ULTIMATE Modding Porsche Design Diver P'6780 LITE

[1kenny1kenny1]

Hey all,

so this is LOOOOOOOOONG waited modding tutorial for the Porsche Design Diver P'6780 LITE Edition

What is Lite edition mean ?

PREVIEW, REVIEW, COMPARISON PART


We need to take a look at GEN pictures first and the specs


Manufacturer data
Brand Porsche Design
Model name Diver P'6780
Reference number P'6780
Case material Titanium / steel
Case diameter (without crown) 46,70 mm
Case diameter (crown included) 46,70 mm
Movement type Automatic
Calibre ETA 2892-A2
Calibre base ETA 2892-A2
Functions Date
Hour
Minute
Second
Crystal Dual-face crystal with anti-reflective coating
Power reserve ability 42h
Transparent back No
Lug width 25,52 mm
Length from lug to lug 56,46 mm
Case thickness 17,30 mm
Water resistant 1000 m
Strap material Rubber
Clasp type Deployment clasp
Clasp material Titanium / steel
Total weight 192 grammes
Retail price France at 08-20-2010 8,400.00 €

And something about the LITE version, witch means that the LITE version is the 21J movement version of the Porsche Design Diver.

MOVEMENT: Asian 21j Autoamtic

CASE DIAMETER: 46mm

THICKNESS: 15.3mm


DIAL COLOR: Black
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel 316

BRACELET: Rubber Strap

FRONT
GLASS: Mineral Crystal With AR

OTHER: Water Resistant​

Price : 80 €


As for the other things, apart the ETA version has got titanium, and sapphire glass, the LITE version has got better dial with the metal indexes as per gen, but other than that, has got different date position, what is not gen like. Also the inner bezel is a bit shorter, and not lumed. But the lume is green where on the Gen is Aqua like on the DSSD (BG-W9). The biggest flaw on the ETA version are the strap issues near lugs, what made me sell the ETA version and buy the Lite version. On the Lite version it is fixed, with one whole piece of rubber strap moulded, and different size of the strap as long with the different buckle. Pics of the LITE version

MODDING PART

SO lets sums UP what I am going to do, to make this watch look more gen, and have better feeling from it

Modding list

• Superlume the dial indexes, hands, bezel markers as per gen with Aqua BG-W9 color
• Regulate the movement to COSC limit, but as much as possible near 0 seconds per day
• Remove the black paint from the engravings on the sides
• Clean the dial from some mess from factory
• Use spare buckle with diver extension from the ETA version of Diver, what is more GEN like
• Drill holes to the rubber strap, to use the spare buckle, as this time of the rubber strap use different mechanism to lock the buckle in place
• Brush the release buttons for the watch, from the glossy finish to matte finish as per GEN

So we got the list

lets get on with the ULTIMATE MODDING !

Watch before the modding

So lets get it started !

Shitty movement ! I will replace it in the future for the better 21J for sure. Already have problems with the date change, so we will see in couple of months.

So disassembled, lets get off the hands and indexes, and remove the old lume from it. Also lets get relumed the bezel. But first lets brush the pushers to matte finish.

The pushers are hold by the small screws inside , so when you remove them, tape the case around so you will not brush the grey titanium finish from the case.

Then brush the pushers

After that by reverse technique put the pushers back to their place. Now lets get off the black paint from engraving, For this use acetone and brush and toothpick, this is delicate work, so patience is required.

Okay now when we have the easy part after us

lets RELUME THE BEZEL ! yeah ! These is really precise work, as I still have only oilers, the easier is to do with stylograph pen as this is printed bezel.

Now let it dry and lets relume the hands and indexes

Now after all is dried up, lets built the watch back to one piece

Crystal back to its place

Now dial and hands, and let it be built

Before the final assembly just let check the time keeping.

So +7 second per day, what is nice for the 21J movement, but I want it more to zero

Soo been playing, and regulating and look, Haha now that is much much better !

I love this timegrapher !

Now we need to drill the holes for the spare buckle that is from the ETA version what is much much more gen like.


So the best would be some dremel and 1mm drill part.

If you don't know the correct size of the band for your wrist, better make more of the holes, and then cut.. But always measure twice and cut once. I know my size because I have the old band from ETA version what should be the same size.


Here I have already assembled one size of the strap. You need to also cut around 1,5 mm from the size, as the rubber strap will not fit into the buckle.

So just to check, and we are good to go !!!

Looks MUCH MUCH BETTER !!!

Lets fix it with the lugs screws and we are finished !

FINISHED PRODUCT

I am happy with my ULTIMATE LITE version of the Porsche Design Diver !

And it is TRULY ONE OF ITS KIND !!!

Thank you for watching, and I hope you enjoyed it !

And thank you for letting me share

 

[trksh-bzr]

great review! nice work on both watch and thread

 

[1kenny1kenny1]

Thank you trksh-bzr glad you like it mate !

 

[devilxavier]

this is freaking awesome dude. I got the same watch coming and I wish I had the skills and equipment to do what you did to this watch. Thumbs up!!!!!!

 

[1kenny1kenny1]

this is freaking awesome dude. I got the same watch coming and I wish I had the skills and equipment to do what you did to this watch. Thumbs up!!!!!!

Thank you mate I love this watch now more, as there is only one thing that irritates me is the movement but overall I am happy with the watch finally

 

[Pix]

Great mod !
I'm still annoyed by the 100m water resistant mention on the caseback.
Maybe a full circular brushing would be a fair solution (with the help of a lathe)

 

[1kenny1kenny1]

Thank you Pix The case back is whole bad, the Eta version was far more better caseback

 

[Pix]

It has the same typo, unfortunately

 

[boostin20]

That is absolutely gorgeous!!

 

[jamesnye1982]

Fantastic work, must put this watch on my "must have" list.

 

[Mr. Pap]

Now if that was how all 21j looked i would have bought a lot!!!!!!

Cool stuff again kenny!!! I love your tutorials, you have the gift for sure!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pilworx]

love these posts kenny, just awesome work and skill. the pictures are what really do this for me, pure entertainment.

 

[1kenny1kenny1]

That is absolutely gorgeous!!

Thank you buddy

It has the same typo, unfortunately

We can only pray that one day, they will release awesome rep of this watch. Fingers crossed.

Fantastic work, must put this watch on my "must have" list.

Thanks mate! I would recommend the 21j version, before the eta, as the eta version has got strap issues near the lugs

Now if that was how all 21j looked i would have bought a lot!!!!!!

Cool stuff again kenny!!! I love your tutorials, you have the gift for sure!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks mate it is really nice to read these kind words. I just hope one day they will make super rep of this watch, as it is really unique piece. Thanks again buddy.

love these posts kenny, just awesome work and skill. the pictures are what really do this for me, pure entertainment.

Thanks buddy very happy you like it I try to make as much photos as possible, and really happy that people like it

 

[orson]

Excellent tutorial Kenny, your work just has to be admired.

From the open case pic it looks like this rep has no water resistance at all without an 0 ring groove.

Or is there an 0 ring in the case back itself? What about the stem?

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6976/dsc0016xq.jpg

 

[xpletiv]

Reading everything I can here and came to this-pretty cool.

Although,I am really interested in how the index markers are removed and replaced-what tools,how difficult,pics?

 

[xpletiv]

Helloooooooo!
Any one buy this anymore? Has it been updated? I has cheeseburger?

 

[xpletiv]

Mmmmmmmmm...cheeseburger.


Is this is super rep form yet?