their website. Here is their email address: [e-mail] Just tell them in the email that you saw this strap on this video and they will look after you, cheers

[@PeterKotsa]

welcome aboard Nikolay, I hope you continue to enjoy the content:)

[@ValidUsername77]

Oh man I might have to buy this

[@joon9820]

Thank you for sharing Peter! I have a question. Could you guess if I use nato or leather strap of 1.9mm thickness? This tuna's lug looks too short.. but i want T T i want to get your opinion.

[@PeterKotsa]

It should be fine, i ut a nato on it and because the underside of the watch is relatively tucked in 9in other words the lugs extend downward) it sits fine with the nato. Again every wrist is different, just give it try, nothing to loose. cheers

[@joon9820]

Thanks Peter. So nice strap.. what's width of leather? aroud 4mm?

[@PeterKotsa]

@@joon9820 correct, between 4-5mm cheers

[@3timesaday]

Do u have any link to purchase the screw set? I have difficulties removingy shroud. Tia

[@PeterKotsa]

I purchased it from Bunnings (a local hardware store)

[@memphisraine]

Night and day difference :) Hey Peter! I know that this is a year old video, but just for curiosity. Do you think the screw for this would fit the SRP639 tuna? Thanks if you'll respond to this.

[@PeterKotsa]

To be honest, I do not know. I think the only way to find out is to try it... Cheers

[@ulysses14101966]

nice video mate. maybe you can help me, i would like to change the aluminium bezel ring of my SEIKO SKA759P1 (kinetic), but i don't find any alternatives (ceramic) even in the aftermarket. any suggestion would be greatly appreciated - thank you

[@PeterKotsa]

Hey Alberto, thats a pretty specific bezel and if there are no aftermarket guys doing one, the only alternative would be to contact Seiko and see if they have spare parts. Apart form that I cannot see any options here

[@chadlergordon-worrall1461]

You can get metal replacement ones for a fairly decent price

[@diodorosiii1288]

Now the strap isnt present in the site.. You could advice something else?

[@PeterKotsa]

It's up to you...just pick a black leather or rubber strap from any manufacturer..

[@j.vanguard4654]

Sorry, but there are no straps available online at the source you mentioned. Any other alternatives? Thanks, Jack

[@PeterKotsa]

J. Vanguard drop them an email and make the appropriate enquiry re that strap. Tell Peter Sargison you saw the strap on this video and he will be able to help you 😊

[@mustafayasin16]

I just lost between 2 models. SNE543P1 and SNE499P. Can u help me to choose one. Thx.

[@PeterKotsa]

Hi Mustafa, it really comes down to your 'eye' . In other words what do you visually bond with more. No one can make that decision for you, because you are going to live with the watch. Ideally bot watches are the same spec's wise, what do you think you would enjoy wearing more often in differing situations? For me I prefer the 543 as it has a more flexible colour palette with my clothes and lifestyle cheers

[@mustafayasin16]

@@PeterKotsa Thx for quick response. I just ordered 543. Your point is right. 499 is just too colorfull for daily use. Take care.

[@bastieniezzi6539]

great content. Thank You!

[@PeterKotsa]

You're welcome :)

[@nfcncs9285]

Hi Peter, Is this 40mm diameter across from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock without the shroud on?

[@PeterKotsa]

Thats correct, (not including the crown of course)

[@nfcncs9285]

@@PeterKotsa thanks

[@matttheoneonly6617]

Maybe I should see how this looks on my sbbn033. Although I'm sure it'll look kinda of strange

[@PeterKotsa]

You never know...

[@pchatterjee4150]

Awesome. Thanks Peter!

[@PeterKotsa]

You’re welcome 👍👍

[@pisanglaut87]

Does the shroud compatible with baby tuna or the other way around?

[@PeterKotsa]

Not sure, have not checked it for suitability

[@bodie463]

Hi. Could I ask what the shroud is made of please?

[@PeterKotsa]

Sure, to me it feels like some sort of plastic composite. Very nice to the feel, strength wise, well only time will tell how badly its scratches etc.

[@luka7337]

I am more interested in that beautiful racing style strap and how to get it.

[@PeterKotsa]

LOL..email Peter Sargison at [e-mail] Tell him you saw the watch on my channel and he will look after you. cheers

[@johnkennedy9078]

Can you do this for a Tuna??

[@PeterKotsa]

I haven’t tried this personally, but I have been asked this before by others. Not sure 🤔

[@NisokiesNafokies]

Nice demo. Which camera u using and how do u set it up? Your video is crisp and clear. Very nice.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks, I use a Sony A7 camera, standard settings

[@NisokiesNafokies]

@@PeterKotsa Nice. I believe you mounted it overhead and shoot down?

[@PeterKotsa]

@@NisokiesNafokies pretty much

[@NisokiesNafokies]

@@PeterKotsa any addition lighting set up?

[@PeterKotsa]

@@NisokiesNafokies Yes I use four lights

[@nlego5153]

Or buy cool colored counter sunk washers..... I'm getting one just for that!

[@ivannth]

Thank you!

[@PeterKotsa]

Welcome!

[@johnkennedy9078]

I went to the site and that leather strap is sold out!! 😫

[@PeterKotsa]

Can you pre order?

[@johnkennedy9078]

@@PeterKotsa I just signed up, thank you🙂. Do you remember about how much that leather strap cost? About $50 maybe? Also I have to say, I cannot believe how cool that watch looks with the shroud removed, great job on that and nailing that look with the strap 👍

[@PeterKotsa]

@@johnkennedy9078 Thanks mate. The strap was around the $40-$50 mark AUD I purchased it from www.secondhour.com.au Drop them an email.. Cheers

[@jschoenzy9416]

I tried this with my Ninja Tuna SBDC and discovered 3 years of wrist cheese and grime packed behind the shroud. It was real nasty.

[@PeterKotsa]

Ouch, get it thoroughly washed 🧼

[@Jollopukki2]

Holes are nog very nice ...

[@PeterKotsa]

I agree, but not really noticeable on a dark PVD coated case in real life application. Cheers thanks for your input

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Real easy.

[@PeterKotsa]

anyone can do it :)

[@fraggle7509]

I think you'll find it's a 2mm hex key and not a 6T torx key you should be using.

[@ez1803]

Look much better without it

[@PeterKotsa]

I think it looks great both ways, but more wearable as a daily without it :)

[@smyffmawzz]

Great video .Your French however ! .....

[@PeterKotsa]

Sorry! LOL

[@dmnckglynnd7b722]

for the algorithm...

[@PeterKotsa]

?

[@Dr.Who_84]

Nope. Wrong!! That's a "Torx" size. The only reason it's working for you is sheer brute force! There's a potential of stripping the head. Seiko shroud screws are "Allen" sizes. I'm not sure (Tiny!) of the size but, I believe it is 1.5mm.

[@daddykool9507]

Naked Tuna. Hahaha

[@PeterKotsa]

yep, you could say that

[@jasonlee65]

Thank you 😊

[@PeterKotsa]

You're welcome 😊