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Another Moonswatch metal case project
- Thread starter dacodo
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Yeah, that's why I thought I'd ask as I've come from the Seiko modding community, so I already had a Pagani Speedmaster with a Feiko Speedmaster dial, that I want to change into a Moonswatch. And when I looked on AliExpress there were loads of different crowns, so I thought I'd better ask as I've not really changed crowns and tubes before, so just been watching YouTube videos on how to do it also, thanks for your help.
Yeah, that's why I thought I'd ask as I've come from the Seiko modding community, so I already had a Pagani Speedmaster with a Feiko Speedmaster dial, that I want to change into a Moonswatch. And when I looked on AliExpress there were loads of different crowns, so I thought I'd better ask as I've not really changed crowns and tubes before, so just been watching YouTube videos on how to do it also, thanks for your help.
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! US $42.46 | Press Type Watch Crown Tube Removal Tool Machine with 7 Pins Professional Watchmaker Watch Friction Tube Repair Removal Tools
Buy this
Apart from Rolex reps, this tool is super useful as most cases use press fit tubes
Another vote for that tool. I have the same one. Super useful. And hi 
I've ordered the crown and a Moonswatch, let's see how it goesThe Pagani has a 6.5 mm crown, I think
I made a DSOTM from a Pagani some time ago
The shop I gave you has a good range of multi brands crowns
As I said, you can find cheaper on Ali but this shop is good
Also I introduce you to @Geonor who is a Seiko Modder too
Hi thereAnother vote for that tool. I have the same one. Super useful. And hi
Replicas are definitely a different beast to Seiko builds/homages, people take them very serious on this site I'm noticing.
The Mechen case will take this crownI've ordered the crown and a Moonswatch, let's see how it goes
It's all in the details with replica modding. With a Seiko homage you have a lot of wiggle room in terms of case dimensions, hand size, print, etc. You mostly just have to get the vibe of the homage right and people will be happy and even prefer it as long as you hand over something that looks and feels like a quality product. You don't have that luxury with replicas if you want to make a correct one.Hi there
That being said, if you're familiar with actually modding Seiko mods, not just assembling AliExpress parts, all of the skills and knowledge is transferrable. You just have to do a lot more research on the piece you're trying to replicate and get the details right.
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! US $70.83 | 39.7mm Men's watches metal case FIT VK63 movement case watch accessories watch parts Fits 20mm strap Watch Box
This looks great, which case did you use for the mod ?I've built a bunch of these at this point, but here's my latest build to hold me over until my white speedmaster is available from my local Omega AD
Is getting the branded case from DHgate worth it?
Can someone posts photos of their mods with branded case/bracelet?
Is the pusher mod the only thing needed compared to a normal Alix case?
Can someone posts photos of their mods with branded case/bracelet?
Is the pusher mod the only thing needed compared to a normal Alix case?
It's been a hundred times already, but the classic black dial on metal bracelet is my favourite!
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