Ultimate Seiko 007 Rolex 6538 Submariner Mod + Squale Watch Giveaway!

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

This must be the most beautiful mod ever. Godly ♥♥♥

[@amodestlookatlife7049]

I bought the Lorier Neptune on your recommendation mostly because it looks so similar to the original Bond's (it looks great on the olive/black nato they sell imo). It is my first diver and I am over the moon with it. So thank you! That Squale looks very classy too, especially for my 6" wrists with those lugs. I suddenly want a second diver and it has only been a few days lol

[@grahamhealy5171]

I never knew how much I actually wanted a modded SKX. Damn, it's now next on my list!

[@0045thomas]

I have always had, and I still do, love Seiko. So versatile, so robust. No collection is complete without one. A true icon for every enthusiast!

[@cdb5001]

Just picked up the original Bond watch a few months ago: a Gruen Precision. Manual wind. It's tiny but I love it.

[@theurbangentry]

Such great watches and underrated vintage brand. Congrats ad thank you for sharing, enjoy! Best regards, TGV

[@benjaminbarrera214]

Cool, I have an Omega automatic that looks similar to that Gruen and I wear it with my 60s tuxedo for the Bond effect. The 510 movement is very nice, overlooked by many people but vintage fans like them. Fortunately Gruen made a lot of these so parts are not difficult to find. Have fun with your new watch!

[@cdb5001]

@@benjaminbarrera214 thanks!

[@cdb5001]

@@theurbangentry indeed, thank you. I too grew up with Moore and Connery Bonds. As an adult though, I shifted to the Le Carre brand of spy novels. More realistic, less action, but the tension is incredibly written.

[@whiteglovewatches9908]

Wow that is a beautiful Seiko mod, I’m kind of in love with that bezel.

[@josayeee]

Seiko is the greatest watch brand in the world. LIKED!!

[@varanid9]

@John Smith Depends on the model. Still nowhere near what the so-called "luxury" brands think they're worth.

[@AudioFlat]

Yes, i5 is is the NH38 movement that you want. Also, you can make it a touch thinner with a thinner case back, though it will only be by a millimetre or so.

[@alexm2113]

Great looking mod there, TGV. I too would go back to a black bezel insert but the ghost date on the movement wouldn't bother me at all.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely awesome MOD!!!! Although I’m a huge SC it’s Roger Moore for me! Live&Let Die , the theme song !!!! And of course the Submariner 5513!!! WHERE ITS BEZEL turned into the circular saw!!!!!;) Also a magnet;) superb stuff my friend !

[@sandpidgeon47]

Happy with it apart from the sapphire, bezel and movement.......

[@BigZebraCom]

The Urban Gentry is hearby awarded 2 internets for cinematic use of a Lavalamp™ .

[@theurbangentry]

LOL Thank you :D Best regards, TGV

[@David-cn6nq]

"Shocking....positively shocking"

[@theurbangentry]

LOL ;-) deffo one of his best. Thank you David, Best regards, TGV

[@zigatelban4392]

i just ordered the san martin retro diver that is very similar to this one! ceramic bezel, saphire crystal, milled clasp with solid end links for 200€. can’t wait for it to arrive.

[@Machichplatt]

the San Martin "6200" is occupying my wrist for two weeks now, I think it brings the most of this Bond-flair/buck... You will love it!

[@zigatelban4392]

@@Machichplatt Tell that to my girlfriend mate! 😁

[@mattys1467]

Some very nice modded touches.... agree about the bezel

[@dukafit7981]

Man the balance of history, wit, music choice and cinematography influence to your vids are banging.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much my friend! O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@Kalmar917]

Mannnn. You hit this one right on the dag gone nail!!! I have a 6538. Family piece but I have never worn it and never will. I would say this is the best option outside the Tudor BB58. I mean now you got me wanting to create my Sieko Mod. Spot on in this review!!👍👍👍💯

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting piece. Regards.

[@chronocommander007]

Great intro, TBV! My favorite Bond watches would be the Breitling Top Time and the Seiko G757 with the Submariner 6538 coming in third.

[@TheSavagederek]

I must admit, this channel has reawakened my love of watches. I'm sure my wife wouldn't agree lol, but even my daughter has caught the bug and loves Hugo and I got her her first watch at Christmas, which is a Rose gold (plated) Pulsar as she's only 10. But she's been following me on recent buys and helped chose my new Seiko as I was torn between a few models and colours. She told the rather attentive jeweler that she herself wanted an Oris 🤣. The woman looked at me and said, daddy better get working as she knows what she wants lol.

[@TheUkester69]

Love the dial. Yes, the bezel is a bit green.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

I got the fraken Invicta 53 sub.

[@Kittyland123]

Thank you TGV! Great video as always! I love how your Seiko mod dial and bezel look! Enjoy it! 👍🏻

[@AlbLoHe]

Great stuff tristano, I agree with your decission of changing the bezel to smtg more "fine-tuned" with the original rolex model....

[@vladdorobantu5557]

Looks great! 7 months waiting ... i feel you, still waiting for my order to arrive from US to RO, makes the moment even more exciting.

[@freshramses]

love the UG signature on the dial! looking forward to seeing it with the changed bezel to give it the complete connery look

[@donrogan2812]

Agree with you about the Bezel. But that dial is killer. Very cool TGV.

[@Alias_Anybody]

To be totally honest, I don't think the green bezel works with the vintage dial. If that was something I'd want I'd go for the full Alpinist look with a green dial and cathedral hands.

[@BosunM8James]

Nice observation. I didn't quite notice that at first but after reading your comment I couldn't stop looking at the watch without thinking of your observation.

[@sergelegault6027]

This bezel insert is ugly and does not look vintage

[@janethigginbottom]

@@sergelegault6027 so is your mother

[@babelinfocalypse8118]

Unfortunately you're right. When the modder's attempt to weather the bezel turned it green he should tried something else instead. It's sloppy work and doesn't work as an accurate recreation on the version used on screen.

[@yeth3569]

I'm curious. Is that dial an original Seiko dial? If it isn't, why does it bear the Seiko name in the same font?

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

You should have the file modded to show the date, just color match the date wheel.

[@robertmcleod1088]

I really like this. I could see one with the McLeod crest on the back.

[@varanid9]

Now just why would TGV want one with the McLeod crest?

[@robertmcleod1088]

@@varanid9 ...well, it would live at my house.

[@gerardogarcia-trio3572]

It will definitely improve changing that bezel, looking forward to seeing that change.

[@michaelyoung5707]

I haven’t seen you in awhile! I’m glad to see your show again. Love your tone of voice and knowledge .

[@rhino202]

Ken onion blur is amazing. Love how bond brought so many items to the forefront as luxurious. So many focus on his cars and weapons, but the watches are spectacular

[@jproduce1]

Definitely, Gruen the very first watch worn by Bond and the reason I purchased a vintage Rolex built Gruen similar to Connery's.

[@jbsp201x]

Get the impression you'll tinker with or change this... Got a feelin'! Looks great though!

[@adamharwood9575]

Where do you get your polo necks? Great colour. What material is it?

[@Libertà_sulla_vita]

I agree, id never buy a early reference sub because i couldn't just throw it on when ever i wanted.

[@pacovl46]

That Seiko mod looks nice! Which case did he use for it and how much was the watch? I agree, a black bezel insert would look better than the green.

[@AndrewIGoode]

Any Bond watch is a great watch. Love the bezel and the dial is beautiful. Perfect for 007

[@janblog273]

since i started watching you some years ago I'm impressed every time how absolutely great the intros are. Amazing!

[@SprucyQ]

Perfect video for a study break, cheers!

[@leethomas3263]

If you want that Bond big crown look... The Tudor Black bay fifty eight is the best option

[@mmastre5064]

The watch looks great, but yeah the bezel insert does look a bit green.

[@Jean.P.Cartier]

My favourite Rolex is buzzsaw Submariner ref 5513

[@theurbangentry]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!! Top choice, my second fave after the 6538. Thank you Jean, Best regards, TGV

[@wp9409]

The SKX is a typically a thick watch. My stealth mod wears very similarly to your new Bond watch. Namoki offers a "slim" SKX caseback which should shave it down by several mm.

[@mattsurrey6138]

Paul's work at Tempus is amazing. Love my SKX 007 stealth watch he made for me earlier this year! Cannot recommend enough.

[@michaelmaldonado7199]

hey TGV have you checked out the video on the new Antikythera discoveries? Charles Frodsham and Co are making the working model.

[@garethsigrist8714]

What a fun mod! Really like the look the maker achieved with dial and the hands but agree that a darker bezel will really complete the look. Love the engraved case back and that big crown just can’t be beaten!

[@alexanderdylanthomas1891]

Is that case the crystaltimes ct709? I absolutely love the crown, is that also by crystaltimes??

[@douglascobb]

I'd have to say that my favorite Bond watch is also the Rolex 6538, just because it's been in so many of the earlier films and it's so iconic!

[@alidhanani]

Thank you for the tip of a reliable watch mod maker. Custom watches are incredible. You see customization in so many ways in terms of clothing and accessories. I love that customization in watch making is becoming mainstream.

[@vaarlam]

I love how much effort youre putting in your Videos, my favorite Bond Watch is the Omega "Spectre" by the way.

[@monkeyman8265]

That SKX case with the 3 O'clock crown position is really cool.

[@96alpha46]

What a brilliant video. I have to ask, what is the music that you are using when talking about Rolex in the bond franchise?

[@zeffothelocalalien1605]

I would actually say that this version of the Rolex Sub is the BEST they have ever made!

[@cameronlatham8590]

Just bought a Lorier on your recommendation ! Was amazed to find a personal response from Lauren and Lorenzo ! I did mention I purchased the watch on your recommendation - Thank you ! Would love a Squale though ... I have the Admiralty Grey NATO on the way, Thanks TGV.

[@jimmccaig7946]

Smart timepiece, must look up that UK company. Agree on the bezel, a tad too Robin Hood😀 cheers, 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@fabriziodutto7508]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing this customization adventure, outstanding result! Grazie!

[@theurbangentry]

Grazie a te Fabrizio. Best regards, TGV

[@23PedroJoao]

That dial looks so good!

[@slipshodaverage844]

TGV: “It looks green.” Me: “Is it not green?”

[@cosmichobo4196]

That is a beautiful watch! Do you know what make/model the case is?

[@steveneal8247]

Dude you are hard on a knife blade😬 Love the mod on the Seiko. Late 50s - early 60s are my favorite vintage of watches. The bezel insert definitely appears green. Cool custom homage.

[@unixnerd23]

Is that the case from a new style Seiko Alpinist? I can't see a Seiko Diver case with a 3 o'clock crown and no crown guards.

[@Brajin1]

Daniel Craigs Planet ocean is the watch for me and happens to be the center piece of my watch collection. Great mod!!! I think this influence purchasing my Tudor Heritage Black bay.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

You are correct - - The NH-38 is the movement that will eliminate the 👻 pull. I recently bought the Seiko 4R38 to put in my Zelos Swordfish II to get rid of that annoying 👻 pull of the NH35 as the dial has no day or date window.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, that helps me greatly. Enjoy your Zelos! Best regards, TGV

[@bpkidder]

I’d get rid of the date ghost position and change the bezel insert too!

[@pimpkjee]

Very nice mod TGV! Do you know which case is this?

[@Owen-ri2er]

It's an excellent mod, great vintage feel, love those warmer colours and big crown. Just needs to be on my wrist

[@fouadhejazi]

how thick is the watch ? the watch looks fuego !!! congrats

[@james1787]

Wow I love how that mod turned out. The watch looks fantastic! Enjoy it!

[@Abyssdiver]

Can Orient be modified like Seiko can? I have been looking at the Orient Kamasu it really catches my eye

[@YouTubeID404]

Gorgeous piece, the dial looks amazing and the aged greenish bezel just marries perfectly with it.

[@alexanderdylanthomas1891]

My favourite Bond watch was the Rolex 1016 of the books! Pure class...

[@hawkeye454]

TGV has a phenomenal storytelling ability. I could listen to these mini documentaries all day. Cheers my friend.

[@theurbangentry]

I am flattered and honored. Thank you Wes, Best regards, TGV

[@kevinc1001]

Checkout the Invicta 1953 Submariner homage.

[@theurbangentry]

Will do, thank you Kevin, great suggestion. Best regards, TGV

[@cyrankowski22]

Hello how are you ? What IS the mouvement inside this beautifull Seiko mod sub vintage ? Thanks a lot

[@brunonjezic6208]

That bazel is incredible!

[@gelmibson883]

Would like to know where to get that flight case?

[@BongoManal]

Really had no interest in modded watches - until I saw this video. Thanks for opening me up to a new perspective!

[@garyp432]

It's interesting to see there are many modified seiko

[@rutheri]

TGV, There is a mark at the '41 min mark on the bezel and it's driven me nuts through the whole video ; - (

[@michaelrs27]

i love your videos...will you recommend me where can i order seiko or other watch quality mods nearby or can ship to the Philippines? thanks a lot.

[@SteveOSpielberg]

A Seiko with no date wow that is wonderful. My favorite Bond watch is The Seiko TV watch in Octopussy where we see Bond doing a bit camera work to make sure the watch is working!

[@theurbangentry]

Yessssss!!! Such a cool choice ;-) Thank you Stephen, Best regards, TGV

[@sellsidedream8766]

Looking at the list of parts it’s amazing how little that excellent movement costs. Hardly seems fair that the dial is almost 3x the movement. Lovely watch

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Fine piece. Something off tho with the green bezel and fauxtina dial. Can't quite figure it out....🤔 As always, a fine production TGV.

[@sodiri81]

Does this company only modify seiko or would it work on say a Breitling?

[@perpetuality]

I just love your intros and video work. You stand out in this regard tremendously. Fantastic work

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated. Best regards, TGV

[@zhizian]

Its a beauty.... Black and gold my favourite combination.

[@arekrymarczuk4535]

Was that an arc reactor on your desk?! :)

[@jayanderson5823]

stunning mod, can't get enough of that crystal, does it have an AR undercoating though? in my experience, this kind of crystals are quite reflective

[@junwoojang2941]

Oooooooh finally, it's here! It's not even my watch and I'm excited lol Congratulations TGV, it looks ravishing.

[@qchang09]

The jingly jangly Seiko Jubilee is arguably my all time favorite bracelet! Nice piece!

[@barryvercueil2346]

Very unique. I wouldn't change a thing. Stunning

[@daveyoder9231]

The bezel DOES look green through the lens. I like it, as it looks a moss gray-green, almost a federal, but I understand your ambivalence. The movement you want is the SII NH38, as you guessed. As I write, I am wearing a Tissell Explorer homage with that movement and I am very pleased. The Squale is a beautiful watch as well! Thanks to you and the company for sponsoring the giveaway. The debate over homages versus mods is never-ending. But we must each choose what we can accept in consonance with our values. Down with frauds, up with honest celebrations!

[@daveyoder9231]

Correction: feldgrau not federal

[@drrsuperdog]

Is that LOTR music playing in the background (I believe the Rivendell theme) in the first few minutes or am I imaging things?

[@sergelegault6027]

I prefer the size of the SKX013 for milsubs especially if your wrist is under 7

[@TomasWatchReviews]

looks very playful, nice

[@BernardManansala]

My favorite on screen bond watch is the Hamilton Pulsar P2 2900 LED digital watch from the movie Live & Let Die.

[@thecomedian6920]

Get Carter!!! The good one!!! And do I see a poster for Mandy in the back???? My first Bond movie I saw was The spy who loved me. My favorite after Goldeneye.