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Offline Max kool

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FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« on: June 01, 2010, 07:54:21 AM »
Hi,

fist let me introduce myself. I'm Max from Holland, and a watch-fan on a budget (don't wel all). For years the Citizen NY0040 series has been one my favorites. Distinct design (no Rolex clone), robust, well made and for my wrist, the right size.

I've had other watches (like the NY0054), but somehow always came back to the trusty Citizen diver. this spring I decided to create my own "special". Bought a Lumibrite diver off Ebay, but replaced the chapter ring with a black one. Beadblasted the case and crown, and this is how she came out:







The purple alligator strap below is for a special day I have within a few weeks





Cheers all!
« Last Edit: June 01, 2010, 09:34:21 AM by Max kool »
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Offline LUW

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 11:42:05 AM »
That looks very good!
I would like to experiment that with my NY0054.

And welcome aboard!  ;)
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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 01:38:09 PM »
Looks great!  thanks for sharing.

Looks trippy on the purple strap.  Mind if I ask what special day derserves such a strap?
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Offline Max kool

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010, 07:05:21 AM »
Quote from: nhoJ on June 01, 2010, 01:38:09 PM
Mind if I ask what special day derserves such a strap?

I'm about to get married within shortly, and the theme of the day is purple.
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Offline meierHH

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 11:42:26 AM »
I like your design. Specially the sandblasted case. Tasteful!
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Offline nhoJ

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 02:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Max kool on June 02, 2010, 07:05:21 AM
I'm about to get married within shortly, and the theme of the day is purple.

I see.  Congratulations and best wishes!
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Offline Max kool

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 11:00:11 AM »
I never shared what happened to the leftover parts I suddenly realized:

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2010, 11:03:15 AM »
excellent  :clap:
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Offline scuttle

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2010, 10:29:38 PM »
Two very attractive mods - and congratulations!
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Offline Appleman93

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2011, 04:06:48 AM »
Nice job the black and yellow looks great.  :clap:
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Offline alex

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2011, 07:31:20 PM »
Good lord almighty!! Those are good lookin' watches!
What movement does that use? Is it a miyota movement? Citizen doesn't make their own movements do they?
« Last Edit: January 15, 2011, 07:42:23 PM by alex »
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Offline Selym

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2011, 11:57:43 PM »
Quote from: alex on January 15, 2011, 07:31:20 PM
Good lord almighty!! Those are good lookin' watches!
What movement does that use? Is it a miyota movement? Citizen doesn't make their own movements do they?


Miyota is Citizen's movement business.  In other words, Miyota == Citizen.


All the best,
Myles
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Offline alex

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 03:52:01 AM »
No kidding! Those Miyota movements sure get around. Wow both Seiko and Citizen make their movements in-house! There's not many swiss companies that can say that. I do believe that NY0040 is gonna be the next addition to the group.
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Offline Spad

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2011, 05:05:17 PM »
Like the left-over parts watch, really neat and usable.Thanks for the pics........ ;)
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Offline StanSuarez

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2011, 08:59:43 AM »
Quote from: Spad on January 17, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
Like the left-over parts watch, really neat and usable.Thanks for the pics........ ;)

+1

I actually like it more than the main project watch. :)
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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #15 on: June 20, 2011, 10:10:21 AM »
Saw the mod. NICE !

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Offline seiko5man

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Re: FIPO and modded Citizen NY0040 Diver
« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2011, 03:38:48 AM »
Welcome. Nice mod! :clap:
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