The Hottest 20 Modded Seiko Watches Under $500 & Best Places To Buy

[@willblake72]

I'm not past the intro yet, but I have the distinct tingling that tells me this video is about to cost me somewhere between $350 and $500...

[@Mrjnascar11]

Snaps, same here.......

[@TripleDDDD]

That‘s the only drawback when getting into watches: so many nice watches, yet a limited budget :-)

[@chriszivoder2650]

I can relate :)

[@tristandauod]

😂

[@SeikoModder]

Funny comment!

[@Sov92]

Seiko Modding has changed my whole approach to building my collection. I’ve got some nice pieces but none of them invoke as much pride and passion as my modded Seiko. It’s taken my interest away from a lot of stuff I’d have spent a lot of money on and got less enjoyment from. I’ve got a more intimate connection with the watches I’ve modded than I think I could get from any higher end thing. Hard to describe with words but I love it.

[@woodwardjr]

Waiting on my first modded Seiko, and I'm already more pumped than any other watch I've owned.

[@willw212]

Where did you buy your modded seiko from? Or did you build it yourself?

[@Sov92]

@@willw212 I build mine myself.

[@willw212]

@@Sov92 thank you for the response!

[@mahadfarah6045]

I am highly interested in modifying watches and would like to learn more about it. Do you have any tips on where to purchase materials and how to get started? I am relatively new to watch modification and would appreciate any guidance you can provide.

[@craigdgriffiths6206]

I greatly admire and appreciate the hard work and creativity that goes into your videos. Stay healthy TGV.

[@chriscon8463]

I’ve never been absolutely glued to an intro before...well done, TGV!

[@henkvandebeek7921]

The “wtf” moment with the smart watch in the intro! Brilliant

[@danielmarshallpeters]

“Houston, we have an Islander sighting, over.”

[@islandwatch]

I can confirm! Great vid!!!

[@elijahinky]

@@islandwatch Marc I was hoping he was going to mention me reaching out to you to help me with a build haha. Thank you sir for the recommendation/pointing me in the right direction btw... Islander def. a future purchase also. Wonderful watches you've designed. The value is incredible.

[@chrisbrock9423]

Best intro ever... Always loved your site. Keep up the great show 👍

[@heysmitty1231]

Coin Edge bezel,fully Loomed Batman insert. both from Long Island watch.com Marc's videos were instrumental in doing it myself...

[@lowersaxon]

Houston: Ignore them, they cant manage to misalign everything perfectly!

[@gregentwistle5105]

That intro kicked ass!

[@TheoJay615]

Besides buying mods, I think more people should try their hand at it! My skx broke a few months back while I was doing some manual labor. I took it as a chance to mod it! New movement, new bezel new ceramic insert, new crystal! But most important of all, I aligned the chapter ring myself!

[@noahmcguire8195]

Best intro in awhile lmao

[@sellsidedream8766]

Could be best intro ever

[@Mrjnascar11]

Mike Drop!

[@john99brazil]

Like before watching, good content is guaranteed.

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Damn straight!

[@britannia2129]

Oooh, the dark art of modding! This’ll be interesting

[@britannia2129]

Also, love the TNG clip in the intro!

[@bassalovitch]

Genuinely terrifying grinning face, clearly rivalling the one in Psycho’s ending. Great intro!

[@ThePursuitofHappiness1988]

Agreed, I thought Norman Bates’ grin was disconcerting…

[@funland108]

Just bought 2 modded Yachtmasters - a blue face and a gold / black ceramic with rubber strap. I love them! Especially knowing I’m getting 80+% of the look of the real thing for 2% of the price. One thing that no-one mentions is that it’s a great way to find out if I want to own the real thing without spending tens of thousands: does it fit my lifestyle, is it too heavy, do people notice (no), would I be safe wearing the real thing? I’ll probably buy half a dozen of my favourite Rolex mods and see which one I like best. Will have a lot of fun deciding!

[@offizielle_twytch6862]

Exactly, well said. I have Seiko Samurai SRPE33 & a Seiko Speedmaster Professional mod. Currently looking at Seiko Daytona Tiffany or Rainbow. Knowing that I can't buy these expensive pieces in my lifetime, it nice to buy a modded piece to see what works with the collection/lifestyle without paying out 1000s on the real thing. Also adds a talking point to why you don't have a Rolex etc.

[@hamzamohammed4796]

The quality of these intros are WOWZA!!

[@andresparedes653]

That Seiko Hulk Sub absolutely wowed me

[@michaelsaia54]

Right when I sat down with all my work finished for the day! Happy speedy Tuesday!

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I have to say I'm fast becoming more interested in this side of watch collecting. Luxury watches are nice but I see way for fun and personal involvement with modded watches. Great content :)

[@theurbangentry]

I am so glad you said that as I am going very much the same way. Thank you my stoic friend. Best regards, TGV

[@Gary-ib8dz]

A link to each of those sellers would be nice.

[@drexlr613]

right? i hate taking notes during youtube videos

[@juanmonteagudo9240]

Your killing it with the intros

[@TexanUSMC8089]

What I like most about the Seiko mods is that they still say Seiko. They aren't forgeries. They're great-looking watches that may have a similar style to another watch, but they still say Seiko, and they are good quality. I have a couple in my collection.

[@chazfromtheburg]

TGV taking it up a notch with that intro! BOOM! Amazing episode of TUG, well done, my friend!

[@canonyeo4286]

Good fun in the beginning. Good fun in the middle. Good fun in the end.👍👍👍

[@willardhooton920]

That intro was soooo Lucy and the Sky with Diamonds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@allenbercero3661]

I'm so happy that there are modders in the Philippines so I don't need to get stuff shipped from outside the country costing baller $$$

[@dasstarr]

What a fantastic video, the intro sequence was amazing. Definitely one of the best you tube videos I have seen, great job.

[@youngkinghedwig]

Bahahahaha Silvio in the intro!! Class!

[@MrJerry160]

In the age of the dying gentleman your example of conduct is extremely valuable. and now thanks to you I feel I have the urge to express myself properly with a personalized Seiko mod.

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

Cool video, everyone should own a Seiko, my 17 year old SKX is still going strong

[@CarlosAguila]

your best intro . period.

[@clydewakefield7349]

A few years ago I never thought I'd wear a MOD but now my Casioak and Full Metal Gold G-Shock are 2 of my most worn pieces. Great video as always 😃

[@ecb116]

Everybody is taking about the fantastic intro. But the outro is hilarious! Hadoken! Take that watch snob... 😂🤣😂

[@michaelanzelino5068]

WOW! and that's just the 2:37 intro. As for the rest of the show, jolly good.

[@johnkirkpatrick8386]

What an intro! Lol awesome

[@Knightswhosaynee]

Wow l can't wait for your Directorial debut , your getting that good. Don't let the cabin fever get to you, stay well. Cheers.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, very kind. Stay well too. Best regards, TGV

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Fantastic show! Didn’t realise just how big the modding scene was till I got on Instagram!!!! I do love that 62 MAS mod!!!!!! I’m Lovin my Nintendo game and watch right now!! Almost completed Mario 1 again!;) all the best!

[@tex24]

I just (March, 2024) discovered the world of Seiko mods and this video is very helpful!

[@foxxzenetic]

Wow... This is it, I'll go this direction. Take that watch snob!

[@jimmccaig7946]

Modded SKX here we come 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@christianjforbes]

The music background is perfect. Clear, unobtrusive, and delicately placed to support the presentation. Felt like having a conversation in a real shared space with the music. Quality production all around.

[@deparoo]

That intro gave me goosebumps!

[@Jack-xk3qp]

i have been watching your channel l for at least 2 years now , dont know why i just subbed- love your work

[@nicktsakiris8257]

That must have been one of the best intros of the show so far. Great work TGV!!

[@freshramses]

The intro was quite DavidLynchesque!

[@elmzmuzic438]

this intro is so genious and funny as hell🤣🤣because of you i got the seiko SUP880 so classy thx man ready for a wedding soon to wear it

[@grad6394]

i felt that intro. too connected all the time. going back to classic modded time pieces. thanks for the information.

[@tunay2k]

I got my first automatic watch today a orient bambino V2 and I'm so glad to be part of this channel's community!

[@matthiasvangysel938]

sick vertigo shot!

[@pmimagery1295]

Thank you for your information. I have seen some fantastic looking Seiko mods and wondered???? I think I will, now, roll the dice on one!!😜🤣

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

Great video, I just started modding recently and I'm just finishing my first watch. Parts procurement is a big factor, you can wait a month and a half for a Captain Willard dial or almost a month for the perfect strap out of Finland. Parts for a nice build can run $400 and up and things like alligator straps with deployment buckles with machined parts can run $300 or more if you want to go with a "bund" or cuff strap. My first watch will cost $600 all in, the strap was expensive and I got the best everything. I have parts on the way for 4 more. My advice: spend money on the strap or bracelet, Ebay stuff is terrible looking, that rubber strap you got for $20 looks like it cost ten bucks and the spring bars don't fit. Be unique but not too colorful, lot's of mods I see look like pride parades on your wrist. A good watch should be utilitarian but classy, burly dive watches work nicely and still attract attention.

[@MrDominicharrison]

Often wondered about modding a seiko watch, seems the best quality and most accessible way to start modding, u inspired me! Great video

[@rudykot132]

This intro was so so good, respect TGV. Love it.

[@corybrown9933]

Just found your channel the other day. Best intro ever. EVER.

[@Qu3tzio]

Intros are pure MASTERPIECE

[@jontygordon8596]

Finally you talked about this topic and gotta love the intro ❤️ Quite a few of the big modders left out though, the big players in the community are based in Singapore (namokies), Vietnam (6012), Finland( self winder) Hongkong and not so much North American But otherwise great vid 👌🏻

[@derangedchild]

DLW watches is in Singapore too. Just bought some stuff off him

[@darrenfry4695]

The start of this scarily reminded me of a nightmare I used to have I called it the ticktock dream , talk about deja vu

[@johnsav9559]

My favourite KZbinr , love this video !

[@ricardomaldini6508]

TGV, you smashed it with the intro bro. Another sick video.

[@ic7784]

Love the nightmare sequence. Very informative about Seiko mods. Thanks very much.

[@SeanKyungHawkLee]

This intro is NEXT LEVEL!!!

[@darshansardesai6537]

The intro was 🔥

[@michaeldempsey5676]

That’s why you are the best watch guy, you appreciate a good watch for what it is and not just the brand name. Good to see a real enthusiast and not just another watch snob🙌👍

[@draftierinfern0831]

Great video TGV! I love my Seiko mods and was excited to see you talking about it!

[@johannguasch754]

Best intro! haha perfect!!! also appreciate the change of format, feels fresh.

[@wingi7722]

I just had to have my subtly modded SKX in front of me whilst thoroughly delighting in this fabulous video. The intro is Pure Class!

[@ScoobyDJ.]

Still the best intro of all time to watch-related content

[@grundybasa240]

One of your best intro's TGV. That was very funny, keep it up. Thanks

[@DonnyPhamtom]

Intro was amazing. Liked and subbed

[@Deki...369]

Excellent introduction. Well done.

[@rayray..3349]

WOW:BEST Intro EVER..!😎🙏🙏🙏

[@sgt4slaughter]

I had the same nightmare but it was about Richard Mille watch.

[@vidsbylemso]

TIMESLOT, FTW!!! Their technician is my go-to technician for my swiss pieces. Their Mods are amazing. one of the best and trusted in the Philippines..

[@john.e.1984]

KILLER intro! Great vid.

[@AliasEveWatches]

Hilarious intro! Also, so cool to find a Philippine-based modder here on your channel. I saved them now on ebay. 😁

[@dilshansohi5774]

pure class! just started modding my own seikos too (literally wearing one as i speak), so this video has come at a perfect time.

[@dilshansohi5774]

wish i could comment with a picture, but my mods are on my instagram @dilshantime if you’d ever like to take a look :)

[@bobmctague3713]

One of your most informative videos ever, and I watch all your videos.

[@kieranrats94]

What’s the verdict on something like San Martin? I personally own the wave dial turtle homage. Sapphire Crystal, fantastic finishing, seiko movements and beautiful styling. I personally adore it and it almost sits in this same category in my eyes 🤷‍♀️

[@theurbangentry]

I will have to look into them, thank you Kieran for the heads up. Best regards, TGV

[@aurellio3366]

Some ace mods there, I had a 4R36 put in my 809 now its the perfect mini pilot/field watch!

[@jasonlebrun5474]

Hello Tristan. This is off course, but I thought you may enjoy it. I was at a themed party ( The Great Gatsby ) hosted by wifes workplace. She works at the Pan Pacific Hotel downtown Vancouver , Canada. Anyway, I'm musing away with the chap to my right and find out he is the number 2 in the kitchen at the Hotel. Having worked in restaurants during my younger days I was interested and we began culinary discussions. Chef, mostly, is speaking and I'm listenning to his career path. When I found it suitable , I interjected and thought it would be astute to tell chef I fancied an English chef with an Italian mother named, Marco Pierre White!!!!! I understand you like his cooking philosophies. Chef let's me go on for a while and to my surprise tells me he worked with Marco years ago and what an experience it was etc etc. I cant say I remember all the discussion with the vino flowing and all , but I recall Chef saying Marco was huge and quite the presence. Anyways - thought you may enjoy a Pierre White story Tristan. Kind regards Jason

[@dduenas08]

OMG I loved the intro! Only you can produce an intro like that about watches. 😎

[@rafaelandrade7316]

Oh man great video! Too bad I barely watched it yesterday. Seems FatherTime Watches JUST stopped modding Seiko watches at the moment. He shared a post on April 3rd/4th 2022, he did mention he MAY return to modding in the future. Man that hulk inspired mod is beautiful. I will be checking out GustosPortland later today. I need to catch up on your channel, I'm years behind haha.

[@michaelriera6277]

Your intros are incredibly creative. Nothing better than relaxing and catching the latest Urban Gentry.

[@edhammond6911]

Awesome watches and video. Epic intro. Thanks TGV! SEIKO IS KING !!!

[@Twinpot1962]

Superb intro….loving your channel.

[@florianhess]

Your acting aside, what an intro, haha! That's why i keep coming back ever since i discovered your channel in 2017.

[@s_buba]

That intro🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@XrisD147]

I love the intro, a touch of genius.

[@Jack-cx8tj]

Man, please, you’re costing me too much money 😅

[@joseph_Stuart]

I have to say - I’m loving these new Seiko dedicated vids! My favourite brand!

[@adamgriffiths96]

Absolutely adore the work Paul from Tempus watch mods did to my SKX007. Cannot wait to see what you are both working on!

[@goldtoothjacko]

T, absolutely effing amazing intro. Absolutely loved it! Great video. Best as always. Matthew

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Matthew :D Best regards, TGV

[@boydmasonlake1995]

The introduction. Sublime!

[@mojochimera3265]

The only seiko skx mod anyone needs is that blood moon version posted on KZbin some time ago. Absolute god watch

[@andresguerrero2989]

Incredible work

[@1Raphael]

Nice ... job this vid was AWESOME..!

[@stevenbennett3922]

Thanks for this. Off to have a look at all these crafts people.

[@GedeonAudio]

Ok, best intro you made so far 😁 loved the Mandy vibe 😁

[@ottingervr6]

Awesome Video! The intro was amazing

[@gentlemanloser9338]

Very informative video, as usual. Also, I must say, in step with the times. Surfing the internet for mods, I'm still surprised by the lack of mods involving the crazy seiko 5 snxs dials (sunburst), especially because the case they're in out of factory is not the best seiko 5 case. Putting those dials into 01v0 case (series snkl for example), upgrading the movement, changing the crystal into a sapphire and installing an aftermarket solid bracelet (01v0 case has some nice compatibility with other bracelets in terms of endlinks) would make a dream watch at about 200$!!! 🔥 Probably the whole work is DIYable, with surplus of enjoyment. Greetings from Italy

[@robertdingus9433]

I think your videos really gave me the push to start collecting watches I’ve always love looking at them and said yeah I could maybe get one or maybe two but you opened my eyes how fastening cool they are and now I have a wish list of watches that I am thinking of purchasing in the future my first real purchase for myself was citizens golden limited edition Iron Man watch it’s an eco drive for power which I didn’t even know was a thing until I read about it and that was just so fascinating to read how they made this work not to mention the look I absolutely love the watch now that I got it I would love to know your personal thoughts on it or some of their other eco drives either way thanks for the uploads and advice can’t get enough of them!

[@SchizoFenikChannel]

A truly terrifying intro! I have been looking for a good UK based watch modifier so I will definitely be taking a look at Tempus watch mods.