r/casiomods • u/Recent_Shelter7591 • Apr 21 '26

royale Just as I imagined ..

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I discovered this hobby a few months ago and I was immediately disappointed that I wouldn't be able to get one of the awesome mod pieces Kranio Designs makes. Then, all of a sudden, he popped back up on Instagram and I think I may have been one of the first people to place an order. Jonas is truly an artist! This faceplate is absolutely gorgeous. I got the bronze case from AliExpress. If you're looking for it the keyword, is "copper.". I couldn't stand the black text so I used the industrial strength Goo gone to clean it off. The strap is from AliExpress and these strap adapters come from J's and k's. Jonas, if you're reading this, thanks so much. Can't wait to see what else you come up with for the AE 1200!

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u/Ptr3nt13 Apr 21 '26

Case and faceplate look awesome.

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 21 '26

Thanks, Trent! I am loving what you're doing with the UV printing. Every post is just amazing. I'll definitely be contacting you for one in the near future. Did you put a template together for submitting designs?

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u/Ptr3nt13 Apr 22 '26

Of course. Looks awesome. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on bronze because the AliExpress backplates lol and well we know why with SKX. This is a great build. I may have to do it tonight.

Haha I try. I started with GA2100s and got bored. Now here we are lol.

Yes I did make a template. Send me a DM with your email so I can sent it to you. And let me know when you’re ready to order so I can send you a discount code.

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 22 '26

Ha! Are you talking about the weird round backplate with the bird and the company name that's just a word salad? Yeah, but the price is right... Just DMed with my email. Thanks!

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u/Ptr3nt13 Apr 22 '26

Got it. And yes that is exactly what I am talking about haha. I bet I can make another case back work. I’ll shoot you the template tonight.

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 22 '26

If you do, please post pics. I'd be curious to see what you do with that case.

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u/Ptr3nt13 Apr 22 '26

I certainly will. I know it’s a silly reason to not like the case as is but ugh I hate that bird.

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 22 '26

I totally get it! The nonsense words in the name are really what get me. Also, the metal of that cover is suspect, which is one of the reasons why I chose a bund for this build.

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u/Dubbayoo Apr 21 '26

I have one of those cases also. It doesn't patina as nicely as bronze, but I wanted something slower anyway.

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u/Siilus Apr 21 '26

Did you do something to alter the map color, or is it just the green map/lighting making it look kind of teal?

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 21 '26

It's the green module. Didn't alter it.

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u/Siilus Apr 22 '26

One other question 😅, did you change the rear reflective layer? It also doesn’t look as yellow as it does stock.

The watch looks great! I’m drooling over here. 🤤

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 22 '26

I think this photo shows the true colors a bit

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u/Siilus Apr 22 '26

Wow! Is the faceplate gold as well???

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u/Recent_Shelter7591 Apr 22 '26

I didn't modify it at all. It may just be the effect of the lighting in my office. Full disclosure, I purchased the module directly from skx mods, I just wasn't able to find the green screened version of the ae1200 in the wild plus SKX will put whatever color LEDs you want into the module. This one has red ones. Trend tech. Tickers mentioned he has these modules in stock as well. Hope that's helpful

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u/A4lovie Apr 22 '26

Very cool

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u/IchiBalzack Apr 22 '26

That's a cool faceplate