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What Is a Seiko Mod? A First-Time Buyer’s Guide - Somerville Watch Co.
What Is a Seiko Mod? A First-Time Buyer’s Guide
A straightforward guide to custom Seiko mod watches, from movements and case styles to finding the right fit and knowing what to ask before buying. Read more...
Skeleton vs Open-Heart Seiko Mods: What’s the Difference? - Somerville Watch Co.
Skeleton vs Open-Heart Seiko Mods: What’s the Difference?
A full view of the mechanism or a small window into it? Compare skeleton and open-heart layouts using two of our custom automatic watches. Read more...
Day-Date Mods: Choosing a Dial and Finish - Somerville Watch Co.
Day-Date Mods: Choosing a Dial and Finish
Compare Roman and baton dials, cooler steel looks, and warmer gold-tone finishes to find the Day-Date mod that suits your style. Read more...
Seiko Mod Speedmaster: Snoopy vs Moonwatch - Somerville Watch Co.
Seiko Mod Speedmaster: Snoopy vs Moonwatch
Blue and white or classic black? Compare the Snoopy and Moonwatch-style chronographs by their dials, shared VK63 movement, and everyday fit. Read more...
Automatic vs Meca-Quartz: Choosing Your Watch Movement - Somerville Watch Co.
Automatic vs Meca-Quartz: Choosing Your Watch Movement
Automatic or meca-quartz? Compare the daily routine, power source, and functions behind NH35, NH34, and VK63 watches before choosing your next build. Read more...
Royal Oak vs Nautilus Seiko Mods: How to Choose - Somerville Watch Co.
Royal Oak vs Nautilus Seiko Mods: How to Choose
Compare Royal Oak- and Nautilus-inspired Seiko mods by shape, fit, and movement. Similar sports-watch appeal can feel different on the wrist. Read more...
Seiko Daytona Mods: A Guide to Panda Chronographs - Somerville Watch Co.
Seiko Daytona Mods: A Guide to Panda Chronographs
A closer look at the Daytona Panda: the white-and-black dial, VK63 meca-quartz movement, functional chronograph, and the details to check before buying. Read more...
Seiko Wimbledon Mods: Steel or Two-Tone? - Somerville Watch Co.
Seiko Wimbledon Mods: Steel or Two-Tone?
Steel, yellow-gold-tone, or rose-gold-tone? Compare the Wimbledon options by appearance, proportions, and the details you’ll notice when wearing one. Read more...
Seiko Seamaster 007 Mods: Comparing Our Two Dials - Somerville Watch Co.
Seiko Seamaster 007 Mods: Comparing Our Two Dials
Our two Seamaster 007-style mods share an NH35 movement and Milanese bracelet. Here’s how to compare the dial versions and decide which one feels right. Read more...
Seiko Bruce Wayne GMT: What to Know Before Buying - Somerville Watch Co.
Seiko Bruce Wayne GMT: What to Know Before Buying
Get to know the Bruce Wayne GMT, including how its extra hand works, what the NH34 movement does, and the fit details worth comparing before you order. Read more...