The Namoki Times

No matter why you got into modding, one question always comes up early on. Should you use OEM parts or aftermarket parts? Knowing the difference helps you avoid mistakes, save money, and build a watch that actually matches what you have in mind. Let’s break it down.

After going through community posts from the common Seiko modder hangouts (Instagram and the r/SeikoMods subReddit), conversations, and our own namokiMODS data, these five trends stood out the most, and we have a feeling that some of these will carry over into 2026. So read on!

Planning for your very first mod and still can't decide on the parts despite long hours looking at combinations that might look good and actually fit together? A watchmaking kit will take away the guesswork and will give you all the parts, tools, and instructions to finish your build. But which design should you go for?

In this article, we’re taking a closer look at two of Sinn's most well-loved models, the U50 and the 556, to see how they’ve managed to stand out in a sea of options and how with aftermarket mods, you can build one where the sky is the limit on possibilities.

Seiko reference numbers look like a cat waltzed over someone’s keyboard, but there's actually a system behind the chaos. Whether you're trying to buy your first diver, start a collection, or get into modding, knowing how to decode these numbers will save you so much confusion. 

So how do you get the look of high-end watches without emptying your bank account? The answer lies in Seiko mods. By carefully choosing components like dials, bezels, and handsets, you can create something that looks remarkably similar to famous luxury models, and something you’d want to wear a lot without fear of tanking its value due to a single, innocent scratch.

While NH movements are mostly bulletproof, they are still not invincible. Like any mechanical device, NH movements can develop issues that leave watchmakers scratching their heads. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common issues you might encounter with the NH caliber, and how you can remedy them at home.

If you want to be remembered as the cool friend/relative that gives awesome gifts, this guide explains what to look for when shopping for modders at different skill levels and with varying interests. Understanding these categories helps you choose the right gifts.

While most gaming merch sticks to t-shirts, posters, and figurines, a few watch brands have stepped up to create something very special. These aren't cheap promotional giveaways or plastic toys from a loot box. We're talking about real, high-quality timepieces that capture the essence of beloved games while actually being functional watches you'd want to wear every day. 

If you’ve been planning your next build or just want to see what other directions you can take with certain cases, these four builds are great muses to get the creative juices flowing.

You’ll see them on the usual forums. "Foggy crystal after wearing in the rain," or "Movement corrosion despite never swimming with it." Failed water resistance can be due to a number of reasons, but the simplest and most common are gasket installation failures that could have been prevented. 

In most cases, when a watch suddenly goes haywire, you're looking at magnetization. But good news! This is one of the easier problems to fix with watches, although it does require special tools that you most likely don’t have at home yet unless you’ve been practicing watchmaking for a while. Read on to know how you can safely demagnetize your watch at home.