Modding: how and where to get parts?
Hello everyone. I bought a Vostok watch back in 2019 when I learned about the brand and the little hidden gem that it is. While I initially set out to get a scuba dude, my choice led elsewhere and I ended up with the watch in the photos. I’m a bit tired of the look and I keep thinking back to a scuba dude. So option one is to try and sell this which I doubt I have many takes for where I am (and for not a lot of money) or option two is to mod this and get a scuba dude look.
The latter sounds a bit more fun to me and I’d like to try this. I’ve been looking for a scuba dude dial, but haven’t seen a decent one in my searches. Looking for options from the group here. Goal is to get a scuba dude dial while upgrading the lume of the dial and the hands. While I have the watch apart, would also look to replace the bezel with something more fitting of a scuba dude, hands with better lume, and the crystal as it is scratched. Might also consider replacing the back with a scuba dude one, but it’s the back, so might just leave it as is.
Seeing as there are so many who mod here, where do you source parts, how difficult is it to disassemble and reassemble, and do I need special tools for this? This is likely a one and done procedure, so not looking to invest much if any into tools if I can avoid it. But if I need one or two things, I’d be okay. I am in Canada, just outside Toronto if it matters.
Appreciate any input!