Watch This BEFORE You Mod Your Seiko SKX!

[@ChristoverMarxfortheWin]

A Mod is only for the person that owns it. Certainly one can buy a C-Tank watch or an IWC that speaks just to its owner, but a Modded watch becomes as much a part of its owner's originality as do the freckles on their hands. Modding is completely and absolutely worth it. This is a very good "review" of and for a Mod.

[@HunterAsesino1]

The almost perfect syncing of the two watches pleases me

[@jefferyneu3915]

I never thought I would have a modded watch. Then Island Watch started modding watches. I have one of Marc’s modded SKX’s and couldn’t be happier. The fully lumed ceramic bezel makes me happy every time I see it light up. And the double domed sapphire crystal just makes sense to me!

[@okihaveaname]

Bought my mods from Marc also! Great guy!

[@johnnywatches247]

Great honest content as always Jory! I have been modding, repairing, collecting and building Watches for 18 years and have to say that 4:44pm has done a great job on choice on parts and design. Nathan rocks. Cheers.

[@DavekayBSC]

Mine: bead blasted case, SARB059 Alpinist dial, black date wheel, OSC polished DLC chapter ring and bezel, Namoki Seamaster professional bezel insert, Lucius Atelier lumed "Grand Seiko" hands. Looks like a cross between an Omega SMP and Planet Ocean with an SKX body. I absolutely love what you can do with these things.

[@trifong626]

Sounds great...love to see it . Pics?

[@wolandrew]

Like for synchronized watches. People rarely do it for videos.

[@stusims6567]

I love the way the crystal and the bezel make an almost seamless transition into metal from glass. The domed crystal is a real turn-on!!! Loved the video T-3!

[@chrisfenton3297]

I purchased my first modded sxk, the only thing as factory is the dial (same as in this vid). It’s all black case and bezel (yacht master style) with a NH36A movement, a double domed crystal with a red anti reflected coating, red inner chapter ring, red signed threaded crown in black, red minute hand with the second and hour in black, and black background day/date wheel with white text, it’s sitting on a black leather strap with red stitching...... 2 months on I still can’t stop looking at it, I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I couldn’t be happier with my purchase..... and that’s the point of modded watches, it will always be perfect for you. I have watches up to tens of thousands in my collection but this is still one of my favourites.

[@TheOakleyGuy15]

The Islander (ISL-02) is the best SKX mod, and insanely affordable. Received mine yesterday and it’s stunning

[@craigmiller8654]

Yup, modding an SKX with what Islander provides put ya well over 6 bills. Got the ISL-01 myself...

[@secretariat-13]

Modified watches are cool but the SKX is so iconic looking that it needs to stay as is, I tried a small mod on one of my SKX watches and frankly once on my wrist I missed the actual older look so I changed it back, moding is cool but not for everyone, I do like that moded 5KX...

[@okihaveaname]

I like the original look also but wanted the new movement, so I bought the SRP. my modded skx looks completely different.

[@johnl798]

I bought a moded skx . Gateway drug could not be more accurate . Then assembled parts and made one for myself 4 watches later for my family all unique . Which is the beauty of doing this . Do them how you want them . Jory you are partly to blame for this . If it wasnt for you i wouldnt be so into watches now . Lol . Thank you for your channel and what you do . 👍

[@readyme]

Love this. It may be an alternative to me wanting the 007. Honestly the thing I hate about it is the "5" on the dial.

[@billj5645]

I've owned 4 different modded watches, one that I modded myself. Years ago I had an SKX173 that failed so I bought a new Seiko 5 on ebay. It was one of the very small cased models with a field-inspired dial. I took the entire movement/dial/hands out of the 5 and put into my SKX173. My other 3 modded watches resulted from buying various dials and hands then sending the watches out to have parts swapped.

[@KrishanSedov]

i just got into modding about a week ago, been practising a bit and nearly finished my mod on my seiko snk809

[@NOSKIPPIN]

I just updated the bezel to ceramic, makes a huge difference from the cheap aluminium one!

[@jasonwilson7674]

I actually like the fact that the skx007 has a simple movement that doesn't hack or hand wind, the people who hate the watch because of those reasons are the type of people who would have a heart attack if they had to drive a car with wind up windows 🤣

[@JeeGee114]

Exactly. It is part of the charm. The hardlex sucks however.

[@jasonwilson7674]

@@JeeGee114 It doesn't bother me, but I did change it to a sapphire when I was correcting the chapter ring and sapphire does look so much better, cleaner, sharper 👍

[@chriscon8463]

Jason Wilson my ‘18 Wrangler has a standard transmission, manual roll-up windows, & no auto door locks! I love it!

[@zepp3lin]

It's cheap to add a hacking and winding movement for the SKX007 about maybe US30 so why not. It's not modding a car that may cost you a bomb.

[@jasonwilson7674]

@@chriscon8463 😆 My car still has heating controls where you have to actually turn a knob left or right , and I love mine 😆😆👍

[@predragjo5977]

Did something similar to my SRPD55 :D Since I got into watches, I always wanted an SKX but unfortunately it was already discontinued and I wasn't willing to pay near 3 times the price for the used one despite how much I wanted it, at the end of the day it has 7s26 movement inside which isn't bad but for sure doesn't cost that much lol. So, I modified mine with NAMOKI MOD SKX case with threads, threaded crown, solid steel case back and the SKX bezel insert. It still has the SRPD dial because I like it more than the SKX dial but it is a real diver now :D A SLEEPER!

[@thephotoop]

Another great video! I have 4 SKX's, all modded. I did two myself and bought two. Had to have one of mine fixed because I have man hands and screwed it up, ruined a handset and movement, expensive mistake. Now I will only buy the finished product. My favorite mod looks OEM, but has a NH36 movement, sapphire, signed crown, and fully aligned everything. Looks like a 007, but is not original.

[@readyme]

I want the updated 007 "homage" that looks original.

[@freehey629]

That explains why I've always liked the 5kx, it has a "Congee" day wheel. That's tasty

[@usmcgrunt02]

yep love the Kanji.

[@harrispage7000]

You can see if the kanji says "一、二、三、四、五、六、日" or "月、火、水、木、金、土、日" The former is more Mandarin, meaning "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, sun". Such characters also appears in Japanese kanji. The latter is Japanese, meaning "moon, fire, water, wood, metal, earth, sun". Such characters comes from Mandarin, but in Mandarin we don't use them to say the day. Japanese day names come from the first character of the planet in certain planetary hours. If it's a JDM 5KX, it's probably going to have the day wheel in the latter style :D

[@psykerwave2315]

@@harrispage7000 That somehow made a badass feature 10 times cooler, avatar approved.

[@1plateclub]

I wouldn’t dive with these watches, but I love the fact that it’s upgraded to 200m water resistance. The addition of a metal case back and a screw down crown are things that I want to do to my 5kx from this specific customizer as well.

[@X85283]

There is no evidence at all that it has 200m water resistance. This watch has almost certainly never been tested that deep, uses many (or indeed most) parts which are not made in an ISO regulated or tested manner, etc.

[@1plateclub]

I’m aware of that, just having to “potential” of that depth is reassuring, especially since I snorkel and surf a lot.

[@placcplacc6502]

Nice to see your evolution Jory, you like frankenwatches now!

[@tjs5770]

I’ve got the SKX009 and I have no plans to mod it. Would I like a sapphire crystal and maybe an NH35 movement in there, sure. However since they’ve been discontinued and are going up in price, Id like to keep mine as is.

[@zepp3lin]

I don't think the price gonna rise up because practically 99% of us Seiko fans own an SKX 2 or more and after market parts are readily available.

[@ChefTom777]

@@zepp3lin what about new guys in watch collecting game?.. there are 385,000 babies are born each day & if just 1% of those are going to be a watch collector each day then many will hunt for a bnew old stock skx especially the skx013

[@X85283]

An SKX is never going to be an investment watch. Sure it may be worth a little bit more now than when you bought it - but I bet if you had just invested the money in the market back when you got the watch, it would blow away the value of an SKX over an practical period of time.

[@itsallrobbish]

Niiiiice. modded my 007, 2+ years ago with swiss double dome AR coated sapphire crystal, then bottled the signed crown and nh movement. i"ll get around to it one day, I guess.

[@ajsomp]

I love the classic diver watch. While a Rolex no date sub is still king in my book, and having owned some really nice divers like the Tudor pelagos, I felt I needed an SKX. But I wanted an upgraded movement, sapphire crystal, and some other personal touches like ceramic lumed insert, coin edge bezel, and the whole watch bead blasted. Not to mention everything lines up correctly. Jeff at Watchmakers 4 does incredible work and even depth rates it before sending it out. I get asked quite frequently what it is, because though it’s just a Seiko it really stands out. For reliability it’s always going to be quartz for me (citizen promaster diver FTW) but automatics are something I feel everyone should own at least once.

[@patrickmacleod2415]

I think every Seiko fan should have at least one modded SKX. Mine is modded to look a vintage blue dial Seamaster and I put in on a shark mesh bracelet, Yobokies parts, done by NEWW and blasted all the polish off. Kind of a poor mans version of the blue titanium Seamaster 300. It looks cool, definite vintage beater tool watch kind of look, and I wear it like that. Out diving or fishing out on the boat or at the beach- any situation that I would be concerned about a more expensive watch accidentally falling off and being lost to the deep, and it is the watch to wear. Also, I have a SARG011 that I had cerekoted and the seconds hand painted a bit darker, and I have a Tag Auquaracer quartz that I had the lume done to vintage beige and also wear as a bit of a beater. Love them all. Likewise, every uber rich watch collector should have one modded Rolex Sub. :-) However I am not one of those who does a lot of modding, and never myself; I know that is its own niche in the collectors hobby.

[@stuartphillips2960]

One of your very best Jory. Congrats to the brand.

[@Kostas1601]

I didn’t think I’d like this watch before I clicked but now I’m jelly. What an awesome mod!

[@futuredk89]

Did a 4:44 build a month ago and I LOVE it l. Currently enjoying the honeymoon phase

[@laurenzheitmann8080]

Just getting into your channel, and I actually played back the intro twice lol... It's bangin'

[@zepp3lin]

I own a whole plethora of moded Seiko watches, SKX, TURTLE OR SAMURAI. I'm a watch modder as a hobby and I do it for self satisfaction and not for sale. Fortunately DLW, Namoki, Lucius Artelier, Komo Watches, Raffles Time...etc are all right at my backyard(Country). So parts are easily available fast and furious.

[@fawkesandhound]

Not to poop on the point but you can’t go wrong with an Islander from Marc at Long Island Watch.

[@nicktrnka1480]

Islander's rock. I'm hoping for a sarb033/35 with a salmon dial or a light ice blue.

[@MarcusBess]

I have been looking at different mod'd Seiko SKXs for a while but could never decide. Finally did exactly that, purchased an Islander watch from Marc at Long Island!

[@xyzxyz-wz4zv]

He charges too much for the 'build your own'

[@wakawaka1976]

Just me, but I don’t like the islander watch logo... I’m sure they are great watches.

[@НапримерПетрСмирнов]

@@wakawaka1976 I can't stand that logo too, it just doesn't fit the dial properly.

[@robp5141]

That aggressive LX bezel and insert just takes it to the next level.

[@RicExiSxNicE]

I’ve been modding and making custom watches/Seiko’s for sometime now and it’s awesome to see that part of the watch community being show cased by awesome channels such as yours! Lume Shot; another awesome Seiko Modder, was been featured recently and I highly recommend checking him out!

[@tomaszkazmierczak2764]

Hi T3. Very first comment on your channel. Modding watches is similar to tribute song. SKX is icon, no doubt. Any mod is for me kind of reinterpretation. Similar to music evergreens. You have same melody, lyrics, but different approach. As long as is not losing orginal shape is ok with me. Especially when it's satisfying someone's ego. In your case is crown signature. Take care. Thanks and waiting for more. Ps. I'm awaiting my skx mod birthday present. Hopefully will arrive in time. Is going to be second one.

[@taham33]

For me, it's the Vostok Amphibia modscene. Not having to worry about misaligned bezels because it's bidirectional is god tier sleaze

[@armandojuan64]

The SKX is an icon . That simple .

[@seenatomy4753]

i was planning to buy a automatic watch but i am worried about having to set the time again and again after the watch stops are there watches out there that can deal with this issue

[@danwaz5218]

Loving the T3 Time-A-Nator!! I have no Modded watches currently but after seeing this vid I know who I will be using when I do get one.

[@mdrglxix3699]

So, the case, the movement, the dial, the hands, the crystal, the bezel, the crown, the strap, basically they build a new watch from scratch...

[@hasanalsmadi1964]

Nothing SKX is left there, what's the point? I think this mod is just bad.

[@johnnywatches247]

I like this T3 mod. It's built on the SKX case but makes tastefull choices as to what to improve on the SKX design. It's so cool to choose parts to make it your own.

[@mikegreen8710]

The case stays.

[@defjodor1]

Just got my first skx007j and I love it. It will never get modded😊

[@okihaveaname]

My skx been modded and my srp has the 4r36 update. Divers done.

[@lynnlittle8671]

I love your new watch, but I have to say, for me, I’m totally okay with my non modded 007J...

[@thetimeteller]

“J” 😂🤣 Sorry about the money you threw away.

[@okihaveaname]

@@thetimeteller wasting money on watches? umm who does that? 😏

[@gergemall]

I love it . I have several watches and have been tinkering . I’d love to buy a mod

[@tobiash.5050]

Love this Video. Got my modded seiko this week.

[@henrywest7217]

That's a very tasteful mod. Wear it in good health!

[@wakawaka1976]

I must have missed it... how much would it cost to mod a watch like that? I think it turned out great. Need to get a watch crystal press...

[@alanwright3172]

mine has a nh36 , green ceramic bezel, green trident second hand and a" great wave" lumed dial and sapphire and I love it. :-)

[@gunnersforlife7796]

Stock version is the best.

[@CocoKoi321]

Oh man that modded 5kx VERY GRAND SEIKO LOOKING need to try that style Which 5kx number model is that? Have always hated the stock hands on the 5kx cause the dial feels so cluttered but that watch you got is so clean I like those hands keeps all simple on such a awkward confusing dial that has a lot going on Wait what XD 6:15 who made the handset?

[@davidausterman5915]

What strap do you have on the SKX? I love its vibe. BTW, I have a 5kx that I am gradually modding.

[@markbyrum4743]

45mm lug-to-lug! Impressive for smaller wrist folk like me (17 cm). Nice looking watch. This watch was designed for you by your friend. What would you do differently with the design now that you've lived with the T3 Time-inator?

[@danec1384]

That is a great looking 5kx. Nothing wrong with swimming with 100m WR and no screw down. Maybe not after 10years or so though

[@c.w.9615]

I like the SKX dial better. Overall, nice mod bro.

[@theenavybluemonster]

I’d only want to upgrade the movement on my 009 to hack and wind.

[@seanswenson7371]

Nathan 444 built my watch and it is amazing

[@MrLahrbrat]

Nice watch.Happy Canada Day

[@dmits22]

Personally I hate the word modding being used on watches unless you actually have it modded and not just parts changed. Also you have that band that you bought in Milford so you know about the surfing in N. Hampton and Rye. I've been wearing an SRPD95 since the Fall through Winter, not so much Spring because of Covid and now Summer surfing and it has been through hell and it is perfectly fine. Only a moron would pull the crown when in water and the two times I have had water get into a watch was because I shattered the sapphire crystals which is why Hardlex is superior when you are in the water. I just wish Seiko brought back Sapphlex. Nice watch you got there and Happy 31st

[@angelmadera3401]

Good video! What is the strap on the unmodded SKX?

[@aflexxxxx]

Is that dome crystal and slope bezel mod available for the SKX013 as well?

[@Todd_Whitehouse]

Surprised you didn't go with a black date wheel to match the kanji day wheel but it's a great looking piece!

[@iandocena4208]

To keep some white there and keep the 3 oclock matching with the indices

[@FourFortyFourPM]

Ian Docena exactly

[@Wynner3]

I have a red dial Orient Kamasu that I hope to mod some day. Nothing as drastic, or cool, as this Seiko, though.

[@rudyantolegano5370]

your's already perfect piece.

[@jamesromeo3962]

What is the strap on 007? I really like it, might try one on my Submariner.

[@prod.deathwish]

I really want a skx just to mod to bad there discontinued and the eBay resale for them is ridiculous

[@JeeGee114]

The only mod I did was an anti reflective sapphire crystal. Might as well buy another watch if you want to change the rest.

[@okihaveaname]

How about crystal, ceramic bezel, and glass caseback? Those 3 things are the limit IMHO.

[@enriqueparedespinel1694]

Very good looking watch, I must be one of the best gifts you've ever gotten.

[@angelgarza4410]

I want to replace my Skx007 by a Seiko Mini turtle. Should I do it?

[@OscarDeCicco]

I own a mini turtle on a shark mesh bracelet and I just love it. Fits smaller wrists very nicely and the only think I would change is upgrading to a sapphire crystal without magnifier. The SKX is overrated imo

[@Moncs70]

No. You should keep the SKX and buy it a mini 🐢 for company. 😜

[@naekeel1973]

Just get the mini turtle and keeping your skx

[@JeeGee114]

Get a real turtle!

[@markbyrum4743]

Love the domed crystal blending into the bezel. Nice watch.

[@Walterliquori]

Nice work I like the original More but that’s just me

[@MFRiley]

I need that single pass zulu strap.

[@r.o.1330]

Modding is popular, but not my cup of tea. Even the guy with the sissy T-Rex for a friend has discussed it and noted that some people actually mod out Rolex's. The SKX with all of it's warts is just that, an SKX - arguably one of the most iconic timepieces ever created (even at it's ridiculously low price point). It doesn't hack, it doesn't hand wind, it usually gains 15-20 seconds a day and most owners have a scratched crystal, but it's still an SKX. Once modded, it might look cool, but now it's nothing - like a rubber engine mount Harley that doesn't shake at red lights. The warts ARE the watch!

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

i like the insert on the modded 5kx

[@dannymoreno1240]

Where can I buy a bracelet like the one that came with you 5KX T3? I have searched amazon for it.

[@bondpit8750]

This one goes beyond a typical mod, as it only uses the dial (and movement?) from the original watch. Why start with a 5kx, spending unnecessary money for the entire watch, when you could just use a 5kx OEM parts dial, (or any dial of your choice) since you’re swapping out the case, bezel, hands, etc. All of the parts necessary to build a custom SKX inspired ‘homage’ can be had from a variety of sources. Did 444Pm pressure test this build?

[@X85283]

Guarantee this was never a 5KX but was made from parts as you describe. And of course it wasn't actually tested to 200m, I don't know why he claims it is now magically "rated" to 200m, lol.

[@lamoxd3813]

Its 2 am and im watching someone talk about fucking watches. Good times

[@subliminalsanctuary7832]

"Collecting is a passion of every watch enthusiasts, Moding is a display of artistry of every enthusiasts."

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Congrats man, that’s a beautiful modded watch!

[@rajeevkrishnadas]

The AR coating... There's so much reflection off the crystal... Is that supposed to happen!!

[@iandocena4208]

It’s his lighting set up

[@zepp3lin]

Yes , Sapphire are polish up very shiny and it actually reflects more light especially a double dome. Get a flat Sapphire if you don't want that reflections

[@virgiliomejiasalazar3438]

It's great to hear from you. Nice watch.

[@defender1006]

Love that '5KX really different, the sailcloth strap on your SKX, looks great, much better than the original Z22 rubber OEM, I too am a BIG NATO and ZULU strap fan. I have 3 SKX's, a bone stock '009K, love the 'Pepsi' bezel, plus two modded '009's, one with day/date and one with a plan dial, without those complications/functions. Seiko could easily have updated the 'SKX's with a 4R36 and drilled lugs retained the 200M water resistance and charged what they are now doing so for it's '5' replacement, who knows we may even have got a sapphire crystal?

[@mrgeneralhannibal7440]

Have you seen the Seiko SBGA385 ?

[@Jon-iw9gr]

All i want is to put tritium in mine. Does anyone know where i can send mine to get it done?

[@oren1419]

Link to the strap on the SKX pls

[@derbagger22]

I saw another modder to a Blood Moon Samurai. ZOMG!

[@saccaball]

Yep review the islander watch!!!

[@dw8730]

Is that a county comm Zulu strap?

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

At 4:44 - "4:44pm"... nice.

[@chrisainsley]

Oooh

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@bigee01]

Here are my specs for my SKX777 The details: * Seiko SKX007K base watch * Seiko SRP777 dial (genuine) * DLW double dome sapphire crystal * DLW Mercedes hands (with stock Seiko SKX second hand) * Yobokies Submariner style bezel Here's a pic drive.google.com/file/d/1Rb41bn_cOicN4ZySMqZefNNW6_x2AHe2/view?usp=sharing

[@normshifferd9728]

Even those whom mod, still have one or two that are not modded.

[@JavierBonillaC]

It’s very nice but the glare is awful.

[@lanceblencowe2408]

this is beautiful I want one!!!

[@oscarp.8799]

So, T3, are you a Mod convert?

[@shinraorg]

4 is my lucky number,

[@semogasukses5204]

i love the originality, but lack of sapphire crystal make me modding it

[@rogerfleig4746]

So how much did you get paid for this 15 min plug?

[@thetimeteller]

I own two Porsches, an M3, and a Land Rover. You do the math.

[@amaanpatel9889]

Could somebody please explain me something? So I just got a new Seiko 5 with a 4R36 movement. However, I don't feel any resistance from the crown when hand- winding, even if I wind it 100 times. Is this normal with the 4R36 movement? Thank you for reading this ;)

[@daylightsensor8695]

Do you hear any clicking while trying to wind it? If no it might be defective. Also make sure you don't have it in time or date set mode

[@amaanpatel9889]

@@daylightsensor8695 thanks for the feedback. Yes,there is clicking, and the crown is fully pushed in. Should there not be resistance from the crown once it's close to fully wound up?

[@RoniDor]

There is no resistance in an automatic movement after about 30 turns of the crown it should be fully wound, the resistance you refer to is only in a mechenical movment

[@daylightsensor8695]

@@amaanpatel9889 you shouldnt feel much resistance, only barely enough to notice it. last resort would be letting it die and then winding it manually to see if it starts again. if it doesnt, then its probably broken

[@amaanpatel9889]

Thanks so much gents! Well I did let it die and it did start to move when hand wound. However, the gears ( which I see through the exhibition caseback) still move when I wind it, more than 50 winds and the gears would still be moving when wound. Is this normal?

[@HybridSpektar]

Buy a Vostok and review one of those

[@nicholasolifant9538]

Beautiful design @jory_goodman congrats brother thanks again for an awesome epi

[@johnv7223]

I love the catchy beat in the intro. Have to rewind the video to play again!

[@johnnychin]

I'm getting some Christopher Walken vibe from 2:30 onwards 😂

[@zulu6ix290]

Heard it