Here it is, in all its glory, mounted on the US1450:
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The Moonswatch metal mod aka Project Alaskswatch
- Thread starter Eddio
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Was trying to... This mod has 2 difficult steps, one is getting the stem the right size and 2 you need to create a extra spacer yourself to get the moonswatch dial to fit in the case. Without it, the dial will hang loose inside the case onle being held at 3 o clock by the stem.
Hey @Eddio, what clasp do you have on your US1450? The stock US clasp?
In case you want one with an Omega logo, I can recommend the gen clasp from the Speedmaster Mark II bracelet. Perfect fit for the Uncle Seiko. I got mine brand new for under €80 to go with my gen 3861 + US1450.
Great piece of advice!!!!! Thanks dude, where did you buy it? At an AD?
I got the 1450 Uncle strap with the 20mm vintage pressure clasp. And let me say this about that 1450 bracelet. I am not impressed. I own a Seiko 6139 Pogue with a great Uncleseiko bracelet but i am not a fan of this version with that clasp. The clasp feels and sounds cheap and the rest of the bracelet is oke but nothing more. That 6139 bracelet is an awesome bracelet!!!
Here it is, in all its glory, mounted on the US1450:
Oke this mod is going to be overhauled!!!
Really cool to see people getting excited on this Mod, helping out and all the kind words!!!!!
RWI is a cool place to be!!!
When i have succes with my other mod project (Tudor BB58) i will make a thread as well for that.
RWI is a cool place to be!!!
When i have succes with my other mod project (Tudor BB58) i will make a thread as well for that.
ebay. But any Omega boutique or AD should be able to order one for you as this part is still in production.
Yes, it doesn't feel very high-end, but you have to consider the relatively low price compared to a gen Omega 1450. For the price, it's a good enough quality.
The Mark II clasp is basically the same function-wise, but much more refined... It's a gen piece after all, but 1970s "technology" nevertheless. You have to decide whether $90 on eBay or probably $100 or more at an AD is worth to you having the Omega logo. If you need something more substantial and "current technology" feeling, for only $40, the new double button milled clasp Uncle Seiko has for the US1450 is probably a better choice.
Nice project! My biggest bitch with the moonswatches was that horrible quartz tick. I'm thinking of giving this a go but what are my chances of finding a mechanical movement to meet the quartz subdial layout? This will be my next piece of research. I can always broach or crimp the hands to do its thing.
@rockdaytona saw your comment in the Tudor topic, welcome to the topic on the metallification of a Moonswatch. See progress history above!
Wild guess: Close to 0.
But take my opinion with a grain of salt. Some of the pro modders here may be able to give a more definite answer. But from my limited knowledge, I can't think of a mechanical movement with the same layout, at least none that is known as "cost-effective"...
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Idk lol i had some problem back in years ago which was resolved but this tag was never removed, but i am not trading anything
Gorgeous!!!@rockdaytona saw your comment in the Tudor topic, welcome to the topic on the metallification of a Moonswatch. See progress history above!
There will be a line of people asking you to build one for them!!@rockdaytona saw your comment in the Tudor topic, welcome to the topic on the metallification of a Moonswatch. See progress history above!
OK thanks for the honesty lol.Idk lol i had some problem back in years ago which was resolved but this tag was never removed, but i am not trading anything
I have seen this tag a few times before. But never with an active user, I think.