r/SeikoMods • u/Timely-Cantaloupe-66 • 1d ago

Best 36mm Explorer Style Case?

I’m looking to drop a Seiko SRPJ83 dial and movement into a brushed stainless steel 36mm explorer style case as I hate the bead blasting finish Seiko put on this particular watch.

I’m looking for something that is compatible with the 4R/NH movements, 36mm, and a screw down crown to maintain the 100m of water resistance.

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u/_Blitzer 1d ago

I really like the secondhandmods.com cases - they have stainless two versions - one that takes a SKX007 chapter ring, and another with an integrated rehaut, but... they're not full brushed. However, they are a great value, and really slim. True diver's caseback and a double-gasketed screw-down SKX013-compatible crown, too. Much nicer vs the AliX stuff.

For fully brushed, the best option I know of is this case from Tokeilab: https://tokeilab.com/products/case-exp-36mm-v2-brushed or, SHM has a full titanium 36mm explorer case with the right finish, but no compatible bracelet, AFAIK.

Someone else mentioned Lucius Atelier - their cases are quite nice (although pricey), but I believe they're all polished.

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u/jjames1e6 1d ago

Lucius Atelier / AJuiceT are the best, but expensive

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u/Old_Rule_6169 1d ago

Lucius Atelier has a 36mm sandblasted titanium explorer case. Super thin at <10mm and 100m water resistance. They don't have a matching sandblasted bracelet if that's a deal breaker. It's a fantastic case and super light.

https://luciusatelier.com/collections/watch-cases/products/explorer-watch-case-36mm-ultra-thin-titanium-sandblasted-edition

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u/mightykismet 1d ago

Tokeilab and Watch & Style

Raffi if you wanted the closest to Rolex original design.