The Namoki Times

Superheroes will always be a mainstay in popular culture around the world. They have been licensed time and time again to create countless merchandise, and have even been used to name some of the most iconic watches in history. They have also served as inspiration for Seiko mods that, while not officially licensed, capture the spirit of the characters they are based on.

In the ninth edition of our Why We Mod series, we talk to Shervin (@vin.horologist on Instagram) who is part of a growing Malaysian watch modding community. His distinct modding style is characterized by clean builds that gives emphasis on its comfortability.

Seiko modding is no doubt a great pastime. Hours will go by without you noticing, as you tinker with tiny and fragile mechanical parts, figuring out why the bezel won’t go on the case or why the hands keep slanting even if you mounted it perfectly.

It can be a fun personal hobby, but some modders choose to try the craft not for personal enjoyment, but for other, more noble reasons.

One example is our customer Andrew, who popped in our inbox with a story that tugged at our heartstrings.

Have you ever wondered how some watches glow in the dark?

We are going to tell you all about luminescent paint – or lume. A range of materials have been employed by watchmakers over the years to make parts of a watch glow, increasing functionality in the night time.

Let's dive into some history that will allow you to better understand how these glow-in-the-dark hands, dials, numerals, hour markers and other parts have been made.

Regardless of what anyone might think of a diver's watch, watches are not legally permitted to use the term "waterproof." The term "water resistant" refers to all watches that can withstand immersion in water – and there is a lot to know about this term!

We are not a marketing agency but, in this post, we will share with you the tips and tricks on how you can grow your brand on Instagram and attract hundreds, if not thousands of real followers and potential clients. These are the steps that we followed to reach almost 50,000 Seiko enthusiasts on our main account, and they may do the same for you.

Sinn watches are known for their toughness and simple designs that are made to be used by professionals. Some may say they are one of the last purpose-built diver's watches. Let's talk about how you can make a Sinn x Seiko homage mod.

The Seiko Tuna diver’s series is the most popular watches that carry a nickname in the Seiko line. In this article, we look at some of the most noteworthy of the Tuna lineage. (Plus a preview on our upcoming Tuna case!)

A Seiko Mod business may be profitable, rewarding, frustrating, and fun, all at the same time. But only if you know what you are doing! Read this if you want to know the steps you should take, and the ones you should avoid to start your successful modding hustle.

A Seiko Modding Business is a fun new niche that people with good craftsmanship can profit from. There are already a lot of professional modders in the community who make a living by building and selling Seiko mods and we will teach you how to become one of them.

In this new namokiMODS blog series, we will share with you tricks of the trade like how to build your own community, how to market your services and keep clients happy, how to turn your hobby into a lucrative business, and more!

Last Saturday, Alex Yap of @Nafokies hosted an Ask Me Anything session in our namokiMODS community server over on Discord. For the better part of an hour, he was live and answering Seiko modding questions for members. Insights from an experienced professional modder does not always come for free, but we are glad to be able to hold the event for our community!