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In Seiko mods, chapter rings are not usually the main focus of a build but a subtle yet important accent. It’s part of the watch face so they will still...

Remember blowing into cartridges just to get your game to start? Or closing your eyes in prayer as you waited for the second intro screen on the PS1 to come on? Retro gaming wasn’t always smooth, but that’s what made it special. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at four Seiko mods that take inspiration from some of the biggest video game titles ever. Fair warning: these are pretty rad!

A well-fitted watch bracelet ensures comfort, protects your timepiece, and makes wearing it a pleasure. Resizing a bracelet might sound intimidating, but the process is straightforward once you understand the basics. In this guide, we’ll walk through the tools, techniques, and simple steps to resize your bracelet properly, so your watch fits as though it was made just for you.

Think of microbrands as the “indie bands” of the watch world. They don’t have the same resources as Rolex or Seiko, but what they do have is freedom. They experiment with bold dials, unusual case shapes, and color combos you’d never expect, while still trying to make something that would appeal to a lot of people. You may not be inclined to buy their watches but you can certainly take design cues and bring them into your own build.

Wimbledon 2025 is already ancient history at this point, but the buzz around what celebrities wore, and more importantly, what they wore on their wrists, is still something worth revisiting for Seiko modders.

The Seiko NH movement already ticks a lot of boxes for what makes a movement good, it’s just admittedly lacking a bit in the looks department. Good thing that it’s easy to remedy with the help of custom rotors though.

We’ve looked at some of the more recent customer submissions to bring you a showcase of the most visually captivating builds that might just give you the inspiration for your next build.

An NH34 when paired with the right case, can create a flex-worthy watch that can stand up to pieces costing several times more. And on top of that, you can tweak it to match your personal tastes.

The Seiko modding community is in love with dive watches, and by extension, MilSpec watches. In this article, we’re looking at a couple of great examples of military watches from history that you can use for inspiration on a future build, as well as looking at basic principles for choosing the parts for your watch.

Born in the 1960s and still popular today, the Tag Heuer Carrera was designed specifically for race car drivers who needed a watch they could actually read while flying around a track at breakneck speeds. In this article, we take a quick glance at the Carrera’s history, their notable models, and how you can build a Seiko mod inspired by these historied chrono watches.

Color theory might sound like something from art class, but it’s actually one of the most useful tools for Seiko modders. Knowing which colors blend together can help you plan out your mod better instead of just combining random colors together and hoping for the best.

In this guide, we'll show you how to build a Seiko mod that can keep up with your dynamic lifestyle, while also looking good enough to be worn on less adventurous days.