NMK951 Alpine Tool Case Bundle: Steel Finish
You loved our first dual-crown case, so we’re back with another tribute to our passionate modding community—this time inspired by the iconic Seiko Alpinist! Never get lost again with the NMK951 Alpine Tool Case Bundle in Steel Finish that includes a internal rotating compass ring. It measures a very wearable 39mm, making it the perfect base for your next field or tool watch build. Choose from four internal rotating compass bezel color options and two bezel styles: a classic smooth bezel or a brushed GMT bezel that adds GMT functionality to your build. Don’t forget to explore our matching Alpine dials to complete your set!
Case Specifications:
Case Diameter: 39mm
Lug to Lug: 45.9mm
Crown Orientation: 3H crown for time adjustment, 4H crown for inner bezel rotation
Thickness: 9.2mm (Case only)
Total thickness: 11.1mm (Case with crystal and slim caseback)
Water Resistance: 10ATM
Lug Width: 20mm
What's Included?
- Flat Sapphire Crystal (Clear AR)
- Integrated Bezel - Available in 2 options - Smooth or Brushed GMT
- Internal Bi-directional Rotating Compass Ring- Available in 5 Color Options
- Matching Sterile Crowns
- Caseback Gasket
- Pair of 20mm Springbars
- Addon Option for Oyster or Jubilee Bracelet (Fits wrist sizes 6.1in to 8.4in / 155mm to 215mm)
Installation Guide:
The NMK951 features a one-piece construction for the crystal and bezel. To install the crystal and inner rotating compass ring, first place the back of the bezel flat, position the inner rotating bezel ring, and fit the back of the case on top, aligning the four screw holes. Then, secure it with the provided screws. For GMT bezels, ensure that the hour markers are correctly aligned before fastening.
Parts Compatibility:
Fits all SKX casebacks and is compatible with all our existing dials and hands.
Movement Compatibility:
Compatible with NH35/36/70/71 etc and NH34 movements for GMT builds.
Bracelet Compatibility:
Fits our NMK946/951 Oyster and Jubilee Bracelets.
Customer Reviews
Just finished this "slightly customized Alpinist GMT" with this case (black chapter ring & brushed GMT bezel) and NH34 GMT, and compared to my original "Alpinist" - I've got to say - the chapter ring in the Namoki case is actually a better fit, without any ring "slop" and misalignment often found in the "S" versions. A huge "Kudo" to Namoki - well done! HOWEVER!!! For over $170 for the "Bundle" it does NOT include a case back??! Are you kidding? This isn't a case "bundle" which includes what you need, omitting mention anywhere in the description you MUST BUY a case back separately... I did however get a chuckle you included a gasket for the non-existent back..? Ahhh - the irony in that... ;) Stunning case otherwise - and highly recommended!
Honestly really like the case and quality. Only downside I have is I'm pretty sure the case lugs are a "custom" fit for SELs, doesn't come with caseback for $170, and they couldn't add a cyclops. Other than that, decent. I added my own cyclops.
With 10 being a genuine alpinist, I'd say it's sitting at a 7-8.
A case without caseback? First time I had such Thing... More Like 2/3 Case in my opinion. Case is also more like 12mm high, even with a slim caseback. The alpinist dial has non removable imperfections/dirt/glue on the indizies. Hands and the part of Case you get are well made though.
Excellent finishing, with a very good polish across the case. The installation is simple and works well with the screws in the back. My only gripe would be I feel it should have had drilled lugs for easier strap changes and an even more tooltastic feel.
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I’ve been very hopeful for a long time that Namoki would make an Alpinist style case - and it doesn’t disappoint. Still to do the build but the compass action is great, and everything feels very premium as usual.