It’s always a bit scary when you take to disassembling a new watch. “What if this goes horribly wrong.” Now I can upgrade my Orient diver with confidence. Thank you for the links.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, happy to help

@jofubar2763

2 жыл бұрын

Orient Ray 2 is good.. its expencive but quality watch.. al least in my country.. I realy love this watch.. But the worst thing on the watch.. this and kamasu is polished bezel.. it looks like girl watch with swarovski christal.. not just my opinion.. Lot of people..men and women sad that watch looks nice.. but with polished besel look kinda like woman watch.. I was planing to sell this and search raven model.. but this video just saved me.. Is there a black (raven style) bezel for buy.. or at least brushed steal or alaminum.. This original polished is horrible..

I absolutely love these mods although I've not, as yet, had the nerve to try one myself but I look forward to the next one, cheers Dan ...stay safe

Love the new look, amazing!

Spot on! Thank you very much Dan! Nice work

Superb, good job Dan

I, too, have an extra Orient Mako 2 I obtained in order to mod out. Cheap enough that if it goes sideways, I'll be OK. Your step by step vid is a real confidence booster & has got my ass in gear to install my gear as soon as the press arrives. Thanks for posting, the finished product looks great BTW 💯

That looks really good! Cheers!

Wow. Stunning mod. Well done. Cheers for sharing.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, I'm very happy with the result.

Nice one Orient are my fave Japanese brand by a mile .Nice mods .

What a mod job! Looks absolutely awesome Dan 👏👏👏👏

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth

Great job, excellent results....... really pops now!

Love your stuff Dan.looks fantastic. 🤣👍

That’s a nice looking watch!

Beautiful modification

Great mod - excellent work 👍🏻

Love your mod videos. The end result looks great.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe

Great mod Dan, really like that. Cheers

What a great vid. I just got a red Kamasu and like it more than I probably should -- except for the bezel, so perhaps a DIY project is in my future.. With the departure of the SKX this is a great base model to make one's own. Well done. Those are some groovy colors.

That's absolutely banging 😯love these mod videos, great job sir🙂👍

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like them

Nice job Dan, in spite of your light trying to sabotage. At first I thought I wouldn't be convinced by the 'Gulf' coloured bezel insert but as it turns out it works!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Looks awesome. Big fan of the lumed day/date Good Job 👍👍

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Good video and a very different look.

Wow, that looks so good, that bezel is so much better and I love those colours.

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a really impressive mod (even better than Paul Weller). One of the best I've seen, very effective and within most people's capabilities. Cheers Dan, good stuff mate.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Much appreciated

Good job mate, finished piece looks brilliant. Also a great modding tutorial!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Avic

Really enjoyed your mod quite unique looks awesome thanks Mate

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

Awesome stuff. Thank you dan

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great video.

Looks fantastic Dan

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Looks great!!!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Darn , thought I was gonna see Inner Crown guards reduced and larger Crown installed 🤦‍♂️ lol 🥂 Looks great ! ✌️👍

I have owned 5-6 orients. Given away all but 2. My ‘Ray 2’ and my Kamasu...have added Sapphire to the Ray 2...both on aftermarket bracelets. You are a very patient ‘modd-er’...I have been a machinist and have a mechanical engineering degree...you are already are better at this than me. I have a 50/50 success rate. Thanks for the video! Cheers!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it's not always a success, I've had my fair share of cock ups!

Great job and I really like the look at the end. summery and playful :)

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice vintage skin diver look! When I want to do some changes on one of my watches, I always end up watching the method in one of Your videos. Clear explanation, good filming. Highly recommended channel for a diy watch guy 👍

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you

Afternoon Dan, another great tutorial which was well executed despite the best efforts of your lamp trying to scupper the whole exercise. I have modded a couple of Vostoks after watching one of your clips so I might have a bash with an Orient. Well done mate!

Looks great looking to buy my second watch the Ray is is my choice

Really a great job

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice!

Thats a fun looking custom

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I agree of course!

Well done.

Nice job, and thank for a good instructional video

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou and you are welcome.

As a rule I would always replace the crystal first to make sure you get a good snug fit. Then mount the new bezel. Nice mode by the way 😊

Hi Dan,what a great mod for a decent orient watch, l have got the same watch just not the same confidence as your self,but it’s early days so let’s check out the modding site and we will see what happens next. Keep up the good work.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That looks so cool with that bezel insert. Nice job man.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That’s beautiful. Love the crystal and bezel colors.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Very nice job.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

solid video mate

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 😊

Awesome content Sir. Great modding skills too...SUBSCRIBED!! 👌🏽

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Nice job, very tasteful .. was very surprised at how easy the bezel came off as my story's the complete opposite, almost destroyed the watch trying to remove mine a few months back & decided to give up & leave it, but well done it looks lovely .

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted, sometimes a bit of luck along the way really helps

Looks twice or thrice more expensive. Beautiful work!

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was worth the effort 👌

Cracking job!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fyioska

Жыл бұрын

@@watchmewithwatches Just came back to this one as just swapping the Bezel on my Mako. It's impossible without a press so have ordered one and turns out it's the same as yours. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

great job

@watchmewithwatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

that is brilliant

Good job. I've got the Blue Ray 2 and love it. The only weakness is that very stiff bezel. Glad to hear you're happy with it. I too had my doubts about the bezel colour, but it looks great.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

I have the Mako2, upgraded the bezel and inset also swapped out the bracelet it is really nice now but I want a domed sapphire crystal for it next. I think I’ll do it next month.

Perfect! 👍

To be honest , when i first seen the bezel insert i thought 'hmmm really' , but man it does look great with the black dial , nice job Dan

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Great job! My only Orient diver is an Orange bezel Mako XL, so I'm happy with the bezel. Wouldn't mind a domed sapphire crystal though! I've no experience doing it though and not sure if there's a correct size crystal for it anyway. İt's a 44.5mm watch so maybe the crystal is a different size.

Looks cool. Might have to do some mods on mine

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

I modded my Ray 2 with a Crystal Times Sapphire crystal, coin edge bezel with a Batman insert from Long Island Watch and I finished it off with a Uncle Seiko Razorwire strap.

Awesome video, I wish there was more modding content posted. At least the new bezel design is an improvement, not sure about the gulf racing colors of that bezel insert, but it's up to personal preferences 😂

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

looks very lovely and lively. Although I would brush the sidewall of the bezel.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

좋은 정보 감사합니다~

nice job

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Snake 🐍

Beautiful! I prefer not GMT insert on a diver watch but its nice.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

awesome!

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love my ray 2 amazing watch for the price, runs +4 seconds per day but is looking tired. Might treat it to a refresh

Thanks for the tutorial. Does anyone know where to get replacements for the original bezel insert?

Great stuff Dan. That bezel insert is 🔥🔥🔥

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

I had to have it! It's so nice and colourful.

Nice results with that mod! Makes it a brand new watch. I love the lume., And the bezel insert color works better than I'd have thought. That said, I love my blue ray 2 as is! And now that I have the Kamasu also, I really have to think if I really want to wear any other watch!

Gonna watch you with watches

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

I am all thumbs. How likely am I to screw this up, as far as watch mods go? Thanks for the video, Dan!!!

Excellent video, but that new bezel is hideous.

Great tutorial, thanks! I managed to change the crystal on my Ray 1 without any problems, however with the bezel i was not so fortunate, and maybe you can help me with some advice. The bezel spring fell out when i was fighting with the caseback, i put it back, but now when i press down the new bezel, - a CT234 Coin Edge (or even the original Orient bezel, it doesn't really matter) - i can't rotate it. As far as i can tell, the bezel spring looks intact and it is in it's place. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Great video for beginners like me. Do you know which bezel inserts would fit this watch on the namoki website (or other sites)? All the inserts on that site say they're for Seikos?

This looks fantastic Dan. Great job 👏👏👏

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

You wouldn't think it was the same watch!.

it makes me unreasonably happy that my mako has a metal movement holder, It's weird how plastic can make you feel, is this what an ick is? hahaha

THANK U😎🙏🙏🙏

hi mate love the content on your channel keep up the great work. I was thinking do you undertake private mod works >?

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you. Currently, I don't think I have enough time to partake in offering that service. I think in time I will though! Got so much on at the moment!

@suhailmahmood5893

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the reply : ) good to know you not closing the door on private work .. I really like the orient ray 2 mod you did if I knew it was for sale I'd definitely would have bought it. anyways let me know whenever you are ready todo that mod again for me . thanks

Is Beautyful

Beautiful job mate, Did you just change the bezel or even put the sapphire crystal certainly?

Hi dude. Is there a 'pilot style' bezel for this watch? And a transparent back cover, preferably an original from another Orient model?

Fantastic job Dan 👏 I just love your mod videos. You have really taken this Orient to a much higher level...looks amazing 👍 Well done my friend. BTW where did you get the cement for bezle insert? Thank you !

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felo, I'm so happy with the result. The hypocement was an amazon purchase.

@felo6035

3 жыл бұрын

@@watchmewithwatches Thank you Dan, have a great day 👍

Nice to hear the 'Kung Fu Grasshopper ' music again.I'd like to suggest some Yellow Magic Orchestra or Ryuichi Sakamoto but I know it'd cost ( shame).

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

I agree mate, epidemic sound have limited choice of Japanese music unfortunately. 🎶

using the same pry tool but not having as much luck getting bezel off on my Ray 2

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

They can be hit or miss, for some reason mine was super easy. Just be gentle but not too scared of it!

I wasn't sure if I would like the end result, but it looks brilliant. You made it look easy 👍

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan,

Can i scuba dive with this Ray 2 or Mako 2...??

Подходит ли безель от skx если заказать на Алиэкспресс?

Great job, looks amazing. Bet you sold it now. I really want to have a go at this and create a Batman version. Scared! You don't do mods on the side do you?

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching. I dont do mods on the side yet, but thinking one day it may be easier for me to have the time.

Zodiac bezel style 😎

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

I love zodiacs! Great observation, maybe I subconsciously was drawn to this bezel insert for that reason!

@piotrszmidel

3 жыл бұрын

@@watchmewithwatches I love them too.Already ordered upcoming ABTW edition which will be revealed 13.05🙂Beautiful colourway,great bonuses and a chronometer

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

@@piotrszmidel I think I need to start saving up!

I'm sure the parts worth more than the watch itself ;)

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

They were about the same lol!

What I needed to see didn't record thanks.

I wish mine came off easy. I just tried removing the bezel and ended up gashing my thumb bad. Watch out folks

great mod! can anyone tell me if the skx007 bracelets fit the ray2?

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

You need to get specific bracelet/endlinks for this watch.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Metal movement holder in an orient? I've seen plastic used in a $1.2k Longines...

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised!

Is your date wheel stock? It seems to be lumed as well?

@watchmewithwatches

2 жыл бұрын

It's stock, the lume off the hands reflects off the date wheel.

Big improvement! Did you pay import taxes on those mod parts?

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it was all worked out at the checkout, I can't remember! Will have to check my invoice email they sent

Hi, how many years do you think a new ray 2 will run before it will need a service, thankyou.

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Great question, not sure to be 100% certain. Many years if seiko movements as a comparison are anything to go by!

@rawfood18

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for that.

who can help me? What size bezel has?

@watchmewithwatches

3 жыл бұрын

Once changed to the Namoki bezel, it accepts the skx007 inserts