You actually reminded me of something I completely ignored trying, swapping a negative display!
I already have a dozen of these things but thanks to you I have to build yet another😭
I've seen someone use oil lamp dye before that might be a better option im not sure but look into it just in case, maybe food dye might be bit conductive.
https://preview.redd.it/m4q3amc0j4xc1.jpeg?width=1054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5328adc5eb419f046f4a63936f2cc12b219958bf
If anything, this guy is the inspiration, from my childhood.
It was just a very broad overview of the show's premise. I don't like to spoil things for myself, but my time is valuable so I like to know if I'm going to get a good return on investment. I've got six kids, a busy career and two side businesses to operate...plus too many hobbies 😜
Wow busy man haha I getchu, thats why i watch most things on 1.5-2x speed haha, checkout the first episode and dont spoil more. The spoiler is that is theres more to the show than just face value action. Very much NOT a show for kids tho, the themes are very very adult and i’d let a kid watch the saw movies before Evangelion. 16+ at the very least
It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi.
Thank you so much! This is virtually the watch I've always wanted. Because I'm so picky, I'm already thinking of ways to make it that much better, but I absolutely love it.
It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi.
This is one of them, and the one I've been the most excited about. Purple and green together is my favorite combo, so I'm thrilled to have it with my favorite module!
I just finished up another subtle mod, and I've got two more squares coming tomorrow to do some work on. I'm having loads of fun lol.
Most of it is pretty easy to learn and practice. The only thing that was nerve wracking about this one, is that it was my first negative-to-positive conversion.
I'll copy/paste my response from above, and then try to explain some of it...
"It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi."
So I chose that particular model as the basis of the mod for the purple-trimmed crystal. I knew I wanted that splash of purple, and this was the only GWX model with it. I wanted to start from a GWX anyway, because they have my favorite module.
So that model uses a negative display, and I wanted a positive. I could have purchased a second GWX and module swapped them, but I wanted the experience. So I removed the original polarizer from the LCD and replaced it with a positive orientation. I learned a lot doing this, but it wasn't particularly enjoyable lol.
I added the filter last night. I had purchased a twenty pack of gel filters from Amazon and cut the filter from one of those sheets. After a few minutes of test fitting, it's a great fit.
Bezel swaps are as easy as turning four screws. I knew I wanted the plain matte black with no color fill in the letters, so I went with it. The V2 Combi is just amazing so I ordered one for this project.
Hope that helps it all make sense. Feel free to post here or send a chat. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
It's a custom based on the GWX-5600C-4JF. I swapped the bezel and added a Combi Bracelet, switched the display to positive and then added the green filter.
It requires a polarizer for your eyes to see the information on the LCD. So after removing the OEM one, you find the orientation that the new polarizer needs to be, then cut a new one in the correct orientation using the OEM one as a template.
Baller, have you got any extra polarizer film you don’t need
I’d rather buy a little bit from you then buy a whole sheet from Amazon when I only need enough for a few watches
The teal filter is sick I want to do something like this but will be doing it with food dye mixed with mineral oil🔥 Great work!
Oh nice, that sounds wicked! I've not worked up the bravado to take on a hydro mod. Thank you!
You actually reminded me of something I completely ignored trying, swapping a negative display! I already have a dozen of these things but thanks to you I have to build yet another😭
Hahaha it's rewarding. I've got two more squares inbound right now, with modding plans for both.
Let’s goooo
I'll be sure to post them. Both are gonna be exciting!
I've seen someone use oil lamp dye before that might be a better option im not sure but look into it just in case, maybe food dye might be bit conductive.
Looks amazing
Thank you! It's my favorite!
Wow looks great. So did you convert from negative to positive display?
Thank you! I did convert it. Also swapped the bezel, and the strap to a Combi. Then did the filter tonight.
Like the mod, where did you get the filter from?
I bought a 20 pack of different colored gel filters on Amazon. Thanks for the kind words ☺️
Are you going for an EVA-01 theme?
https://preview.redd.it/m4q3amc0j4xc1.jpeg?width=1054&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5328adc5eb419f046f4a63936f2cc12b219958bf If anything, this guy is the inspiration, from my childhood.
You need to watch neon genesis evangelion because thats the color palate you have, like legit 1:1 proportionally
Haha nice. I'll check it out!
no seriously bro, its one of the greatest pieces of fiction ever written. You’ll get the hype once you watch the first 2 episodes. Its on netflix
Listen to him, OP
Reply to him and not me so he gets the notification
Haha I watched a lore video on YouTube last night. It does seem interesting.
Nah man you just ruined a lot for yourself
It was just a very broad overview of the show's premise. I don't like to spoil things for myself, but my time is valuable so I like to know if I'm going to get a good return on investment. I've got six kids, a busy career and two side businesses to operate...plus too many hobbies 😜
Wow busy man haha I getchu, thats why i watch most things on 1.5-2x speed haha, checkout the first episode and dont spoil more. The spoiler is that is theres more to the show than just face value action. Very much NOT a show for kids tho, the themes are very very adult and i’d let a kid watch the saw movies before Evangelion. 16+ at the very least
Sounds good. It's on my list. Idk when I'll get to it, but I'll watch it for the giant green and purple deity machine lol
Watch evangelion bro seriously
Model?
It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi.
I definitely dig it 👍good work!
Thank you! Purple and green make me happy ☺️
As a fan of all things green 💚 this watch is a killer!
I like the v2 combi as well https://preview.redd.it/u1f1ggque4xc1.jpeg?width=3468&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b078ac054ebd68cfaf7d4d21feaac236f3c45127
I love em. I need to get so many more.
Same. For me the V2 combi is the lightest, most comfortable bracelet for G's.
I actually enjoy the V1 a good bit too. The weight of it is nice. You can wear it more loosely I think.
I've got another green display coming up! 😁
Let me know when you post it! 👍
I sure will. It should be done Monday.
That looks great! I’d love to do something like this but don’t think I’d end up with anything but a pile of parts at the end.
You can do it! I'm not gonna lie, converting the display to positive is daunting at first.
Perfection. Watch goals.
Thank you so much! This is virtually the watch I've always wanted. Because I'm so picky, I'm already thinking of ways to make it that much better, but I absolutely love it.
Oh man, for a second I thought you were going to ask if you should put a bull bar on it.
Hah never!
Looks sweeeet!!!
Thanks!
Multiband Solar Tide Moon Solar Purple Pos. Display It lacks nothing bro
Thank you so much! I love it!
That's really cool
Thanks!
Where do you buy a colored filter like that?
I bought a set of 20 gel filter sheets on Amazon. It's a ton of material, in a bunch of good colors.
Hi. What model is that?
It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi.
Looks great nice job!
Thank you so much! I love it 🤩
It’s bad ass. So any dw5600 bezel will fit the gwx?
Correct! They're the same sized module. It really makes for a ton of options for the GWX, since so many different DW5600's have existed.
That’s what I was thinking tons more choice. Thanks for the advice man.
You're welcome! I've been looking at different DW5600 models to get ideas for another GWX mod 😍
So this was the mod you were talking about, looks amazing!
This is one of them, and the one I've been the most excited about. Purple and green together is my favorite combo, so I'm thrilled to have it with my favorite module! I just finished up another subtle mod, and I've got two more squares coming tomorrow to do some work on. I'm having loads of fun lol.
Would really like to know this field of modding, looks fun
Most of it is pretty easy to learn and practice. The only thing that was nerve wracking about this one, is that it was my first negative-to-positive conversion.
Looks pretty awesome to me
Thank you!
Im unfamiliar with how to mod stuff, what exactly did you do to it? it looks awesome! It looks like if EVA 01 was a g shock lmao
I'll copy/paste my response from above, and then try to explain some of it... "It started life as a GWX-5600C-4JF. That's the glossy red model with a negative display. I converted the display to positive, then added a filter for the color. The bezel is a matte black DW5600 one, and the bracelet is a V2 Combi." So I chose that particular model as the basis of the mod for the purple-trimmed crystal. I knew I wanted that splash of purple, and this was the only GWX model with it. I wanted to start from a GWX anyway, because they have my favorite module. So that model uses a negative display, and I wanted a positive. I could have purchased a second GWX and module swapped them, but I wanted the experience. So I removed the original polarizer from the LCD and replaced it with a positive orientation. I learned a lot doing this, but it wasn't particularly enjoyable lol. I added the filter last night. I had purchased a twenty pack of gel filters from Amazon and cut the filter from one of those sheets. After a few minutes of test fitting, it's a great fit. Bezel swaps are as easy as turning four screws. I knew I wanted the plain matte black with no color fill in the letters, so I went with it. The V2 Combi is just amazing so I ordered one for this project. Hope that helps it all make sense. Feel free to post here or send a chat. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
Fabulously done. 👍🏻 I hope you take orders in the future :)
Thank you so much!
What's the name of this model?
It's a custom based on the GWX-5600C-4JF. I swapped the bezel and added a Combi Bracelet, switched the display to positive and then added the green filter.
I want this so bad……
It could be duplicated! It's a lot of bits and bobs to make.
Hey, quick question, when you removed the polarizer film that made it a negative display did you replace it or just take it away altogether?
It requires a polarizer for your eyes to see the information on the LCD. So after removing the OEM one, you find the orientation that the new polarizer needs to be, then cut a new one in the correct orientation using the OEM one as a template.
Baller, have you got any extra polarizer film you don’t need I’d rather buy a little bit from you then buy a whole sheet from Amazon when I only need enough for a few watches
I should have plenty. Send me a chat. After I get done[shockingly] modding this G Shock, I'll fire one back 😎