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Advanced Seiko Modding: Should You Try Hydro Mods On Your Watch?
If you're a watch enthusiast, you've probably heard of oil-filled watches, like those from Sinn, Ressence, and U-Boat. These unique timepieces are filled with an electronically inert oil, such as 3M Fluorinert, creating a captivating and functional display. But why go the extra mile and hydro mod your watch? Find out in this article.
How to Choose the Perfect Bezel and Insert for your Seiko Mod
Choosing the perfect bezel and insert for your Seiko mod can significantly impact the overall look and functionality of your watch. That’s why even if it may be a simple mod, you still need to give it a lot of thought before purchasing the parts you will be upgrading to.
Is Seiko Modding an Effective Stress Reliever?
In today's fast-paced world, Seiko modding isn't just a hobby; it's a form of stress relief. It's like a secret hideaway where you can take a break from the chaos and focus on creating something beautiful. Join us on this journey as we explore how Seiko modding is more than just a hobby and discover how it can turn stress into serenity, one watch at a time.
Safety First: How to Keep Yourself and Your Watch Safe While Modding
In this article, we'll delve into the essential topic of safety in watch modding. We're not here to rain on your parade but to ensure your modding experience is both enjoyable and secure. From understanding the inherent risks to protecting your watch and yourself, we'll cover it all.
Turning Seiko Modding Into a Social Experience
Seiko modding isn't just a solo adventure. It's a buzzing social experience that brings together watch enthusiasts from around the globe. Think of it as a cool club, but instead of secret handshakes, they swap watch parts and share modding stories (and mishaps too).
How to Make a Dress Watch: Things to Keep in Mind
Sure, they might not be as rugged as those adventure-ready divers, but dress watches are your ticket to sophistication. If you've ever wanted to turn heads at a formal event without saying a word, these timepieces are your secret weapon.
Instant Vintage: How to Give Your Watch a Patina Part 2
In this article, we will talk about how you can compress years’ worth of aging in a matter of minutes for your dials and hands to make it seem like you’ve owned the watch for years when in truth, you just recently modded it.
Instant Vintage: How to Give Your Watch a Patina Part 1
In the world of horology, there's a term that often pops up in conversations among watch enthusiasts: patina. It's a word that carries a sense of mystique, conjuring images of well-worn, vintage timepieces that have weathered the years with grace.
Why You Should Consider Modding a Case with an Integrated Bracelet
In this article, we'll delve into what integrated bracelets are, why they're the go-to choice for sports watches, and explore some awesome watches rocking this style. Plus, we'll reveal how you can get in on the action by modding your own. So, if you're looking to elevate your wrist game and stand out from the crowd, read on!
Comparing the Seiko SKX007 and SSK GMTs: Similarities and Differences
Comparing two of Seiko’s entry-level enthusiast timepieces, the SKX007 and the new SSK001 GMT, makes for an exciting horological showdown as each of the two models have their obvious similarities, but striking differences as well. Today, we're delving into the legendary Seiko SKX and its contemporary counterpart, the Seiko SSK GMT.
Deep Dive: The Tissot Powermatic 80
Tissot is a fairly popular Swiss brand with sensible price tags. They've been around near 2 centuries, founded in the Swiss town of Le Locle in 1853, and since then they have been making classic watches that people from across the globe have come to love. What we're excited to talk about is a watch that made a splash in the 1970s: the Tissot PR516 as well as its modern reincarnation, the Tissot PRX.
SBGE285 and the SSK001: Seiko GMTs at Different Price Points
This is by no means an attempt to convince you of which watch is better. It’s not an apples-to-apples comparison after all - each watch is made for different target markets, and what is good, is subjective. This is simply a look, a harmless observation between 2 GMT watches.