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.

The lume is even and matched relative to the hands and the dial, but it’s only a single layer of BGW9 and isn’t excessively bright.

Case Material Grade 4 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 Flat Sapphire with Clear AR
Crown Screw-Down
Lowest Water Resistance 50 m

Gallery

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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 Not matte enough SKX013 Sandblasted Chapter Ring [ULTRA THIN EDITION]
Chapter Ring Paint Tamiya TS-6 Matte Black $8 Tamiya Although Lucius Atelier sells a "matte black" chapter ring exist, it's closer in finish to a matte PVD case rather than a matte dial—which is to say, too shiny. Tamiya paints produce a fine finish that dries quickly; I recommend this brand over all others.
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
$290
Notes
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  • Gaskets, springs, adhesives, stems, and other "consumables" are included with each item unless noted otherwise.

  • Prices are in US dollars.

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  • Updated February, 2025