The Namoki Times
Is Seiko Just a Copycat Watch Brand?
Let’s be honest – many watches look similar. Most modern dive watches take major cues from the early days of dive watches, like the Rolex Submariner, or the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Seiko sometimes gets put into the ‘copycat watch’ category as some of their watches look eerily similar to those from other brands. Let’s take a look at some of the Seiko watches that get compared with others a lot, and some that uniquely stand out!
The People Behind Seiko: Kintaro Hattori
Seiko was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori. At the young age of 21, Hattori formed a jewelry and watch shop called K. Hattori in Tokyo, Japan. This would be the start of Seiko, one of the best known watch brands in the world. Let's take a look at the history of the man that started it all.
Do OEM Seiko Watches Increase or Decrease Price in the Resale Market?
Today, most people want fast returns from an investment, but there are still some people who choose to seek both profit and passion from a purchase. People may say that investing in watches is a way that one could waste their money. However, watches are not only items for collectors, but can also be a great store of value. Is this true for Seiko watches? Read on and find out.
Behind the Build #11: Seamaster Mods
Omega is a famous watchmaker that is well respected in the world of luxury watches. It has a rich history, and is one of the best brands producing watches today. Let's look at one of the most important watches from this house: the Seamaster.
The Best Seiko 5 Watches Released to Date
Seiko has always designed timepieces based on a set of well-defined principles. The product line's demarcation provides purchasers with clarity — there's a watch for every occasion. The Seiko 5 name has been a testament to that ideal, and here we will look at 5 of the best collections under this series.
Why We Mod #11: Chris (@seikomods_de)
For our 11th edition of our long-running Why We Mod Series, we talk to Chris (@seikomods_de on Instagram), a trademark/copyright law expert who picked up watch modding as a hobby and turned it into a professional business. His Seiko and Orient mods are always calculated and well put-together - signature of products Made in Germany.
Top 3 Seiko Watch Strap Choices for the Hot Summer Months
Summer is the time of year when you may need to be cautious of what you wear to prevent heat rashes and other skin conditions. When it comes to accessories, this is especially true. On a scorching summer day, we like to wear light and thin clothing and avoid unnecessary accessories. How do you make your watch summer-ready?
A Quick Look at the History of the Seiko Samurai
The Seiko Samurai is an ISO-rated 200m dive watch that can be worn in any setting, but is best suited for serious dives. There’s no denying that the Seiko Samurai is highly recognized in the industry and has evolved to be one of the brand's most popular and desired dive watches. Is it mod-friendly?
Does Seiko Secretly Support the Modding of their Watches?
If we can customise cars with car wraps, aftermarket wheels, and bodykits we can also do something similar to watches. Watch modification, aka watch modding, allows you to add your personality and build the watch of your dreams. We wonder if Seiko is really okay with this?
Fully Modded: A Look at namokiMODS's Complete Watches
Interest in watch modding grew, and with it, some growth pains. After a few years, an all-OEM SKX007 became harder to come by, and there are even scammers that sold bad quality replicas. People became cautious, and we felt that this slowed down the progress of watch modding.
Now we had an issue to solve: how do we make it easier for people to start taking up this hobby? And the answer is by offering people a full watch that they can practice with.
All You Need to Know About Rubber Watch Straps
What would you say is the best kind of strap for a watch? You’ll probably say that each strap or bracelet has its own advantage, whether it’s a metal bracelet, a leather strap, or made of rubber. And you’re not wrong! They serve different purposes, but in this article, we will be focusing on rubber straps.
That Time When A Seiko Watch Did an Interview
Nope, it's not a clickbait title, and yes, it's an actual Seiko watch that did an interview. Back in the day, when Seiko was not as globally known as it is today, the company had to do all sorts of gimmicks to expand their presence beyond the local Japanese market. Would this have encouraged you to get one?