Adventures in Seiko Modding

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Was a Seiko 5 I did the mod myself after a local watchmaker said the dial swap would not work.
 
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I like aspects of the Dagaz LHD case, but want a different dial, hands, bezel, and crystal. Does anyone know where I can find just the case and whether it would fit a NH70?
 
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I like aspects of the Dagaz LHD case, but want a different dial, hands, bezel, and crystal. Does anyone know where I can find just the case and whether it would fit a NH70?
From the Dagaz website: "with over 500,000 (yes, that's over HALF A MILLION) possible configurations using stock DAGAZ parts, built carefully and by hand, one-by one in a small, specialised workshop by two mates"
That particular case seems to be a special offering of theirs. I have not found such a case anywhere else.
As for the movements fitting or not, check their datasheets on timemodule. Judging by the datasheets, my guess is that the NH70 will not be able to use the stock 7S26 spacer, Like the NH36A does.
I can't say this for sure because I have never seen a NH70.
If you need something without a date check out the NH38A.
 
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I don't know how much of a mod this is, but I bought this basket case with the intention of modding it. I say basket case because it has had a rough life. First, it was butchered by a cretin watchmaker that left some marks on the dial and he didn't even get it working. And to top all of that, this has all of the "customary" QC issues a Seiko owner could wish for.
So far all I've done is swap the original crystal for a flat AR coated Dagaz crystal. It also recieved new gaskets and a proper service at my Watchmaker. I could have gotten a new SKX far cheaper, but the character would not have been included.
I doubt I'll do anything else to it in the future.
 
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From the Dagaz website: "with over 500,000 (yes, that's over HALF A MILLION) possible configurations using stock DAGAZ parts, built carefully and by hand, one-by one in a small, specialised workshop by two mates"
That particular case seems to be a special offering of theirs. I have not found such a case anywhere else.
As for the movements fitting or not, check their datasheets on timemodule. Judging by the datasheets, my guess is that the NH70 will not be able to use the stock 7S26 spacer, Like the NH36A does.
I can't say this for sure because I have never seen a NH70.
If you need something without a date check out the NH38A.

Thank you, this was helpful!
 
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Started life as an SNKL something or other. I had the idea for a green Railmaster mod and rolled with it. It's my very trusty field watch. Any thoughts on what kind of lumed second hand?