The fact so many people will spend 10 or 20x the amount of the watch to mod it just shows how great the base Royale is. It's basically the digital Willard.
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
It's probably the most popular Casio they make.
@WyvernDotRed5 ай бұрын
In a way it's similar to how many expensive pre-made watches contain an ~€30 movement which the rest of the piece is built around. The electronics of the Royale are cheaper, but compared to many pre-built watches, the ratio isn't that far off. If anything, the electronics are more reliable and long-lasting, thus worth the upgrade if you like the functionality or look. Not to knock analogue or mechanical timepieces, they have their place, in my case my Vostok of similar total cost continually lives on my wrist.
@jameshotten7 ай бұрын
Well, heres a perfect example of something I never knew existed, but now that i know its out there, I feel the need to purchase. Godammit.
@mistadopeman4 ай бұрын
Do it. I did it a while back. It’s just awesome. And you can easily swap the module to a new one when you need to.
@greekpapi3 ай бұрын
Yeah, me too!!! I always was an automatic watch kind of guy.....now this!!! Getting one ASAP!!!! My chicks gonna be mad....ugh....
@BantamGX5 ай бұрын
On the back of your video I paid for the fullsteel upgrade and the rubber strap. All great items, easy to mod and came within 5 days. Great all round. Thank you for your video
@watchmewithwatches5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Enjoy
@halfpennyc7 ай бұрын
I'm not even planning to do this, but I thoroughly enjoyed your video and the finished product!
@mistadopeman4 ай бұрын
I modded mine a couple years ago. Black PVD coating for the case. Gold buttons and lettering. Sapphire glass. It’s in a new ball park now.
@watchmewithwatches4 ай бұрын
It makes such a difference doesn't it! Yours sounds super cool.
@garydworshak53297 ай бұрын
Perfect timing - just bought the AE1200 and was considering this mod. Great video, thanks so much!
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
You won't regret it!
@paulnielson82665 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, you’ve just sent me down a rabbit hole and looking forward modding a watch I don’t even own yet.
@watchmewithwatches5 ай бұрын
It's so fun. Especially when a few modules work perfectly in this case.
@watchmewithwatches5 ай бұрын
Mines currently housing the moon tide module from the new ws1700.
@pepspaulpeplow71267 ай бұрын
love this, I bought one.of these watches a while ago just to add to the collection, but love how simple it is to pimp It up a bit and really make it feel like a more premium watch. thanks for the video :)
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@neillewi9576Ай бұрын
Nice video. Very well executed. I am convinced, I will do this, but I will go for a reddish brown leather strap and polished steel case.
@EricsEverydayWatches7 ай бұрын
Hey Dan. I do like the finished look. I’ve always stayed away from this watch, and most of Casio because I’m not one for plastic or resin but the final mod makes it look premium. It’s a bit of an IKEA, approach in that self assembly is required.
@tee_m7 ай бұрын
Yes please, sapphire is game changing. Great quality parts, been butchering countless skmei copies for their metal bracelets for years (which is a good cheap way to do this sort of thing). Was considering the lf20 for mods myself.. might still do it but there's not quite so many knackered examples on eBay for parts.
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Sapphire really makes this feel special!
@goatreviews7 ай бұрын
Awesome mod! 🤩 Thanks for sharing your tips 🙏
@dunderhay91697 ай бұрын
Great video 👍 I do like these mod kits, but I wish they were a bit cheaper.
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
I know what you mean, but I think due to the limited competition it's acceptable.
@tynungester25436 ай бұрын
@watchmewithwatches You mentioned that the AE1200, AE1300, WS1600, & WS1700 all fit into the SKXmod case. The module and faceplate to the DW291H also fits.
@c.s20017 ай бұрын
A good video to help watch likers/lovers appreciate their watches even more so. Thanks
@D3athN0t35 ай бұрын
Key selling point of buying these kits besides the fact that you can mod them, for the price, if the movement is ever damaged, you can always replace the movement.
@watchmewithwatches5 ай бұрын
And there are a number of different style modules that fit!
@tupacshakur6482 ай бұрын
The most beautiful mod ever
@TopTierTicker7 ай бұрын
Looks great with the 1600 module 👌👌👌 good video Dan 🙏
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Very kind
@birdshenanigans85067 ай бұрын
Yet again, a great video. Not everyone can afford a Rolex so love something you can afford...
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Well said! Affordable fun.
@juansalazar7882Ай бұрын
I love this mod.
@StefaanVdV19617 ай бұрын
This surprised me, the Casio came out nice!
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
It sure did! Thanks.
@NativeTexMexican2 ай бұрын
If I could set the digi-analog to a different time than the main, Id buy one.
@IvMacCuts7 ай бұрын
I'm a fan of the kit, but the price is steep. That opinion is based off the price of a stainless steel case and sapphire glass for other watches. Average price for something with similar finish is around $30-$40. Being that this is a "custom" case, I would be happier to pay $$50-$60 (which is still 2x the price of the watch). That's just my opinion though 😁
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Very fair points. I wonder if the price is what it is due to the lack of competition for kits for these specific models?
@kobusvanrensburg40927 ай бұрын
Bought the shiny kit....then sandblasted the crap out of it to make it "stealthy". Topped it up with silicone oil and now it's perfect 😊
@knutjunker20197 ай бұрын
Bought the blasted kit and polished it with my dremel. Gives it in my opinion a nice industrial look. Now it's perfect :-)
@kobusvanrensburg40927 ай бұрын
@@knutjunker2019 some people just always need to be different 👍🏻
@TheContrariann6 ай бұрын
You should have used the Steel Faceplate that came with the watch. So what, there are white dials inside black watch cases. It's called contrast. It gives a highlighting prominence to certian surfaces in the background of others. You need to have an eye for it.
@watchmewithwatches6 ай бұрын
I didn't like it! Just personal taste. I've polished and brushed it back to brass though and put in another case.
@timeflies11142 ай бұрын
Hi, Sorry, a little late to the party. Great video, kit ordered. Did you ever mod the moon phase model? Cheers
@watchmewithwatches9 күн бұрын
Hi, I sure did, and it worked perfectly. I flipped it so I could buy more stuff! More videos on the way. Thanks for watching.
@randomhandle20 күн бұрын
The perfect watch doesn't exi...
@deepanshudonaldsingh68226 ай бұрын
Clean video mate !
@adk79627 ай бұрын
This is a great kit, but I like their A168 one even better, and I’m kicking myself for not getting one because they are sold out of the satin silver case already. Argh!
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
The a168 is sooooo cool. Video coming soon....
@andrewlevett42747 ай бұрын
Interesting video and well put together.
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Many thanks! 👍
@GentilsGarage7 ай бұрын
That’s very cool!
@don_s7 ай бұрын
Awesome mod man!
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@sathishrao79267 ай бұрын
I consider non-luxury Casio as en everyday wear whose affordability provides a ‘luxury’ of wearing a different watch every day! I can’t comprehend the concept of making it a kind of Luxury wear with mods costing 3-4 times more than the watch itself.. But it’s just me - “To each their own” !!
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, appreciate your comment too.
@D3athN0t35 ай бұрын
It’s the equivalent of building a custom car or PC, its real value is within the eyes of the beholder…take the moonSwatch for example LOL, actually this mod will outlast moonSwatch
@williamlane716014 күн бұрын
I wouldn't have the patience to do all of that.
@watchmewithwatches14 күн бұрын
@@williamlane7160 it's not too bad! It's satisfying when it all comes together
@stavros_katsopr7 ай бұрын
Gift me a kit, i'll do it, or else, nope. Simple as that. Cheers Dan, enjoy.
@ElderPinto2547 ай бұрын
why not the new casio 599 and the tissot 399 i think it wil put the watch on pair for a good price and its the best casio so i say yes
@bbishop20096 ай бұрын
Can't help but wonder if the alarm volume is reduced after the mod. Lots of good quality heavy material used.
@watchmewithwatches6 ай бұрын
I think it may be a tad quieter. But only slightly.
@mannydrives21 күн бұрын
It’s cool and all but $150USD 😬.
@jkwanness5 ай бұрын
do you have more pics or vids of it with the green rubber strap? i'm thinking of following your setup.. thanks!
@watchmewithwatches5 ай бұрын
I don't I'm afraid! It works well on the green though, a more rugged colour for a rugged watch!
@raghav_xp72 ай бұрын
Not available in INDIA as of now..
@michaelk4876 ай бұрын
cool❤❤
@geibenbedivan34337 ай бұрын
Like always a cool mod, thanks! Did you take the right screws - looks like you took the short ones. A month ago I made a white nasa- watch with a cheap Casio homage (4€) and skx. Nice playtime 😊
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, the shorter screws (provided) are the ones required in the mod case. Thanks for watching!
@geibenbedivan34337 ай бұрын
@@watchmewithwatchesYou’re absolutely right and as always very focused on what you do! I would have screwed it up probably 😂
@c.s20017 ай бұрын
@@geibenbedivan3433you and I both. Although this mod seems the easiest way to start the journey if thats your thing. 🙏
@geibenbedivan34337 ай бұрын
@@c.s2001 Absolutely. Since I don’t find innovative and affordable designs for a couple of years now, I like to design my own. It’s a lot of fun for rainy days 🤗
@briancolyer84837 ай бұрын
Lunacy, fortunately we are the right audience....it's a great idea have to admit I'm tempted....🏴⌚🏴⌚
@watchmewithwatches7 ай бұрын
I like the madness of this too!
@vireak-watchslover28 күн бұрын
I want buy case cover this Casio WS-1600h -8AV, Who can i in to request the order. Thanks
@andyrodrii14953 ай бұрын
Saludos amigó! Interesante video me interesa hacer lo mismo con mi reloj me puedes alludar como puedo conseguir este estuche de kit para hacerle un cambio a mi reloj en que plataforma lo puedo comprar si en Amazon. 👏👏🤗👍🇲🇽
@andyrodrii14953 ай бұрын
Y el modelo del kit del estuche
@dougieranger5 ай бұрын
Liked and subscribed. 👏🏼
@Paul-oz5er6 ай бұрын
No sapphire crystal test in the entire KZbin universe? Why? Is it really sapphire?
@watchmewithwatches6 ай бұрын
It's a collective secret to hide that the crystal is actually made from boiled sweets.....
@Paul-oz5er6 ай бұрын
you're quite the joker. I wouldn't ask if there were information about the AR coating on the SKXMod website. The Ae1200 mod only mentions sapphire glass, while the A168 mod mentions AR coating. Otherwise, there are usually tests with a diamond tester tool to confirm sapphire glass. You don't need to go 100m deep underwater to check the waterproofing... Thanks for nothing.@@watchmewithwatches
@smashedtator15517 ай бұрын
The 1700 does not fit as a drop-in. Need to do an additional mod to get the 1700 to fit.
Link to skxmod website is in the video description. Thanks for watching!
@45graham455 ай бұрын
@@watchmewithwatches thanks, yeah. But not to the mod kit you used.
@Paul-oz5er6 ай бұрын
Are you sure about the AR coating?
@watchmewithwatches6 ай бұрын
I forgot to show my swiss made AR coating detector machine that uses advanced light refraction detection lasers to verify that this has a clear AR coating. Hope this helps.
@Paul-oz5er6 ай бұрын
Is it still 100m WR?? Have someone tested it?
@watchmewithwatches6 ай бұрын
Yes. I forgot to mention I took my PADI test and went out specifically to the depth of 100m to happily verify it's 100m of water resistance. Hope this helps.
@johnyferreira873325 күн бұрын
For $100 I’d rather just buy a bunch of the same watch. No thanks!
@watchmewithwatches25 күн бұрын
@@johnyferreira8733 these popular products are for the many folks who like to upgrade watches! It's not for everyone.