Seiko has created some of the most interesting dials in watchmaking. Seiko produced dials over the past few decades that are playful, and feature an amazing array of design concepts. Over the years Seiko defined what it meant to blend creativity and craftsmanship – while still maintaining the functionality of a dial. In this article, we take a look at the best of them.
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Seiko modding is no doubt a great pastime. Hours will go by without you noticing, as you tinker with tiny and fragile mechanical parts, figuring out why the bezel won’t go on the case or why the hands keep slanting even if you mounted it perfectly.
It can be a fun personal hobby, but some modders choose to try the craft not for personal enjoyment, but for other, more noble reasons.
One example is our customer Andrew, who popped in our inbox with a story that tugged at our heartstrings.
Have you ever wondered how some watches glow in the dark?
We are going to tell you all about luminescent paint – or lume. A range of materials have been employed by watchmakers over the years to make parts of a watch glow, increasing functionality in the night time.
Let's dive into some history that will allow you to better understand how these glow-in-the-dark hands, dials, numerals, hour markers and other parts have been made.
A Seiko Modding Business is a fun new niche that people with good craftsmanship can profit from. There are already a lot of professional modders in the community who make a living by building and selling Seiko mods and we will teach you how to become one of them.
