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Watch Modding: When to DIY and When to Get Professional Help
Before getting started modifying a watch, there are a few things to consider. When you are modding a Seiko watch, sometimes you need someone else to help - and other times you can do the work yourself. Let’s look at all the watch modding options you have!
Recycling Watches: Turn Your Broken Watch into a Unique Timepiece
You may have some old watches lying around that no longer work or appear outdated. However, these watches can still hold value and be a part of your collection by restoring them to working condition or repurposing them into something decorative. Here are some ideas for recycling watches!
What Is a Mil-Spec Watch And How Can You Build One?
If you're a watch enthusiast or simply curious about the art of watchmaking, building a mil-spec watch is a fascinating and rewarding challenge. In this blog post, we'll explore the history and design of mil-spec watches, and guide you through the tools and techniques needed to create your own durable timepiece.
Why We Mod #15 - George (@Koda_Watches)
For the 15th edition of our steady Why We Mod series and our first interview for 2023, we talk to George (@koda_watches on IG) who is an Australia-based watch modder that makes respectful mods that don't take much away from the intended look, while not shying away from outlandish and eye-catching personal designs.
What Is a Mushroom Watch Brand and Are They Any Good?
When you hear the term “mushroom watch”, you either think of a timepiece made of fungi, or a watch brand that just came out of nowhere, much like how a mushroom does. In this article, we’ll be discussing the latter (sorry, shroom fans).
CLEAR! Top 5 Mechanical Watches for Health Workers
The wristwatch has become a stylish accessory for many people, but the healthcare industry is where the wristwatch is not only a convenient, but also a practical accessory. With people’s lives and health on the line, time is absolutely crucial. Check out these recommendations!
What Is a Chronograph Watch and Can You Mod One
A chronograph watch is a traditional timepiece fitted with an extra feature to act as a stopwatch or a speed timer. As chronograph watches have a lot more moving parts, watchmakers have to make sure these mechanisms do not interfere with each other, this explains why they are often more expensive than other kinds of watches. Can you mod one?
Fancy or Functional: Why do Watch Movements Have Jewels?
Unlike gem-setting on dials, bezels, or cases, jewels used in movements are important parts of the movement helping with accuracy and longevity. In other words, while gem settings are added for aesthetic reasons or to add value, watch jewels serve a functional purpose for a timepiece’s movement. Learn more about them in this article.
Screw-Down Crown Vs. Push-Pull Crown: Which One is For Your Watch
The crown is an essential part of a watch. It provides an important aesthetic element of a timepiece, but the crown is also the link between the heart of a watch and its wearer. Two common mechanisms that watchmakers use are screw-down and push-pull crowns. Keep reading to understand what sets these two crown closing systems apart and which one is right for your Seiko mod.
Make Your Field Watch Shine: How to Clean NATO Straps
Even if you don’t know much about watch mod components, you’ve likely heard about the NATO style strap. Adding a NATO strap to a Seiko build looks great, and makes your watch versatile and tough. There are a few ways to safely clean your NATO watch strap and none of them are difficult at all. Let’s take a look!
Beginner's Guide for How to Choose and Install New Watch Hands
Changing the hands of a watch may sound simple, but if you’re a newbie to the watch-modding world, you’ll quickly find that it could be a little more complicated than you think. If you’re not paying attention, you may end up breaking the watch. Here are some tips for choosing hands, and a simple guide on how to install them.
Blancpain Homage: How to Build a “Fifty-Five Fathoms”
Given the stature and price of the Fifty Fathoms, it’s not surprising why there have been endeavors by watch aficionados to recreate the Fifty Fathoms in the Seiko mod community. See how you can make what's known as the "Fifty-Five Fathoms" in this article.