Rally Diver

Okay...not much of a mod but I'm learning. I was getting a little bored with my SKX007 so I decided to change it up a little. I ordered an aluminium chapter ring and bezel insert from Noah. I ordered a domed sapphire with AR coating from Harold (yobookies). The crystal is really cool because it has a nice bluish tint to it in certian lighting situations. The slight dome makes the watch look completely different. The pics don't really do it justice. I picked up a nice Hirsch Liberty from a guy at SCTF for $12. I know leather really doesn't belong on a diver but WTH.

It has been a real learning process. Putting it together and taking it apart again 2 or 3 times for various reasons (lint on the crystal, etc.). I learned what the tiny slivers of 2 sided tape that I initially discarded was for. The chapter ring won't stay zero'd without it. It will turn throughout the day. Arrrggghhh! I think it turned out pretty cool. I hope to learn how to change out dials and hands and do some more. it was pretty fun.

*thanks to Noah for posting the DIY threads
*thanks to Trevor for answering my stupid questions. The man has patience.

Thanks for looking!

Very Cool. Congratulations!

Looks great...excellent job!!!

Really neat, Ken. I like it as it is. It'll be interesting to see it when you've done more.

Hey Ken nice job, I like it, looks good.

Awesome job, it looks real good. I don't have the nerve to disassemble watches, good on ya.

Dude, GREAT JOB!

IMO, those are some pretty major mods, way to get in there and DO IT!

Very cool, very cool indeed.

Great job man!

I agree on the strap...its very nice, but doesn't belong on a diver. I think that soft leather strap that Trevor uses on his mod may work really nice...or maybe a waffle rubber strap...

Either way, you are a braver man than I (so far). I will get the stones to do this at some point...

. . . .Excellent choices on your components Ken. Really looks sharp!!! Heckuva good job on the work, never ever guess you hadn't done one before!

Keep it up and you'll be a micro industry . . . . Randy.

Oh, and the strap doesn't look that bad . . . .

Great job, Ken You are a brave soul to take on a modding project.

Hey Ken, I think you did a fabulous mod job! I'd have to work up some nerve to take on a task like that.

Keep it up man! The more guys that can do this kind of stuff the better for all of us.

falcon4311 wrote:

Awesome job, it looks real good. I don't have the nerve to disassemble watches, good on ya.

Yeah, me either, the nerve, the skills, the tools, the ability, the know how, the BALLS (and I don't mean the brand).

Are you kidding me !!!! This is just OUTSTANDING Ken !
I really don't know where to begin here. The watch is simply a
knockout !!!..From the dial, and spectacular bezel, to that terrific
chapter ring..the watch is ASTONISHING !..LOOK at THAT strap
too !..Are you sure you aren't an expert at this Ken ?

Great job Ken!

I really like the red on the bezel insert....looks great!!

and it looks freakin' sweet with that Rally bezel...nice choice.

Ditchdoc wrote:

Okay...not much of a mod but I'm learning. I was getting a little bored with my SKX007 so I decided to change it up a little. I ordered an aluminium chapter ring and bezel insert from Noah. I ordered a domed sapphire with AR coating from Harold (yobookies). The crystal is really cool because it has a nice bluish tint to it in certian lighting situations. The slight dome makes the watch look completely different. The pics don't really do it justice. I picked up a nice Hirsch Liberty from a guy at SCTF for $12. I know leather really doesn't belong on a diver but WTH.

It has been a real learning process. Putting it together and taking it apart again 2 or 3 times for various reasons (lint on the crystal, etc.). I learned what the tiny slivers of 2 sided tape that I initially discarded was for. The chapter ring won't stay zero'd without it. It will turn throughout the day. Arrrggghhh! I think it turned out pretty cool. I hope to learn how to change out dials and hands and do some more. it was pretty fun.

*thanks to Noah for posting the DIY threads
*thanks to Trevor for answering my stupid questions. The man has patience.

Thanks for looking!

I love the black and red. Ya done good Doc!!!

UH OH!!! Noah and Jake are gonna be having some competition soon! Looks good Ken!

Those small changes gave the 007 a whole new look. nice work Doc. I like it,