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As some of you know, I have been thinking about buying a modified Seiko for a while now. A few weeks back, I decided to go for it and contacted Harold at Yobokies. I received it the other day and could not be happier with the results!

The watch started out as a SKX007 and it was modified to include:

Yobokies black dial, white pilot hands, red/orange second hand, aluminum chapter ring, rubber Z22 strap (Harold also gave me a back NATO) and a clear caseback. I decided to keep the case and bezel stock for now.

I am trying out a few straps right now. As you can see from the picture, I swapped out the Z22 rubber out for a "Kevlar" dive strap. I will also be trying out a Bond Zulu and have ordered a "Vintage Waffle" rubber strap from Jake B to try as well (I think that will be the best look)...I HAVE ADDED PICTURES OF THE NEW STRAP BELOW

Like I said, I love the look of this one, but may tweak it in the future. Once the polished sides get scratched, I will probably have the case bushed or bead blasted (crown too).


Here are some pictures:

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I HIGHLY recommend Harold at Yobokies, he was very helpful and patient with my nagging questions and indecisiveness.


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Very cool! Handsome sweater too!
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Looks great Mark!
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Looks good...the hands look great!
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VERY fresh Marky Mark!

I hate to sound dumb, but what does the "T" on the dial stand for?

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Anomaly wrote:
VERY fresh Marky Mark!

I hate to sound dumb, but what does the "T" on the dial stand for?
I really have no idea...it may be Harolds symbol, but I am not sure. I have seen it on a bunch of his mods though...

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andrema wrote:
Anomaly wrote:
VERY fresh Marky Mark!

I hate to sound dumb, but what does the "T" on the dial stand for?
I really have no idea...it may be Harolds symbol, but I am not sure. I have seen it on a bunch of his mods though...
Harold just gave me some insight on the "T" logo...


From Harold -

FYI:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium
The logo is for the look of course and it's on many military watches back in those days.

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Very nice, I really like the hands and dial. Real good looking mod.
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andrema wrote:
andrema wrote:
Anomaly wrote:
VERY fresh Marky Mark!

I hate to sound dumb, but what does the "T" on the dial stand for?
I really have no idea...it may be Harolds symbol, but I am not sure. I have seen it on a bunch of his mods though...
Harold just gave me some insight on the "T" logo...


From Harold -

FYI:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium
The logo is for the look of course and it's on many military watches back in those days.

COOLIO...Thanks!

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Watch is hot, sweater is not!!! Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Herz I kid, i kid, nice mod and it will help keep the seiko crew off your back!! Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Affraid Great score buddy!
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. . . Really nice Mark. Great choices on the parts. And thanks solving the "T" mystery, I was clueless there.
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Nice watch, Mark. I like the kevlar strap. I know how cold it's been in CT lately, and that the sweater is just for survival, not fashion. Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Icon_lol Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Icon_wink
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Very cool to get this! Congrats
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The more I see of the various mods,the more I like them.

I might have to join the "mod squad" soon.
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Nice watch, Mark. I like the kevlar strap. I know how cold it's been in CT lately, and that the sweater is just for survival, not fashion. Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Icon_lol Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Icon_wink
You are wrong there my friend...I am more metro than Poli...if that is possible!

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Great looking watch!! Love those mods.

Enjoy!
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Tritium.

Very nice watch. How much does the display caseback increase the depth of the overall watch? Is it noticeable?

Congratulations. Yet more evidence that Seikos are not only good but good for you too!
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according Doc's question, maybe someone can explain, how much this modding generally affects water resistance (not only clear case back, but a standard watch)? Is it still 200 m or less?
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Very cool!!! I love the Planet Ocean-esque dial. Definitely getting a exibition back for my upcoming mod that looks killer!
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Very cool mod, like that strap.
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Cool mod! I read most of the thread on tritium.....it said it is good for 12 or 13 yrs....so after that time ...
will it stop luminating?
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Docrwm wrote:
Tritium.

Very nice watch. How much does the display caseback increase the depth of the overall watch? Is it noticeable?
It is actually about the same depth.

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Duker wrote:
Cool mod! I read most of the thread on tritium.....it said it is good for 12 or 13 yrs....so after that time ...
will it stop luminating?
Yes

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Outstanding pick-up Mark ! Yobokies SKX007 Mod...just in...UPDATE Icon_cyclops The watch is really well done IMHO !
It has a sporty yet easy to read dial. The markers are great and so is
that orange second hand. I also think the bezel is excellent as well.
That movement also looks stunning on the Yobokies Mod. While the
strap looks good and seems indestructable !..Congrats sir and of
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Very nice Mark, Maybe I will see you around town someday with it on! More three hand love for sure.


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andrema wrote:
Docrwm wrote:
Tritium.

Very nice watch. How much does the display caseback increase the depth of the overall watch? Is it noticeable?
It is actually about the same depth.

Thanks
that's good to know.
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third picture, on the case back is written "water resistant 10 Bar"
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The Seiko mods are becoming a hot item. I am seriously thinking about having my OM and BM done. Does anyone know if Harold have a website?
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Nice pickup Mark, Harold did another nice mod for that one.

CD, I believe Doc posted a link awhile back to Harold's site. It's essentially a Photo bucket account with an email addy if I remember correctly, sorry I never saved it.
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Great looking watch Mark!
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I received the vintage waffle rubber strap from Jake and I really like it!

The strap is soft, thick and has a thick thumbnail buckle...here are some photos:

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Textured for your pleasure!

NICE strap Mark!

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It sure looks sweet! I ordered a hand set from Harold for my BM, they should be here next week.
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Great strap! Would look perfect on the Stuhrling I have, but probably too thick. Works great for a diver though, good choice!
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Looks cool. Somewhere in the back of my feeble old memory, I think one of the divers I had as a kid had a strap like that.
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