Ultimate SKX Mods! NH36, Lumed Ceramic, Sapphire, Strapcode etc

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Well, this one took me a while, I kinda freaked myself out after a few failed mods last year. I should have believed in myself a bit more! It wasn't actually too bad. If I can do it, chances are, so can you! And bloody hell, does it look good now. Cheers, Jody

[@gtbigdog3507]

This watch is like my grandfathers axe. We have had it for over 60 years and it still in perfect condition. Only had to change the handle twice and the head once

[@carlmason983]

Broom trigger.

[@thebkstank2095]

Lol

[@mrmagoo.3678]

See!..a little bit of care and 60yo Axe!..We had a Cat last 25years!!..25!..died about 8yo..but still..right next to the skip..there he lay..for 17yrs!..until one of the little sh*ts next door frisbeed him at her dog..soo..no more Frisbee!..er..Cat!..sorry..forgot where I am! lol🤔🙃

[@maff1975]

I like how the ar coating on the crystal makes the chapter ring look blue 👍🏻 (17:18)

[@JaredKerim]

That confused the hell out of me!

[@maff1975]

Jared me too! I was like ‘wait, he didn’t mention the chapter ring’ lol

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Me too. Very nice.

[@M82RKY]

I agree the orange really looks great with the blue effect chapter ring

[@tellyzafaridis5158]

Can we get the MSKX anywhere in Australia easy to get come bye

[@anthonysmithyman372]

That's the most concise & clear mod video I've seen so far on KZbin, superb, thanks Jody.

[@maddingo]

I had a SKX with a wrecked 7s26.. I swapped in a NH36 (keeping stock dial / hands..etc) wasn't too hard.. the tip I saw that really helped me.. I was having the devil's own time with the seconds hand. Some watchmaker guy on youtube has a video about hands and he puts a tiny amount of rodico on the tip of the hand-setting tool and picking the seconds hands up with it and then positioning the seconds hand that way.. after 20minutes of frustration got it on the 1st go with the rodico on tip of setting tool approach... stem wasn't too bad.. All in all very happy to have my SKX009 running again, keeping great time as well.

[@Simplifier123]

NH36 is the best and only mod neccesary for the skx period. I like the original look of the skx, so I only changed the movement and the NH36 I ordered is so accurate, it's spot on! It's on freaking 0! Maximum +- 1 sec!!! Thanks for the great video 👌

[@martinc.720]

I’m glad this didn’t turn into a “I effed up my Seiko” video :) Great job! The watch looks fantastic!

[@BrakkoJanus]

Looks amazing! I'm usually a firm "stock condition" believer, but this looks fun and well executed. The orange minute hand really pops! Now a dial with applied indices would rock.

[@jacc88888]

Ouroboros Then only the case would be original. Agree with you though 😉

[@BrakkoJanus]

@@jacc88888 the infamous SKX of Theseus ;)

[@JeeGee114]

@Joe Amor Brrrrr.

[@nafiulshelim6194]

If you want a scratched up hardlex crystal, then sure. Stay stock

[@Crackity_Jones.]

Yeah I agree. Esp with the SKX. I couldn't bear to tear mine apart, esp as they are out of production. That's why I'm doing a SKX build from scratch.

[@thextractor53]

The prettiest SKX out there. Brilliant job Jody

[@MrShoryuken1]

"Trigger's broom" for our non British friends, is a reference to a character on an English TV show called Only Fools and Horses. The joke is that Trigger says he has been using the same broom for 20 years... but it's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles.

[@smedleyhverovhe8919]

Here it's called "granddad's axe"

[@ianbutler1983]

In USA there is a similar story about George Washington's hatchet.

[@thomasmarcotte270]

In greece there is Theseus' ship

[@RiefvanAchmadMasrury]

The best Seiko mod video I've ever seen. It looks systematic with confident. I have most of the tools, a double dome sapphire, an original hardlex, aftermarket/original chapter rings, a Knurled Bezel Coin from Dagazwatch with Black GMT and Blue Titanium Bezel Insert, leather and Z22 rubber straps, and also 2 SKX-es but still don't have enough courage for real modding yet. The only mod that i i've already done was swapping the straps. After seeing this video, my confidence was boosted. Thx.

[@randynovick7972]

Honestly, the movement swap is the part I was most keen to see you do. I put a strapcode angus jubilee on my skx007 and while it has some chunk to it (I like the chunk) it's not so big that it mismatches the case, in the event anyone is curious. I like what you did, Jody! It's not the handset choice I would have made, but mods are for the wearer, after all. Many thanks for showing the whole distance of the project.

[@rustyshackleford17]

You know, I do love it when the popularity of a product becomes so large that you don't even need OEM parts to build a better product and a similar price point.

[@jacc88888]

Perfectly aligned chapter ring and bezel. You’ve betrayed the spirit of the SKX: unsubscribed. Seriously, great job - massive improvement and looks fantastic. You should go into business.

[@chrisjohns2210]

Best looking SKX I’ve seen after the upgrade.

[@itsallrobbish]

A cracking job, Jody! I did the ceramic insert and double dome sapphire, but have decided to hang off a wee bit for the nh36, but, who knows, one day. So far I’ve swum and snorkelled quite deep on both sides of the Atlantic, off the Fife coast at Elie and off the west coast near Oban and it’s not leaked so far, but one day I must try and get the hand winding and hacking movement to finish the job. You’ve inspired me to have a go, thanks for another wonderful video, cheers, Rob, from the East Neuk.

[@DS-dd7vf]

Well done! Thinking about doing an nh36 mod myself, but I fear putting the hands back will cause permanent damage to my mental health...

[@tmf866]

Believe it or not, I've actually put in a set of hands on a watch with my bare fingers. (It was a cheap watch, I didn't really care if it got ruined, and was pleasantly surprised that it didn't. I wasn't actually modding it, the hands had come off.) It can be done, and it's not that horrible, the job just requires patience and you have to remember to do it in order.

[@ImNotHereEither]

I’ve been planning the exact same mods without the movement change. Ceramic diver lume insert, new chunkier brushed steel bezel, double dome sapphire glass, and Merc hands. I went with the chunkier Rolex type strap though. Brilliant video. Thank you, and once again, just through approach, variety and your integrity and knowledge, you’re proving why you’re one of the best watch channels online.

[@ronaldmcclelland1085]

Jody.......Great video. Following your lead, I modded my SKX013. New sapphire crystal, new bezel insert (haven’t received yet), new hands. Things went pretty well; only problem was I lost new second hand. Had hell of a time getting installed, finally flew off into cosmos somewhere. Finally got old hand put on. Other issue was, didn’t clean case well enough and have dust particle on face. Will clean off when new bezel insert arrives. Gonna have to buy another second hand and put on. Was lot of fun doing mod and not nearly as difficult as anticipated. Thanks a million for instruction and motivation. Great channel. Keep up good work.

[@victormorgan1690]

just listened to this mod vid and enjoyed it and your soothing scottish accent we need more scottish narrators , unlike most scots who tend to not like hearing their accent ,which im not one of I love my scottish accent . thank you and lang mae yer lum reek .regards from glasgow .

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

I skipped this vid last week because I don’t have a Seiko. Then this afternoon happened. A “new to me” SKX007 is on its way to my mailbox. Now I’ll watch all the Seiko vids. Cheers.

[@valkwatches6750]

I love the GMT Master wallclock you got there 😁 Beautiful and very subtle mods!

[@markplayford5836]

WOW that has got to be THE BEST SKX MOD VIDEO...EVER! Best I have ever seen anyway and I have seen a few, not only that but good choices for all parts as well. End result spot on Jody, take a bow mate you deserve it. I LOVE my SKX007 and always worry when someone does a mod which almost takes away what makes the SKX so special. However no such fear here. Perhaps I’m gushing a little too much here, but what you have created looks every bit as good as any very high end diver including that there Submariner thingy? Before watching this I was very happy with mine, now I want that one. Could not understand why people wanted to mod it, that’s because everyone else goes way over the top. The bracelet worried me, the hands did the same but I should not have worried at all, as it came out perfect. 😃

[@cheeseblog]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍 YOU ARE TO MODEST! I watch you’re videos even before I check out the news on BBC in the a.m.. A new fanboy.

[@henrywest7217]

There're a bunch of SKX mods on KZbin. But I like yours the best. A great balance between instruction and demonstration. I'll keep watching.

[@Black_noir_mw3]

Absolutely gorgeous, I've seen restorations and modding videos, but this takes the cake

[@thomastriestram5183]

Hi Jody, a big HELLO from Germany. What a great Vid. Now the SKX is a real beauty, couldn't be better. Very well done. Respect.

[@johnmoorefilm]

Brilliant, just brilliant! GREAT production values, and you are so inclusive, generous And encouraging! How are you not on tv?!

[@k1ortia]

Very well explained. i now have the confidence to start modding my own skx007

[@Daniel-zh3qz]

This is one of the best modding tutorials I've seen. Straightforward with all the information needed to mod the SKX. Thank you!

[@Davbroo21]

I own two seiko skx's and have decided from my own experience and watching so many videos that the only thing people like about the skx is the case!

[@MRaaronneary]

Absolutely loved this. I had an skx I intended to mod like this, but between work and fixing my shit commodore I just couldn't get the time. I do stuff like this all the time at work repairing orthopedic components. Keep up the good videos, throughly enjoying your stuff

[@ImNotSynergy]

Slightly unrelated but I just bought a Cadisen watch containing the NH36 movement thanks to your video. Very informative channel! Eventually I hope to get a nice Seiko like this.

[@jake-ishere3362]

You can do it bud !!! I’m rebuilding 8 NH35’s right now .... After a time or 2 , you could rebuild the entire movement with just 2x’s magnification , good tweezers , and a modified toothpick

[@erwinmanzano7596]

A very superb and talented hands. Just like the sleight of hand of a magician. A very big thumbs up!!!

[@matthewhornby2333]

Well I broke the original movement in my SKX007, not sure how the hell I managed that, but using your instructions I swapped it for an NH36. Boom! First mod was the big one, but it worked and I'm well happy. Now I'm going to have to get a nicer bezel insert. 😁

[@tornagawn]

Measure twice, cut once. Then again and again, then file. Excellent video (as usual)

[@-Dash-]

Great video as always, end result looks really good. I bought my SKX thinking I would mod it, but since then I decided to keep it standard and just put the money towards more watches instead lol.

[@nlq7844]

I absolutely love this mod. The original style of the Skx is relatively the same yet it looks like a million bucks.

[@sollydogg]

You just become the very coolest watch channel on KZbin in my eyes just by wearing that shirt🔥nice vid mate am new to watches and really enjoy your insights an mods

[@longbush]

Looks great, Jody. Well done! Even just a sapphire really dresses up any SKX. I'd happily wear this little fella.

[@mrwuffe]

I really liked the orange watch hand. Really set it off.

[@lolotube100]

If the SKX's weren't going UP in price I'd LOVE to try this. Oh well, I'll just enjoy it vicariously thru Jody

[@sellsidedream8766]

why are the SKX's moving up ??

[@CantStopFallin]

@@sellsidedream8766 discontinued

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Wow that turned out amazing!!! Congrats on that new SKX!

[@DM-rc4yu]

Agreed on hand pressing tools. I find I have a lot more control with these compared to a spring loaded tool.

[@refuse2lose1985]

After seeing this, I might switch to hand pushers, too. Spring loaded press is kind of inaccurate.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

I love that there’s not a speck of dust. I can’t put a case on my phone without fouling it with dust particles. Nice job!

[@JamesVincex]

Such a great mod. The watch looks great. I wouldn't worry about the blue, I think it works really well in a subtle way. Great video. Great final product. Thanks for sharing

[@SWatchik]

Jesus that looks cracking, really make me want to have a go! Great video

[@jamesarthur6962]

What an improvement, it looks amazing...time to develop you own MICRO BRAND JODY.

[@SmolStufff]

Next up: How to mod your royal oak. Love the look of this one!

[@lowersaxon]

I‘m a happy owner of a 013 with NH 36, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel. Very good.

[@ernied3123]

Great job Jody, I love the AR blue. The watch looks a million bucks. I’m going shopping for a few parts now myself.

[@Julius_Seizure]

That was very satisfying to watch over a cup of coffee. You had the right tool for each part of the job.

[@BobMuir100]

WOW!! Impressive work Jody, very nice one . We will wait on her to come round in the morning then? Kings

[@dbzamora]

Nice mod. I agree with you on the crystal. The blue tint seems to be off unless the dial is blue. Overall, the watch looks great!

[@JayB-lz6yd]

i have a tip for you. find or buy a cheap bicycle innertube and cut few square pieces out of it. use these squares to protect the saphyr when you install them. it works super well with the bezel. put the rubber around the tip of the tool and push. it will pop nicely with the best protection. rubber is thick enough.

[@AlanHearnshaw]

I did a very similar mod myself with a Seiko 5 (SNK 809). I fitted the dial and hands from an SKX. Later, I went back in and replaced the movement with an NH36. It's very satisfying to have a somewhat unique piece that you've created yourself. It's definitely a "Trigger's broom". That saying is a new one on me, but I instantly got the reference. :-)

[@George-cm8in]

Great tutorial Jodi..... Learned alot... Getting ready for my first time too😜.......... Lol loved the triggers Broom comment. 🧹

[@darrellbutler6179]

Good job Sir. I like the blue AR coating, changes the colour of the chapter ring and, you know I love an orange minute hand.

[@scundoalex]

Love your videos mate. Always excellent content and production value. Keep up the great work!! I started getting into modding recently and I'm really having a blast. I just finished my first proper mod of an Invicta 8926OB. Installed a Dagaz Milsub dial and hands, proper bezel insert with correct Rolex font, did the logo removal & re-polish thing, installed a nice sapphire crystal with 2.5x mag cyclops and a SEL oyster bracelet from an Invicta 9937 (fully brushed/logo removed). What a great everyday watch. The NH36 is the perfect movement for this work. I'll forego the hi-beat value and a little decoration for durability and reliability every day. Next project is my trusty old SKX007. Time for an engine swap and an upgraded look. Thanks for the tips and inspiration!! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

[@pentachronic]

Great work there! Love the Orange minute hand !!

[@Davidtavernor]

Excellently done. The hands application could do with a video of its own, so easy to over push and and bend!

[@troynasello2085]

Use rodico to manipulate the hands while setting them, much easier. It looks great though! Excellent job!

[@dskztar9348]

This looks beautiful, i think there should be an update of the SKX line with these same specs, and maybe some different dial colors. Great job sir.

[@bdfree901]

Well done sir. I’ll save this and fly tying to the pros.

[@siamwatchaddict9072]

The dogs bollocks Jody. Well done .. That is a kicking piece ... Glad to see you on the mod side if not the dark side.. Lol..

[@calebnewton_]

Personally I love the blue touch that the crystal adds. A nice bit of contrast to the orange bits on the hand and dial.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Dude, you modded that SKX like a Boss!

[@fattmatt200]

Biggest problem with modding a SIX is sourcing a broken one, as good used ones are holding their value. Very nice mod Jody!😀

[@0017Bulldog]

Utterly fantastic. What a transformation. Impressive and comical all in the same motion. Thanks Jody. My SKX is being sent to you as we speak. lol

[@jonathanobrien1058]

That's another great video there, and a perfect how-to on how to do an SKX mod. Its a pity you didn't start with just custom parts and build one up from scratch, now that would be awesome.

[@refuse2lose1985]

Welcome to the brotherhood! I just completed my first mod (SKX173) and I totally understand what you went through. Great work, Jody. :)

[@AP_Thailand]

I love making my own mods so I have my watches personalised for my own taste with a kind of unique piece... and watching your video it seems so easy for you (I know it is not always), congrats!

[@bobbywarren6583]

I found this episode fascinating. Excellent job, I admire your talent. Beautiful watch.

[@Lionfire1]

Love the energetic vibe you bring, became an instant fan. However when you made the triggers broom reference, I was sold! Subscribed!

[@williamrizzo1285]

Great job Jodi, I'm a new subscriber and I have to admit I've been watching most of your videos and I've already ordered two watches this week. I guess I should thank you? As my English grandmother would say, bugger!

[@johndesmond1987]

I did something very similar with my SKX007: NH36, Strapcode jubilee, ceramic bezel insert and sapphire domed crystal. I kept the original hands, with their unbeatable lume, and used black day and date wheels. I think that looks a good deal better than the white wheels. You need to be a bit careful with the crystal to ensure it matches the level of the thicker bezel insert. I found a 1.5mm crystal was just right. Just how it should have been made in the first place!

[@AlfredMeylan]

Absaloutuly love the shape of the hands

[@alext2933]

I have all the bits and have watched this for the 4th time. I am about to do it all. Wish me luck....

[@stephenhuber1079]

Those mods came out beautiful, and I really like the look of the blue AR coated sapphire crystal. That is a great looking watch, Jody!

[@caiyete]

Wow redefined skx. Great job Boss!!!!!

[@andreaiacolina]

You did a great job, Jody! Very nice watch now!

[@bogrot69]

Great job mate! I recently did a full custom SKX NH36 build using a Crystaltimes PVD case with a DD sapphire/black ceramic yachtmaster bezel combo. A fun project with surprisingly great results.

[@FK-we1dp]

the result looks amazing. I would LOVE this watch.

[@FK-we1dp]

Love the way the reflection makes the chapter ring look BLUE straight on.

[@igetoys]

Really curious how to open the skx, and i found your video, so clear and step by step explained. Thanks!

[@Pidge67]

I think it looks great with the blue AR coating but blue is my favourite colour. I would have maybe put blue hands or just the second hand. The orange still looks great too with the black face and bezel.....Good job..love your channel .

[@Pidge67]

I just realized why you chose orange. To match the orange print.

[@ConvoyGTR]

Great job Jodi! You did your research and prepared on exactly what to do and it all looked like it went pretty smoothly! I suggest you lubricate the back and crown gaskets with some watch lubricant. Not necessary to the process, but it's a quick thing and helps with the longevity of the gaskets.

[@carlobighouse5434]

Beautiful outcome. Great demo and clear instructions. Thanks for sharing the experience with us Jody.

[@LeicaCat]

Jody, It's way easier to use your blue-tac or rodico instead of tweezers to pick up and place the hands without damaging them. With the pointer end of the watch hand stuck to the blue-tac, align it over the hub whist using the tool with your other hand to press it down.

[@charliedoyle118]

Excellent outcome! That watch pops now.

[@woodsmansfinest3814]

Fun and amazing to watch. Hilarious as always... And believe if or not, I did the same hands and bezel on mine 3 years ago hunting for a squale mod and I love it... Now getting that movement and crystal changed ASAP. Looks amazing.

[@scott917]

Great job. I dont even own a watch and I want to mod one of these. I even like the mods you used.

[@varghejo]

Was waiting for this video. I thought replacing the hands would be the trickiest part but, after seeing this, maybe not. Will try this mod, especially now that CT Horology makes signed lumed crowns for the skx. Really good video, well done.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Once you replace the bezel, crystal, hands, movement and bracelet the SKX is the perfect watch. Damn Seiko for taking away half the fun by releasing the improved 5KX. ::shakes fist::

[@ryan_bitzer]

Nice project and end result! I'm one extremely indecisive person so just choosing what hands would look best would be quite challenging.

[@DeusNyx]

I think Yobokies do one of the best lume out there! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@kojoonfeet9222]

Nice work Jody, all your videos are very informative and spot on and very appreciative of your work. Please more cheap watch company videos from China. I think some of the watch companies from China are pretty decent like Cadisen, Quonqin, Loreo. PLEASE more of Chinese special because I love finding cheap watches. Thank you Jody!

[@allaboutdiy1375]

Badass, I honestly like the bicolor lumes you got goin on there. Really nice job

[@pol5561]

Except the bracelet the watch Rocks,nice job keep up.

[@martincallery8862]

This was a great video and a great mod to boot! And who would possibly imagine that you could get an "Only Fools And Horses" reference into a watch channel video from Australia! Sublime!

[@jamesejudy3]

Thank you for sharing this video. Vids like these are helping build my confidence to do my first from-the-ground-up build.