The only problem I have had with the APM case is the screws that’s hold the strap in they are hard to get out and they are just enough thread to get a bite as well.
Also You can buy black spacers not near are noticeable also if you had to you can use black food coloring in a pot heat it up and place spacer in a lot of times it will take the dye in .
In some cases the chapter ring can be fitted from underneath without removing the crystal, but usually I have to remove the crystal, press the chapter ring down from the top, then re-fit the crystal. For the newer cases this is the way to do it. If the chapter ring is plastic it can be fitted from underneath still and may need to be secured with some tape too
It just depends on the day-wheel for the movement, you can get day wheels for 4 Oclock or 3 Oclock crowns so the day-date lines up on either. The dial feet are cut then it’s stuck down to the movement in the new position - as I the video
It’s just a brushed chapter ring for SKX007 - you can get from almost any mod shop - here’s a good one: www.dlwwatches.com/collections/chapter-rings/products/c-r-skx007-brushed-silver
I have a Seiko "Root Beer Bottlecap". I removed the shiny copper colored aluminum bezel, assuming I could buy an aftermarket bezel. I was told there are none available, so I asked and authorized dealer to order me a replacement bezel. I was just informed that Seiko has no spare bezels. Can any suggest an alternative?
Yes original Mvt can be kept, just need to check the thickness of the (usually black) plastic ring around the movement, as they are different thicknesses usually to the nh36 for which the case is designed
As it stands, this is the only option with an original Seiko dial, you can use the cases with larger aftermarket dials with a smaller chapter ring though
I mention in the video but I sanded this one down and went in from the underside, but the next one I do I’ll save the sanding by just removing the crystal and going from the top
@@svkwatches do you already tried removing crystal? how did you do it? Asking to modmodewatches, they told me it is a thin crystal so need to pay attention using crystal press
@@MD-te7pv yes I have removed the crystal the second time I did one, it was pretty easy - thin so comes out without much effort. Putting back is a little trickier but I’d say easier than skx/similar
Yep. I take the dial off the movement, remove the pins and attach it to the new Mvt with dial dots - only thing to look out for is the day wheel has to be specific for 3 or 4 o’clock case.
Wow this look leagues better than the CasiOak mod. Treads a bit more towards imitation rather than homage but cannot deny how amazing it looks. Question, are most Seiko watch modules the same size or at least within the series? New to Seiko and want to look into a sapphire crystal for this mod
Then chapter ring is regular skx007 size, my suggestion it to remove the crystal, drop the CR in and refit as it’s easier than sanding it down - These cases are designed for larger dials but skx007 CR fits ok
Hello, sorry for another question but i took the glass off, but there was no way an SKX 007 dial would drop in. I tried sanding it down and inserting it from the underside but that was a disaster. I have done some research and it appears that an SRPD013 chapter will fit from the front. Do you have any other advice on how I can make this work?
@@NW-lj6oo are you taking about the dial Or the chapter ring? In my experience a chapter ring will fit, seiko dials are too small for this case as standard, so require a chapter ring - did you get the same case set from mod mode?
@@svkwatches hello, i got it from eBay but it is the same case. The part of the case that the dial or chapter ring would sit against is 31.5mm which with the movement spacer works well. Your build has the chapter ring just behind the crystal which is what i have to do but sanding the dial will drive me clinically insane. I just measured the case diameter right behind the crystal and that is 30mm, so I really need a 30mm chapter ring to make the NH36 work with the movement spacer.
@@goodvibes2192 it’s all in the video, I’d suggest nh36 movement, the blue dial seiko donor watch, a skx007 brushed chapter ring and some nautilus style hands
How do you figure out what watches fit in the actual case besides G-Shock watches. Not that I don’t like the way they look. I just don’t want an electronica display I’d rather have a regular watch display if that makes sense
Well this case is designed to fit any seiko dial that is 28.5mm in diameter, I would start there and lit with an nh36 automatic movement as in the video. So you can pick any dial you like from a seiko automatic watch in that size to fit in this particular case
Mmm... nice, but didn't push the envelope. The rotor could be a bit more exciting, e.g. engraved, in different designs and colours. Also, that white plastic spacer ring is vulgar, cheap, unambitious.
For me, this is even worse than buying an A grade fake of the AP or any other kind of watch. Why would I ever want to make a Seiko look like AP ? Someone asks to see your watch, thinking it's AP, you show it to him / her and they laugh
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Link is dead AP
The link does not work.
@@DavidIke07 just updated the link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EuvoBYt
Thank you very much!!@@svkwatches
Already gone @@svkwatches . What is the Search to find it?
Sick. I call it the Seiko "Royal Broke".
No joke!
hahahaha
I want it lol
Haha. Best comment of the day!
So good! Brilliant comment!
AP style bracelet/case with a Seiko serviceable movement. That’s a combo I can swallow!
Nice watch
Classic daily watch turned into a conversation starter. Nice job.
Came out looking amazing!🔥 Congrats
I have a mod like thls, but as rose gold and black dial. So fun when people think you have a $100k watch and compliment it! 😊
There was such a method!
I have also ordered Royal Oak parts, so I would like to make them.
Questo mod e semplicemente meraviglioso fratt, complimenti
Thanks for this video. I just ordered parts to complete a very similar project.
Cool. Very personal
Nice one Simon.
The AP bracelet screw is a handful to line up property
Agreed
Wow Beautiful seiko mod.
Look so much better
how do you do for the crown which is at 3.8 to 3
What size is this dial?
That is a really cool mod! Looks great!
Is there a smaller case option? 39mm would be perfect for me
Yeah there’s a new type of SeikoNaut case now, available here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EJvg8lL
I can build this mod for you too, just message me info@svkwatches.ae
The only problem I have had with the APM case is the screws that’s hold the strap in they are hard to get out and they are just enough thread to get a bite as well.
Also You can buy black spacers not near are noticeable also if you had to you can use black food coloring in a pot heat it up and place spacer in a lot of times it will take the dye in .
@@RTM459 WHERE? I NEED TO KNOW :D thnks
How did you install the chapter ring? Just it inside? On a pictures I saw some adhesive tape on the chapter ring
In some cases the chapter ring can be fitted from underneath without removing the crystal, but usually I have to remove the crystal, press the chapter ring down from the top, then re-fit the crystal. For the newer cases this is the way to do it. If the chapter ring is plastic it can be fitted from underneath still and may need to be secured with some tape too
@@svkwatches Thank you so much, helpful
great video, what is the dial size?
The dial size is 28.5mm, the case is 42mm
@@svkwatches Thank you
How did you change the crown position of the watch from 3.8 to 3 in the same movement?
It just depends on the day-wheel for the movement, you can get day wheels for 4 Oclock or 3 Oclock crowns so the day-date lines up on either. The dial feet are cut then it’s stuck down to the movement in the new position - as I the video
Hi mate, do you have a link to the chapter ring you bought for this build please?
It’s just a brushed chapter ring for SKX007 - you can get from almost any mod shop - here’s a good one: www.dlwwatches.com/collections/chapter-rings/products/c-r-skx007-brushed-silver
Will 7009 movement fit?
It tried but I would imagine so! This case can take many different movements
@@svkwatches thanks sir
I see the stem was at 315 degrees and the case has it at 0. How does that work?
Could you make a nautilus seiko mod??
I have a few already, check the channel - a rose gold one coming in a few weeks too!
I can’t find this product on their website is it still available
I’m confused. The original Seiko has the crown in the 4:00 position. You didn’t show how to put it at the 3:00 position of the AP case.
Is this hard to do as a beginner?
A little tricky but this one is one of the easier mods to try. I’d recommend practice on a cheap seiko Auto first
Haii, do you have video change dial & crown position from 4 o’clock to 3 o’clock position?
I’m not sure I do, but I will make one soon!
THIS is the one for me!! See your messages!!
looking good
How can that Crown moved from the original 4 o'clock position to the New Case 3 o'clock position....?
Yes, dial fitted to 3 o’clock position on the Mvt with dial dots
Looks better than the loyal bloke! 👌
I have a Seiko "Root Beer Bottlecap". I removed the shiny copper colored aluminum bezel, assuming I could buy an aftermarket bezel. I was told there are none available, so I asked and authorized dealer to order me a replacement bezel. I was just informed that Seiko has no spare bezels. Can any suggest an alternative?
Try watchpartsplaza website or cousinsUK for original seiko parts
Mantap.
Harganya berapa.
Tq.
Better than wearing a replica or a fake one.
Nobody would even believe you if you had a fake one
No. Keeping the Seiko as it is might be better.
Seiko 7S26B movement can fit in?
Yes original Mvt can be kept, just need to check the thickness of the (usually black) plastic ring around the movement, as they are different thicknesses usually to the nh36 for which the case is designed
Do you sell these ? Is there a site & can you pick different options?
Yes, my site is www.svkwatches.ae, but none of the AP style are there yet. You can also order directly if you reach me on info@svkwatches.ae
How much for one like this ??
sorry if this is dumb question. is this set up waterproof? I didn't see any gaskets
Yes it’s water resistant to 100m - there are gaskets on the crystal, screw-down crown, and caseback
what chapter ring from watch and style did you use?
Skx007 brushed for this one
that rehaut is hideously big. is this the only option?
As it stands, this is the only option with an original Seiko dial, you can use the cases with larger aftermarket dials with a smaller chapter ring though
How did you install the chapter ring? Did you take the glass off or slide it in the bottom?
I mention in the video but I sanded this one down and went in from the underside, but the next one I do I’ll save the sanding by just removing the crystal and going from the top
@@svkwatches thanks 😊
@@svkwatches do you already tried removing crystal? how did you do it? Asking to modmodewatches, they told me it is a thin crystal so need to pay attention using crystal press
@@MD-te7pv yes I have removed the crystal the second time I did one, it was pretty easy - thin so comes out without much effort. Putting back is a little trickier but I’d say easier than skx/similar
@@svkwatches thank you for your answer. If I well understood the crystal comes out as the common crystal on skx (using press from the back)
Is this forsale
Can I swim with this type of mod
Yes, these are rated to 100m water resistance, no issues for swimming
what about the water resistance?
This case is 100m water resistant, all come with warranty from me (www.svkwatches.ae)
I would like to change the glass to put a sapphire one, do you think it is possible?
It’s already sapphire in the AP style case
You should do a Harlem bling aP and replace the face
I would totally buy one from you
You can place a custom order by emailing me here: info@svkwatches.ae
The crown of the donor watch is at 4'o clock, but crown on the modified watch is at 3'o clock. How was this managed
Yep. I take the dial off the movement, remove the pins and attach it to the new Mvt with dial dots - only thing to look out for is the day wheel has to be specific for 3 or 4 o’clock case.
Is it this just as huge as the Casio Oak mod? I found it a bit too huge for my liking and was hoping for something slimmer
So be honest I’ve not had the Casio-oak on hand, this one is 42mm and wears like it, pretty big for some people yes
@@svkwatches That's too bad, I wish they could figure out to make is smaller like the real deal. :c
Wow this look leagues better than the CasiOak mod. Treads a bit more towards imitation rather than homage but cannot deny how amazing it looks.
Question, are most Seiko watch modules the same size or at least within the series? New to Seiko and want to look into a sapphire crystal for this mod
Most of the movements and dials are the same size yes - the automatics. Which watch are you looking for a crystal for?
@@svkwatches sorry I completely missed that the AP style case itself houses a sapphire Crystal, sweet!
@@svkwatches thanks! Did you purchase the brushed brass silver chapter ring or the polished silver aluminum chapter ring?
@@legendarymoji I think it was Alu but I’m not actually sure what metal they use! I don’t think it’ll matter really
I saw different seiko chapter ring(ie: gold ring with markers). Can you recommend other model that would fit in that case? Or it will look awful?
Do a color matched chapter ring or polish or brushed . I’ve did one and I did not like the look but each his own
Great video and i have two cases on order but cannot find the chapter rings anywhere, so a steer would be very helpful indeed.
Then chapter ring is regular skx007 size, my suggestion it to remove the crystal, drop the CR in and refit as it’s easier than sanding it down -
These cases are designed for larger dials but skx007 CR fits ok
@@svkwatches brilliant many thanks for your help.
Hello, sorry for another question but i took the glass off, but there was no way an SKX 007 dial would drop in. I tried sanding it down and inserting it from the underside but that was a disaster. I have done some research and it appears that an SRPD013 chapter will fit from the front. Do you have any other advice on how I can make this work?
@@NW-lj6oo are you taking about the dial
Or the chapter ring? In my experience a chapter ring will fit, seiko dials are too small for this case as standard, so require a chapter ring - did you get the same case set from mod mode?
@@svkwatches hello, i got it from eBay but it is the same case. The part of the case that the dial or chapter ring would sit against is 31.5mm which with the movement spacer works well. Your build has the chapter ring just behind the crystal which is what i have to do but sanding the dial will drive me clinically insane. I just measured the case diameter right behind the crystal and that is 30mm, so I really need a 30mm chapter ring to make the NH36 work with the movement spacer.
I ordered royal oak style from Ali. But the bracelet has sharp edges. Any recommendation for better replacement?
From my experience they all have sharp edges, it’s not the best case finish generally on any I’ve had but worth the price
that's next level compared to casioak mods
Looks awesome. I’m building one for me now. Just curious, will it take ap rubber straps like ones on the offshore?
I’ve not found any straps available for this case size.. I’m sure some would fit but the case is a different size to the real AP
@@svkwatches I really want to order their kit but I don’t know what parts I need to order to complete the watch can you please help?
@@goodvibes2192 it’s all in the video, I’d suggest nh36 movement, the blue dial seiko donor watch, a skx007 brushed chapter ring and some nautilus style hands
be proud of your seiko.
don’t mod it for something hyped…
How do you figure out what watches fit in the actual case besides G-Shock watches. Not that I don’t like the way they look. I just don’t want an electronica display I’d rather have a regular watch display if that makes sense
Well this case is designed to fit any seiko dial that is 28.5mm in diameter, I would start there and lit with an nh36 automatic movement as in the video. So you can pick any dial you like from a seiko automatic watch in that size to fit in this particular case
Be like walking around wearing a toupe
Does anyone know the lug to lug size?
Mmm... nice, but didn't push the envelope. The rotor could be a bit more exciting, e.g. engraved, in different designs and colours. Also, that white plastic spacer ring is vulgar, cheap, unambitious.
Changing band to rubber strap on next vid pls. Also recommend the specs.
For me, this is even worse than buying an A grade fake of the AP or any other kind of watch. Why would I ever want to make a Seiko look like AP ? Someone asks to see your watch, thinking it's AP, you show it to him / her and they laugh
I’ll have to disagree, but appreciate the view.
Lmao I'd rather have a watch I can say I molded myself then trying to impress people with a fake watch
Do you want to make me 1 and sell it to me ??
Yes sure, I got your message on Instagram, will get back to you soon!
Listen carefully…….YOU ARE NOT ABOVE WEARING A FAKE WATCH
You talk to much
i want buy it .