From PhotoShop to Reality :)

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From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by d12go4 » 06 May 2013 13:29

I've always wanted a nice white dialed Seiko Automatic Tuna....

But as Seiko didn't manufacture one, I played around in Photoshop to come up with a modified SRP227 Sardine with parts from a White Stargate.

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After some time, I managed to get the necessary components and off to K2 I went. Mr.Goh did an amazing job, handed him the parts last Thursday. He did his magic and had it ready for collection yesterday :D

I'm really happy how this turned out :D

MANoj

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Post by 004 » 06 May 2013 13:48

The mod turned out nice , looking good 8-)
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Post by d12go4 » 06 May 2013 13:52

Thanks man.

I was not sure if I should also use the Black outlined Stargate Hands in the Sardine, they would definitely be more easy to read.

But in the end I decided to just change the Dial and Chapter Ring, and keep the Sardine Hands. So far, I don't have a problem reading the time :D

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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by chriscentro » 06 May 2013 13:56

Wow! That's a fantastic mod!
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Post by zeikphur » 06 May 2013 14:50

looking good bud.
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by ivan » 06 May 2013 15:59

Is this the #2 forum watch?
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Post by navik » 06 May 2013 17:39

Beautiful, did you get the dial separately or changed out from an existing stargate?
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by lunarin79 » 06 May 2013 22:18

actual watch looks stunning bro, great job!
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by benz » 06 May 2013 22:29

Very nice!
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Post by Astro2212 » 07 May 2013 03:17

Veri the nice!!!swee
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by Threeemperor » 07 May 2013 08:52

Nap. :D
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by d12go4 » 07 May 2013 10:21

navik wrote:Beautiful, did you get the dial separately or changed out from an existing stargate?
I actually purchased this Modded White Stargate from the SCWF Trade page.

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Than had Mr.Goh transfer the dial and Chapter ring across to my SRP227 Sardine :D

Now, in addition to the white Sardine, I also have a "unique" Stargate with the SRP227 Dial :D

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But, one BIG problem with this "hybrid" Stargate, is that because the SRP Chapter Ring is so high, the Crystal now sticks up, above the Bezel. I plan to get Mr.Goh to remopve the Chapter ring at my next visit, so that he can push the crystal down fully :mrgreen:

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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by roo7 » 07 May 2013 10:49

Maybe you can explore replacing that bezel, so I can have it. :lol: :lol:

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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by CoolieND » 07 May 2013 22:04

Stargate's bezel got no alternatives... :(
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Post by chriscentro » 01 Jul 2013 22:06

For curiosity sake (only), what are other Seiko dials and chapter ring set can be swopped with the Sardine's original?
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Re: From PhotoShop to Reality :)

Post by Quasimodo » 02 Jul 2013 12:53

Awesome mod!!!
I don't seem to have enough wrists. :)
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Post by leejc_jc » 09 Mar 2014 23:43

I know I am crazy but here are mine!!! :D :D :D

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Post by xzqt » 12 Mar 2014 17:40

Thats some crazy mod.
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Post by Diospada » 12 Mar 2014 17:57

Looks awesome.

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Post by chriscentro » 12 Mar 2014 19:07

leejc_jc wrote:I know I am crazy but here are mine!!! :D :D :D

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Nice mods. Which chapter ring u used for the yellow sumo dial?
Do you need to tweak the chapter ring?
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