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Deep Dive: Patek Philippe Nautilus

Deep Dive: Patek Philippe Nautilus

The Nautilus went from a radically new sports watch to a highly coveted status symbol over the years. In this article, we'll explore what makes the Nautilus so special - from its unique origin story to some of the most insanely expensive and desirable versions released since.
May 16, 2024 — Jeremiah A
3 Alternative Choices to the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80

3 Alternative Choices to the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80

From the underrated value of the Seiko Lord Matic to the surprising affordability of Tudor's Royal line to the cult classic Christopher Ward The Twelve, this article will explore three stellar integrated bracelet sport watches worthy of your consideration as an alternative to the Tissot PRX juggernaut.
May 12, 2024 — Jeremiah A
3 Different Ways to Build Your Custom Batman Seiko Mod

3 Different Ways to Build Your Custom Batman Seiko Mod

In this article, we’ll be focusing on a few part combinations to give you inspiration on how you can make your own custom version of the popular Batman design.
May 08, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Why We Mod #17 - Daniel (u/Whaddapmystrudel)

Why We Mod #17 - Daniel (u/Whaddapmystrudel)

Daniel Vu Pham, aka Whaddapmystrudel, discusses what drew him to Seiko modding initially, the most rewarding aspects, and his decision to step away from the hobby for now.
May 02, 2024 — Jeremiah A
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Top 5 Luxury Watches with Arabic Dials to Inspire Your Next Seiko Mod

Top 5 Luxury Watches with Arabic Dials to Inspire Your Next Seiko Mod

The watch world is seeing something fascinating: a rise in luxury timepieces with Arabic dials, made especially for the Middle East. With more people in the region getting into high-end watch collecting, top brands are making limited editions with Arabic numerals which make for great modding inspiration!
April 24, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Watches and Wonders 2024 namoki Recap Part 3 (Nomos, Zenith, Bell & Ross)

Watches and Wonders 2024 namoki Recap Part 3 (Nomos, Zenith, Bell & Ross)

Our part 1 of this series looked into the brand new offerings from Grand Seiko, Tudor and Rolex, while we kicked it into high gear with part 2, which looked at releases from Panerai, Bulgari, and Vacheron Constantin. For this part of our Watches and Wonders 2024 recap series, we’re bringing it back down to Earth with timepieces from B&R, Zenith and Nomos.
April 18, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 2 (Panerai, Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin)

Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 2 (Panerai, Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin)

In this part of our Watches and Wonders 2024 recap miniseries, we take a look at timepieces that broke records and expectations, particularly from Bulgari, Panerai, and Vacheron Constantin; 3 more heavy hitters in the world of watches.
April 17, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 1 (Grand Seiko, Tudor, Rolex)

Watches and Wonders 2024: namoki Recap Part 1 (Grand Seiko, Tudor, Rolex)

In this article, we bring you the most exciting new launches from Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, and more so you can get your quick fix for watch updates. With the sheer number of awesome timepiece debuts, and even if we’re just sticking with the best of the best, we’ve had to split this coverage into multiple articles so be sure to keep an eye for more articles releasing this week.
April 16, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Behind the Build: MilSpec Mods

Behind the Build: MilSpec Mods

Watch modders are taking standard off-the-shelf watches and customizing them with new cases, dials, hands and movements to achieve the look and performance of classic military designs from decades past. It's an opportunity to capture that purposeful military style without dropping serious cash on hard-to-find vintage originals.
April 12, 2024 — Jeremiah A
What You Need to Know About the Seiko SSK023 and SSK025

What You Need to Know About the Seiko SSK023 and SSK025

Seiko's Seiko 5 Sports collection is a range of rugged and versatile watches that combine reliability, functionality, and value. In 2022, the brand introduced a trio of Seiko 5 GMT models housed in the classic SKX-style case, which were widely praised for their exceptional value proposition. Now, Seiko has taken a similar approach with the new SSK023K1 and SSK025K1, but in a sleeker and more versatile field watch form factor.
April 07, 2024 — Jeremiah A
Deep Dive: The Orient Kamasu Automatic Japanese Dive Watch

Deep Dive: The Orient Kamasu Automatic Japanese Dive Watch

Luxury watches might be all the rage these days, but affordable automatic watches are also getting trendy in recent years with Japanese brands leading the charge. Among the standouts in this category is the Orient Kamasu, a timepiece that offers an impressive array of features and quality at a wallet-friendly price point.
April 03, 2024 — Jeremiah A
3D Printing for Seiko Mods: Is This The Next Big Thing?

3D Printing for Seiko Mods: Is This The Next Big Thing?

3D printing is an emerging technology that could revolutionize the realm of hypercustom Seiko mods. With its ability to create intricate and customized components, 3D printing offers a world of possibilities for watch enthusiasts seeking unparalleled customization, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility.

March 25, 2024 — Jeremiah A