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By Daves/Chimp Hanger
Earlier this month Alex posted his SKX031 mod which was very coincidental as I was intending to do a similar mod using the smaller SKX025.
Alex's choice of case proved to be the better option so I've followed his lead and got one of Ramon's specials.
Thanks again Alex for you invaluable tips and inspiration.
Ramon's pic
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Here's the almost completed mod - just waiting for a polished chapter ring.
The acrylic domed crystal gives it a more vintage look I think.
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The bezel insert was slightly too big OD for the 7S26-0040 bezel so had to be reduced in size and thickness to fit into the bezel ring.
The 7S26 bezel insert tends to be made for the 7S26-0020 case which takes a 31.5mm crystal. The mineral crystal for the 0040 case is 30.0mm, so the bezel ID would have been a bit too big for a standard crystal but without the crystal gasket was just right for a 30.8 acrylic crystal. I fitted a 30.7 which is a "tad" to small so I've ordered a 30.8.
Does this make sense? Hope so.
Bezel insert from Noah
Hands and dial - Yobokies
Sternkreuz armoured crystal with tension ring from Cousins
Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.
Kind regards
Dave
Earlier this month Alex posted his SKX031 mod which was very coincidental as I was intending to do a similar mod using the smaller SKX025.
Alex's choice of case proved to be the better option so I've followed his lead and got one of Ramon's specials.
Thanks again Alex for you invaluable tips and inspiration.
Ramon's pic
Here's the almost completed mod - just waiting for a polished chapter ring.
The acrylic domed crystal gives it a more vintage look I think.
The bezel insert was slightly too big OD for the 7S26-0040 bezel so had to be reduced in size and thickness to fit into the bezel ring.
The 7S26 bezel insert tends to be made for the 7S26-0020 case which takes a 31.5mm crystal. The mineral crystal for the 0040 case is 30.0mm, so the bezel ID would have been a bit too big for a standard crystal but without the crystal gasket was just right for a 30.8 acrylic crystal. I fitted a 30.7 which is a "tad" to small so I've ordered a 30.8.
Does this make sense? Hope so.
Bezel insert from Noah
Hands and dial - Yobokies
Sternkreuz armoured crystal with tension ring from Cousins
Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.
Kind regards
Dave
It reminds me of a older Lord Nelson Diver I have, except your mod looks way better without the white date and cyclops. (Although I might like it with a black date 8) .
