Invicta appearance change

I bought a joblot of hands and dials from Dagaz in a sale in December and today was the day when they came out to be used



I have an Invicta 8926 that I really like but not 100% happy with the hands so decided a change was required here we have the before and after photos









I am happy with the finished product although a little disappointed as I really wanted to use a different dial but this one was the only one with feet set for a 3 oclock crown the rest are all 4 oclock

All that is left now is to look for a red bezel insert

a really good mod well done

I presumed that a Seiko bezel insert would fit but apparently you have to use a Rolex 16610

SeikoJohn wrote:I presumed that a Seiko bezel insert would fit but apparently you have to use a Rolex 16610

you will need to measure the outer diameter and the inner as you may get one that has the right outer size but wrong inner if you go for the rolex one regardless of size you will need a domed crystal as all rolex inserts rise up toward the middle and would leave an ugly gap with a flat crystal
this may be your best best

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEZEL-INSERT-FOR-40MM-INVICTA-SS-8926OB-RED-TOP-QUALITY-/311611152819?hash=item488d78d9b3:g:1qQAAOSwZJlXNOxx

cheers for the info I will look into it

I wouldn't have a clue where to start with something like this so well done John.

I think the new hands really compliment the watch so a great choice. While the watch looks good as is it will be interesting to see how you get on with the other modifications you are thinking about.

Well done John that's a cracking looking sterile watch what model was the invicta and was it straight forward mod or did it need tweaking to fit

Iceblue wrote:Well done John that's a cracking looking sterile watch what model was the invicta and was it straight forward mod or did it need tweaking to fit

It was the 8926 model and everything was straight forward as it has a nh35a movement .

Not sure if I should attempt to remove the Invicta engraving from the side of the case .. I have read about it and watched some tutorials on how it is done but it is a big step and if I mess up the case will be ruined

SeikoJohn wrote: Not sure if I should attempt to remove the Invicta engraving from the side of the case .. I have read about it and watched some tutorials on how it is done but it is a big step and if I mess up the case will be ruined

i will have a go at most things, but the only way i would consider doing that would be to get the text filled with Tig welding, to grind it out you have to remove a lot of material, if you stuff it up then the watch is knackered

I once had a crown and stem I used and it had the Rolex sign on the end it's was sticking out and to be fair it rubbed down and it disappeared but the invicta is inwards so a lot harder

Being wearing this now all day since I modded it and I am really happy with it I like the appearance of it and it just feels right on my wrist . I have decided not to change anything and just leave as is .

Not going to remove the Invicta engraving it is too risky and going to leave the insert black ( for now )

SeikoJohn wrote:Being wearing this now all day since I modded it and I am really happy with it I like the appearance of it and it just feels right on my wrist . I have decided not to change anything and just leave as is .

Not going to remove the Invicta engraving it is too risky and going to leave the insert black ( for now )

you could change your name to "InvictaJohn" then it would have meaning

domecurb wrote:you could change your name to "InvictaJohn" then it would have meaning

Thought I had to change it to Kohn

SeikoJohn wrote:

domecurb wrote:you could change your name to "InvictaJohn" then it would have meaning

Thought I had to change it to Kohn

HHmmm ....Kohnvicta ......sounds good

Nice looking watch John, think you've done a great job with it.

I thought today I would change the appearance once more so I replaced the second hand with a red one . I was going to try and add a water slide decal to the dial but decided against it.
Quite like the finished result

I must admit I quite liked the previous second hand as being white and black it was a good match for the other hands as well as the dial and bezel.

That said it is sometimes good to add a different colour as it will stand out and add something to the look of the watch. The red second hand achieves that and does look good.

I may return to the old secondhand yet I am not sure. If I do go back though I will buy a different coloured bezel insert

One thing for sure is that you've made a big improvement to the watch. Personally I prefer the red second hand, seems to work well. Because it's a sterile dial it probably needs a bit of extra colour rather than just black and white - changing the bezel insert if you go back to the white seconds hand makes a lot of sense.

Decided to go back to original Secondhand but change the bezel insert

which one though

Blue and Silver
Blue and Gold
Brown and Silver
Brown and Gold

change back the second hand then leave as is IMHHO
just to be awkward

domecurb wrote:change back the second hand then leave as is  IMHHO  
just to be awkward

No it looks too plain as it is . it needs a bit of "something"

SeikoJohn wrote:

domecurb wrote:change back the second hand then leave as is  IMHHO  
just to be awkward

No it looks too plain as it is . it needs a bit of "something"

salt and vinegar ?

domecurb wrote:
salt and vinegar ?  

I often wonder what goes on in your head

SeikoJohn wrote:

domecurb wrote:
salt and vinegar ?  

I often wonder what goes on in your head    

fish and chips ....what else ?

SeikoJohn wrote:Decided to go back to original Secondhand but change the bezel insert

which one though

Blue and Silver
Blue and Gold
Brown and Silver
Brown and Gold

The blue and silver inset may work well on the watch. If it's not too tricky swapping the inserts around it would probably be worthwhile trying them all to see which one you like the best.

daff62 wrote:

The blue and silver inset may work well on the watch. If it's not too tricky swapping the inserts around it would probably be worthwhile trying them all to see which one you like the best.

Looks as though you may be right I may order the Blue and Silver

Blue and Silver bezel insert ordered and will be shipped from USA .... Yup I am changing the Invicta's appearance yet again .

Think it will look good John & will look forward to seeing the results. Did you keep the red sweep second hand?

daff62 wrote:Think it will look good John & will look forward to seeing the results. Did you keep the red sweep second hand?

Not just changing the bezel insert but changing the dial and hands as well .

I am just not 100% happy with the sterile dial which is why I am changing everything

SeikoJohn wrote:

daff62 wrote:Think it will look good John & will look forward to seeing the results. Did you keep the red sweep second hand?

Not just changing the bezel insert but changing the dial and hands as well .

I am just not 100% happy with the sterile dial which is why I am changing everything

I'm sure if I managed to swap a dial, hands etc I wouldn't change it again.

The reason simply being I would be too scared to push my luck doing it a second time.

daff62 wrote:
I'm sure if I managed to swap a dial, hands etc I wouldn't change it again.  

The reason simply being I would be too scared to push my luck doing it a second time.

If I dont change it again then I know the watch would not get worn as much as it should . Plus I like a challenge

SeikoJohn wrote:

daff62 wrote:Think it will look good John & will look forward to seeing the results. Did you keep the red sweep second hand?

Not just changing the bezel insert but changing the dial and hands as well .

I am just not 100% happy with the sterile dial which is why I am changing everything

It's just my opinion though I love the sterile dial on this watch. It'll be goodnight to see how it looks with the silver and blue bezel insert

Elwood wrote:

It's just my opinion though I love the sterile dial on this watch. It'll be goodnight to see how it looks with the silver and blue bezel insert

I have decided rather than buy the blue. Ezel insert and new dial to just buy the insert for now and change the hands . I am hoping that this simple alteration could change the appearance sufficient for my liking . If not I will then order a different dial.

Blue bezel Insert arrived



No I do not like the second hand so time to go see what hands I have . Update to follow

SeikoJohn wrote:Blue bezel Insert arrived



No I do not like the second hand so time to go see what hands I have . Update to follow

thats a good fit and looks great as well, i dont like the second hand either

All done and I decided to go with a plain silver secondhand only because I did not really have a white one that suited it. I like it ...... for now anyway

SeikoJohn wrote:All done and I decided to go with a plain silver secondhand only because I did not really have a white one that suited it. I like it ...... for now anyway

IMO that would suit a seiko second hand

domecurb wrote:

IMO that would suit a seiko second hand

Do you have a link to those hands I may change all of them as I like the black outline

I think the red was missing a tail as for the seiko second hand I don't know if I would like the circle on the tail, perhaps just a plain white with a tail, but don't listen to me till I know what I am talking about

SeikoJohn wrote:

domecurb wrote:

IMO that would suit a seiko second hand

Do you have a link to those hands I may change all of them as I like the black outline

no link but i will send you one

domecurb wrote:
no link but i will send you one

Thanks but I will have a look see if I can buy the full set rather than just the secondhand as I think all of them will go together well with the sterile dial

Robti wrote:I think the red was missing a tail as for the seiko second hand I don't know if I would like the circle on the tail, perhaps just a plain white with a tail, but don't listen to me till I know what I am talking about

Yup the red secondhand was too short and did not look right at all . I think the seiko one may look good as the circle on the tail will match the markers on the dial ..... or at least that is what I am hoping for

SeikoJohn wrote:

domecurb wrote:
no link but i will send you one

Thanks but I will have a look see if I can buy the full set rather than just the secondhand as I think all of them will go together well with the sterile dial

I think the full set of the Seiko hands would work quite well.

I presume it's not possible to either dip or paint the latest second hand you have fitted with some luminous material?

look what arrived today in the post from Dagaz Watches



Looking forward to putting this to good use

I just could not wait to try out the new Dagaz dial here we have it







Do I leave the blue bezel insert on or do I change back to a black one ?? What do you think I should do

SeikoJohn wrote:I just could not wait to try out the new Dagaz dial here we have it







Do I leave the blue bezel insert on or do I change back to a black one ?? What do you think I should do

IMHHO the blue is a clash with the black, but then i like black watches
its a really nice dial and IMO one of the best they make

Nice outcome, can I ask a couple of questions, is it just the angle of the photos or doesn't the date window sit equally between the 4 & 5, also did you ever think about a black with white date ?
Thanks

Robti wrote:Nice outcome, can I ask a couple of questions, is it just the angle of the photos or doesn't the date window sit equally between the 4 & 5, also did you ever think about a black with white date ?
Thanks

Yes the date window is between the 4-5 and I never actually thought of a white dial ..... Why did you say that .... Now I will have to look at white dialled watches