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[@EscapementWatch]

I recently switched to an OYSTER Bracelet: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCejZNv

[@tferuh]

Does the case back have to be specifically for 7S26-3040. If not, how can I find out which other reference numbers would fit?

[@TheAbzy01]

@escapementwatch: pls suggest case size for this Seiko snxs...pls give us link to buy new case. My case is damaged and want to replace it.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

The thing is… I’ve never wanted a Rolex.

[@ioakimmakis9288]

My Seiko 5 Actus (same like yours) is 40 years old and i serviced it for the 1st time 1 year ago. The man who serviced it did a great job. It looks like new again. Accuracy around +10 seconds/day and it is a beauty to watch its sweeping second hand moving. what a great video

[@piccalillipit9211]

I have a collection of vintage Seiko 5's adn the ones that have been serviced keep great time. I stopped collecting them becasue I was buying like new 40-year-old watches I was too scared to wear as I knew I would scratch them to bits.

[@omarfarghal9536]

No one put it the way that you did and no one shows the work on the bench and comparissons as you do man! You are amazing and I am glad that I found your channel... Thank you and looking forward for more awesome work!

[@ollyw2897]

This a great spin on the snxs videos. Love your additional mods. It’s a very good point to making a true value rolex alternative. I have the white dial and dark grey and I love them! I just put them on nice leather straps. I’d love to do the Crystal/movement upgrade but not sure I have the skills. Don’t want to break them! 😅. Maybe I’ll do the case back. But the height doesn’t bother me too much.

[@scudonepercenter]

As a 16600 Sea-Dweller owner, I can tell you the SD after 12 years or so of daily use won't be accurate and will need (expensive) service and maintenance. To be honest Im not inclined to spend so much to maintain a Rolex. A Seiko 5 is a good value proposition the same way a Camry is more bang for buck than a premium German car. But you might want to fit better suspension, soundproofing, etc. It's all about what you want and need. I enjoyed this video and especially how the watch got "hotrodded". I want one too!

[@2014xtep]

What an awesome video! Your attention to detail is truly incredible. Really enjoyed watching this. Congrats on a great job!

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernardpaulsen825]

Never seen any of your videos, but boy did you get my attention! You are truly on another level. Subscribed!

[@EscapementWatch]

Wow, thanks!

[@cylentone]

Well done. I contemplated this one for a long time. Until now, mods always replaced the case, even though only swapping the caseback is needed.

[@jwags24]

That caseback made a HUGE difference.

[@SunsetSheen]

I can’t believe Seiko didn’t think to do this on their own lol. For some reason this brand loves excessively thick casebacks, even on their GS models.

[@phillippugh2161]

An yet there as popular as ever. It's a Seiko thing nothing wrong with that in my book . Good you have other options.. Huh

[@OpheliaNL]

What do you expect from a watch of this price.

[@SunsetSheen]

@@OpheliaNL plenty of other Seiko 5 models have normal casebacks that don't bulge out like this. It wouldn't have cost them any more to outfit this watch with a thinner caseback that offered a nicer wearing experience.

[@ditabahari5295]

​@@SunsetSheen probably it's just their marketing so their watches are bought at any price points..

[@_Brohan]

they don't even have pretty movements back there!

[@Aceofswe]

Very helpful! You did all the upgrades I want to do on mine. Wasn't sure if the NH36 movement would fit with the slimmer case back as it is 0,5mm thicker. Thanks for good content!

[@EscapementWatch]

yes the double dome sapphire makes it possible.

[@thezeroconditional2287]

Is it not possible with the flat sapphire?@@EscapementWatch

[@stevezodiac575]

That was terrific! Awesome improvement! So happy I found your channel! Thank you for this inspiring video!

[@EscapementWatch]

You are so welcome!

[@importednamanzoor1501]

well, I am not sure about "Rolex Alternative" but you successfully turned a layman into a "watch guy." Thanks bud for a quality, technical, professional, and above all, a moral analysis of "KZbin University's" claim.

[@mutleyjunior5790]

Damn, you are a true watch enthusiast. Love your seiko 5 watch improvement content. Can't wait to see another similar videos.

[@lossc8]

I have this watch and after seeing this video, I am motivated to work on mine. Thanks and great video!

[@Newbie49]

'Hat Tip' to you Sir! I'd not seen one of your videos before and had just watched the videos you cite at the beginning. I was watching your intro thinking 'I think you're being overly critical' I DID NOT see your modifications coming! Very impressed and now subscribed.

[@1malikalik]

The removal of the heinous glass case back and replacing it with a OEM SEIKO steel caseback is Genius. I did the same with all my SEIKO 5 - SEA URCHIN and SNKL23. Bro I love your channel and your creativity is amazing

[@EscapementWatch]

Very nice! Glad you enjoy!

[@zman8340]

Agreed those case backs are terrible.

[@1malikalik]

@@EscapementWatch Greetings from USA 🇺🇸 brother. God Bless.

[@philspencelayh5464]

Bought one on ebay a few years back brand new £30. Never thought of it as a Rolex alternative but its a nice watch. Don't doubt the mods were worth doing especially the Sapphire as I've changed the hardlex once already, unable to find a suitable sapphire but I'll be looking again. Great video

[@EscapementWatch]

sapphire is from monsterwatches. check link in description. He has flat or dome with blue ar or clear ar coatings.

[@cosymoon]

I considered some of those mods to my snxs77 as it was my first watch. In the end I resigned as I couldn't find the matching bracelet as the ones offered earlier by rolamy would not fit perfectly and required to have gaps or use original end link. Then this case back that I had no idea I could replace so easily. And the sapphire that I could not find with my limited knowledge on how to measure this stuff etc. I didn't change a thing...and there comes you with this awesome video like 2 year later when I already gave up. I'm gonna do all those mods and get some required tools as I was considering trying out the watchmaking hobby and this might be an awesome start and deciding if I enjoy this before I try something more serious. Video of the year for me! :) Thanks!

[@kurkkobain]

any jewl shop can do that.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

This video was so amazing. Excellent work! Now that watch rules.

[@oktc68]

Banging movement the NH35/6/8 etc, cheap and capable of excellent performance as long as you don't mind the thickness. I've got a few and most run incredibly well given the price. More of a diver guy but after your subtle tickle , the wrist presence was improved significantly, not to mention that excellent time keeping.

[@tommasovelegnoni1543]

Il movimento non è un NH35,ma il 7s26

[@ArchDuke_JD]

I'd buy this version for $300 if Seiko offered it

[@EscapementWatch]

If seiko made this today I think they would charge $499 now a days

[@Wanking_wanker]

Moon swatch reverse lol

[@sensaznal]

Any sapphire crystal automatic from Seiko would be $500+

[@Alucard404]

​@@sensaznaleven alot of the prospex line at that price still have hardlex Seiko is really awful as of late

[@KalElinabox]

@sensaznal I got a seiko quartz perpetual calendar with a sapphire crystal for 225. It's not a new release from seiko and I'm not sure if it's discontinued (thus the price).

[@subsilkdj]

Great effort!... finally I can agree with the budget rolex alternative. Tasteful and highly functional mods. Class video 🍻

[@EscapementWatch]

Much appreciated!

[@limaalphacharlie]

If I had access to the same tools you did, I would die a happy man. I use to botch my seiko 5s with a bunch of DIY projects. Had so much fun replacing dials and hands. It always took forever to get my little parts tho. Shout out to yobokies for getting me into modding my own stuff. Love your channel.

[@lukastux3024]

WOOOW! What a transformation!! Damn, I want that watch now (your version, in blue :D)

[@flaviusjurj6960]

Seiko could easily make these changes and charge $300 for the watch. It would be a good replacement for SARB033.

[@Pspet]

No way they would charge less than 450

[@brantisonfire]

@@Pspet You don't even get sapphire with a $300+ Prospex. I just ordered a SNXS73 from Jomashop, but I don't plan on doing any mods to it. I have told myself I would never waste my money on an overpriced, under-spec'd Seiko (especially the new 5s that cost $180+). I can overlook the lack of handwinding and hacking on an original $110 Seiko 5 with 7s26.

[@kurkkobain]

thye could change production ...

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

The watch world is full of scammers and scumbags. Rolex is the biggest scammer of them all. A $700 made watch for a few hundred thousand.

[@poakenfold5954]

I heard they’re doing it now with new Seiko5 releases, increasing prices

[@designated_hitter_EGA]

the case back and changes did make a difference! Thanks.

[@majesticskiesgaming]

I love what you did with it :) Once my hardlex gets scratched up Ill definitely look into adding a sapphire crystal since I didnt realize they could be had so cheaply lol

[@cleverson007]

Its very cool upgrades man. Congrats for the channel.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks, and glad you like the upgrades!

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

I love Seiko, great history, great movements and fantastic range from Seiko 5 to prospex, presage, GS, but they sooo need to deal with QC issues 😢, absolutely great video subscribed

[@kurkkobain]

they have seko king and a 1920 seikosha imitation, but i did buy na old orient banbino ...couldnt resit to have some mods.blueish old 1910 style hands, on the pearl dial is just out of this world

[@EmperorRetos]

Not what I expected, gotta be honest. But super cool content! Love that you even exchanged the movement, thats dedication :)

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

YES! Changing that case back was a necessary move! SO much better.

[@vheisshu]

Now i know, Seiko can be upgraded. KZbin algo brought me here. Thank you for the great content!

[@Pitskiful]

Hey, thanks so much for the video! I did all the mods except for the hacking movement upgrade, which was too advanced for me. I also didn't want to drop a lot of cash on nice tools, so I just got a $20 press kit on Amazon, which came with caseback remover tools as well as protective film. The kit was definitely not the same quality as the tools in the video, but for a one-time use, it was great. I just needed to ensure that I was intentional and slow with all of my movements and that even pressure was being applied at all times - nothing forced. It was my first time modding, and it was so much fun - waiting for all of the individual parts to come and seeing the watch transform made me feel like a kid waiting for Christmas presents. For me, the biggest impacts in order were 1. bracelet, 2. caseback, and 3. sapphire glass upgrade. I would do all of them, though: the bracelet is a game-changer in terms of look and feel. Though, I could almost argue that the caseback change was more impactful than the bracelet (almost;)). At least in terms of comfort. I had to wait 3 weeks for it to come in from Spain, and it was the last piece, so I wore the watch with the original one for that time. I was genuinely surprised by how much more comfortable it became and obviously looked better too. I know that in the video, you tried to give several angles, and you can tell the difference, but you feel it so much more after wearing the original for 3 weeks and then switching it. The see-through glass back would also annoyingly stick to my skin throughout the day. I couldn't find a 7S26-3040 caseback, but after some Reddit research and messaging individual vintage caseback sellers on eBay, I learned that the 7009 caseback works just as well. For those of you who are stuck looking for casebacks, I got this 7009-3040 on eBay - www.ebay.ca/itm/134694078939. I used the original gasket, which fit snug and can still hear the automatic movement having plenty of room to wind. Looks like the seller still has a few. Based on a few chats with vintage watch parts sellers, 7S26-3040, 7S26-3160, 7S26-8760, 7009-3040, 7009-3160, and 7009-8760 should all work. Again, I can only confirm that for the 7009-3040. And finally, even though the glass upgrade is in number 3 for me, you can tell that it's on, and it elevates the watch with extra clarity and shine. Thanks again for making this video! Changing everything myself made the watch way more special to me.

[@dustycups]

Fantastic information and very helpful, thanks for taking the time to write all this up. I've just purchased a 7S26-3160 case back. Which bracelet did you choose and are you still happy with it?

[@elchapo4485]

i heard if you changed the caseback the water resistance will be reduced. is that true?

[@dustycups]

@@elchapo4485 Not as a rule, but there's a good possibility that amateurs opening up a watch won't seal it up again with the same consistency as the factory does, and the fact it's not then been pressure tested. In this case the watch has a low water resistance rating and the replacements (older vintage casebacks and the new sterile ones from places like Monster Watches) are as strong as the factory one so that in otself doesn't make a difference. When you replace a dive rated watch's caseback with a thinner one (like people do with the SPB151 variants) the metal structure itself has less structural integrity. Anyway usually it's the act of moving the seal, not replacing it if needed or not regreasing, possibly pinching it or not torquing it up to spec, andnnot pressure testing it that means the water resistance can no longer be given the same trust as the factory rating.

[@EscapementWatch]

PART 2 to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3cdKptfZJ2mq8

[@h.i.m8170]

This upgrade is a real art and I love it ❤ Btw what case model can be used to do the upgrade?

[@paulbunyan9436]

I did the same upgrades movement and crystal upgrades to my Seiko SNZG 11. Worth every penny.

[@tacticaltruth8118]

My thoughts: very nice upgrades and final watch. Nicely done!

[@stw881]

Thank you for this Video i've got the older Version of this watch, which isn't running great anymore, i was always wondering if i can swap the movement over.

[@daley1985]

Good work and worthwhile upgrades!

[@EscapementWatch]

It sure is!

[@sabinsb9940]

Saw this watch today, and I honestly believed the bracelet is low quality also the back. Glad to see you improved it, looks amazing. Unfortunately I am not able to do those improvements here in my country.

[@Keeperofthekey13]

G'day. Yeah I did this a couple of years ago to my Seiko 5 SNX805K field with the Grey/Blue dial. I also replaced the hands with Cathedrals & a lume tipped Red second sweep. I brushed the case as I had worn it as my beater (& swam with it) for about ten? years & it was badly scarred. The other difference is that I reduced the thickness of the Sapphire from 1.5ml to 1ml so that the bezel would act as a "hood" & offer even more scratch protection to the crystal. Of course, I renewed all gaskets as well. Dimensions are: 42.5mm x 37mm x10.5mm & 19mm lug to lug. If it had 100m WR instead of 30m, it would outclass many...even most, in the under $500.00 range . I love it to bits & it stands up to anything I put it through. The Superluminova is still fabulous even after all this time. Just love what you do...thank you of the content.

[@varghejo]

Great mod, I love my stock snxs79 as it is, but these changes would definitely make me love it more.

[@EscapementWatch]

Totally agree

[@m.s.k284]

​@@EscapementWatch where can i buy the case back?

[@losangeles9320]

Respect, well played mate. You upped the game on the "Rolex killer." Cheers 👍

[@IanWillick]

Great video, loved it! M watch and bracelet are already on the way. Do you have any suggestions for caseback replacements? I don't see a link for a one.

[@EscapementWatch]

eBay search 7s26-3040 case back

[@joshuabell4108]

I have just brought this watch. Would you consider make the changes to it if I shipped it too you? Or do you sell the 'upgraded' versions yourself? Many thanks ( P.S. I only just found your channel and I love it )

[@brifiveo]

Bought one a while back and ended up selling soon after purely because of how high it sat on my wrist due to the case back. Felt and looked like a ufo

[@omara5079]

Just buy a slim case back, that’s the beauty of Seiko 5’s

[@felipec2157]

It’s a killer of a watch! For the price it’s hard pass!! Just get slim case as noted. I prefer slightly high profile as it is not to much for me.

[@michaelplantus1999]

I thought that would be one of if not the biggest issues with this model and from the looks it's is definitely one of them it's really unfortunate but they have soo many different case shapes with the same and different dials so I believe one of the more curved lugged models with this or a couple other dial options at the price it is still good I just wouldn't opt for the ufo style case and would be nice idea to upgrade the bracelet if possible and ya got a nice little watch. Seiko 5 is still a solid offer and holds its own in this category as the options are quite endless just takes some time to find the one that suits one exact preference IMHO.

[@michaelplantus1999]

It'd be nice if they made the correct changes and offered it at a realistic price but it does work nice as a mod base as well too. My preference is that exact dial and the other similar one housed in a proper oyster case and proper bracelet and sapphire be icing on the cake. Your review is very valuable and appreciate the video. All the best brother.

[@hgr.7857]

Great swap with the caseback. To answer: YES. You can clearly tell the after sits much more flush and more naturally on your wrist. Edit: great vid, thanks for uploading. 👍 + -new sub- (I was already subbed 🤷🏼) Edit 2: FIRST mod to any Seiko: scrap their afterthought, hollow endlinks, pressed clasp weak ass brac. Nice swap, clean mod. 👑

[@TheSaints-ls5cu]

A great video - really cool idea to up-spec this one

[@EscapementWatch]

Hey, thanks!

[@tarasmathers7423]

Fantastic tutorial. My hats off to you, Sir....

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you liked it

[@Watchmade]

I love that SNXSs and have a rare SNXS81. Put the same bracelet on it. Such great watches. Can not understand why Seiko is not releasing the new versions of this. Imagine 1000 dial colors :) still a Tiffany dial would be the winner next to a Safron, Red, Emerald or Lightblue. I am a dreamer.

[@Knud451]

Thanks for doing and showing it! How long did it take you to make all the changes? Would I be able to pay you for making this changes to the Seiko?

[@fruchtsaft8851]

It's my first automatic watch and I love it. Sure, the bracelet feels like the og casio bracelet and its really small and thick, but for a 120€ beater automatic you cant complain.

[@klassieker8364]

Agree .. i have had mine for a year now and bought it as a beater but sometimes i just look at it and am afraid of scratching it XD

[@LandyG19]

i recently bought 2. one black and one blue and def in love with the look and feel of the watch. sure the bracelet rattles and feels cheap but what else do you expect.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Very cool video would love to see more of these

[@EscapementWatch]

check out our recent sarb video. There is modding in that video as well.

[@benjaminwerling8105]

Amazing video and upgrades. Also, I couldn't help but notice the Yellow/Camel strap on your silver dial watch, do you remember where you got it from ? It's really popping

[@EscapementWatch]

TUNS straps. I suspect they are DeLugs strap maker but without the delugs markup. they look and feel exact same and can be fully customized. Length, thread used, free embossing etc.

[@benjaminwerling8105]

@@EscapementWatch thanks for the answer ! Having a delugs strap myself, if these ones are the same quality, it's very nice. Now I can sadly empty my wallet at new straps haha

[@EscapementWatch]

yeah pretty sure its the same maker for delugs you will love them! Its delugs for 50% off

[@therichieboy]

Done! I can confirm that my SNXS77 is very much improved!

[@CLaop68]

I just added this jubilee bracelet to my Seiko SNXS77 and it looks incredible. I wasn't wearing this watch much for the last year and now I think I'm gonna wear it every day.

[@stalinchinguetas4805]

I love what you did to this Seiko. It looks amazing. I wore a Seiko 5 for over 15 years bought it in the late 90s and I loved it. I think the watch is perfect as is. Especially if you are on a budget. always set it five minutes ahead and the watch still keeps good time. Nowadays I use my cell phone to tell time.

[@allencaeg1751]

Great mods! Mind if I ask where you got the replacement caseback?

[@yassinet.benchekroun5087]

Same question here :)

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Very interesting approach you have. Enjoyed it even though I have zero intention of owning such a watch :)

[@tinymotogarage]

Great video. Makes total sense and nothing too crazy to do. The thinkers watch channel this one methinks.

[@ryanazzo9431]

Coincidentally had a snxs73 and jubilee bracelet on order. Ended up sourcing the same case back as well as crystal, and opted for a fluted bezel. Will probably yank a 4R36 out of a watch I don’t wear and throw it in also. Great video!

[@visionsoflacrosse]

Where did you get the fluted bezel?

[@Mad-Coo]

​@@visionsoflacrosse any update and or pictures? Interested buddy.

[@hemendrabhatia1]

Great video and upgrades. Any link to the bracelet?

[@EscapementWatch]

In the description

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

Great video. Cool and honest.

[@EscapementWatch]

Always!

[@89426]

Wow. Great video, good points. This is a fine timepiece.

[@EscapementWatch]

It sure is!

[@haping1]

Great video. I'm gonna upgade mine right away! Thank you. The watch looks more than twice as good. Almost a Rolex;)

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks! You will love it!

[@07DSMTSI]

Another great and honest review in my opinion, coming from someone who owns one. I've been wanting to upgrade the movement as well. I read somewhere the the nh36 out of the box in a seiko with a 4 o'clock stem would have a misaligned day or date. Did you notice this or replace the day/ date wheel? Thanks.

[@EscapementWatch]

Let me clarify there are 3:00 day discs. But the one that comes with the nh36 is a 4:00 disc. And usually there is different dial feet position for 3 or 4:00 crown. That's why when you buy an aftermarket dial it has four dial feet and you have to cut two. If you cut the wrong feet the date will be misaligned.

[@07DSMTSI]

@@EscapementWatch That makes more sense, I was little lost in your first response lol! I found a "genuine Seiko" nh36 on ebay but the seller was saying you need to swap the disc, if not, the date will be misaligned.

[@EscapementWatch]

Okay do not buy from that seller then he must have pulled that movement from a 3:00 day position Seiko.

[@EscapementWatch]

Search ebay or alix for NH36 3.8 or 4 oclock crown. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnKGKY1 and if you use the original dial its 4 oclock already, so your good. If you want to buy an arabic, or kanji, or roman numeral style day disc search 3.8 as well.

[@07DSMTSI]

@@EscapementWatch I see now, I thought they were all 3 o'clock. Thank you for responding and your help!

[@ontarget1312]

I would buy that watch from you in a heartbeat; it looks so good.

[@udojager2673]

Great Job. Well done.

[@amorroma1244]

I have a Seiko 5 bumper automatic from the 70ties in my collection. Best watch ever! Accurate, after all these years of service. I think every watch collector should have one in their collection.

[@WatchMatt]

Wow, what a great video! Well done! It's way more than I expected. And I like the tongue and cheek clickbait title and thumbnail. How much did these upgrades cost in total?

[@EscapementWatch]

About 100 bucks. I break down the prices at the end.

[@Aceofswe]

Thank you!

[@timeandnourishment1961]

Impressive. No more Seiko Shuffle. Great video! Subscribed.

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you enjoyed the upgrades and welcome!

[@Felix_love_watches]

Amazing, amazing, amazing; truely amazing!!!!!❤😊

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you Cheers!

[@tomnicolle195]

You are talented to do this and so interesting to see what you do. But I could never do this in a hundred years... So do you do this as a service for others because of so I would like to know how much it would cost? Thanks so much.

[@jiggymgn]

New to your channel and I love how you modified the watch. I'd love to do the same with mine, but I can't find aftermarket solid casebacks specifically for the SNX anywhere. Are the SKX slim casebacks from namokimods or tokeilab compatible with the SNX? New to modding and I'm not sure how different the 7S26C movement is from the NH movements with grey spacer (I also don't know exactly what that is).

[@EscapementWatch]

You have to check eBay for the case backs to pop up. search 7S26-3040 case back. I haven't tried the Namoki's slim skx case backs but it may fit. Use the same movement spacer (the grey that comes with the nh36). So no need to swap. When the case back is sealed it pushes up and on the movement spacer/holder. The reason why I used the original black one was because the watch it came from used the same, so I knew it would be perfect fit. They are only a hair different in size so it may not be too critical.

[@jiggymgn]

@@EscapementWatch I see. I'll keep checking eBay then. Thanks for the info!

[@EscapementWatch]

No problem. I think the namoki slim wont fit in the end because the snxs has a unique weird case where the movement sticks out a bit more then normal. I tried other seiko 5 casebacks and there was always an issue with rotor touching.

[@jiggymgn]

@@EscapementWatch I see. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks!

[@AmcoAutoGlass]

Simply the BEST!

[@howardroark7726]

Great value. 👍

[@EscapementWatch]

I think so too!

[@philbaynes3125]

Great video , thanks for showing what can be done. Don't suppose you have a reliable link for the crystals?

[@EscapementWatch]

Monsterwatches www.monsterwatches.eu/product/31mm-snxs-sapphire/ they have flat or dome, with blue or clear AR on both.

[@rengar8637]

Hey man!! Can u tell me if the same components (bracelet and sapphire) should fit a snkl? Are snkl and snxs identical, excluding the dial of course?

[@mariog7213]

Where did you get the caseback?

[@ladykoala208]

I bought a sapphire crystal to upgrade the hardlex and bought a nice 19mm leather strap to go with it. Are you able to provide the link to where you bought the case back please? I just loved your video as my SNXS79 is one of my fave watches😊

[@EscapementWatch]

search ebay for (7s26-3040 seiko case back) You may have to wait for one to become available. Just check every week or so.

[@ladykoala208]

@@EscapementWatch already did and ordered! I wish I’d known about this earlier. Just genius! Thank you so much for the help and the video mate

[@peteduran2545]

I bought a Seiko snk601 just for the dial. I removed the hands and dial and placed them in a srpe51. Perfect fit. Did an upgrade with a sapphire crystal.

[@EscapementWatch]

Did you manage to match the chapter ring?

[@peteduran2545]

@@EscapementWatch I purchased the crystal and a brushed chapter ring from namokiMODS.

[@rsmrsm2000]

Amazing watch. It has remarkable precision. I've been using it daily for over 10 years. As it is cheaper than a ROLEx, the risk of using it is lower and with quality. I only took it for cleaning once. I make internal adjustments myself.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Brilliant job.

[@97JoMiller]

what size was the vintage case back I'd like to allow this to sit better on my wrist as well. was it 32mm?

[@drchung474]

I have this watch and am in absolute love with it. I have a very small wrist yet the watch still looks pretty normal to me on my wrist. I definitely think the adjustment you made to the case back makes it look better, but I personally wouldn't take the time and effort to switch it. I replaced the original bracelet with a jubilee bracelet and the watch is perfect. I do want to change out the hardlex with a sapphire crystal at some point tho

[@EscapementWatch]

Great to hear!

[@drchung474]

@Escapement & Watch Love your content and appreciate all the efforts you make in communicating with your viewers. Look forward for the future content to come!

[@valentinmeyer-plath4110]

where did you buy the jubilee? i am looking for one

[@EscapementWatch]

@valentinmeyer check the link in the description

[@champ9896]

@@EscapementWatch Where did you buy the caseback?

[@jameseisen9371]

OMG too much hassle dude!!!! I admire your patience undertaking extensive surgery on this watch.....

[@johnrb9397]

Mmm dunno. Bracelet it a quick change. Based on my experience you are going to have to change the crystal out it’s going to scratch. Case back and movement are bonuses.

[@tferuh]

@Escapement & Watch Does the case back have to be specifically for 7S26-3040. If not, how can I find out which other reference numbers would fit?

[@DzejWiJV]

Great video!

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks!

[@fieldwalker]

Nice upgrades and fun vid. I almost skipped it since I try to avoid click bait titles with Rolex.

[@EscapementWatch]

The thumbnails of those (Seiko 5 BEATS ROLEX vids) shown at the start of this video have a ton of views, some in the MILLIONS! It is just the name of the game: Rolex name in the title gets more views.

[@fieldwalker]

@@EscapementWatch So ridiculous. I dig your high end Seiko vids and trust you enough that this was a different sort of vid, which it was. 👍👍 I'm considering that amazon caseback opener. Reviews are a bit mixed but most seem to like it.

[@EscapementWatch]

Yea, overall I think if you mod it is worth it. No more scratches, well mostly. You have to be careful and get the hang of it. In this video for example I had to raise the watch up. So I put a table shaped dye (from the crystal press) upside down to lift the watch up as the mechanism wouldn't reach with the watch sitting on the base. I've had watches slip out of the holder because I over tightened it etc. I'm sure the real one is much better but $$$

[@jeff346]

I’m amazed that you tune it to +/- 3 seconds, I wonder how long it stays that way ?

[@danimitrovic]

Hi, Great video. Can you help me decide? In your opinion, which crystal suits the watch better: flat or double domed? Thanks.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks 🙏 I'd go domed!

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks 🙏 I'd go domed!

[@vimx5]

Great video! I noticed that the amazon link for the case back remover is actually for the spring bar tool. Do you have an updated link by chance? Thanks. :)

[@EscapementWatch]

Updated amzn.to/3StVqK7

[@andrelousada]

Nice! Quick question... I want to buy that clasp but Rolamy offers 2 kinds... which one should get for my previously bought oyster style Rolamy bracelet?

[@EscapementWatch]

I bought both. The lift lock OP style isn't great, flimsy and doesn't close good. The flip lock (like the one in the video) is a bit better. A replica high end rolex clasp would fit on these bracelets, if you want to level up the bracelet even more, but that is about 150usd for the whole bracelet from a rolex clone factory custom order. I asked them they wont sell the clasp alone, sadly!

[@natulikeseggtarts]

Amazing!

[@javiersaturno9689]

where did you source the flatter caseback from? Thanks

[@philphan8933]

hey Escapementwatch & watch, i watch your videos often and wonder do you fix watchese? if you do, please let me know. thanks.

[@navidhasan]

The real fun is if Seiko can provide a $150 Rolex alternative with sapphire crystal, Rolex type bracelet, and great movement. INSTEAD of providing another watch named Grand Seiko with $20000 price tag.