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Seiko reference numbers look like a cat waltzed over someone’s keyboard, but there's actually a system behind the chaos. Whether you're trying to buy your first diver, start a collection, or get into modding, knowing how to decode these numbers will save you so much confusion. 

So how do you get the look of high-end watches without emptying your bank account? The answer lies in Seiko mods. By carefully choosing components like dials, bezels, and handsets, you can create something that looks remarkably similar to famous luxury models, and something you’d want to wear a lot without fear of tanking its value due to a single, innocent scratch.

While NH movements are mostly bulletproof, they are still not invincible. Like any mechanical device, NH movements can develop issues that leave watchmakers scratching their heads. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common issues you might encounter with the NH caliber, and how you can remedy them at home.

If you want to be remembered as the cool friend/relative that gives awesome gifts, this guide explains what to look for when shopping for modders at different skill levels and with varying interests. Understanding these categories helps you choose the right gifts.

While most gaming merch sticks to t-shirts, posters, and figurines, a few watch brands have stepped up to create something very special. These aren't cheap promotional giveaways or plastic toys from a loot box. We're talking about real, high-quality timepieces that capture the essence of beloved games while actually being functional watches you'd want to wear every day. 

If you’ve been planning your next build or just want to see what other directions you can take with certain cases, these four builds are great muses to get the creative juices flowing.

You’ll see them on the usual forums. "Foggy crystal after wearing in the rain," or "Movement corrosion despite never swimming with it." Failed water resistance can be due to a number of reasons, but the simplest and most common are gasket installation failures that could have been prevented. 

In most cases, when a watch suddenly goes haywire, you're looking at magnetization. But good news! This is one of the easier problems to fix with watches, although it does require special tools that you most likely don’t have at home yet unless you’ve been practicing watchmaking for a while. Read on to know how you can safely demagnetize your watch at home.

If you've ever customized a pair of sneakers, congratulations. You're already a modder. You might not have the screwdrivers or the tiny tweezers yet, but you've got something more important: the mindset.

If you’ve spent time in the modding community, you’ve probably heard people talk about the “Bruce Wayne” Seiko mod. It’s not a literal tribute to Gotham’s favorite billionaire, but a clever nickname for the black-and-grey GMT colorway made famous by the Rolex GMT-Master II.

In this guide, we’ll break down each crystal type; how they look, how they perform, and which builds they work best with so you can find the perfect match for your next Seiko project.

If you've been thinking about your next build or just want to see what's possible with certain cases, these mods offer some solid jumping-off points.