1. Choose the Right Option
2. Confirming Which Method to Install the Kit
2.1. Purchase and Install by Us
If the base module was purchased along from us. We offer such service free of labor charge. In that way you will have a completed build straight from unboxing ready to wear. This reliable timepiece will go through assembly in strict manner. As well as quality control process that eventually cost least amount of both time and effort on your end.
2.2. Purchase then Install by Your Local Professionals
Through local watch service and repair shop. Where the personnel is more experienced handling the difficulty of this modding kit. Also professional equipment to test and make maintenance after the build is completed. Best ensure the kit has successfully installed.
Highly recommended if you already have the base watch.
2.3. Purchase and Install by Yourself
Proceeding on your own would be fairly challenging yet not impossible. However, there is still risk of damaging parts during assembly. And if so did happen for not following instructions in strict order. We are not responsible of any compensation for your wrong-doings.
Not recommended if you are new to watch repair/structure.
3. If Installing the Kit by Yourself
If you decided to take on this challenging task of modding on your own. Then please follow below suggestions to achieve better result when finished.
3.1
The assembly environment requires a bright light source and of minimal dust.
3.2
Throughout the entire assembly, make sure wearing finger-cot. Because the direct contact of internal parts, such as dial, hands, hour marker or chapter ring. It will leave stains hard to remove. Therefore leading to much prolonged and unnecessary process.
3.3
Please read the instruction manual or tutorial video first. And carefully proceed by following our steps in strict order. Because different model from different series having different sequence of parts installation.
4. Difficulties During DIY Process
4.1
Choosing the right tool is very important during installation. We have dedicated listing for such tools that you can purchase along.
(But remember, modding kit itself by default does not include hands removal/installation tool.)
Dissecting of the Parts
4.2
GMA-S Variant, if using all original Casio parts. Meaning chapter ring, hour marker, hands and dial. It will have a rim of crevice around the chapter ring. While comparing with other series after completing the build. It is not as full. But does not impact functionality. Only aesthetically.
GA and GMA-S original chapter rings also has an visible cut-out on 1 and 7 o'clock position. As an inevitable flaw from Casio's design, we suggest customers getting our version of upgraded ones. If you have strong concern of such.
