Seiko watch mods: It’s more than a watch. It's an expression of your personality
Seiko watch mods are an expression of your personality, allowing you, the customer to have a unique, bespoke and reliable timepiece that reflects your identity and character.
There are many ways that Seiko watch mods can express one's personality. Some of the common aspects are:
The choice of parts
The parts that you choose for your watch can also say something about your personality. The parts can range from simple changes, such as choice of the strap, to more complex changes, such as choice of the dial, hands, or even the movement. Don’t overlook the strap choice, as it is important to achieving the overall look. One of the most popular strap choices is the Nato strap. The nato strap gained popularity when it was worn by James Bond in several movies, starting with Goldfinger in 1964.
The nato strap was originally introduced by the British Ministry of Defence as a durable and practical option for watches issued to the armed forces. It was nicknamed the G10, as soldiers had to fill out a G1098 form to get one. The strap was made of nylon, 20mm wide, and had a grey colour. In fact, it was only available originally in one colour, “Admiralty Grey”. It also had a unique design that looped under the watch case and through the spring bars, ensuring that the watch would stay on the wrist even if one of the bars broke.
At Kool Mods, we offer a number of different Nato strap options so that you can customise your watch to your liking. We also sell replacement Nato bands which can be easily interchanged, every single day if you like!
Other parts can also vary in terms of design, and colour. For example, you may prefer to use high-quality sapphire crystal, or different dials. The choice of parts can indicate your personality traits, such as meticulous, creative, or playful. The parts can also be a more practical choice.
For example, a domed plastic/ plexi (Hesalite) crystal may give you a more authentic milspec homage watch, with the advantage of being resistant to shattering, unlike glass or sapphire but is more prone to scratching. Also known as acrylic or plexiglass, Hesalite is a type of watch crystal based on the plastic “polymethyl methacrylate” designed for pilots and astronauts. The term Hesalite was initially coined by Omega in the 1940s. Typically, you can find Hesalite on numerous vintage Omega models, including the two iconic models that are famous for having gone up to the moon.
At Kool Mods, because it is your watch, we believe you write the story and you modify in your way as an expression of you.
We at Kool Mods specialise in, and seek to create a homage or tribute to a famous or iconic milspec watches, with affordable, yet reliable quality components and a bulletproof Japanese movement that powers many, well known and more expensive watches. Some may seek to create a unique and original watch that showcases creativity and flair. Some may seek to create a simple and elegant watch that suits everyday needs and occasions.
In conclusion, your watch is an expression of your personality, as you have a unique and original timepiece that reflects your identity and character. By choosing the model, parts, and style of your watch, you showcase, you! Be creative, and tell your story in your way.