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The Top 5 Weirdest Looking Watch Crowns
The watch crown is a vital part of any watch design, and it performs important functions. Normally, it is a little winding knob that is often out of view when telling the time. Sometimes, it's something completely otherworldly. In this post, we will delve into the realm of watch crowns and discover the top 5 weirdest looking examples out there. These are the type of crowns that you notice first before anything else on the watch!
The Top 5 Titanium Watches for Men in 2022
Throughout history, titanium has been used as a mainstay in the production of Spacecraft and Military aircraft thanks to its high strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Later on, this wonder material found itself as a staple in the world of fashion and accessory design for the same reasons. If you are looking for a titanium watch – to buy or to serve as inspiration for your next mod - we have 5 amazing options for you. Let’s take a look!
Top 4 Grand Seiko Watches to Base Your Next Mod On
A lot of Seiko watches are a great value, but the Grand Seiko line is something special in their entire lineup and in the world of watchmaking. The first thing you notice about a Grand Seiko are the simple, clean lines, and eye-catching finish. Let’s take a look at four amazing models from this luxury line and think about what they could contribute to your next watch mod.
The Most Coveted WWII-Era Watch Collection: The Dirty Dozen
Here’s an incredible collection of 12 military watches, which are not only the first non-civilian wristwatches ever used by British armed forces, but also some of the most sought-after military timepieces today, a.k.a the Dirty Dozen. Read more about these historically significant watches in this blog.
Everything You Need to Know About the Seiko GMT NH34 Movement
Seiko Modders are all asking right now: can you mod the newly released Seiko 5 Sports SSK GMT watches? These entry level GMT models are not even out a month and they’re already making waves in the watch world. Read on for the juicy modding details!
How to Remove a Watch Bezel that Got Stuck on the Case (Newbie Guide)
Normally, a bezel can be easily popped off from the watch case and replaced with a new one with the same construction. But sometimes, a bezel can get stuck and feel almost impossible to remove! Here are some tricks to get you out of this situation, although take note that there may be risks involved with some of these DIY ideas!
The Rise of Skeleton Watches (and it’s not even Halloween)
Skeleton watches continuously rank among the top watches of all time due to the distinctive innovation in each design. “Bone” collectors have a strong bias toward attractive movements. In fact, the more complicated the movement, the better it is to be paired with Skeleton parts. Here are some of the best ones!
5 More Interesting Mods We Spotted on Instagram (Part 2)
In this series, we share some of the most jaw-dropping watch mods from the last month, who is the genius behind it, and how you can DIY it if you wish to do so. Today we look at a different kind of Batman mod, a couple of summer watches, a skelly build, and an unusual case that you’d want to get your hands on. Read on!
The Top 4 Heirloom Watches to Pass On to the Next Generation
Watches reflect the passage of time, and as it goes by, the sentimental and practical values of heritage watches stay unchanged. That is what distinguishes an heirloom watch as a legacy passed down through generations in a family. Here are some of the best Heirloom watches for our filthy rich readers out there.
That's Not The Great Wave off Kanagawa on the SKX007 Caseback
Japan is famous for artworks depicting the beauty of nature. One of the prime examples is The Great Wave off Kanagawa - probably the most recognizable piece of art from Japan. For a while now, people have mistaken the symbol on the SKX007 caseback as a nod to this renowned piece of art, but it actually means something different.
The Ugliest Seiko Watches to Ever be Released
With more than a century of watch production, it is understandable that Seiko sometimes misses the mark. Today, we are bringing you some models that may be rarely mentioned by Seiko fans. The opinions that exist for the watches that follow run the gamut, but many people simply can’t stand these Seiko watch designs!
Analyzing Seiko's NH Movements: From the NH35 to the NH71
The Seiko NH calibers, which are based on those in-house movements used in most Seiko Automatic watches and many other well-known brands around the world, are regarded as one of Seiko Japan's key mechanical movements. In this post, we will look at the most significant models in Seiko's NH series, ranging from the classic NH35 to the modern NH71.