Watch Modding Beginner Resources
Start here for watch modding basics, Seiko mods guides, and curated supplier/tutorial resources. This page is intentionally short and points you to the best existing beginner material.
Top external beginner guides
- Assemble Watch configurator
Great for visual planning before you buy: configure a watch design and preview how your case, dial, hands, and bracelet/strap choices look together.
- Namoki: Watch Modding 101 Guide for Beginners
- SeikoMods Noob Centre (parts overview, tools, checklist, tutorials)
- r/SeikoMods sticky: supplier list and tutorials
Cheap parts starting point
A practical way to start sourcing budget mod parts is AliExpress. For NH35 movement based builds, these search terms usually return strong results quickly.
Open AliExpress parts searchUseful keywords:
- nh35
- nh35 case
- nh35 movement
- nh35 dial
- nh35 hands
WatchModGallery pages to pair with them
Use external guides to learn process and compatibility, then use WatchModGallery to inspect real builds, collect part ideas, and compare components.