Watch Modding Tutorials for Beginners

Watch Modding Sites Geared for Enthusiasts

Welcome to our resources page, your stepping stone into the fascinating world of watch modding. Here you’ll find a handpicked selection of communities, written guides, YouTube channels, tutorial websites, online forums, and video tutorials to help you begin or advance your journey in watch customization. These resources are designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your passion for transforming timepieces.

 Written Guides

  1. 6 Seiko Mods for Beginners by The Modest Man – A beginner-friendly guide featuring six popular Seiko mods. (https://www.themodestman.com/seiko-skx-mods/)
  2. Deciphering Seiko 5 Sports SRPD Series Codes – Unlock the coding mystery of Seiko 5 Sports SRPD series watches, with our quick reference guide. This guide provides a simplified breakdown of the model codes, helping you understand the color schemes and strap types at a glance. Ideal for enthusiasts and potential buyers looking to make sense of Seiko’s model naming system. (https://watchcollector.org/deciphering-seiko-5-sports-srpd-series-codes/)
  3. Complete Guide To Watch Modding by Millenary Watches – This guide covers the basics of watch modding and provides recommendations on the best tools and resources. (https://millenarywatches.com/guide-to-watch-modding/)
  4. Seiko Mod Inspirations by Time and Tide Watches – If you need inspiration for your Seiko mod, this resource offers some exciting examples. (https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-magic-seiko-mods/)
  5. Seiko Modding Guide for Beginners by namokiMODS – This guide covers the essentials of modding Seiko watches, ideal for beginners. (https://www.namokimods.com/blogs/namokitimes/seiko-modding-guide-for-beginners)
  6. Seiko Watch Modding 101 by Lucius Atelier – A comprehensive guide that will help you understand the basics of Seiko watch modding. (https://luciusatelier.com/blogs/news/seiko-watch-modding-101)

 

Reddit Communities

  1. Seiko Mods Subreddit – This community is for enthusiasts of Seiko watch modifications. Here you can discuss, ask questions, and share your Seiko modding experiences and ideas. (https://www.reddit.com/r/SeikoMods/)
  2. Watch Modding Subreddit – A broad community for all types of watch modding. This is a great place to find inspiration, get advice, and learn from others’ experiences. (https://www.reddit.com/r/watchmodding/)
  3. Watch Mods Subreddit – Another community focused on watch modding, with lots of project showcases to inspire your own work. (https://www.reddit.com/r/watchmods/)

 

Online Forums

  1. Rolex Forums – Although it’s primarily a Rolex community, it has sections where users share their experiences and ideas about watch modifications. (https://www.rolexforums.com/)
  2. The Dive Watch Connection – This forum focuses mainly on dive watches, which are a popular choice for modding. Many threads discuss modification projects and guides. (http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/forum/)
  3. Timezone – This forum includes various sections, including watchmaking and watch repair, where you can find a wealth of information on watch modding. (http://forums.timezone.com/)
  4. Watchuseek Forums – One of the world’s largest watch forums. It has a dedicated section for watchmaking and watch modification. (https://www.watchuseek.com/forums/watchmaking-and-watch-modification.55/)

Tutorial Websites

  1. Clockmaker Watchmaker – Offers watchmaking courses and detailed tutorials that can be helpful for modding projects. (https://www.clockmakerwatchmaker.com/)
  2. Hodinkee – While not purely a tutorial site, Hodinkee’s articles often delve into the mechanics of watches in an accessible way that can be helpful for modders. (https://www.hodinkee.com/)
  3. Watch Repair Lessons – Offers a comprehensive course on watch repair, which includes many skills relevant to modding. (https://www.watchrepairlessons.com/)
  4. Worn & Wound – Publishes detailed articles on watch modification and customization, along with interviews with modders. (https://wornandwound.com/)

YouTube Channels

  1. LUME SHOT – A YouTube channel dedicated to watch modding. They offer step by step tutorial videos that can be very useful for beginners. (https://www.youtube.com/c/LUMESHOT/)
  2. Watch Repair Channel – A YouTube channel dedicated to the service and repair of wristwatches. Many of the skills covered in these videos apply directly to watch modding. (https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchRepairChannel/)
  3. Watch Chris – This channel provides a variety of watch-related content, including reviews, comparisons, and watch modding tutorials. (https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchChris/)
  4. Just One More Watch – This channel reviews affordable watches and also features watch modding content, including mod ideas and tutorials. (https://www.youtube.com/c/JustOneMoreWatch/)
  5. Long Island Watch – The owner, Mark, is a watch enthusiast and offers detailed tutorials on watch modding along with watch reviews. (https://www.youtube.com/@islandwatch)

 

YouTube Videos

  1. Building a Watch from Scratch: From Start to Finish by Nafokies (Alex) (https://youtu.be/BLfSpGIpm-c)
  2. How To Align The Chapter Ring On A Seiko SKX007 by Long Island Watch (https://youtu.be/kPXY1716CJo)
  3. How To Remove Your Seiko Watch Band by YourTechGuide (https://youtu.be/q2xrEgjchKk)
  4. How To: Oil-Filled Watches by Darak Watches (https://youtu.be/sjjfX_f2-2s)
  5. Replacing the Watch Movement Rotor by DIY Watch Club (https://youtu.be/aDH8W7RbiE4)
  6. Seiko SKX and 5KX/SRPD Mod Parts Compatibility by Lume Shot (https://youtu.be/S0GsvNTOQpc)
  7. Seiko SKX Bezel & Bezel Insert Change Tutorial by Lume Shot (https://youtu.be/WrhYpktfKOk)
  8. SKX Movement Upgrade (7S26 to NH36) by Lume Shot (https://youtu.be/tBDovw8LmMw)
  9. Tools You Need for Modding by Lume Shot (https://youtu.be/Ha-Kd1oTnsc)
  10. Trimming Crown Stem by Build Your Own Watch (https://youtu.be/wWfrx8hkZ78)
  11. Upgrading to a Sapphire Crystal on the Seiko SKX007 Dive Watch by Long Island Watch (https://youtu.be/T0Zqit4r0wM)

 

Links to Seiko Mod Suppliers