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Datejust Watch Case - 36mm

Name: Datejust Watch Case - 36mm
Brand: Lucius Atelier
SKU: DJ36/NH.Solid
Price: 145.0 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)

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The Datejust. Fluted Bezel, 36mm. Five Movements, One Case.

A fluted-bezel dress case in the classic date-window idiom, in a true-to-era 36mm — the Datejust silhouette, ready to build.

One case, five movement families: Seiko NH, Swiss ETA2824 and ETA2893, Sellita SW200, SW260 and SW330 — chosen by the caseback you select, with spacer and caseback supplied.

Ships with a flat sapphire crystal pre-installed and a screw-down crown fitted. Built for our 28.5mm dials, an SKX013 chapter ring (mandatory), and NH movements on the grey dial holding spacer.

Kept slim, this case is not NH34 GMT-ready — there isn't clearance for the 24-hour hand. Run NH35, NH36 or NH38, or a Swiss ETA/Sellita movement.

Five movements, one case.
Seiko NH35/36/38, Swiss ETA2824 and ETA2893, Sellita SW200, SW260 and SW330 — selected by caseback, with the spacer and caseback supplied. (Not NH34 — see below.)

Flat sapphire, already in.
A flat sapphire with anti-reflective coating, pressed and sealed in our workshop — and a screw-down crown fitted. The crisp, low-profile dress look.

Date-window dress, 36mm.
Case 36mm, lug-to-lug 43mm, 20mm lugs — the slimmest of the platform at 11.5mm. Fluted bezel, dial-forward.

Fits the 28.5mm dial ecosystem.
28.5mm dials, an SKX013 chapter ring, NH-compatible hands. Pairs with our 20mm bracelets and straps.

Heads up — what's in the box, and what's sold separately.

This case ships with the sapphire crystal pre-installed and a screw-down crown fitted. The dial, hands, chapter ring and movement are chosen separately — build it to fit our full dial range .

Chapter ring. This case needs an SKX013 chapter ring to seat the dial correctly — it is mandatory and never included. It takes both normal and ultra thin chapter rings; the choice depends on your dial, not the case. If your dial has applied (raised) indices, pick an ultra thin chapter ring for clearance; a flat-printed dial works with either. Browse SKX013 chapter rings .

Specs
Build Guide
What's Included
How To Mod

Dimensions
1. Case Diameter 36mm
2. Case Thickness 11.5mm (Solid Caseback), 12mm (Sapphire Caseback)
3. Lug to Lug 43mm
4. Lug Width 20mm
Materials & Finish
1. Quality Swiss Production Quality, ISO 9001 Certified
2. Case Material 316L Stainless Steel
3. Crystal Flat Sapphire with Clear Anti-Reflective Coating
4. Crystal Size 29.5mm x 1.5mm
5. Crown Screw down
Compatibility
1. Movements NH35, NH36, NH38, NH72, ETA2824, ETA2893, SW200, SW260, SW330
2. Dials 28.5mm
3. Chapter Rings SKX013-spec (required, sold separately)
4. Hands NH movement compatible
5. Bracelets & Straps Lucius Atelier bracelets and 20mm straps
Water Resistance
1. Water Resistant 200m / 20 ATM (tested)
The case ships with the sapphire crystal pressed in and a screw-down crown fitted. You choose the rest below — every part is an Add dropdown on this page — and the caseback you select sets which movement family the case fits.

Four more parts make a complete watch, each a dropdown above, in the order you'd assemble them:
1. Chapter ring (required — seats the dial) — SKX013-spec; without it the dial sits too low and the hands won't clear. Browse chapter rings .
2. Dial (28.5mm) — match it to your movement: date, day+date, or no-date. Browse dials .
3. Hands — paired to your dial; most modders match lume colour across hands and markers. Browse hands .
4. Movement — a Seiko NH, or a Swiss ETA2824/2893 or Sellita SW200/260/330 (pick the matching caseback above). Browse movements .
Optional extras (also dropdowns above): a 20mm bracelet or leather strap , and a Côtes de Genève decorated bridge + rotor — only visible through a sapphire caseback, and our bridges pair only with our rotors, so pick them together.

Want it built for you?

Under ADD, tick Assemble Watch (+SGD $139) and we'll do the full build in our Singapore workshop — movement seating, caseback fit, crown alignment, dial and hands, and a final function check.

Heads up: assembled watches need 2–5 business days of workshop time before they ship.

Prefer to build it yourself? See the How To Mod tab for step-by-step tutorials.
1. 1x Watch Case (sapphire crystal and screw-down crown installed)
2. 1x NH Caseback (depends on selection)
3. 1x ETA2824/SW200/SW260 Movement Spacer (depends on selection)
4. 1x ETA2893/SW330 Movement Spacer (depends on selection)
5. 1x ETA2824/SW200/SW260 Sapphire Caseback (depends on selection)
6. 1x ETA2893/SW330 Sapphire Caseback (depends on selection)
All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the case purchase.

Which movements fit the Datejust Watch Case 36mm?

Five movement families in one case, set by the caseback you pick: Seiko NH35, NH36, NH38 (and NH72), Swiss ETA2824 and ETA2893, and Sellita SW200, SW260 and SW330. The matching spacer and caseback are supplied. Kept slim, this case is not NH34 GMT-ready — there isn't clearance for the 24-hour hand — so run NH35/36/38 or a Swiss movement.

Which caseback should I choose for the Datejust Watch Case 36mm?

Pick the caseback matching your movement family — Seiko NH, Swiss ETA2824/2893, or Sellita SW200/260/330 — and the matching spacer and caseback ship with it. Choose solid for the slimmest profile at 11.5mm, or the sapphire (exhibition) caseback at 12mm. This is the slimmest case in the GS platform, with a flat sapphire crystal pre-installed.

Are the case and bracelet edges sharp, or are they rounded off?

They are rounded off — but they are still crisp, and we would rather say that than have you open the box expecting something softer. "Sharp" is genuinely subjective: a Rolex is sharp too, and where one person reads that as crisp and well-defined, another finds it catches. The bracelet clasp is the sharpest part of the whole package — that is the part to know about before you commit.

If a previous mod was painful to wear, it is worth working out what actually caused it: a poorly finished lug edge digging in is a different problem from a clasp catching on the back of your wrist. Email hello@luciusatelier.com and say which it was, and you will get an honest answer on whether ours will be better or much the same.

Do you customize cases? Can I have a case machined or finished to my own spec?

Cases ship exactly as listed — no custom machining, no changes to size, lug width or lug shape, no alternative finishes of an existing case, and no engraving (a local engraver or jeweller can engrave a finished part after purchase). What you can customize is the build: choose the case, dial, hands, chapter ring, bezel insert, crystal and bracelet you want and LA will assemble the finished watch for you. Bespoke design work — one-off dials, mockups or renders, designing a build to a brief — is not offered. For fully custom work, see the list of watch modification specialists.

Can I use an aftermarket bracelet on this case?

No — only Lucius Atelier bracelets fit.

A bracelet isn't like a strap. Straps and NATOs hang off plain spring bars, so any 20mm strap works here. A bracelet with solid end-links is a different thing: the end-link is a shaped piece of steel machined to sit flush against one specific case profile. Ours are cut to the Lucius Atelier case shapes — that's what makes them look built-in rather than bolted on.

That precision cuts both ways. An aftermarket or OEM Seiko bracelet was shaped to its own maker's case, not to ours, so it won't sit flush here. The reverse is equally true: our bracelets don't fit generic 20mm lugs or OEM Seiko cases.

Every bracelet in our collection fits this case — including discontinued ones. A bracelet leaving the catalogue only means we stopped making it, never that it stopped fitting. Browse the bracelet collection: https://luciusatelier.com/collections/bracelets

If you'd rather not use a bracelet, any 20mm strap or NATO fits this case.

Customers praised this 36mm watch case for "perfect sizing" and "excellent quality." The finishing is consistently described as beautiful with "high quality fit and finish." Shoppers appreciated the accurate measurements and noted it "looks less bulky" than other 36mm cases. Compatible with NH movements and pairs well with accessories. Fast shipping and reasonable pricing noted.

Phenomenal looking case with perfect sizing. No issues during installation.
Very high quality piece. Buy with confidence.
The finishing on this case is perfect. Can only recommend!

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Using this mod part for: custom build all parts from lucius

phenomenal looking case with perfect sizing

phenomenal looking case with perfect sizing. no issues during installation.

Nice case

very good case highly recommended

Perfect case

The finishing on this case is perfect. Can only recommend !

As shown in photos

My watch arrived as shown in the photos provided for each item. Watch was shipped promptly and arrived well packaged.

Wonderfull timepiece

The parts are greats. Your job to assemble them is nice. Thx a lot !

Perfact aftermarket Datejust case

This 36mm Datejust case is perfect. With Atelier Lucius bracelet and dial, the best combo for a seiko movement

Excellent quality of the case, fast shipping, reasonable price. Used it to repair an old Longines watch, and it turned out beautifully. Would buy again anytime if I need a case or accessories.

Good

Decent Quality

Using this mod part for: DIY NH38 build

Gorgeous

Very high quality piece. Buy with confidence.

Nicest 36mm Case I've Used

This is a great case. Always love that I can count on LA to provide high quality fit and finish. The case is definitely the nicest 36mm case I've found so far. The measurements for it are accurate, but the way it's designed and finished makes it look less bulky than other 36mm cases I've used. So good news for those of you looking for the smallest possible NH compatible case!

Beautiful Little Case

Very happy that Lucius is providing some variety in case size now, building a custom Seiko for my grandmother and this is the perfect base for it. The case is beautifully finished, paired it with Lucius' jubilee bracelet and they look great together!

Does it fit ETA 2892-A2 movement?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hi José,

Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest in our mod parts!

Unfortunately, no — this case is designed for Seiko NH-family movements (NH35, NH36, NH38) and has not been tested with the ETA 2892-A2. I would not be able to confirm fitment for that movement.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,
Adriel
Lucius Atelier | SEIKO Mod Parts

Do you have to remove the crystal to insert a chapter ring

Hi Levi,

Thank you for expressing interest in our mod parts!

To answer your question directly, no, you do not have to remove the crystal to insert the chapter ring. The chapter ring actually sits directly on top of the dial before you case the movement. This is the exact same method Seiko originally used when building their SKX013 watches, which makes the assembly process much easier.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Is it possible to add a date window

Hi Matthew,

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

Yes, it is possible. The Datejust Watch Case - 36mm is compatible with all 3 types of 28.5mm dials:

1. No-date
2. Date
3. Day-date

So if you would like a date window, you can simply use a compatible 28.5mm date dial.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Does this come with cyclops magnifier?

Hi Yssr,

This Datejust Watch Case – 36mm does not come with a cyclops magnifier on the crystal.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Is it possible to use a solid case back if I’m using the eta movement?

Hi,

No — if you’re using an ETA movement, the caseback supplied is sapphire only. A solid caseback isn’t compatible with the ETA setup for this case.

I am using ETA 2834 movement.

It is same as 2824 . Basically a 2824’s newer variant with day window . Same base , movement, diameter (25.6mm) , etc .

But the thickness of the movement is 5.25mm . Similar to NH35 which has 5.32mm .

Can i get the dial spacer and movement spacer for ETA 2824 but choose the case base sapphire for NH35 ?

As there is no option to choose what spacer we want while ordering !!

Hi Thafz,

If you'd like to use the both sapphire casebacks, you can do so by:

✦ Add the Datejust case with the 2824 caseback option to your cart.
✦ Then, purchase the NH sapphire caseback separately from our Explorer Watch Case V2 product page – just select the NH Movement [Sapphire] caseback option here: luciusatelier.com/products/explorer-watch-case-v2-39mm

This way, you’ll receive the correct movement ring and dial spacer for the 2824, and still have the sapphire caseback you prefer.

Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance!

Do you have to use a chapter ring with this case and a NH36 movement? Thanks

Hi Sion,

Yes, the SKX013 chapter ring is mandatory for use with the Datejust Watch Case – 36mm, as clearly stated in bold red text on the product page. It ensures proper alignment and spacing during assembly.

This case is also compatible with NH35, NH36, NH38, and NH72 movements, as mentioned on the page.

Let me know if you have any other questions—I’d be happy to help!

Hi, would this case fit a NH70 movement ? Thanks

Yes, the NH70 movement will fit the Datejust Watch Case – 36mm. The NH35, NH36, NH38, NH70, NH71, and NH72 movements all share the exact same dimensions, making them interchangeable with this case.

Let me know if you have any other questions—I’m happy to help!

Just wanted to know if the bezel on this case style interchangeable?

The bezel is removable, but interchangeability depends on your ability to engineer and CNC manufacture a bezel to fit. Without that capability, swapping bezels would not be practical, as aftermarket bezels are not readily available for this case.

Let me know if you have any other questions—I’m happy to assist!

Hello, do you plan to market this case in 39mm or 40mm size?

Hello Cycy!

>> do you plan to market this case in 39mm or 40mm size?
Not at this point of time.

Cheers,
Adriel

Does it fit SW240 or 8285?

Hello Philip!

>> Does it fit SW240 or 8285?
No, it does not fit.

Hello Adriel!
Would it be possible to substitute a slim solid caseback instead of the regular? Thanks!

Hello Daniel!

>> Would it be possible to substitute a slim solid caseback instead of the regular?
Yes, just make a note at checkout.

Do you have a 39mm of this case? I need one. Thanks.

Hello Uncle Pete!

>> Do you have a 39mm of this case?
Sorry, I do not have.

Does the 36mm datejust case exist in gold?

Hello Léon!

Sorry, it does not.

Can the crystal be switched for a blue AR one? If not, what is the compatibility of the crystal?

Hello Aymeric!

>> Can the crystal be switched for a blue AR one?
Nope, only clear AR is available.

>> If not, what is the compatibility of the crystal?
Crystal Size: 29.5mm x 1.5mm
If you can find a crystal size same as this, then it will fit perfectly.

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