So, you want to know why you should build a Seiko mod right? You’ve heard of people modding cars, but what about watches? You may be curious as to why so many people are now modding. Maybe you thought they were just a jeweler handling a repair, but you’d be dead wrong.

Seiko has the most popular base watches in the watch modding community. They bring high quality designs to the market that are compatible with a wide range of aftermarket parts. Even now, with the Seiko SKX007 discontinued it still tends to be the most modded watch out there. However, you do not need to buy a brand new Seiko from the store in order to have yourself a beautiful “Seiko mod”. Why are Seiko mods the best watches to build on the market? Here are some reasons why you might finbd it a goods idea to build your very own Seiko mod:

1. VARIETY

One of the best things about Seiko modding is that there is an endless supply of variety on the market today. You have different sizes, colors, styles, all that may not be available on a store bought watch. Building a Seiko Mod can give you the exact watch design you’ve been dreaming about. bring your idea to life with incredible quality mod parts. For example, for the bigger watch lover there is the 44mm Samurai Conversion Case that fits all SKX007 aftermarket parts. And let’s not forget about the small watch lovers having abundant options such as the 40mm Sub Cases. But the fun doesn’t stop at case sizes, you also have numerous styles of NH35 hands and dials that all fit Seiko automatic divers as well as all of the aftermarket cases available. 

2. STYLE

The beauty of Seiko mods are that you can change the look and color to match anything you are wearing. Unlike a store bought watch that only matches a few outfits, a Seiko can be designed for whatever you plan on wearing that day.  With the abundance of aftermarket parts, you can build a dress mod to pair with your suit, or just a crazy colored watch like the Rainbow Sub Case for beach day!

3. VALUE 

Seiko mods offer an incredible value to quality ratio. Take the Seiko SKX007 for example; You can upgrade to a Sapphire crystal for just a few dollars, or change your aluminum insert into a scratch proof ceramic bezel insert. You can turn your daily wear Seiko into something much more luxurious and quality with just a few simple modifications. 

4. DESIGN

With Seiko modding you can build a design that’s never existed before. Do you have a concept in your head that you would like to bring to reality? Well then grab a Seiko and start modding! Feel good about what’s on your wrist by turning it into exactly the watch you want. Want to build a red dial SKX? no problem. A skeleton build? Easy. 

5. AFFORDABLE

I know many of you have the common fallacy that if a watch costs more, it should be better quality. However, this is simply not the case. If you want to buy a good quality watch, why not buy an affordable Seiko and mod the hell out of it? Add an NH36 movement for hacking and hand-winding, a ceramic insert, sapphire glass, exhibition caseback and more! Shoot, you can even upgrade the bracelet!

IS A SEIKO MOD WORTH IT?

In our opinion a Seiko Mod can be the right watch for anyone. It is relatively affordable, highly customizable, and you can get some amazing specs for a fraction of the cost. however, in case you are still hesitant or have never modded a watch before, then you’re in luck! With Seiko modding growing in popularity there are now Tutorials galore. 

Modding a Sewiko is extre4mly rewarding, so if you are thinking should you pull the trigger on building your first one then i say go for it! You won’t regret it, and don’t worry if you run into any problems not covered in any tutorial because there are also amazing communities of fellow modders. Groups like Watch Mod Enthusiasts can be a great place to ask questions about your mod, or just to show off your builds!

CONCLUSION

Let’s wrap this all up buy summarizing the key points about Seiko mods.

• The variety is endless when it comes to finding parts for your Seiko
• The customizable styling of each watch is unmatched by other brands
• The pure quality you receive for the value is unbelievable 
• The freedom of designing your Seiko for whatever you feel like that day
• And finally the affordability of modding a Seiko is just outstanding

Watch-Modz offers quality Seiko Mod Parts in the USA. With our Fast Free* Shipping, and our large catalog of Seiko compatible parts, you’ll be on your way to building the perfect mod in no time at all! Check out our new custom Seiko dials today and switch up your style right now.