The Namoki Times

Collaborations have become extremely popular with brands from different sectors.

They open new doors and appeal to a new type of customer who would have been difficult to reach with a single brand’s traditional strategy.

Some of these crossovers are super hot – and we are going to jump into Seiko collabs that are worth knowing more about.

Being able to remove and replace the original strap of your watch is an enjoyable activity since there are countless options, styles and materials to make your watch look completely new. Let's look at the 5 best metal bracelet designs.

Singapore is evidently a watch-loving society. Many high-end watch brands have set up their boutiques in SG, and many talented modders as well as reputable aftermarket parts suppliers hail from "The Little Red Dot." In this article, we talk a bit about how the Garden City has become a hub for horology, as well as the top luxury watches made in commemoration of Singapore.

The namokiMODS team is thrilled to announce a new initiative for creators and modders to help bring out more unique watch parts to the community.

This is the second part of The Namoki Times's mini-series on the legalities of watch modding. It will feature an in-depth view into EU, US-American and international intellectual property law.

We have all probably wondered at least once if taking apart Seiko watches and changing its parts is legal. Of course, the specific laws that govern anything like this vary from nation to nation, and no matter where you are, using mislabeled parts to pass off a watch as OEM is prohibited. Let's learn the nuances of the law in this mini-series.

As a modder who wants to start commissioned builds for a business, you may get too focused on just launching - setting up your prices and contact info and waiting for orders to come in. But as you start to grow, it is important for you to take care of your branding. While creating a logo is not as difficult as some might think, there are countless other aspects of branding that can be overwhelming without the proper guidance. 

But not to worry, because you don't have to hire an expensive consultant or agency to do your branding for you. Brand your business better with these tips!

Undoubtedly, for the past century, gentlemen have learned how wrist watches have the ability to influence an overall sense of style. Watches can be worn for a given occasion or can negatively affect your attire if the wrong timepiece is chosen. In this guide, we'll talk about the correct way to match your watch with your clothes.

Many people think of clocks and watches as being round. From the time we are kids, we probably see more round clocks than any other shape. Some estimates say that 80% of wearable and wall timepieces in the market are round! But is this really the ideal shape of a watch?

After an intense community voting period and a neck-and-neck face off in the finals, our dial design competition successfully concluded last week with @eduardodacostaesilvaa’s Circuit Board-Inspired design taking first place. The Namoki team agrees with the community that this design deserves the grand prize, as the design truly is striking and would make for very interesting mods.

As perhaps the first tool watch, field watches have undergone a long development process, and today, offer watch buyers incredible value for money. You can also create your own field watch that is a perfect fit for your taste.

Over the years, a number of iconic field watches have been introduced into the market. Let's take a deeper look into where field watches came from, and how you can make your own custom version of a field watch with namokiMODS.

A mechanical watch is by definition numerous parts connected to one another, and this mechanical action naturally generates friction. By using lubrication, the rubbing parts function with less friction and extends its lifespan – much like what oiling a car engine does. Here's what everything you need to know about oiling your Seiko watch.