{"product_id":"case-aq-1-the-first-vh31-case-for-seiko-modding","title":"Case AQ-1 - The first case for Seiko quartz modding! (VH31 \u0026 More!)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eMeridiano, Antick Design \u0026amp; \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/andoandoando.com\/\" style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAndoAndoAndo\u003c\/a\u003e present the first 38mm case for VH31 quartz movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eFor years, the Seiko modding community had no options for cases thinner than 11mm. But the wait is finally over! We've teamed up with the incredibly talented Antick Design to create a sweet, VERY thin (\u003cstrong\u003e8.7mm!)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e38mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e for VH quartz movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eAnd to fit this case, we also sell a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meridiano.fr\/collections\/quartz-hands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003every cool selection of quartz hands\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meridiano.fr\/products\/movement-seiko-vh31\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVH31 movement\u003c\/a\u003es !\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meridiano.fr\/products\/aq-1-exhibition-caseback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWe now offer an exhibition caseback for the AQ-1 case. Quartz is the new sexy, so click here to discover this amazing item!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-anchor\" id=\"h:Key-Benefits-of-the-VH31\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003eKey Benefits of quartz movements for modding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eAffordability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: A more accessible entry into modding: less pressure, more creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eBattery-powered (~2 years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Say goodbye to the hassle of winding and frequent adjustments: perfect for daily wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eAccuracy (+\/- 15 seconds per month)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: More than twice the accuracy of an automatic, so you can rely on your watch every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eCompatible with NH3x dials (28.5mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can still use your favorite dials from the modding community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinner cases\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eWe’ve nailed it! This case is thinner and sleeker than ever before!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 27, 77);\"\u003eIf you're looking to explore modding without the intricacies of mechanical movements, this quartz case is the ideal gateway. It’s a fun, stress-free way to create something personal and unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eOur case is made entirely of \u003cstrong\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering superior \u003cstrong\u003ehardness \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003edurability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike other grades, \u003cstrong\u003e316 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ehighly corrosion-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e in acidic, alkaline, and chloride environments (including pool and sea water) and is \u003cstrong\u003e100% rustproof\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's also commonly used in the medical industry because its hard surface prevents the adherence and survival of microbes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe case features a stunning and subtle mix of \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003epolished \u003c\/strong\u003efinishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e 5 ATM water rating\u003c\/strong\u003e means it can withstand water pressure up to a depth of 50 meters before sustaining water damage. A 5 ATM watch can be worn while swimming for brief periods, in the shower, or in the rain, but should never be used for water sports of any kind. Take special care with warm to hot water, as it can ruin the seal that prevents water from entering the watch. Hot water can also cause condensation inside the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eDespite its compact size, the crown is elegant and designed to be easy to manipulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eWe chose a beautiful and durable \u003cstrong\u003eflat sapphire crystal with an AR coating\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can fully enjoy the beauty of your dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThe case is compatible with a wide range of quartz movements, including the entire TMI VH series (VH31, VH60, VH61, VH63, VH65, VH67, VH68, VH83, VH88), many TMI VD series movements (VD70, VD72, VD74, VD75, VD76, VD77, VD78, VD79, VD84, VD85, VD86, VD87), the Miyota 2115, TMI PC39, and several others we haven’t tested yet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eDiameter: \u003cstrong\u003e38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eLug-to-lug: \u003cstrong\u003e43.4mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eThickness: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e8.75mm (including crystal and caseback, yes, you read it right!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003eStrap width: 20\u003cstrong\u003emm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e28.5-29mm dials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat sapphire crystal with AR coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 ATM water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e1b4d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrewed-down caseback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eCase designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antick_design\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eAntick Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meridiano","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55079247118601,"sku":"CA-AQ1-S-CC","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55079247151369,"sku":"CA-AQ1-B-CC","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":55079247184137,"sku":"CA-AQ1-G-CC","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3451\/3161\/files\/Designsanstitre_68_5de41ee3-fe76-458c-bd0c-175a08f31ff9.png?v=1743169929","url":"https:\/\/parts.meridiano.fr\/en-my\/products\/case-aq-1-the-first-vh31-case-for-seiko-modding","provider":"Meridiano Parts ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}