RNG-003

Custom Watch: “Tangerine Tide”

I wanted to create a classic orange dive watch, and the ‘70s Turtle-style Mini Turtle case made the perfect match. To reduce shine, I had the case bead blasted, giving it a smoother, more refined finish. The bright orange dial provides excellent visibility, complemented by the subtle contrast of the blue AR-coated sapphire crystal. I completed the look with a black-and-orange NATO strap for a cohesive design.

Unfortunately, this version of the dial was sold with a logo, which I removed in the photos.

Case Material Stainless Steel
Width 39.5 mm
Thickness 13.0 mm
Lug to Lug 44.3 mm
Weight (Watch Head) 68 grams
Strap Width 20 mm
Movement NH36
Lume C3 (Green)
Crystal Sapphire with Blue AR
Bezel Bidirectional Count-Up, No Spring
Bezel Insert Aluminum
Crown Screw-Down
Lowest Water Resistance 100 m (Due to the the slim caseback)

Gallery

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Parts

Part Description Cost Supplier Notes Alternate Part
Bead Blasting Bead blasting of unassembled parts $60 Northeast Watch Works Approximate total with shipping
Bezel SKX013 MM300 Bezel: Polished Finish $38 Namoki Mods Sent out for bead blasting SKX013 MM300 Style Bezel – CT268 Polished
Bezel Insert CI0044 SKX013 Ceramic Bezel Insert - Flat Lumed SKX Style $18 Minute Marker Recessed, lumed green pip
Case RC0673 SKX013 Mini Turtle Conversion Case - 3.8 O'clock Crown - Silver $50 Watch & Style Sent out for bead blasting; Includes caseback, gasgets, spring bars, etc.; A great value
Caseback C0813 SKX007 Slim Sterile Case Back $15 Watch & Style Sent out for bead blasting SKX Slim Caseback – CT273 Polished
Chapter Ring SKX013 Brushed Orange Chapter Ring [ULTRA THIN EDITION] $20 Lucius Atelier Perfect orange match to the dial
Crown SKX013 Crown – CT210 Polished + S $26 Crystaltimes Sent out for bead blasting
Crystal G0349 SKX013 Flat Sapphire Crystal - Blue AR $30 Watch & Style Slightly bluer than the alternate part 28*2.8mm Flat Big Chamfer Sapphire Crystal Blue/Red/Clear AR Coating
Dial Sun Patterned Orange NH36 Dial With Dual Calendar Lettering Japan C3 Green Glow 3.8 o'clock Crown Case Watch Face 28.5mm $32 Heimdallr China Store Very high quality; Sold with logo; Day-date window has black frame, but I hand-painted the inner rim/edge because it was orange; Superb glow—it out classes the lume in all the first-party parts I've seen; No longer sold
Hands Pilot Style Watch Hand Set - Black/White - CT867 $23 Crystaltimes Glossy black; Good lume but not as strong as dial
Movement NH36 Automatic Mechanical Movement Day And Date Display Luminous Suitable For 3/3.8 Crown Watch Parts Accessories $37 Keep Watching Factory Store Lumed day and date wheels Lumed day and date wheels are available (eBay, AliExpress, etc.) separately, if you already have a movement
Strap 1pcs Nylon strap 20mm $2 AliExpress
$351
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.

  • Listed prices do not factor in tax, shipping, and discounts.

  • Updated September, 2024