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

With Seiko prices increasing every year, and aftermarket parts available more than ever before, there’s never been a better time to own the perfect Seiko under $500.

No matter the watch you desire—homage, Rolex Submariner 5513, Mil-Sub, Explorer, Seiko 62MAS, Patek Nautilus, Omega Seamaster, Captain Willard 6105, Grand Seiko, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or any other iconic luxury timepiece—you can create a Seiko version of it for a fraction of the price!

Today I share the best places to find pre-made, bargain Seiko modded watches, and suggestions for where to go if you want one created from scratch to your exact specifications. Whether you’re looking to slightly tweak or upgrade an existing Seiko, or create an entirely new watch from your own imagination, this is the video for you!

A special thank you to all the watchmakers and watch modders included in this video.

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[willblake]

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...

[Sov]

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.

[chriscon]

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

[henkvandebeek]

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

[craigdgriffiths]

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

[TheoJay]

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!

[danielmarshallpeters]

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

[johnbrazil]

Like before watching, good content is guaranteed.

[bassalovitch]

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

[Gary-ibdz]

A link to each of those sellers would be nice.

[funland]

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!

[britannia]

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

[dasstarr]

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

[hamzamohammed]

The quality of these intros are WOWZA!!

[michaelsaia]

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 :)

[johannguasch]

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

[ricardomaldini]

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

[corybrown]

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

[chazfromtheburg]

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