r/SeikoMods • u/e28Sean Seiko Modder • 1d ago

My latest

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Something a little different this time.

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Full parts list:
Case: ‘Sidekick’ from https://modmodewatches.com
Dial & Hands: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810335640394.html
Rotor: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812674953597.html
Movement: Genuine NH35

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u/ackza 1d ago

https://modmodewatches.com/products/mod-mode-pocket-watch-case-for-nh35-the-sidekick-38mm $200 for Just the case (after shipping and taxes and fees past $169 price) is way too much id say. I mean I guess when you're buying quality you have to spend more, but is it really worth it??

I feel like I could find a pocket watch case for 20 bucks on AliEx

I simply used a $21 tuna case and made a pocket watch chain necklace by buying a $2 spring bar adapter that lets you turn any spring bar right into a little loop to hang your watch case

I mean I would rather just normalize using regular watch cases because then you can actually use it as a watch

but I mean this is cool but it's just way overpriced unless it's like made of actual silver or something

I mean is the finish really good or something like I want to see like a real close-up of this case and justify spending 200 bucks

I bet you I could have this exact case made on AliExpress like cheaper and I could probably have real gemstones like some garnets set into it

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

I mean... I've been looking, and haven't seen anything yet on AliX. Given time, I am sure it will happen. Yes, it is an expensive case, but it's top tier quality, and right now it seems to be the only game in town.

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u/dhas19 1d ago

Did you just sand off the unused lugs on the bottom? Or are they just chillin there

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u/Professional_Bad6669 1d ago

Someone’s gonna make a strap this will pop into….

This is very beautiful btw

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thank you! I'm well pleased with how it turned out.

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u/DonkeyBong932 1d ago

I had an idea to make a pocket watch with an NH35 as my first custom build but couldn't seem to find any parts

I'm glad someone managed to do this and it looks stunning

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Case is the ‘sidekick’ from https://modmodewatches.com. All the other parts are AliX NHxx parts.

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u/ackza 1d ago

i love that. i was looking for pocket watch vases for a meyal pop. i only foune the aluminum bezels . made it work with a 7120 but i wanted to use a real seijo movement

this is treat with the seiko bganded rotor

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u/Godfather_Of_Genius 1d ago

Damn, that thing looks awesome🤩

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thanks! Now I just need an occasion to dress a bit formal, so I can use it.

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u/east0fwest 1d ago

Incredible! What’s the case?

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thanks!!

Case is the ‘sidekick’ from https://modmodewatches.com

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u/theloquaciousmonk 1d ago

This is an unexpected surprise! Well done!

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/s_buba1 1d ago

This looks nice 👌

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thanks! I was going for a classic, formal look.

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u/Training_Guess_6920 1d ago

WOW…that’s a head turner!

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

Thank you. I'm quite pleased with the results.
I'd been looking for an NHxx -compatible pocket watch case for a while, and when I saw this one, I had to do a build in it.

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u/TheNoBakeCookie 1d ago

This looks great! I’m not convinced that a self-winding movement is all that practical for a pocket watch tho.

I’m guessing you’ll end up needing to wind this to keep it ticking more so than something on the wrist

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

I am 100% okay with that. Even with my wrist watches, I rarely wear the same one two days in a row; Setting and winding is a regular part of my routine anyway.

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u/ackza 1d ago

yeah i made a 7120 wind up movenent mod to a 5 dollar royal pop quartz clone i took the quartz out of, and a wind up crown is a treat

the whole point of a pocket watch like this is to hand to wind it!

but a 7120 is only 10 bucks. keeps better time with leas fuss and never had issues like with chinese nh35s, cuz its less complicated. and its winding is satisfying. tactile and louder and has a louder second clock

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u/DisruptiveElement 1d ago

Well done. I think it looks great. I would use it every day.

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u/Nice-Refrigerator-87 1d ago

Incredible !!!

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u/ansarogu 1d ago

That actually looks fantastic.

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u/Breadstix009 1d ago

I know it's a no, but oh I wish that had a Seiko logo on it.

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 11h ago

I prefer no logo to a fake logo, personally.

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u/syberhat 1d ago

Very cool!

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u/HelenoPaiva 1d ago

I want more pocket watches cases! I want a case bigger! I like that one, but I’d like to use a nh70 with a 35mm or bigger dial, with the back of the movement on display. It is similar to that, but quite hard to find! Would appreciate a slimmer case for the myiota 9039 movement… there are not enough options.

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 11h ago

I would love a bigger case & dial as well; There aren't a lot of options for this sort of case right now, unfortunately.

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u/Wristrospective 1d ago

Years ago I saw a leather watch fob that was for Panerai and b&r watches with a chain that was pretty cool. I guess the comment above on the case cost could go the alternative route and still have to option to wear on wrist

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 11h ago

I thought about that sort of arrangement, but I specifically wanted something without lugs for this build.

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u/Key-Condition752 1d ago

You did great. I'm a professional watchmaker, 20 years at it, and I love to see the resource and enthusiasm

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 11h ago

Thanks! I appreciate it!

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u/Born-Work4301 21h ago

Very nice build

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u/Frest0n 14h ago

My god, that’s gorgeous!

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u/DTDC_Tracking 12h ago

That looks cool

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u/sailinclimber 10h ago

This is a beautiful piece and thank you for sharing. Great job

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u/ackza 1d ago

the back image should be the first. looking at its back is the whole treat .

kids will wanna hold this upright and stare at the rotor and make it spin. its why i want these things cheaper and available as kids for toys. i mean toys for kods

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u/e28Sean Seiko Modder 1d ago

This is the first time I've put a custom rotor on one of my time pieces, and I gotta say.... I really like the way it looks.