PLT-004

Custom Watch: “VoltAir”

This watch is inspired by classic pilot designs, but in a smaller, more wearable size. The dial is based on the Seiko Spork, but the overall look is closer to the Sinn 856.

The orange Milgauss-style lightning bolt seconds hand adds some fun without taking away from the clean, functional design. It combines classic and unique elements that suit my style and taste.

This build was simpler than my previous ones since it required fewer parts—and ended up costing less.

Case Material	Titanium
Width	36 mm
Thickness	10.0 mm
Lug to Lug	42.8 mm
Weight (Watch Head)	32 grams
Strap Width	20 mm
Movement	NH35
Lume	BGW9 (Blue)
Crystal	Sapphire with Clear AR
Crown	Screw-Down
Lowest Water Resistance	50 m

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Parts

Part	Description	Cost	Supplier	Notes	Alternate Part
Case	Explorer Watch Case - 36mm [ULTRA THIN TITANIUM SANDBLASTED EDITION]	$153	Lucius Atelier	Includes bezel, crystal, caseback, crown, and spring bars
Chapter Ring	SKX013 Brushed Black Chapter Ring [ULTRA THIN EDITION]	$20	Lucius Atelier		SKX013 Sandblasted Chapter Ring [ULTRA THIN EDITION]
Dial	Watch Dial: Spork Black Finish	$39	Namoki Mods
Hands	PH00B1 - Pilot Hands Set (BGW9)	$21	AJuiceT
Hands	LBHOB1 - Halloween Lightning Bolt Seconds Hand Set	$7	AJuiceT	Center color was gloss black; I repainted it with matte black.
Movement	Japan Genuine NH35 Mechanical Movement Black	$25	Keep Watching Official Store
Movement Wheel, Date	NH35 Blue Luminous Date Disc Wheel Black	$12	BLIGER Official Store
Strap	Premium Grade Nylon Straps 20mm 22mm 60s French Troops Parachute Bag Watchbands Elastic Watch Strap Military Watchbands	$5	NATOBELT Official Store	Elastic strap
		$282

Notes

Links are provided as helpful suggestions only; I have no affiliate relationship with any vendor or supplier.
Gaskets, springs, adhesives, stems, and other "consumables" are included with each item unless noted otherwise.
Prices are in US dollars.
Listed prices do not factor in tax, shipping, and discounts.
Updated September, 2024