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Dan Pierce · 29 April 2018, 12:44 AM

Since Steve broached the mod question, and since we now have an official Seiko forum, I thought a Seiko mod thread would be in order.

Feel free to add your mods, be they modest improvements such as sapphire crystals and ceramic bezels, to out of this world concepts only a mother could love.

Below are just a few examples that have crossed my workbench over the years.
dP

FTX I · 29 April 2018, 12:50 AM

I saw the thread title and was about to post 'paging our buddy Dan'.

Great watches and pics as always.

Dan Pierce · 29 April 2018, 12:53 AM

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I saw the thread title and was about to post 'paging our buddy Dan'.

Great watches and pics as always.

Thanks for the kind words, Flavio!

dP

Bt122 · 29 April 2018, 01:43 AM

Dan. Curious which crystal are u using om the one that comes out of the bezel alot? I was looking for one because i really enjoy that domed look but most of the ones ive seen doesnt stick out that much.

Thx

JimSnyder · 29 April 2018, 01:46 AM

Awesome mods Dan

Rags · 29 April 2018, 02:10 AM

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Old Expat Beast · 29 April 2018, 09:12 AM

Some great looking pieces there

blcblc · 30 April 2018, 06:27 PM

Blumo with black ceramic bezel

Dan Pierce · 30 April 2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

Dan. Curious which crystal are u using om the one that comes out of the bezel alot? I was looking for one because i really enjoy that domed look but most of the ones ive seen doesnt stick out that much.

Thx

It's called the mother of all domes and sits 9mm above the bezel and comes from Crystal Times.

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Awesome mods Dan

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Some great looking pieces there

Thanks, Gents!

Dan Pierce · 30 April 2018, 08:43 PM

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Blumo with black ceramic bezel

Great examples, guys!

Let's see some more!

dP

1William · 30 April 2018, 08:59 PM

Cool modifications. I might need to do this to one of my Seiko's.

Lol-x · 30 April 2018, 09:05 PM

Great modifications Dan!
That super dome is amazing!
I am planning to mod an SKX007 but I am pretty conservative and I will most likely limit it to a moderate super-dome and a luminous ceramic bezel insert with coin edge bezel. I am minded to do a movement upgrade, but I have the "J" model and so I'm reluctant to swap out the stock movement.

Dan Pierce · 30 April 2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Great modifications Dan!
That super dome is amazing!
I am planning to mod an SKX007 but I am pretty conservative and I will most likely limit it to a moderate super-dome and a luminous ceramic bezel insert with coin edge bezel. I am minded to do a movement upgrade, but I have the "J" model and so I'm reluctant to swap out the stock movement.

Thanks, Steve!

The Dagaz super dome is what you might be interested in. It doesn't leave a gap between the crystal and bezel and is only a slight dome. Coin edge bezels are available from Murphy, Crystal Times, and Yobokies.

AFAIK, The J models are exactly the same [in every way] as the K but labeled differently depending on where they are sold.

Some think these are made in Japan but that myth has been long debunked.
dP

Lol-x · 2 May 2018, 03:14 PM

OK thanks Dan, so from what you say you would have no preference between the 'J' model and the 'K' model of a given watch.
I did see a Youtube where a guy was saying his "J" model seemed to have a high level of performing movement than a "K" but I think this was perhaps just an isolated anecdotal observation.

Dan Pierce · 2 May 2018, 09:46 PM

Steve,

This topic has been rather lively amongst Seiko fans. The overwhelming consensus is that there is no difference whatsoever between the J vs K versions. I've never seen any evidence to the contrary.

Buyers saying they are willing to pay more for a J always reminded me of the so called Rolex "error stick dial" GMTs. The difference is hype over substance. But in either case, there's always someone willing to pay more regardless.
dP

29 April 2018, 01:46 AM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	Awesome mods Dan __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

29 April 2018, 02:10 AM	#6
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,185	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

29 April 2018, 09:12 AM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,415	Some great looking pieces there __________________ _______________________

30 April 2018, 09:05 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	Great modifications Dan! That super dome is amazing! I am planning to mod an SKX007 but I am pretty conservative and I will most likely limit it to a moderate super-dome and a luminous ceramic bezel insert with coin edge bezel. I am minded to do a movement upgrade, but I have the "J" model and so I'm reluctant to swap out the stock movement. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

2 May 2018, 03:14 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,263	OK thanks Dan, so from what you say you would have no preference between the 'J' model and the 'K' model of a given watch. I did see a Youtube where a guy was saying his "J" model seemed to have a high level of performing movement than a "K" but I think this was perhaps just an isolated anecdotal observation. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 April 2018, 12:50 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I saw the thread title and was about to post 'paging our buddy Dan'. Great watches and pics as always.

29 April 2018, 01:43 AM	#4
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Dan. Curious which crystal are u using om the one that comes out of the bezel alot? I was looking for one because i really enjoy that domed look but most of the ones ive seen doesnt stick out that much. Thx

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blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,282	Blumo with black ceramic bezel

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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,112	Cool modifications. I might need to do this to one of my Seiko's.

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,827	Steve, This topic has been rather lively amongst Seiko fans. The overwhelming consensus is that there is no difference whatsoever between the J vs K versions. I've never seen any evidence to the contrary. Buyers saying they are willing to pay more for a J always reminded me of the so called Rolex "error stick dial" GMTs. The difference is hype over substance. But in either case, there's always someone willing to pay more regardless. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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