mrsoundman Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 I love these watches, great for first time modder's (like myself) and there're tons of aftermarket parts available for them. You can pick up an Invicta 8926 "Submariner look-alike" on Amazon for ~$80 shipped to your door within 2 days and they come with the Seiko NH35a movement (which hacks and hand winds). Good luck finding a similar featured micro-brand watch for anywhere near that price! Ground off the engraved "INVICTA" logo from the side of the watch and re-polished the case. Simply replaced the dial / hands / bezel and bracelet clasp with a custom laser engraved milled clasp. Have less than $200 invested in this one. I was a little more adventurous with this one... Ground off the "INVICTA" logo and removed the Crown Guards. The rest is standard fair, also added a Parnis P210 bracelet with solid endlinks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replica01 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 You did a great job mate, congrats!Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G928F met Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsoundman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks brother. In my line of work, it's not always in my best interest to show up wearing a Rolex / IWC / Panerai on my wrist... I love these because if/when asked, I can pull the "it started life as an $80 Invicta" and anyone with basic mechanical experience and a little patience can design and build their own semi-custom version. Also, getting comfortable with these makes me far less scared to work on the $900+ Yuki 9411 case/dial that I have on my bench currently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeTrekker Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 I've modded lots of these Invicta 8926s and their brethren over the past few years, and they really are a great watch on which to cut ones modding teeth. And I've even been able to pick them up for less than $35.00 on Amazon during their Black Friday and other Holiday sales leading up to Christmas. I can't stand Invicta watches generally, but this one is a pleasant exception.Here are some pics of a few of the "Invicta Mods" I have created over the past few years.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Wow these are great!![mention=74139]LifeTrekker[/mention] in this photo of yours, is the last mid link (with the spot on it) really folded and hollow? Would you mind measuring its width for me? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 @LifeTrekker likes his hollow end links😀 I would like be to lay my paws on one of these to Mod, but they are a lot more than $80 to my door. I still need a BSH dial, hopefully brother Jtragic will eventually manage the gilt dials 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Some cool projects! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeTrekker Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 [mention=74139]LifeTrekker[/mention] likes his hollow end links I would like be to lay my paws on one of these to Mod, but they are a lot more than $80 to my door. I still need a BSH dial, hopefully brother Jtragic will eventually manage the gilt dialsThe next time they go on sale, I can pick one up for you. I'm pretty sure the shipping to you over in the UK would be about $20 -$25 or so. Should be able to get it landed for about $80, if we buy it on sale that is. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeTrekker Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow these are great!![mention=74139]LifeTrekker[/mention] in this photo of yours, is the last mid link (with the spot on it) really folded and hollow? Would you mind measuring its width for me? Thank you! I appreciate your kind comments. And yeah, that photo makes the link look hollow, but it's solid. It measures out at a stitch over 351 thounsandths of an inch, (Yeah, I'm an American) or call it 8.92mm for the civilized world. I don't know if this helps or not. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ok thanks that does help. I'm looking for some of those "last" mid links that are folded steel. Back to the drawing board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsoundman Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 @LifeTrekker nicely done! Love that BSI dial. I'm getting bored with Dagaz's offerings. Haven't tried any of Yobokies yet. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more, especially if we're talking sub $50 - that's just comical. By the way, if anyone is looking for a solid end-link bracelet for these, the P210 Parnis bracelets on ebay are a great option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr7s Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Hello guys! Congratulations on your work. Could you share a link to a site where you can find spare parts to change your watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Love the work you have done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brd Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Where can I get this build?or do you have one for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Brd said: Where can I get this build?or do you have one for sale? You have to build your own, it's quite fun Although that dial is not available for sale, there are plenty of online sellers of dials for seiko movements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brd Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Gotcha.... I wouldn't be able to because of nerve damage and my hands shaking so much. Oh well ! I will find one someday thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom rider Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Some nice looking builds you have done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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