Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: How to Choose the Right Case

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: How to Choose the Right Case

This decision gives most Seiko modders a headache. When it comes to customizing your watch, the watch case is one of the most important decisions you'll make. It's not just...
August 20, 2024 — Glen H
How to Build a Seiko Mod Nautilus-style Open Heart

How to Build a Seiko Mod Nautilus-style Open Heart

In this article, you’ll know more about open heart watches, some models to take inspiration from, and what parts you’ll need to build an open heart Seiko-Naut build.
August 17, 2024 — Jeremiah A
SKX007 vs. SKX009: Is there any difference between these dive watches?

SKX007 vs. SKX009: Is there any difference between these dive watches?

If you’re already a veteran modder, you might assume that we’re clickbaiting with this title. But for people who are just coming into the Seiko modding scene, this is a genuine question that deserves a clarifying answer.
August 13, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Louis Cartel's French-Designed Homage Watches And Can You Mod Them

Louis Cartel's French-Designed Homage Watches And Can You Mod Them

In this article, we’ll take a look at their brand and their lineup of homage watches, and see if they would be interesting to Seiko modders.
August 10, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: The so-called "Seiko Santos"

Deep Dive: The so-called "Seiko Santos"

The watch we’ll be focusing on today is Seiko’s answer to a popular square luxury watch that came out in 1904, with reference number 8229-5019 nicknamed the “Seiko Santos.”
August 06, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Aventurine Dials and How to Use Them for Seiko Mods

Aventurine Dials and How to Use Them for Seiko Mods

In this article, we'll explore the world of aventurine dials and consider their application in Seiko mods, examining how these celestial-inspired components can be your next choice for your custom watch.
August 02, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: Seiko Alpinist

Deep Dive: Seiko Alpinist

This deep dive explores the rich history of the Alpinist line, examining its common design characteristics and highlighting three significant models that best represent what a Seiko Alpinist is.
Juli 25, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: Orient Bambino

Deep Dive: Orient Bambino

If you think about watch brands, Seiko, Citizen, or Casio might be the first ones to come to mind. However the Orient Watch Company is another brand that deserves more recognition. With decades of watchmaking experience under their name, it has become a respected brand for affordable mechanical watches, albeit not as popular as its peers.
Juli 17, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Top Watches with Mother of Pearl Dials to Inspire Your Next Seiko Mod

Top Watches with Mother of Pearl Dials to Inspire Your Next Seiko Mod

For watch modders looking to create a one-of-a-kind watch, a mother of pearl dial is one way to achieve this goal. The unique patterns and shine of the dial makes for an effective attention-catcher.
Juli 13, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: Omega x Swatch BioCeramic Speedmaster MoonSwatch

Deep Dive: Omega x Swatch BioCeramic Speedmaster MoonSwatch

The MoonSwatch concept is both simple and ambitious: take the iconic design of the Omega Speedmaster Professional, the first watch worn on the moon, and recreate it using Swatch's signature playful approach and innovative materials.
Juli 09, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Things to Consider When Choosing the Crown for Your Seiko Mod

Things to Consider When Choosing the Crown for Your Seiko Mod

In this article, we'll look at the main things to think about when choosing a crown for your Seiko mod. We'll show how this often overlooked part can make a big difference in how good your watch looks and works.
Juni 25, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Guide for Choosing Parts When Building a Skeleton Seiko Mod

Guide for Choosing Parts When Building a Skeleton Seiko Mod

Watchmakers from the 18th century sought to showcase their craftsmanship by creating watches with see-through dials and movements, allowing the wearer to admire the intricate dance of gears and mechanisms that powers the timepiece. Today, skeleton watches remain appealing to enthusiasts with their unique blend of technical artistry and elegance. 
Juni 19, 2024 — Jeremiah A