Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8139
Frankenwatch
Liking my watches, as I do, I still have a soft spot for Seiko divers watches, probably first ‘proper’ automatic watch I had back in my youth that set me on the path of watch like/interest. I still have a couple I wear now.
Saw a few of these custom built ‘Frankenwatches’ on chat forums and coming up for sale. There is a huge sub-culture interested in these.
I had this one ‘stealth’ style custom built, it’s a bit ‘Triggers broom’ as the SKX case is PVD coated satin black but then everything else is new/custom;
Anti-reflective domed glass, ‘Mercedes’ style hands, red second hand, black chapter ring, a ‘catalogue’ aftermarket face (would retain a Seiko branded one on any future builds), upgraded Seiko ‘hacking’ movement, a Rolex style ceramic bezel and PVD coated winder button with red ‘S’ inlay and aftermarket rubber strap (I have a black leather Hirsch deployment strap with red edge stitching to go on it).
Really am liking it and already planning a ‘blue theme’ version to accompany it
8th Feb 2021 5:54 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 605
Has a very good Instagram account with all his finished builds,
This guy is based in the UK and makes some awesome custom Seiko stuff, must admit im very tempted myself 2003 BMW M5- 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black
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Visiting from the RR Sport forum:
8th Feb 2021 7:50 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8139
That was one of the sites I looked at. In end used a watchmaker based in Leeds offering pretty much the same as liked his engagement when I emailed. I used the DLW site to select the build parts I wanted but plenty of others around. May just compare prices for ‘next’ build
Plenty of lightly modded ones on eBay, some sellers just make up a build and sell it on so you don’t get full choice but at £200 - £250 they are good value (you can pay almost that much for a Seiko SKX007-J model) but you may find a build that takes your fancy. Some do offer custom builds and warranty, etc. which is where my research started.
If you feel brave you could just buy the components yourself and invest in a few assembly tools and you could be building your own for under £200.....
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