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Offline terrenceterrence

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Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« on: May 08, 2011, 03:58:30 PM »
Thinking about getting some parts for my SKX.

Would Thong Sia let you buy just parts like dials and hands if you just walk in and quote the model number?

Feels like getting a khaki SNX431 dial for a desert diver mod.

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 04:16:14 PM »
Darn. When I first saw the title, I thought Seiko was "parting ways" with Thong Sia.  :Laughing_on_floor:

Yes, they do sell the parts but best to call them first as sometimes they don't hold stock. They will order it for you.

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 01:09:58 PM »
poll and vote time.

need help from all brother's here for their opinion. thinking of doing a "neo vintage GMT desert diver" after looking at this pic.

would like you guys to help me in choosing the dial and also a second hand for it. BTW does anyone knows if i am able to fit a monster crown on a SKX diver? find that the SKX crown is hard to turn because the grooves are too shallow.

The Inspiration


Sterile Dial


or

Seiko 5 SNK803 Dial





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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 01:19:55 PM »
These are the hands that i am planning to use

"Vintage" Leaf


because it comes in a pack of 3 sets, anyone care to share with me? white and glows green according

as for the seconds hand i am at a lost here

which one would you guys choose?

1. Classic Ball


2. Milspec Silver


3. Small Ball


4. Tri Box Silver


Or you guys may suggest other options and colours of the hands too... i am open to all ideas.

Thanks for the help in advance.
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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 03:31:44 PM »
2. Milspec Silver.
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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 06:26:18 PM »
sterile dial with milspec silver hand
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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 06:29:07 PM »
I think the milspec and the tribox silver fits with your choice of hour and minute hand.
the others dont really fit IMHO.

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2011, 08:20:11 PM »
wow look nice leh  :o

i also thinking mod my monster to something like this

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let me know the cost on your mod , thanks

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2011, 10:28:10 PM »
Well the break down of the parts and cost from Yobokies and Fuller are as follows:
(mods, hope it's okay since the prices are on the sites)

1. Domed Sapphire (optional) = USD 43
2. S/S GMT Bezel Insert        =       31
3. Brushed Chapter Ring        =       15
4. Sterile Dial                      =       27 (still deciding on seiko or sterile)
5. Leaf Hands (set of 3)        =      15
6. Second hands (set of 3)    =      15


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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2011, 10:58:02 PM »
I thought the parts are from Thong Sia as per your title?

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2011, 11:00:20 PM »
I thought the parts are from Thong Sia as per your title?

unless i order a Seiko 5 SNK dial.. 
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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 06:35:39 AM »
I prefer the sterile dial. Less cluttered.

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Re: Seiko Parts from Thong Sia
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2011, 07:58:39 PM »
nice collections of Seiko...  :thumbsup: