Left-Handed and Want to Build Seiko Mods? Here are Some Tips

Left-Handed and Want to Build Seiko Mods? Here are Some Tips

Left-handed watch enthusiasts face a frustrating reality: most Seiko mods are designed with right-hand-dominant wearers (who wear the watch on their left hand) in mind. But modding gives you the power to change that. This guide will dive into practical solutions like lefty-friendly cases, strap adjustments, and dial layouts that actually work for southpaws.

25 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
How to Build a “Steampunk” Seiko Mod with Exposed Gears

How to Build a “Steampunk” Seiko Mod with Exposed Gears

Ever wanted a watch that looks straight out of a Jules Verne novel? Steampunk and Seiko modding go perfectly together as showing off brass, gears, and exposed mechanics to create amazing wearable art is one of the norms.

22 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
Some of the Most Iconic Seiko Mods of All Time

Some of the Most Iconic Seiko Mods of All Time

Seiko modding trends come and go, but a few iconic designs get so ingrained in our memory that we can now consider them timeless classics that will never go out of style, no matter how many times we build them.

15 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
Ultimate Seiko NH34 GMT Movement Modding Guide

Ultimate Seiko NH34 GMT Movement Modding Guide

The release of the SKX007 was truly a blessing to watch fans all over the world, giving birth to Seiko modding, and allowing many of us to create our own perfect watch. Seiko’s second biggest gift to us is arguably their release of the SSK001, SSK003, and SSK005 back in 2022.

11 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
Building a Seiko Mod Watch with a Sterile Dial (No Hour Markers or Text)

Building a Seiko Mod Watch with a Sterile Dial (No Hour Markers or Text)

While traditional sterile dials still provide visual reference points for hand alignment and timekeeping, a fully blank Seiko mod dial requires more careful planning. Every design choice -from hand selection to case pairing - must compensate for the lack of markers while maintaining functionality. Let's take a look at some sterile dial examples and see how you can incorporate it in your next build!

10 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
Stealth Watches: How to Build an All-Black Seiko Mod

Stealth Watches: How to Build an All-Black Seiko Mod

Nailing the perfect all-black watch isn’t as simple as “picking all the parts in no other color but black.” It takes careful planning, a discerning eye, and maybe this guide to help you out? Here’s how to build a Seiko mod that balances looks, legibility, and that wow factor that you get with stealth watches.

04 abril 2025 — Jeremiah A
Seiko Mods: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide 2025

Guía de modificación de Seiko para principiantes: un directorio actualizado regularmente

¿Estás empezando en tu viaje de modificación? Aquí hay una colección de enlaces importantes para guiarte. ¡Evite los errores para principiantes y aprenda las mejores prácticas para la modificación de Seiko para que el proceso sea más agradable!
25 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A
What is ISO Certification for Dive Watches?

What is ISO Certification for Dive Watches?

For those of us who love to tinker with and modify our watches, knowing ISO standards will help you appreciate your build even more. Each feature of a dive watch, from the grippy bezel to the luminous indices, serves a specific purpose dictated by these requirements. Understanding ISO certification means understanding why your dive watch is built the way it is, so you can build watches that look good and work great.

23 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A
Is a Chronograph Watch Right for You? This Might Help You Decide

Is a Chronograph Watch Right for You? This Might Help You Decide

With so many different types of watches available today; from the diver to the integrated bracelet sports watch, to the minimalist tool watch and everything in between - you might be wondering if a chronograph is right for you. Whether you're shopping for your first nice watch or adding to your collection, knowing who gets the most out of these watches will help you decide if a chronograph belongs on your wrist.

19 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A
A Closer Look: The Seiko 5 GMT SSK00X

A Closer Look: The Seiko 5 GMT SSK00X

Even before this watch, people were already modding their watches with dual time inserts even with just three-handers. Seiko seems to have picked up on this and released the beautiful SSK trio. And now let’s talk about something that we should have talked about long ago: here’s our deep dive into the SSK001, SSK003 and SSK005.

14 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: The Seiko Marine Master 300m SBDX001 aka "MM300"

Deep Dive: The Seiko Marine Master 300m SBDX001 aka "MM300"

Coming from the brand’s long history of making reliable underwater watches, the MM300 shows off the best of Japanese watchmaking in the professional dive category. It sits perfectly between Seiko's affordable divers and their high-end Grand Seiko watches, combining great technical specs with a clean and sharp look that makes it a must-have for dive watch fans.

10 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A
Etiquetas: Seiko Heritage
Deep Dive: The IWC Ingenieur SL "Jumbo" 1832

Deep Dive: The IWC Ingenieur SL "Jumbo" 1832

Even some Gerald Genta fans may not be familiar with this underrated design of his from IWC’s house: The Ingenieur Jumbo 1832. And yet, it was one of the watches that contributed to horology in its own way.

04 marzo 2025 — Jeremiah A