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mgsooner · 5 March 2019, 07:34 AM

I don't believe I'll wear it frequently enough for a movement that does not have hacking or hand winding. On the occasions I do wish to wear it I believe this will create enough of an inconvenience that I won't want to deal with it.

The past couple of days I've gone down the whole "mod" rabbit hole on the web. Artifice Horoworks will sell you one that has been modded right out of the gate, but there are enough negative reviews of them floating around that I've crossed that off the list as a possibility.

Two things on my mind currently: 1)finding a suitable alternative that does have hacking/hand winding (willing to go up in price some), 2)going ahead with the SKX013 and trying to find a local watch repair shop that can do the modding for me.

The SKX013's big draw for me is the size. Looking for 40 at the absolute most, preferably smaller, not massively thick and not too long lug to lug.

Thoughts? Any input is appreciated.

mgsooner · 6 March 2019, 08:29 AM

Answered my own question: Orient. Will have to live with 41. Appears to wear ok.

cajunron · 6 March 2019, 10:25 AM

Long Island Watch has just recently started selling modded watches. You have to at least start with a sapphire crystal, but you can choose different sets of hands, bezel inserts and bracelets. They do the SKX009 and 007, and a couple more. I have bought a couple different watches from Mark, and it's always a great experience.

mgsooner · 6 March 2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunron

Long Island Watch has just recently started selling modded watches. You have to at least start with a sapphire crystal, but you can choose different sets of hands, bezel inserts and bracelets. They do the SKX009 and 007, and a couple more. I have bought a couple different watches from Mark, and it's always a great experience.

That’s a great tip, thank you. Do you happen to know if they offer movement modifications or just aesthetics?

atn_uk · 9 March 2019, 10:23 AM

Just crystals, illuminated bezels, hands and straps at the moment.

toxicavenger · 9 March 2019, 02:07 PM

Jeffthewatchmaker on ig does this mod. So does Duarte at NE Watch Works.

mgsooner · 10 March 2019, 02:11 PM

Thanks all!

5 March 2019, 07:34 AM	#1
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Looking at the SKX013 - one problem I don't believe I'll wear it frequently enough for a movement that does not have hacking or hand winding. On the occasions I do wish to wear it I believe this will create enough of an inconvenience that I won't want to deal with it. The past couple of days I've gone down the whole "mod" rabbit hole on the web. Artifice Horoworks will sell you one that has been modded right out of the gate, but there are enough negative reviews of them floating around that I've crossed that off the list as a possibility. Two things on my mind currently: 1)finding a suitable alternative that does have hacking/hand winding (willing to go up in price some), 2)going ahead with the SKX013 and trying to find a local watch repair shop that can do the modding for me. The SKX013's big draw for me is the size. Looking for 40 at the absolute most, preferably smaller, not massively thick and not too long lug to lug. Thoughts? Any input is appreciated.

6 March 2019, 10:25 AM	#3
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Long Island Watch has just recently started selling modded watches. You have to at least start with a sapphire crystal, but you can choose different sets of hands, bezel inserts and bracelets. They do the SKX009 and 007, and a couple more. I have bought a couple different watches from Mark, and it's always a great experience. __________________

6 March 2019, 08:29 AM	#2
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Answered my own question: Orient. Will have to live with 41. Appears to wear ok.

9 March 2019, 10:23 AM	#5
atn_uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: UK Posts: 162	Just crystals, illuminated bezels, hands and straps at the moment.

9 March 2019, 02:07 PM	#6
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Jeffthewatchmaker on ig does this mod. So does Duarte at NE Watch Works.

10 March 2019, 02:11 PM	#7
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Thanks all!

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