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watch mod beginner resources
We were all NOOBS once, don’t feel bad, ask as many questions as you like. Try your hand at watch modding! We will be adding further helpful information in due course. As a complimentary service for the new watch modder, we’ve opened up a dedicated email address for you to send us your queries. To preserve the utility of this email address, we ask that it only be used for new watch modder inquiries. If that is you, welcome! – Happy Modding
SKX007: To kick off this education section we put together a full break down on how to mod an SKX007! Everything from tools to details tutorials on all aspects of modding your SKX007 are in the PDF when you click the button below!
HOW TO MOD THE SKX007
WHERE DO I BEGIN? WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED?
This is a question we get asked constantly, based on my own personal experience this is the advice from one who was a total NOOB not too many years ago!1
Purchase one of the basic cheap tool sets widely available in the market. This imho is the best way to start, you will find out quickly if this is a hobby you are capable of, interested in or not. Some will drop out at this stage, so I don’t want you to unnecessarily waste money on what can be pretty expensive tools. If you find it’s for you then can gradually purchase much better tools over a period of a few months/years. It’s a great hobby/pastime and I hope you can experience the pleasure and joy I have. The majority of my top modding associates started in this basic way, they went on to become pretty much expert in what they do with a top spec workbench.

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You will need a Crystal Press and Blower. Again the basic ones will do at this stage.

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Start with some basic jobs first to build your confidence. Changing a strap or bracelet, opening the case back, adjusting a bracelet. Then progressing steadily to jobs like bezel replacement/removal, bezel insert change, crystal/glass change. Rushing leads to problems and potential damage to your watch so take your time do research and check the many very helpful videos online.
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Crystal, Hands, Dial and Chapter Ring replacement will require removal of the watch mechanism/movement this personally was an area I struggled with in my noob days when videos were not around. Removing the crown/stem was a testing experience but nowadays this info is widely available literally in seconds. Again do your research check the many vids available. Additional tools are required for hands removal and setting.

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When you progress to day/date wheel replacement and movement repair that’s a good moment to buy a good screwdriver set and good set of tweezers. Such sets will stand you in good stead for many years to come.

Please do not hesitate to contact us we will be very happy to help you. The noobs of today are our valued customers of tomorrow. We want to give you the best chance possible in joining the watch modding family it can be a very rewarding experience.
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VIDEO RESOURCES
Recommended videos to cover a wide range of mods
introduction to watch modding
how to install a watch crystal - double domed, domed, flat!
change bezel & bezel insert
fit your stem to the crown
watch hands installation
watch hands removal
opening the watch case back
changing the watch strap
Seiko SKX007 7S26C to nh36a movement swap (detailed)
replace day/date wheel
build an skx007
build an skx013
build an srp turtle
build an skx to turtle conversion
resource: crystaltimes approved crystal fitters
choose your first watch toolkit
seiko snk803 "custom honda cb750 mod" with sapphire crystal
seiko 5 sapphire swap
seiko sarb033 crystaltimes ar coated sapphire dome
seiko skx hacking + hand winding mod tutorial - movement upgrade
seiko 5 bird of paradise mod - snkk27/snk615 hybrid
orient ray crystal swap
Watch: Sapphire and Ceramic! Perfect Seiko SKX Mods - Part 1
seiko srp309 "orange monster" ar coated double dome sapphire crystal swap
seiko sarb033 crystal times ar coated sapphire dome
customer video of sapphire crystal installation
modify snk/skx
watch parts
Visual overview of basic watch parts


movement help
What movement do I need?