• Tired of adverts on RWI? - Subscribe by clicking HERE and PMing Trailboss for instructions and they will magically go away!

Last build homage for Grand Seiko Diver

Buddhabar

I'm Pretty Popular
20/8/13
2,018
2,153
113
Sardinia Island
Guys...here I am to briefly present my latest build.
It is a Grand Seiko diver homage. Unfortunately I was unable to find a satisfactory dial. With this (third dial) I completed everything, even if I should find a suitable crown like that of a genuine one. I am not displeased with the final result, but I am still hoping for some improvements. I also have the bracelet that I plan to mount later. Here are the photos.

8d4d32ea0e0600fc36e1539060b3fee1.jpg


78c8782178b0227bb6fd38ad348690cf.jpg


72eab504464d6668523c5e613716cedd.jpg


7eda5c662e36a5828b9235924936c368.jpg


3c24fd8787ea658e7145840e935e3363.jpg


90a0b79ad7711f2370e760ab67c0b22e.jpg


3fbebcc1cb10078fe14004e0d7bac361.jpg


94a76b8680878cc3aa7560424851cf86.jpg


cfa8269afe95777603521365ec26205e.jpg


924023cd06ffcb9d08ac0b7f59e89055.jpg


6d38363c67496c4b411fa171fb785fa7.jpg


3f098f73fa75b402e83e9834b4487276.jpg


9c0bdbd2748707ac1c5fcc1f790aaab7.jpg


ac5e58d61763544b4e943f8f903576f5.jpg


9172f2882b446f0b9d9621f8f6c62b8d.jpg


abac8cda78a88aae9cf17203b4f54210.jpg


e62088efa47ca57e556d608a67b4757e.jpg


25ac2b4d46980eeff031e6ccfe7ec2a9.jpg
 

xquest77

Do not accept unsolicited offers
Supporter
12/4/25
8
5
3
Very nice! Where did the dial come from? Was it a custom print? I'd like to find a more authentic dial for my Seamaster homages.
 

Buddhabar

I'm Pretty Popular
20/8/13
2,018
2,153
113
Sardinia Island
Very nice! Where did the dial come from? Was it a custom print? I'd like to find a more authentic dial for my Seamaster homages.
Thank you very kind friend.
This dial, although of excellent quality (third purchased from various suppliers), is not exactly contemporary as a GEN dial. You can't even find genuine ones to buy, and it would be very expensive. However, after much research, I found a dealer who has a good assortment of various types of dials (which could be customized if desired) that deserve attention for their good quality. If you are interested, maybe send a PM.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Dave2302

Reaps

Learning something new everyday....
Patron
Certified
25/9/22
8,438
23,583
113


Super cool build bro. I wanna get a dial for this SM homage and build one similar.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Buddhabar

xquest77

Do not accept unsolicited offers
Supporter
12/4/25
8
5
3
San Martin makes a very sweet homage. I like some of the Cronos are even better. Here are some shots of both San Martin Sub and Cronos GMT. Nice thing about these two is the NH movements which are rock solid for ~10 years and replaceable at $35. I like idea of a rep dial upgrade. Lets see what we can find.