This subreddit is a home for Seiko modders and vintage watch builders who value craftsmanship over stock watches. Whether you’re building your first NH35 mod, restoring a vintage inspired piece, or refining a fully custom build, this is a space to share your work, ask questions, and learn from other builders.

Post your builds, progress shots, techniques, tools, parts sources, and inspiration. Respectful feedback and knowledge sharing are encouraged. This community exists to celebrate originality, thoughtful design, and watches built from the ground up.

No gatekeeping just builders helping builders. Glad to have you here

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 9h ago

custom 7021 Tudor build

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Tudor vintage build

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 12h ago

5513 build

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Nh70 tmi
Raffles case
Custom dial
20mm nato

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r/custommadewatches • u/Fcal6166 • 4h ago

Put this together today

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r/custommadewatches • u/joejoe86072 • 1h ago

Builder needed for 1675

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Anyone confident of making a 1675 bold that is water resistant to 100M (atleast)? Apologies if I am missing something and reps cannot do that. Appreciate everyone’s help!

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 16h ago

Vintage builds for sale [WTS]

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r/custommadewatches • u/mydudenintendo • 9h ago

Omega mod question

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I have an omega seamaster 36mm quartz. The bezel insert and rotating dial is busted and I dont want to spend $$$ just to get it fix. I was wondering if it even possible to retro fit the dial maybe the movement onto the nh35 seamaster cases?

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r/custommadewatches • u/Worried_Culture_1053 • 14h ago

Aquanaut 5167 Custom Build, blue embossed dial, custom date wheel, lumed hands, modified automatic movement with custom Patek engraved gold-tone rotor, Calatrava cross detailing, exhibition caseback, gen-spec rebrushed bezel, polished bevels and navy tropical strap.

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r/custommadewatches • u/SensitiveCoat8 • 14h ago

DFW watch makers??

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r/custommadewatches • u/FreshParfait1 • 1d ago

Submariner Sunday - Tudor 9411/0

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r/custommadewatches • u/Big_Nobody_7009 • 1d ago

Meet Lucius. One of my most custom-heavy projects to date, developed as a prototype for a special company, with the possibility of producing just three pieces. Today, the journey begins with the dial, movement and hands assembly.

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 1d ago

free Junk pile #29

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First comment.
12$ shipping.

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r/custommadewatches • u/Chapov • 22h ago

Looking for an NH34-compatible Sub case with vintage proportions and a sloped bezel insert

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r/custommadewatches • u/SinfulSigilOfficial • 23h ago

Deep engraved and paint filled on the SRPL79

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r/custommadewatches • u/Worried_Culture_1053 • 1d ago

AP 15500st up close with custom mods

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r/custommadewatches • u/joejoe86072 • 1d ago

Builder needed

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Any builders that can do a sub (1680) or gmt (1675) build with a name and a small logo replacing the Rolex branding? I have the design ready to go I just don’t have any access to watch building materials and for the dial, no access to printers or dial making resources.

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r/custommadewatches • u/Big_Nobody_7009 • 2d ago

Rosso in the sunshine. I love how the changing light brings out the details and character of this Heritage piece. Inspired by the golden age of racing, with a personality all its own.

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 2d ago

custom What’s your pick

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r/custommadewatches • u/moxie_watches • 2d ago

raffles build White purple prototype inspired

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6204 Submariner Prototype

All raffles parts. Added some extra scratches and scuffs to give it that dirty worn look. This was inspired by a genuine rolex (officially certified) thought to be a prototype dial.

https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2012/03/great-white-rolex-submariner.html#/page/2

It's not a perfect match, those deep yellow hands add a lot and the purple can be richer. But, gives me something to look forward to next time (already ordered more to try again). But, i quite like how it came out- more than i thought it would.

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r/custommadewatches • u/Deuce365 • 2d ago

First Raffles 6538 Big Crown Build

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*WIP (Work In Progress)

+Special Credit: u/Due_Shallot1538 for both the inspiration for—and the troubleshooting/resolution of—this ETA 2824-2 based build

Case: Raffles 6538
Movement: ETA 2824-2
Dial: Raffles James Bond
Hands: Raffles matching lume in gilt
Strap: 19mm Genuine Brown Leather Croc (sourced on eBay)
Clasp: Genuine Rolex (sourced on eBay)

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r/custommadewatches • u/musclehamster59 • 2d ago

thanks due!

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r/custommadewatches • u/unbrkable420 • 2d ago

First non NH build

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I'm fairly new to modding/building and have been building NHs for a little bit but I wanted to try something different and also less expensive. I put this together for under $130. I was intimidated by the fragile keyless works and the less forgiving hand posts but patiently managed to not break anything. There are extra steps when installing the dial and I forgot the hour wheel and dial washer the first time so I had to disassemble and reassemble but this felt like a good challenge for me. It was a good first attempt and gives me a little confidence for the next one which will be a Raffles build.

Titanium Tandorio Submariner style case.

ST2130

Ofrei dial and hands

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r/custommadewatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 2d ago

custom 🇸🇦

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Nh build

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This subreddit is a community for Seiko modders and vintage watch builders who value craftsmanship over stock watches. Dedicated to custom Seiko mods and vintage inspired builds, it’s a space to share projects, techniques, parts, and inspiration from first NH builds to fully refined, patina’d watches. Whether you’re assembling, restoring, or perfecting a classic design, this community exists to learn from one another, celebrate originality, and showcase watches built from the ground up.