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Explorer Watch Case - 36mm [ULTRA THIN EDITION / TITANIUM POLISHED]

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BUILD YOUR OWN WATCH!
5 main components required to complete a watch.
Watch Case
Dial
Hands
Chapter Ring
Movement
Strap (optional)
Movement Holder (optional)
Tweezer (optional)

HOW TO START?

  • For a complete watch, select your (1) Dial, (2) Hands, (3) Chapter Ring and (4) Movement.
  • To add bracelet or strap, select your (5) Bracelet or Strap (optional).
  • To have watch assembled, select (6) Assemble Watch (optional). Please note that assembling the entire timepiece requires 2 to 5 business days prior to shipping.
The new Ultra Thin Edition of the Explorer Watch Case in Titanium Grade 4, emerging as the thinnest and lightest watch case profile possible!!

With a mere 9.96mm thickness when utilizing a solid caseback, this 36mm watch case offers unparalleled sleekness and elegance. This is unprecedented given a NHxx movement is 7.59mm in thickness. Meaning that the sapphire, case and tolerance for hands add up to only 2.37mm!! It is thin, incredibly thin and without a doubt the thinnest watch case in the market for NH movement!!

On top of being the thinnest, to make it the lightest, it is now made in TITANIUM GRADE 4!! Grade 4 titanium finds widespread use in aerospace and medical applications. The reason we opt for Grade 4 is due to its status as the strongest pure grade titanium and displays the highest strength of all the unalloyed commercially pure grades coupled with the ability to be polished to a lustrous finish. What many people may not realize is that Grade 4 titanium is also harder than 316L stainless steel, the standard material for most watch cases. This remarkable property not only enhances its durability but also provides superior resistance to scratches and dents, making it an excellent choice for those seeking strength and longevity in their timepieces. This makes Grade 4 is a superb material for crafting watch cases, offering a perfect blend of strength, corrosion resistance, lightweight design, and an elegant appearance.

Every part including casecrown and caseback in titanium. Allowing the weight to be at 18.5 grams, an amazing 40% lighter than 316L Stainless Steel EC36 UTE (30.2 grams).

This version is Polished: case, crown and caseback. Notably, a polished 316L Stainless Steel is visually identical to a polished Titanium Grade 4. (Browse photos to see comparison of sandblasted titanium, polished titanium and 316L stainless steel.)

Included in the package are a flat double-sided coated clear AR sapphire, a choice between a solid caseback, and a coin edge screw-down crown.

Crafted to accommodate all of our 28.5mm dials, SKX013 chapter rings, and the original Type M NH movements.

Recommended to pair with luxurious shell cordovan straps .

The water resistance of this watch case reaches 50m, ensuring durability alongside its impressive design.

IMPORTANT: This case can ONLY fit TYPE M of NH35, NH36, NH38, NH70, NH71 and NH72 movement. TYPE L of these movements will NOT fit. Due to low tolerance/space between hands and sapphire, this case is ONLY recommended for professional watchmakers and highly skilled/experienced modders with great level of finesse.

      1. Quality Swiss Production Quality, ISO 9001 Certified
      2. Finishing Sandblasted
      3. Case Material Grade 4 Titanium
      4. Case Diameter 36mm
      5. Case Thickness 10mm (Solid Caseback)
      6. Lug to Lug 43mm
      7. Case Weight 18.5g (Inclusive of sapphire, crown and caseback)
      8. Lug Width 20mm
      9. Crown Screw down
      10. Crystal Flat Sapphire with Clear Anti-Reflective Coating
      11. Crystal Size 29.5mm x 1.5mm
      12. Water Resistant 50m / 5atm
      13. Fit Movements TYPE M: NH35, NH36, NH38, NH70, NH71, NH72
      1. 1x Watch Case (Inclusive of sapphire, crown and caseback)

All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with modification parts purchased.

Customer Reviews

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Ravel T. (Paris, FR)
Great case

It is my second time using the thin titanium case. The proportions are great, the finish is really good. For those who find it expensive, know that you get what you pay for.
I recommend it!

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Jose M.G.A. (Veracruz, MX)
Using this mod part for: Oyster cases I am ready have many Seiko Mods
Best aftermarket Titanium 36mm oyster case I the world

Best aftermarket Titanium 36mm oyster case I the world. Without a doubt Lucius Atelier makes the best aftermarket polished titanium cases in the world. I'm waiting for them to release this exact same model but in 40mm. There may be people who have slightly larger wrists and now I want several in 40mm preferably in polished Titanium. But if not, at least in polished Stainless Steel. Very similar to the Rolex Milgauss 40mm, as they are my next projects. Adriel, if you already make one, send me the link to order one right now and if not, as soon as you make it, send me an email with a domed bezel as well. Well, this Domed Bezel of the 36mm titanium is perfect, not like the cheap, ugly and ordinary ones sold on Aliexpress. I look forward to your comments. Thank you very much Adriel and I look forward to more news of your excellent and artistic work. I also recommend that you sell sapphire crystals with double BLUE AR on both sides with 3 layers of AR on each side with 9 degrees of bevel on the crystal that protrudes from the bezel so they look super elegant like on Grand Seiko and fine watches in general as that also lifts the watch and makes it look like a very very fine, unique and special watch. Regards, Mike

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George L. (Nicosia, CY)
36mm Titanium ultra thin edition

Honestly i didn't expect it to be so light nor so thin and sits very good on the wrist. Only some minor things that made my build a bit difficult is because of the low tolerances when i inserted the movement and dial it rotated inside and i though it wasn't properly in but it was until I put the stem to fix it in place but the rotation moved the chapter ring and made it difficult to align it correctly. Lastly the spring on the crown is a bit stiff and **** it feels a bit rough and the caseback dips to unscrew the back are a bit shallow so it is easy to scratch the back if you're not careful. But all these are very minor it's just me being picky because apart from the build, wearing it has no issue whatsoever.

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Cameron A. (New York, US)
Wonderful Case

The titanium watch case is sleek, lightweight, and impressively thin.
The polished finish gives it a subtle shine that adds a touch of elegance maybe a bit to flashy for me but this is a gift for my mother so that fits just fine.
According to her It’s comfortable to wear and feels durable.

FYI installing a seconds hand with your movement in this case is really difficult to accomplish, but not impossible.
So just be patient and take it slowly.

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Munaf H. (Sunnyvale, US)
Best explorer case

This case is very beautiful and very light in titanium (feels unreal), be aware that you have to be very experienced with Nh35 movement especially the second hand you need to push it all the way and make sure its very flat because this case is very thin and any mistake in placing the second hand will make it touch the crystal.

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Sebastian E. (Essen, DE)
Using this mod part for: Custom Build
Lightweight, Thin, Beautiful

Just a really nice, super light case. The threading of the caseback is a bit scruffy but that's only a minor thing. Overall I'm really happy with the case.
I paired it with a modified NH35 (removed calendar & automatic winding works), the brushed silver chapter ring and a dial + hands from another shop.
Overall it weighs around 30grams and it's just beautiful.

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Erik S. (Schiedam, NL)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket Case
Finally a real dresswatch case

This case is absolutely perferct for a dresswatch.

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Anthony N. (Corvallis, US)
Using this mod part for: Build from scratch
Great case, great parts provider

Great case, it's incredibly slim, light, and comfortable (at least for my wrist). Can't recommend it highly enough. The dial doesn't photograph well but it's incredible in person, there's so much color in the sparkle. A 5 yr old positively commented on this watch while I was chatting with their parents, that's how great it looks.

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Miles J. (Columbus, US)
Using this mod part for: SKX013
36mm Titanium Explorer case

Great quality, carefully packaged, fast shipping, excellent support. Couldnt ask for a better shop to work with, will purchase from again!

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Ivan V. (Clearwater, US)
Using this mod part for: LA Ti case
Polished Ti case

Very nice case, thin and light. Looks great with the cordovan strap.