NMK946 Dual-Crown Dive Case: Steel Finish
We love pushing boundaries for what's possible in the modding scene here at namokiMODS and we're thrilled to introduce the first watch modding case with a rotating inner bezel!
The NMK946 Dual-Crown Dive Case in Steel Finish is a very wearable 39mm vintage dive watch case with a top hat sapphire crystal and unique dual crown design. The 2 O'Clock crown allows the internal bi-directional bezel to be adjusted. There are 2 bezel designs - Mk1 is a traditional dive bezel design and Mk2 is inspired by vintage FF divers. Both designs comes in 2 lume color options (C3 Green and BGW9 Blue) for maximum legibility underwater.
Case Specifications:
Case Diameter: 39mm
Lug to Lug: 47mm
Thickness: 12mm (with Domed Crystal and Slim Caseback)
Lug Width: 20mm
Water Resistance: 100m (10 ATM)
What's Included?
- Vintage Style Top Hat Sapphire Crystal - Clear AR
- Smooth Internal Bi-directional Rotating Bezel - Available in 2 styles and 2 Lume Options
- Matching Sterile Crowns and Slim Caseback
- Caseback Gasket
- Pair of 20mm Springbars
- Addon Option for Oyster or Jubilee Bracelet (Fits wrist sizes 6.1in to 8.4in / 155mm to 215mm)
Available in C3 (Green) and BGW9 (Blue) Super-LumiNova® Lume. C3 Super-LumiNova Lume is the brightest of all lume colours, topping the Super-LumiNova table at 100% relative brightness and giving off a bright, green glow that typically lasts for 7 to 10 hours. BGW9 Super-LumiNova Lume is the next brightest lume colour and emits a brilliant blue colour.
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
Honestly - I love this case, size is great, the top hat crystal is lovely and retro, bezel action is smooth and the brushed metal sort of spirals around the front of the case - very cool.
The lume is terrible. I went for blue - which I know is not as bright as green, but this is almost invisible even after blasting with a UV light and standing an a pitch black room. I think the photos on the site make it look pretty bright but this really isn’t a good representation.
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.
Makes a great watch!
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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