I have been thinking about getting a modded Seiko watch. The difference between a mod and a homage watch is that the latter is all original but with the design obviously based on or heavily influenced or inspired by the original. The Rolex President and Submariner models are just two of the more popular ones that have so many homages out there. The Omega Speedmaster is also popular for chronograph homages. Fakes are the ones that pretend to be the same models and are passed-off or marketed or sold as such. There is the element of consciousness here for the manufacturer to mass produce these knock-offs and sell them as originals. There are those though who will inform you about the watches being fakes as some people get a bit excited when they think they're getting a great deal with the prices of these fakes.
Seiko mods have a cult following out there with usually the old model divers being among the most popular base watches. There are a lot of parts out there for sale that can be used for modding watches but I think the best ones involve artists who make the dials themselves that define the watch. School alumni associations are among their best customers as modded watches have become popular souvenirs, even fundraisers. A very good example of this are the charter watches produced for the University of the Philippines that came in the 42mm (Seiko SKX007 base watch) and 38mm (Seiko SKX013 base watch).
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| U.P.'s charter watches |
Here are a couple of photos of the Brian May Red Special mod I have:
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| Wrist shot the first time I wore the watch |
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| Transparent case back that even attempted to reproduce the original. The movement is a Cal. 4R36A that runs at 21,600 beats per hour with a potential power reserve of 40h. |
Many thanks to the "gifter" of this watch.
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