My latest quick and cheap daily beater King Samurai build for just under $100.
I see Seiko "modding" like AC Cobra kit cars—you get a similar experience for a fraction of the price, often using identical or comparable parts.
The Build:
* King Samurai case
* Samurai hour & minute hands
* Shovel second hand
* Samurai style Paris hobnail-patterned dial
* Sapphire crystal
* Ceramic bezel
* NH35 movement running +4 seconds/day
Pressure-tested to aprox ~20m with my DIY setup. This thing’s an absolute tank.
[EDIT] - Got a database error when posting

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