The Moonswatch metal mod aka Project Alaskswatch

[Karbon74]

Very surprised to hear that. Might have to visit the closest swatch store and ask the same question.

now there were two very interested tourists just besides me...he might have been cross-selling

 

[PGorbson]

I could most definitely buy gens for cheaper than these builds lolol

 

[senzlez2]

I've just purchased one of these

https://amzn.eu/d/adCsdps

I'm going to modify it, it'll be interesting to see if everything fits the way I hope it will internally.
If it does I'll have a go at changing the crystal for a domed version. Like this one.

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hello did you do this I was thinking of getting a gen hesallite or Plexi and put on , one of these alixpress cases

 

[Karbon74]

you guys are crazy

 

[Bim9393]

Original Mission setup:
1. Moonswatch Mission to Mars Rep
2. Courgeut Speedmaster watch from Ali
3. PE-50 quartz movement
4. Uncle bracelet type Omega 1450 President

Do I need the pe50 or will the oem moonswatch movement work. Is there a sizing issue with the oem and the metal case?

 

[Karbon74]

the stock movement works pzrfectly.
No need to remove the hands and dial.

You will need a spacer or to modify the Corgeut spacer

 

[Pinion Minion]

Do I need the pe50 or will the oem moonswatch movement work. Is there a sizing issue with the oem and the metal case?

The issue is needing the stem from the PE50 for optimal fit.

The movement is about 6usd.

 

[Karbon74]

 

[Y Cymro]

Loving that!

 

[gprime]

Hey guys. Great thread, what a read. It looks like things have evolved from when it started, so I'm curious what the "go to" rep moonswatch is from DHGate? Is it still the one from watches_77? Is this the one with the sweeping chrono but have a frozen sub-dial? If there are better recommendations now, please let me know. ty

 

[Karbon74]

 

[gprime]

gaddamn. this is probably what the gen should have looked like to begin with. nice work

 

[gprime]

can you link to where you found this case with the white bezel?

 

[gprime]

or wait, that's silver, isn't it?

 

[miniost]

Wow! If you decide to build another one of these for a fellow EU citizen please hit me up!

 

[Karbon74]

Wow! If you decide to build another one of these for a fellow EU citizen please hit me up!

I build one or two of them per month. Check out my past sales threads to see if you like them as they are usually experimental pieces for my hobby

 

[gprime]

I build one or two of them per month. Check out my past sales threads to see if you like them as they are usually experimental pieces for my hobby

I like that white strap. Where did you find it?

 

[Karbon74]

I like that white strap. Where did you find it?

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! 5,57€ 46％ Off | Silicone Rubber Watch Band for Omega X Swatch Joint MoonSwatch Curved End Diving Bracelet for Rolex Water Ghost Strap 20mm 22mm

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EH5d2zX

hurry as the price just dropped
You will need to find Omega buckles though

 

[gprime]

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! 5,57€ 46％ Off | Silicone Rubber Watch Band for Omega X Swatch Joint MoonSwatch Curved End Diving Bracelet for Rolex Water Ghost Strap 20mm 22mm

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EH5d2zX

hurry as the price just dropped
You will need to find Omega buckles though

Thank you! I'm normally not a fan of rubber straps, but these suit this watch so well.

 

[ward1991]

If i could find some black shuttle hands I'd do it in a heart beat. Then again, I could paint them Oh and I have a Mars swatch in a drawer somewhere too oh and I have some old OMF speedy cases in my boneyard! Literally just realized all of this as I typed this out. BE RIGHT BACK IVE GOT A WATCH TO BUILD!! Thanks @Eddio