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The Best Seiko Turtle For Watch Modding: The SRP777
While the Japanese brand has long been known for creating watches with case shapes and features that make them distinctive, we are here to talk about the Seiko Turtle which is a highly functional tool watch that is still available at a very reasonable price. Read more to learn about the SRP777.
The 5 Best Field Watches To Get For Modest Budgets
As time went by, the humble field watch has expanded beyond the military and traveled into different markets. Today, field watches are common at a variety of price points, so don’t worry if you don’t have thousands to spend on a watch. Here are 5 of the best field watches that won't burn a hole in your pocket.
Centuries of Timekeeping: The 500+ Years Old Watch That Still Works
Clocks transformed society and this became possible thanks to Peter Henlein, a locksmith from Nuremberg, Germany, who invented the makings of an early pocket watch which eventually evolved to the modern wristwatch. In this article, we’ll talk about one of his creations that pioneered horology: the 1505.
Behind the Scenes: Handcrafting a Cordovan Leather Watch Strap
Finely crafted leather watch straps are the perfect match for dress watches such as the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Old Fashioned, or the Seiko Tank SUP880. Today we join Anthony Hong, a guest writer and leatherworker (Nonsatiation on Instagram) to look behind the scenes at what it takes to create handcrafted watch straps.
The Best Star Wars-Themed Watches to Celebrate May the 4
Has your Facebook or Instagram feed exploded with Star Wars posts yet? This May 4th, you may see the greetings “May the 4th Be With You” posted everywhere, online and offline. You may also come across Star Wars fans gathered in parks or malls, with all the gear that can be expected from fans of the sci-fi franchise. Here are 5 themed watches to celebrate today's unofficial holiday.
Namoki's Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Seiko Watch
Seiko is mostly known for their affordable and high-quality wristwatches. Yet this is not all they make: they also produce clocks, electronic devices, semiconductors, and optical products. We can assume that working on other products and not exclusively on watches has allowed them to create innovations that no other watch brand can do. As one of the best watchmakers out there, it should not come as a surprise that there are many good reasons to buy a Seiko.
Here are seven reasons why YOU should get a Seiko watch for yourself.
Is Seiko Just a Copycat Watch Brand?
Let’s be honest – many watches look similar. Most modern dive watches take major cues from the early days of dive watches, like the Rolex Submariner, or the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Seiko sometimes gets put into the ‘copycat watch’ category as some of their watches look eerily similar to those from other brands. Let’s take a look at some of the Seiko watches that get compared with others a lot, and some that uniquely stand out!
The People Behind Seiko: Kintaro Hattori
Seiko was founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori. At the young age of 21, Hattori formed a jewelry and watch shop called K. Hattori in Tokyo, Japan. This would be the start of Seiko, one of the best known watch brands in the world. Let's take a look at the history of the man that started it all.
Do OEM Seiko Watches Increase or Decrease Price in the Resale Market?
Today, most people want fast returns from an investment, but there are still some people who choose to seek both profit and passion from a purchase. People may say that investing in watches is a way that one could waste their money. However, watches are not only items for collectors, but can also be a great store of value. Is this true for Seiko watches? Read on and find out.
Behind the Build #11: Seamaster Mods
Omega is a famous watchmaker that is well respected in the world of luxury watches. It has a rich history, and is one of the best brands producing watches today. Let's look at one of the most important watches from this house: the Seamaster.
The Best Seiko 5 Watches Released to Date
Seiko has always designed timepieces based on a set of well-defined principles. The product line's demarcation provides purchasers with clarity — there's a watch for every occasion. The Seiko 5 name has been a testament to that ideal, and here we will look at 5 of the best collections under this series.
Why We Mod #11: Chris (@seikomods_de)
For our 11th edition of our long-running Why We Mod Series, we talk to Chris (@seikomods_de on Instagram), a trademark/copyright law expert who picked up watch modding as a hobby and turned it into a professional business. His Seiko and Orient mods are always calculated and well put-together - signature of products Made in Germany.