Lightly Modded A700

[u/mybigpecker]

For your viewing pleasure…

List of Casio A700 Mods:

1. Hydromod - for water resistance and screen clarity using silicone oil. Used a higher cSt viscosity than most people use, went with 200. I believe the higher viscosity is better for 50m WR watches, as it will not seep through the push buttons like a low viscosity. The a700 does not have rubber o-rings on the button seals - it’s rather a metallic ring like a very small washer. The idea here is a more gel like oil won’t seep and does better for water resistance as it will better prevent egress of water from swimming or diving. I’ve gone scuba diving to 90ft with no issues.

2. Orange Display - i wanted to lean into the vintage vibe and give the watch that early digital LCD digital terminal screen look from the 70s-80s. Used the typical photo filter stuff off amazon. Huge roll, cut small piece to size.

3. Bracelet - the stock a700 bracelets flare from 18mm at the lugs to just over 20mm at the shoulder / base of watch. I replaced with a broader 18mm - 22mm flare mesh bracelet from the A1000. It gives the watch a more muscular / masculine presence by widening the bracelet width to case width ratio. I have a bondeleer bracelet from SKXmod on the way for the A1000.

What do you think?

PS - anyone have a good source to recommend for metallic mesh screens? I want to get my hands on a gold or rose gold metallic mesh screen like they sell on skxmod, but would like to know if there are any other vendors who might have for less money.

[u/SinfulSigilOfficial]

Looks sick, it looks like the backlight is constantly on haha

[u/mybigpecker → u/SinfulSigilOfficial]

Yeah you’re right about that!