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Behind the Build: Tudor Black Bay 58 Mods

The term 'bang for buck' comes to mind with Tudor and there aren’t many other timepieces out there that better represent the value proposition than the Black Bay line. If you are looking for a robust diver that values its heritage, it's hard to look past the "BB58".

November 18, 2022 — Jeremiah A

The Benefits of Wearing Slimmer and Lighter Watches

When shopping watches, we all want something that looks great, but there are practical considerations when choosing a watch too, especially if you plan on using it as a daily beater. Here are some watch suggestions for slim and light watches, plus a guide on how you can make your own.

November 15, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Can You Work Out with a Mechanical Watch?

A mechanical watch is not exactly at home at the gym. More often than not, it's better to use a smartwatch during workouts so you can track your heart rate, record the distance you ran, and etc. But that doesn't mean you're out of options if you're strictly a mechanical watch type of guy - you just need to choose the right features.

November 11, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Behind the Build: Seiko Spork-Inspired Mods

The Seiko catalog is full of obscure sounding reference numbers so Seiko fans give their favorite watches endearing and sometimes funny names. Today we are going to look at the watch nicknamed the Spork. The Seiko Spork is a very popular model that has been out of production for a while, but you can use mod parts to make your own version today!.

November 08, 2022 — Jeremiah A

How to Choose the Right Chapter Ring for Your Watch Mod

Chapter rings make it easier to read the time on a watch, but the term isn’t well understood, even in the watch community. In practical usage, the term chapter ring refers to a ring around the dial, or the hour markers, and they can be on the edge of the dial, or the rehaut. Not sure how to pick one for your mod? This article can help you out!

November 02, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Why Are Watches So Expensive? Let's Talk About Luxury Timepieces

You might find that mechanical watches come at a significantly higher price than quartz models. In some cases, although a watch manufacturer may offer a similar watch with your choice of a mechanical or quartz movement, the mechanical one will be more expensive. Why is that?

October 28, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Behind the Build: Oyster and Datejust Mods

Rolex’s offerings of stylish design and sophisticated manufacturing techniques remains a potent force in the world of timepieces and is probably the most recognizable watch brand in the world. Let’s look at the Oyster, and the Datejust, two of the most popular watch designs from this Swiss watch powerhouse of a brand!

October 25, 2022 — Jeremiah A

5 Spooky Watches that are Perfect for Halloween

Dressing up for Halloween is not only a way to show off your love and passion for your favorite characters, but also a great way to highlight your talent for choosing clothes and makeup. Watch brands also like to get in on the fun this time of year, with some of them releasing limited edition watches that are true to the spirit of halloween. Let’s check out some of the best, wackiest, and spookiest halloween-themed watches out there!

October 21, 2022 — Jeremiah A

A Green Company: Here’s How Seiko is Helping the Environment

Seiko has always been an innovator in terms of watch technology, but they don’t forget to give back to the environment. They’ve been active with their CSR since long ago. Here's how the Japanese watch brand gives back to the community.

October 18, 2022 — Jeremiah A

The Cleanest Seiko GMT Mods We've Seen on IG So Far

Seiko has truly blessed the modding community when it released the SSK line and the NH34 movement not too long ago. Almost instantly, modders and suppliers are figuring out how to modify the newly released budget GMT watches, and today we’ve seen enough to put together a short list of the best looking ones so far.

October 11, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Awesome Seiko Watches That Sadly Got Discontinued

Do you ever wonder how a watch so popular can get discontinued? There are many reasons why watches get discontinued, no matter how popular or critically-acclaimed they are. Similar to phones, cars, or clothes, watches are products that are subject to market forces, and the view of the manufacturer. Let's look at some discontinued Seiko watches that honestly could have used a few more years of production.

October 03, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Read This Before Engraving Your Modded Watch

Anyone can upgrade a watch by replacing watch parts, but you can also make it more personalized by engraving something meaningful to you in its “empty spaces”. Seiko Mod Watches are a lot of fun, and you might want to engrave yours to make it even more unique. Here are some tips to consider before proceeding with your engravement project.

September 30, 2022 — Jeremiah A

Seiko Modding 101

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