Brian, what I appreciate most about your Watch Complications channel is the spectrum of topics that you cover. This “review”, for example, would never show up on one of the other KZitem watch channels. Though I have zero interest in a submariner style case, I always pay attention to the points you bring up as they are often generally applicable. Thanks again, man! 👍
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. I don't necessarily have a big interest in the case style either, however they are quite popular and I had to get it for my current custom movement holder project, so I thought why not make a video of it. Watch for the next video (probably tomorrow) that details my making of the holder for this case. That's the end point of this video.
@cecilyau4440
3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchComplications Of course I’ll tune in for the follow-up vid 👍. By the way, I took your advice and used the no-date NH38 for my build. Added $20 to overall cost, but absolutely worth it!
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
good call
@Yakena1
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next part. I hope you can do the movement holders step by step with your cad software!
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
should be today...and I do go through the process in CAD.
@DamdamF
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a similar case for my submariner homage project . I am not disappointed with the quality so far. The only problem I had with it was the misaligned cyclop lens, so I popped up the crystal and put it in the right spot. Of course you can't expect Rolex quality for 60 bucks, but man the satisfaction of bulding your own watch for less than a hundred bucks is priceless.
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
I quite agree, especially for people just getting into tinkering or modding. These often come with alignment issues and other small quirks (I detail many of these in my Pagani review video), but that also provides another learning/tinkering opportunity. This case was a means to an end for me, but I'll probably use it for something eventually. Probably will keep it around for other custom holder projects.
@cosmalas7742
3 жыл бұрын
Done a mod like this a few times. Lots of fun and you end up with something completely custom.
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
what's coming is completely custom made holders for movements not designed for this case. I don't know what kind of dial the customer has planned for this, but at least the holder will be cool haha :)
@cosmalas7742
3 жыл бұрын
I've gone for explorer dials in a sub case. 3 6 and 9 make the dial even easier for me to read, especially when I'm driving and my wrist is at an angle
@glenh4971
3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I just ordered a basic watch case for 6497 clone movement. The case comes with the little metal movement spacer/holder and it was 21 dollars. I also found spacer/movement holders for sale for this case alone and they were 9 dollars so this case I ordered is a good value. I am not interested in homage divers but your video is interesting. I would not buy a case that didn't come with the spacer. I don't know why but the spacers are hard to find and if you find them sold alone they are expensive. That movement you showed us seems decent for the money if the bracelet is wearable. That's the risk you take when you buy these kinds of cases. I like to just use good silicone straps but even those can leave burn marks on the wrist if they are not decent quality.
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
this case came with a movement holder. I just didn’t show it. you will see it in the next video. I’m not a huge fan of this case style either, but it’s popular and what my client is using for a run of watches. Movement holders and spacers are hard to come by and also overpriced, which is why I just design and print my own in many cases. Watch for the next vid and you’ll see where I go with this :)
@shoutyman9922
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a pressure test. Any chance? Thank you for posting.
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
Oooooo that would be good. Didn't register for this vid. Will consider doing so for a case comparison video in the future. Thanks for watching :)
@tzymische
3 жыл бұрын
Why? What’s the point of pressure testing - nobody dives with these watches anyways ;)
@shoutyman9922
3 жыл бұрын
@@tzymische I am encouraged by those who build their own watches from parts purchased on-line. I would like to do the same but if I were to build a diver watch, I would at least like to know if the case was waterproof as advertised. You are right though, no -one dives these watches and at seventy four, the closest any of my watches get to deep water is my hot tub.
@tzymische
3 жыл бұрын
@@shoutyman9922 absolutely. But to check waterproofness - just throw it into bath ;) it will suffice for any dive watch. I am slightly more than half of your age, and active diver - and these watches still make no further than my bath anyways :D
@unknown35514
3 жыл бұрын
Considering this case is for MIYOTA 8215 movement, can you fit an NH35 movement on it? and how?
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
That's the next task for this client/project actually. They want to also use it for an NH35. Once I get around to it, I'll probably do a video on that one specifically since the NH35 is so popular.
@ramonmorales2502
2 жыл бұрын
i'd like to know if this case, would fit the movement nh35a that i already have, i have an invicta diver 8926ob, this watch uses that movement nh35a, but my question in here is, if i buy this case, would it fit perfectly? i mean without the need of replace the original crown,or the dial, cause that my only issue, the crown and the dial. if i put my movement in that case, i'd have to just exchage the crown for the original one?, i mean use this new case, but with my old crown
@WatchComplications
2 жыл бұрын
maaaaaaybe, but you'd need to verify that the dial diameters are the same. The dial feet would be fine and stem since it's a NH35 also, but the dial diameter would need to be the same of what the case is meant to hold. Also the threads and size on the crown might be different for the invicta case versus this case. The stem would maybe need trimmed or extended, again...all depends on the diameters of the case and such. Wouldn't know for sure unless you tried it.
@simonkangiser6183
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you shop for quality cases?
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
I shop all sorts of places...Ofrei, eBay, AliExpress, modding sites such as those for Seikos, and so on...just depends on the project. There are a few other places that sell nice cases in Europe that I hit up once in a while.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
3 жыл бұрын
Is this case deep enough to accept a chapter ring?
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
That would depend on what chapter ring, it’s dimensions, and what movement will be used.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchComplications Boo. I didn't know they made different sizes. I'm using an NH36, and a chapter ring that ebay suggests is SKX ready.
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
it’s more about the height of the chapter ring in question and how that plays into the overall height in the case so the stem height is at the right spot. SKX cases have space and cutouts crystal side for their chapter rings. This case could have a ring placed from the caseback side but it’s height would impact what movement you put in it. Then there is the diameter.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchComplications Suppose I would have to buy the case, and then take some measurements. 🤔
@tzymische
3 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos - that’s for sure. However as an active technical and sports diver - (and watch collector) nothing pis.... me off more than dive watches and complete uselessness of them these days - from utilitarian point of view. Just a gimmick a gadget a toy with new use beyond nicely clicking bezel ;). All these R and O with helium valves are literally the stupidest and most useless of them all ;-)
@WatchComplications
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a particular fan of this design, but dive watches are extremely popular these days. I suppose the same could be said for most chronos, moonphase, etc. I really don't like the helium valves either...I'm guessing 99.7% of them have never been used.
@tzymische
3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchComplications yeah but at least chrono or moonphase can have some use. While dive has zero at this point - and most people I’ve met don’t even understand how to use the bezel and why it is one direction only. I know these are popular to the extreme which is a funny trend to see - I don’t get why. But it is true - super popular for some mad reason.
@OutsideTheTargetDemographic
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to build my first custom watch, as my beloved SNK805 7S26 movement died, and I swapped in an NH36. I figure, if I could do that, I might as well build one. I want a bezel, not for diving, but for use as a timer or stop watch, of sorts. Food needs to cook for 15 minutes? Rotate the bezel to +15min. How long has the laundry been running? Set the bezel to the current time while starting the wash, and with a glance, you know how long it's been. Basically, build a watch with all the things the SNK805 does thave, and then my bases will be covered.
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