The Namoki Times

If you’re looking for something similar to the Black Bay 58 but more accessible, or just want to explore some other great options, we’ve got a few alternatives for you. Plus, if you want to take the do-it-yourself route, we’ll show you how to build your own homage through Seiko mods.

Today, Seiko modding is a hobby enjoyed by many people around the world. It could be a one-time affair, a regular hobby, or even a source of income. But who came up with it and how did it all start? This article will explore the evolution of Seiko mods, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to the thriving community it is today, to how we think it will evolve further into the future.

This decision gives most Seiko modders a headache. When it comes to customizing your watch, the watch case is one of the most important decisions you'll make. It's not just...

In this article, you’ll know more about open heart watches, some models to take inspiration from, and what parts you’ll need to build an open heart Seiko-Naut build.

If you’re already a veteran modder, you might assume that we’re clickbaiting with this title. But for people who are just coming into the Seiko modding scene, this is a genuine question that deserves a clarifying answer.

In this article, we’ll take a look at their brand and their lineup of homage watches, and see if they would be interesting to Seiko modders.

The watch we’ll be focusing on today is Seiko’s answer to a popular square luxury watch that came out in 1904, with reference number 8229-5019 nicknamed the “Seiko Santos.”

In this article, we'll explore the world of aventurine dials and consider their application in Seiko mods, examining how these celestial-inspired components can be your next choice for your custom watch.

This deep dive explores the rich history of the Alpinist line, examining its common design characteristics and highlighting three significant models that best represent what a Seiko Alpinist is.

If you think about watch brands, Seiko, Citizen, or Casio might be the first ones to come to mind. However the Orient Watch Company is another brand that deserves more recognition. With decades of watchmaking experience under their name, it has become a respected brand for affordable mechanical watches, albeit not as popular as its peers.

For watch modders looking to create a one-of-a-kind watch, a mother of pearl dial is one way to achieve this goal. The unique patterns and shine of the dial makes for an effective attention-catcher.

The MoonSwatch concept is both simple and ambitious: take the iconic design of the Omega Speedmaster Professional, the first watch worn on the moon, and recreate it using Swatch's signature playful approach and innovative materials.