Here's one end of the spectrum: my minimal mod of the Broad Arrow. It originally had a polished steel bezel, I put on an (original Omega) brushed one meant for a later watch.
I think it improves the look a lot (the original is too shiny for me). And easily reversible if I ever decide to sell it!
(I've also tried a couple different black bezels on it... )
You got a picture with a black bezel please?
This is why I have chosen not to add to the muddying of the waters, so I don't do these mods.
My BYOS:
As a rule, all watches hold something special which you will NOT find on the original watch e.g. a special sweep second hand or else.
All the reluming (or colouring of the hands) were done by my friend James Hyman, who is really a wizard too and very kind, skilled and helpful man. Short: a gentleman. Many thanks again James!
Would want to use a nice tritium watch for example - so assume modern reference as donor or base for modification...
My suggestion would be to get a standard 3570.50 (e.g. 2000's model) for this mod. Same base model as the actual Japan racing so you can make it 100% faithful to the original if you wish.
I built this one several years ago, got the idea from someone on WUS who called it the "Blue Moon"
Thanks for this - I'm not a fan of luminova but of course that's all negated with the service dialset... there are a few built examples of the Japanese Racing Dial around but sellers are wanting a BIG mark-up on the cost of the components. I struggle to change bracelets and straps, so definitely not into 'building' my own - hence finding components and someone who can...
Nice Thread, Dirk, maybe you'd like to meet up in person sometime?
My First Omega Speedmaster mod (CK2915-1), introduced here at the Uhrforum and perfekt with the Uncle Seiko US 1035...
Nice Thread, Dirk, maybe you'd like to meet up in person sometime?
My First Omega Speedmaster mod (CK2915-1), introduced here at the Uhrforum and perfekt with the Uncle Seiko US 1035...
