The Perfect Seiko 'DressKX' Mods!

[@acomingextinction]

That sapphire upgrade makes a huge difference. I'm still working up the courage to try crystal-swapping myself but sheesh, those are tempting results.

[@frmdablockboi3436]

It’s literally so easy just get nitrile gloves so you don’t leave fingerprints

[@Chewee394]

Dropped mine off the counter cracking the original crystal. Time for a sapphire crystal!

[@matyasd007]

You compromise the water resistance

[@WH250398]

​@@matyasd007 Nope. If you correctly replace it you won't. The rubber seals are what make the watch wateresistant.

[@spicydragon3881]

That looks great and I agree with you on the smooth bezel. When I saw the fluted I actually yelled, noooooo! I, like you have very little experience modding, but I have done some and its fun . . .when it goes right. I am in process of fully modding ANOTHER square G-shock, with sapphire screen and everything titanium. I think the wife is starting to lose some patience at this point though, so after this one I think I am done for a bit. Great job, wear it well. Cheers

[@varghejo]

Love to see you still do mod videos. I'm always blown away at how much clear AR coated sapphire improves the look of a watch.

[@BetamaxBabe]

I love my SRPE 63 (currently on an Uncle Seiko President-style bracelet), and this gives me the confidence to upgrade the crystal myself.

[@ikirikchi]

It’s a pity that Strapcode doesn’t make jubilee bracelets with “golden” center links for all models. I had to buy a full steel jubilee Strapcode for my Seiko SNZH57 (the one for Kamasu fitted well), although the two-tone one would look much better.

[@WatchmakerErik]

I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how hard it would be to gold plate the center links...

[@moorwatch9654]

@@WatchmakerErik could you buy two bracelets (gold and silver) and swap the centre links out?

[@WatchmakerErik]

@@moorwatch9654 it depends on how the bracelet is held together but I suppose you could.

[@wheel2man]

@@moorwatch9654 From my experience with the jubilee bracelet, I believe that would be quite possible. Those center pieces are separate and can removed when resizing the links(or flipped as I accidentally found out.) Be carefully as I believe this bracelet uses those tiny retainers for the pins. They are super easy to lose if you don't expect them. Edit to say I looked again and it looks like the pins for the non removable links are inaccessible. Maybe there's another way, but I don't know for sure.

[@tarasmathers7423]

Tell me about it!!! I do not own a timegrapher, and as a result, just spent a little over 2 weeks of adjust, then let it run for a day....then adjust again, and.... you get the picture. From time to time though, I have got lucky and got it just about right, on the first or second try. One thing I did learn from doing this a few to many times, is to etch a little mark in the movement, at the starting point first, before I make any adjustments, as a reference point. LOL. I think it's about time though, to just break down, raid the ol' piggy-bank , and buy one. Keep up the good work, Jody. Cheers....

[@michaelkruszynski8524]

Awesome! I bought the equivalent bracelet from Strapcode for my "Seitona" and it is awesome. I'm hoping (though doubtful) that they'll release a 2 tone jubilee for the DressKX 🤞

[@gagazzo82]

Have you any pictures?

[@michaelkruszynski8524]

@@gagazzo82 of the Seitona? I can take some. But I don't know if I can post them as a YT comment

[@es-jayjones6595]

Nice job! Frankly I'm shocked that the Strapcode bracelet didn't add significantly to the weight. They're great straps. I changed out two rubber straps on my Samurais for their Hexads. My left arm is now a few millimeters longer.

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Beautiful classic look to that watch! I want one!

[@IceDree]

I've had mine for almost a year now, but I can't get myself to mod it just yet. I'd love one of those sapphire crystals with the distortion effect, but I don't want a top hat. A strapcode oyster bracelet & a knurled crown are on my radar as well. I'm tempted to swap out the rotor and the day/date wheels, but my watchmaker retired and I don't trust myself to do it. Excellent work, Jody.

[@Box_13]

Sharp and the bracelet looks worlds better. It really lets the head of the watch show off.

[@fearisthemindkiller]

Another really clever nice mod for dresskx is a thinner all steel case back, seen plenty of guys on forum switch out the hardlex display case back for that and shave over a 1mm off the thickness and all say it wears really well/better than before

[@gregcarterfineart]

That's a gorgeous mod, good on you leaving the bezel 'stock'. Love it!

[@swiftyrich]

Small added advice: If removing or tightening the crown step with pliers like that, make sure you grip it as close to the corwn as possible, if you're holding it near the business end and the pliers slip and round off anything, you'll really mess up the stem. Oh, and that die getting stuck and almost wrecking the chapter ring made me wince XD

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Worth noting the strapcode bracelet only tapers 2mm from 20mm to 18mm. You can get a 20mm to 16mm jubilee from Long Island Watch which suits the watch better, but you may want a better clasp too.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

This is great! Long Island Watch makes a great oyster bracelet for it as well. I got one and love it.

[@StringyPete]

Got the double domed Namoki crystal (clear AR) on my grey SRPE51 as well, really makes the watch pop and I have it on the bracelet again now. When it was the standard hardlex I thought the dial looked a bit drab against the steel bracelet.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Very subtle, yet effective changes here! Very nice! Personally would have gone with the fluted bezel

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

One of the great things about modding, nothing is permanent and anything is possible. I would have went with the fluted bezel and if possible a two tone J bracelet.

[@WATCHingJames]

Great job. Makes me want to try a mod myself.

[@Sov92]

I might have went with a two-tone bracelet, but beyond that I think it looks great.

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

Please let me know if you know where to find one, I've been searching

[@Sov92]

@@Huwberts_Emporium you can find one on strap code

[@acomingextinction]

@@Sov92 not for the dresskx, just the 5kx. different lug widths.

[@Sov92]

@@acomingextinction It isn't a 22m lug?

[@acomingextinction]

@@Sov92 nope. dresskx has 20mm lugs.

[@davidrosenblum2178]

It looks a champ and it was fun to watch you tweaking the movement. Done that several rimes myself! Cheers!

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

I bought the BOR bracelet for mine. Looks great.

[@MarkSmith-pd6fk]

Wears surprisingly really well & comfortable on the wrist. Perfectly ok as is so even though the jubilee looks good there's really no need to mod. Mine has been mistaken for a Rolex a few times..

[@AwkwardHorology]

Been waiting for this one since you bought it last year!!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yeah, ummm, only took me ten months..... 🙄

[@AwkwardHorology]

@@JustOneMoreWatch haha still worth the wait!

[@jacdavis]

Great video, however I think I'd have gone with the fluted bezel. It would have complimented the jubilee bracelet really well.

[@bagpiper]

Very informative. Has me eyeing a few in the collection and thinking 'I could improve that by . . .'.

[@madness694]

I put one of the namoki thin casebacks on mine, reduces the WR but the new thinner profile is very worth it!

[@rayharrison6400]

Very good enjoyed that. The sapphire looks awesome. I would have been tempted to put the fluted bezel on. Nice job on the timing too, that's an OCD box ticked. The bracelet looks fabulous. I like it a lot, nice job

[@LiamMcManusGuitar]

You should be a TV presenter, so easy to listen to and fun to watch

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Hey Jody, great video, thanks for making it look easy. Gives me more confidence to have a go myself. Just ordered the stuff for the Duro having watched that too, mod's oh no, here I go down another rabbit hole!!! :)

[@ericm7335]

I would have done everything you just did, but I'd recommend the two tone bracelet from strapcode. Good job Jody!

[@stavros_katsopr]

"...but if i ever bought a datejust, to be honest, i'd go for the smooth bezel..." ...with you 110% mate!

[@darrenjones2070]

Nicely done beautiful seiko. Congrats on the mods.

[@23727bgk]

Jody, you have proven an important point when it comes to modding many Seikos. In terms of money spent, it makes much more sense to buy a Chinese homage for less money that essentially comes modded from the factory!

[@mikehowells7746]

I've got that bracelet on my mini turtle, it does feel like real quality, although it needed a bit of tweaking with a Dremel to make the end links fit.

[@Hrethgir]

I think the fluted bezel would have been an even better way to play with the light, and matched better with the crown. But not my watch, so glad you like the end result! It looks great!

[@zak_7354]

That leather strap transforms it even more 👌

[@THX-C]

That was impressive! Thanks for showing how it’s done.

[@hcwm2]

You said yourself that you would prefer a taper down to 16mm and a smaller clasp. Same here. For that reason I bought the fitted j-style bracelet from Longislandwatch. Quality is just as good as the strap code one, ist is just way more elegant and weight appropriate for the DressKX.

[@glennpettersson9002]

The leather strap really makes the watch pop, it looks great.

[@Rch_P]

Personally would’ve used the Uncle Seiko Jubilee for this. Female endlinks, better taper & much smaller clasp.

[@Dialandhands]

Wow! This looks much better without the extra gold on the bracelet. I have two dresskx. One guilt with a jubilee bracelet and One black with an oyster bracelet. I got my bracelets from Mark from Long Island watch because they taper to 16 mm instead of 18 mm like the strap code that you have.

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

A two tone J. bracelet with the fluted bezel and sapphire would have made a killer DressKX!

[@tonyel99]

Great job! Always love to see your mod videos.

[@AardvarkAdventure]

FINALLY somebody who agrees that a two tone watch doesn't always need a two tone bracelet!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yeah, I was happy to 'tone' it down a bit. Boom tish!

[@stusims6567]

Love this watch, but I’m to old to fiddle with mods.

[@YoungMacy]

@@stusims6567 only if you say so brother!

[@CatBroiler]

I would've added a metal black/gold chapter ring, and perhaps a titanium caseback to shed a few grams (if the cost is worth the slightly lower weight for you), but otherwise, looks pretty good.

[@HotelBravo556]

Great video! Gold/gilt ain’t my thing personally, but super engaging video. I LOVE my SRPE61 (anthracite sunburst dial) on a jubilee. I’m convinced it’s the best most versatile everyday watch for those with a sporty style. I can’t take it off.

[@andresguerrero2989]

Lovely job jody, I personally stay away from mods, i cant have a watch without the factory set perfection and cleanliness. Anyone else?

[@LorDofPrileP]

Great job as always. Personally I would change the dial to something less sporty

[@JessicaKStark]

I just picked up a Timex MK1 Mechanical, and I've seen you've done a bunch of other Timex and Field Watch reviews in the past. Would love to see you take a look at one sometime!

[@wj0067]

Love StrapCode... have the exact same bracelet for my Duro. And I'm very happy. Haven't gone to saphire... Yet. Don't have the tools on hand.

[@tom1399]

These watches should be Seiko's version of the datejust, and come in 36/38/40 sizes!!! A size and fit for everyone! They'd be even more popular.

[@johnheng3277]

This watch looks almost the same as my Tudor BB41 S&G with fixed gold bezel and black dial which I have changed to a brown leather strap like the one in the video just today. I was wondering if the brown leather strap is suitable on black dial and gold bezel watch and I haven't worn it outside of house yet. It's such a coincidence that you released this video so that I can see it looking fantastic on your wrist. So I'm going to leave the house soon and see how it goes with my new strap on my old watch that is originally come with the 2 tone jubilee bracelet. Thanks for your video!😊

[@fbcfnh]

Beautiful mod. I love the smooth bezel.

[@ozludo]

Really nice - a bi-metal jube would be nice, but I'm not sure Strapcode make one. Glossy Milanese might be cool too.

[@TonezzUK]

I picked up the gilded green dial Middle East version of this, it definitely needs the jubilee to replace the hollow creaky Seiko bracelet.

[@michaeloneil3653]

Nice tasteful mods. Would love to see it with the fluted one day

[@BlindProphet413]

Another great mod video Jody! It does look better with the sapphire, and good call on keeping the original bezel. What happened with that small seconds "build it yourself" you were going to make along side the dive watch you made from Ali Express parts? I bought the same parts but I'm having some trouble and was hoping to see your assembly video.

[@jonharvey6295]

The tophat crystal from Crystal Times works so well with the dresskx

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

I think you did a right decent job I would have went ahead with the fluted bezel though

[@rbkawabe]

Awesome job! If that was the stock SRPE I would buy one with no regrets.

[@Y0u7u8e.]

Loving the T shirt, man! I need to get hold of one.

[@mariacruz-tx5mk]

I've been wearing Seiko watches since the late 70s😊

[@johnsrabe]

I’m surprised by how much difference the crystal makes. (Shouldn’t have been.) Interesting (to me) how removing the two-tone bracelet actually makes the watch more elegant. Maybe by making the eye focus on the gold on the watch head? Thanks for the how-to!

[@grahambawden4060]

I think a 2 tone Jubilee bracelet would have set it off better as you kept the gold bezel and crown. Very simple if slightly expensive upgrade to make the watch an every day dresser. Nice video Jody keep them coming. 👍⌚😎

[@samocas]

two tone bracelet would go much better. But, this looks fine. Sapphire is great upgrade and the crown is very nice touch.

[@danielleclare2938]

Needs the gold tone center links to tie it together otherwise it looks lost on that bracelet. Fun mods put some interest into collecting so all good IMO.

[@diydad7704]

Namoki really are a great supplier. I'm always baffled how i can get things from the far east (Singapur) at my doorstep in germany in three days while it takes a whopping four weeks from the far west (California). 🤯 Have fun with your mod.

[@kingsford73]

Lol you've modded very similar way to what I did to my one, totally transformed the watch. I should have gon with the jubilee bracelet instead of the submariner vibe. Good job 👍

[@steaksbeers]

It saves a $200 watch from looking like a $100 watch, nice mod that will keep the watch looking sharp for years to come.

[@overkillbliss6535]

Nice, though I'd prefer the flutted bezel with the jubilee bracelet.

[@charles_the_elder]

I replace hardlex with sapphire on every Seiko I work on. It always makes a huge difference.

[@holtmoore5313]

Beautiful job, well done.

[@mattclarke8791]

I've modded/ assembled a few watches, and probably the next thing on my list is buying a crystal press. I can't decide what to get, and whether to go for a budget one or take a more expensive plunge?

[@duckrutt]

The cheap ones work just fine so I'd say start with a cheap one. If it annoys the heck out of you then look at something more spendy.

[@KaiserSoze679]

I have the gray dial, but would love one of those two-tones (and a blue one) but I can't justify buying 2-3 of the same watch when my collection is still relatively small (12.) +1 on the Strapcode jubilees (I have one on my Kamasu) but I wish it was two-tone to go with the watch itself. Otherwise, very nice.

[@gynechiatrist]

Jody!!yes it looks way better. Thanks for the video. Thanks for the Amazon/Strapcode tip!

[@gopherproxy]

Doood - now you'll only need to mod your Seiko-Tee into a dinner jacket 😄😎🤟! Cheers, mate 🥂⌚️!

[@MarcoCarag]

Looks awesome! I have the very beefy StrapCode Angus-J Louis bracelet for my Alpinist, and while I think it's probably the most beautiful and well finished of bracelet options for the watch, it's too bulky and the protruding end links make the watch a poor fit for my tiny wrist. I know they've since launched a much more "normal" sized Super-JUB II (🤣 at the naming); but it still has those protruding end links. 😞 Love these mods, though, and it's making the DressKX a tempting purchase! That said, for those with more average wrists, I do think it's the best option (have tried Parnis, Uncle Seiko, and generic hollow end link bracelet from eBay).

[@saadparekh]

Should have gone for a two tone jubilee. Plain silver jubilee looks a bit odd. Though it looks awesome with that leather strap.

[@d7r_tv]

Great! was waiting for this. The sapphire crystal really great. Personally not a fan of jubilee bracelets would have gotten the typical 3 link OR the one with the open circles. But great work on the mod.

[@rydock]

The Namoki bracelet tapers down to 16mm. Should've went with that and changed out the clasp with something else. Strapcode makes nice end links, but I wish their bracelets would taper properly.

[@hiltonr1845]

Nice little mod mate , well done 👍

[@sl8ight_yt]

Definitely would have opted for a two tone jubilee

[@johnlim9865]

jody, love yr tshirt where u get it. always enjoy the watch u showcase and also so many lovely tshirts u have

[@valengreymoon5623]

I'd have gone with the two-tone bracelet.

[@collarsncolours]

If only it was a two tone Jubilee! Lovely build

[@anthonykleeman9686]

Jody - a great vid, BTW where does the Seiko T-Shirt your wearing come from?

[@kellypaws]

Jody, if you're still on the case on comments, what's the best chronograph for misers who just want to check how long the tea has been brewing, or stuff is in the oven? Analogue preferred. Thinking Pagani Photcopiers Speedy?

[@Miginath]

i tried on the DressKX and it fit a bit small due to the dial size. However the Seiko Sport 5 SRPD line is a bit bigger at 42.5. I installed a fixed bezel and replaced the see through caseback with a thin caseback, both from Namoki Mods and then added a 22mm Jubilee style bracelet for from eBay and I now have an extremely wearable DressKX XL!??

[@MrShoryuken1]

Have you got your hands on the new Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 yet Jody? I hear they sent them round the reviewers this month? I just pulled the trigger on a 40mm, black dial on the bracelet. Finally, a CW with a decent logo at 12 o'clock where it should be!

[@pasquale78]

I think the Jubilee would have looked better in two tone, wasn't that available or dit you choose it deliberately? For me, the Jubilee and fluted bezel match perfectly. Nevertheless excellent video again, thanks very much!

[@SerialWheeler]

Very good looking. Waiting for the service of the seller to re-allign the chapter ring under warranty. Have the sunburst grey SRPE51 and although I think the stock bracelet is ok, that jubilee does make a huge difference. Will probably get the saphite when I do actually scratch the crystal. Great vid!

[@richardshaw1968]

Have you seen the new bracelets for the citizen Promaster divers from Long Island they look very good…just need to start doing some for the ny0040…

[@pinupbyjm]

Haha.. That ending though 😂 It looks beautiful 👍

[@turbyoulance]

fascinating to watch pardon the pun. On a different note , a local Tasmanian entrepreneur is launching a few projects .One of them is his selling of the Russian watch/es called the ZLATOUST . have you ever reviewed this watch at all Jody in your U tubes ?

[@jamessmith6402]

Well done the mod look’s great 👍 thanks Jody

[@joelofalltrad3s]

Awesome! In my humble opinion I’d love a few more mod videos and few less unboxing videos 😁

[@MrShinobi797]

Well Done Jody...well done 👌

[@richarddunkerley7770]

Hi Jody, love your content. A quick question, thanks to you I have bought a baltic watch (GMT) and need to start flipping some of my current collection! Would you suggest eBay or Chrono 24 is best for selling watches that are in the $1000 plus category?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I'd suggest both mate. Can't hurt? I buy and sell on trusted, private Facebook groups over here as well. Enjoy the Baltic!

[@richarddunkerley7770]

@@JustOneMoreWatch cheers Jody

[@mikedandurand3548]

I just bought a new Seiko szsb017 to find it running +35 spd. Couldn't return it because it's in spec but can't have a watch running like that. Well you're right about not trying to regulate it without a timegrapher. Also 67 year old eyes. Long story short I now own a non running brand new watch. Balance wheel just stopped and won't go. Never again.