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Top 5 Luxury Watches with Arabic Dials to Inspire Your Next Seiko Mod
The watch world is seeing something fascinating: a rise in luxury timepieces with Arabic dials, made especially for the Middle East. With more people in the region getting into high-end watch collecting, top brands are making limited editions with Arabic numerals which make for great modding inspiration!
Watches and Wonders 2024 namoki Recap Part 3 (Nomos, Zenith, Bell & Ross)
Our part 1 of this series looked into the brand new offerings from Grand Seiko, Tudor and Rolex, while we kicked it into high gear with part 2, which looked at releases from Panerai, Bulgari, and Vacheron Constantin. For this part of our Watches and Wonders 2024 recap series, we’re bringing it back down to Earth with timepieces from B&R, Zenith and Nomos.
Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 2 (Panerai, Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin)
In this part of our Watches and Wonders 2024 recap miniseries, we take a look at timepieces that broke records and expectations, particularly from Bulgari, Panerai, and Vacheron Constantin; 3 more heavy hitters in the world of watches.
Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 1 (Grand Seiko, Tudor, Rolex)
In this article, we bring you the most exciting new launches from Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, and more so you can get your quick fix for watch updates. With the sheer number of awesome timepiece debuts, and even if we’re just sticking with the best of the best, we’ve had to split this coverage into multiple articles so be sure to keep an eye for more articles releasing this week.
Behind the Build: MilSpec Mods
Watch modders are taking standard off-the-shelf watches and customizing them with new cases, dials, hands and movements to achieve the look and performance of classic military designs from decades past. It's an opportunity to capture that purposeful military style without dropping serious cash on hard-to-find vintage originals.
What You Need to Know About the Seiko SSK023 and SSK025
Seiko's Seiko 5 Sports collection is a range of rugged and versatile watches that combine reliability, functionality, and value. In 2022, the brand introduced a trio of Seiko 5 GMT models housed in the classic SKX-style case, which were widely praised for their exceptional value proposition. Now, Seiko has taken a similar approach with the new SSK023K1 and SSK025K1, but in a sleeker and more versatile field watch form factor.
Deep Dive: The Orient Kamasu Automatic Japanese Dive Watch
Luxury watches might be all the rage these days, but affordable automatic watches are also getting trendy in recent years with Japanese brands leading the charge. Among the standouts in this category is the Orient Kamasu, a timepiece that offers an impressive array of features and quality at a wallet-friendly price point.
3D Printing for Seiko Mods: Is This The Next Big Thing?
3D printing is an emerging technology that could revolutionize the realm of hypercustom Seiko mods. With its ability to create intricate and customized components, 3D printing offers a world of possibilities for watch enthusiasts seeking unparalleled customization, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility.
Straight End Bracelets: Why You Should Get One for Your Watch Collection
These days, more and more watch enthusiasts are becoming aware of the benefits of having a straight end bracelet in their accessory options, and if you don’t have one in your collection yet, this article may help convince you to finally make the leap.
Microbrand Spotlight: Zelos Horizons 39mm with Miyota Inside
Big brands like Seiko or Rolex may be popular thanks to their tasteful watch offerings, but microbrands deserve some attention too. In this article, we'll take a closer look at microbrand Zelos and their impressive Horizons 39mm with a reliable Miyota movement beating at its heart.
How to make Durable Seiko Mods that will Last For Years
Sure, you might just be modding a watch so you have something fun and personalized to wear in the next couple of months before you impulsively buy new parts for a completely new build. But if you’re building a timepiece that you expect to wear for a couple of years at least, we have a few tips for you to make sure that your watch is durable and can hold its own no matter your lifestyle.
Does the Tissot PRX Offer Great Value for Money?
With its quality construction and iconic styling, the Tissot PRX makes a compelling argument that it offers excellent value for money as an affordable yet legitimate Swiss luxury sports watch.