For sale is my very first SKX mod. This is a GMT watch powered by the NH34. The bezel is
bi-directional, true to what a GMT should have. The knurled, screw down crown makes it easy to operate. Housing the movement is the NMK906 Samurai case paired with the Samurai Hexad bracelet from Namoki Mods. I replaced the stock clasp with a ratcheting clasp, allowing for a tool-less micro adjust. I sized the watch for my 6.5" wrist. Please note that I could barely pull this off as this is a fairly large watch (see watch dimensions above). The watch comes with the stock clasp and spare links. The watch is in excellent working condition. I am selling this watch to make room for yet another mod and fuel my modding obsession.
The build of the watch is inspired by my interest in space travel, if not obvious from the Lucius Atelier stardust dial and crescent moon GMT hand. The orange trident seconds hand is a callout to the potential NASA space mission to perform a flyby of Jupiter and Neptune (sadly, the mission was not selected). The dial really glitters and flickers as light easily strikes it from different angles thanks to the double domed sapphire crystal. I chose the Samurai case because it reminded me of the Mass Effect Kodiak drop shuttle. The heavily angled links of the hexad bracelet plays nicely with the sharp features of the case. I chose the black and white bezel to resemble the horizon you see as you leave Earth's atmosphere and pass through the Kármán line. The bezel is turbine shaped, making it easier to actuate. I replaced the rotor with a turbine shaped (gold colored) rotor which displays nicely through the exhibition case back. I know turbines can't work in in the vacuum of space, so I'm going against my theme there. This was a purely aesthetic choice; I think they complement the rest of the watch nicely.
This being my first build, I feel obligated to mention the cons:
- The lume on the dial markers is great, but on the hands it's quite poor.
- I could not get the fat spring bars to engage in both holes on the lugs (only one hole is engaged). However, the bracelet has never popped off as a result. Maybe you will have better luck with this.
- As mentioned earlier, this watch is very large and heavy (188g sized for 6.5" wrist). If you have big wrists (I'd estimate 6.75" or larger), then this is for you. If you have a wrist like mine (6.5", ~2" flat top) then it pushes the limits.
- For whatever reason, "18" and "22" on the chapter ring are smudged, but they are still legible.
- Lucius Atelier (seller who I purchased the dial from) decided to put "L Swiss Made L" on the dial...why?! I think he did this because the lume is Swiss Super-LumiNova. I the dial is stunning, but this text may set off some people especially since I did not make this watch in Switzerland or source parts from there.
The watch comes with the spare links, stock Namoki Mod clasp, and a protective watch case (see photo). Let me know if you have any questions. Happy bidding, and good luck!