New to the hobby, based in France – need help finding cheap mod parts to start learning
Hey everyone! 👋
I'm just getting into Seiko modding and would love some guidance from this awesome community.
**A bit about me:** Complete beginner based in **France**, looking to learn watch assembly from scratch. The watches I'll be building are strictly for **personal learning purposes — no resale whatsoever**.
**What I'm looking for:**
All the parts needed to assemble a Seiko mod from scratch:
- Movements (NH35, NH36, 4R...)
- Cases (SKX007, Turtle, Samurai style...)
- Dials
- Hands
- Crystals (sapphire or mineral)
- Crowns, stems, gaskets...
- Straps / bracelets
**My constraints:**
🇫🇷 Based in France (shipping costs and customs matter)
💸 Tight budget — looking for the best value for money, AliExpress included, but open to anything
**What I need from you:**
Reliable seller links, shops you've personally ordered from, trusted AliExpress stores, or any tips to get started without breaking the bank.
All advice welcome: good deals, sellers to avoid, beginner mistakes to dodge...
Thanks so much in advance — this community is a goldmine! ⌚🔧