A Quick Guide on How to Build Your Very Own Seiko Spork

Seiko is pretty well known for offering incredibly durable, high-quality watches at great prices, but do you know what else they’re known for? Coming up with the most obscure-sounding reference numbers. Funnily enough, Seiko fans have utilized these reference numbers to create a nickname for said watches. The best example is the Seiko Spork. No, it’s not a misspelling of ‘sport,’ but rather a play from the reference number SRP043K. But of course, other people claim that the watch is given that nickname because it is a combination of a diver watch with a pilot dial, which also reflects a sport: a combination of the fork and spoon.

Whichever is true, one thing we know for sure is that the Seiko Spork (we’ll call it this to make it easy for you and us) is incredibly popular in the watch-modding world. Today, we want to delve into the Spork’s specifications and then talk about how you can create one through modding:

The Specifications of the Seiko Spork

The Spork is one of the first by Seiko to be built as a professional diver, housing the 4R15 movement and a 50-hour power reserve. Dial-wise, it shows that classic pilot looks, making it easy to recognize. And, just like with any other classic pilot dial, it is easy to read. In the dark, the numbers shine bright thanks to its lume-painted numbers.

As for the case, it contains 100% of Seiko’s diver DNA. It offers a black bezel insert and a crown positioned at 4 o’clock. Size-wise, it is slightly larger than the SKX007, measuring around 44mm in diameter and 14mm in thickness. It offers 20mm lungs, however, which is different from the lungs on the SKX007.

How to Build a Seiko Spork

Now, if you’re interested in building a Seiko Spork, you’re in luck! There are a ton of parts out there that you can use to do so.

For the dial, look for a pilot-style watch dial. For the hands, you can use pretty much anything that fits. Color-wise, that’s totally up to you. As for the bezel, go chunky. The Spork sports a chunky bezel, and that is what makes it stand apart from the many other Seiko dive watches. Of course, you will also need a bezel insert for the build, so look around for those. You can even use OEM Seiko spare parts if you want. And, finally, the crown. The Spork has a chunky crown, so yours should also be chunky.

Remember, the parts you pick are totally up to you. You can make one that’s incredibly similar to the Spork, or you can mix things up to make a truly beautiful and unique watch.

Conclusion

The Spork really is an iconic watch and a watch all Seiko fans will recognize. That said, if you want to own one yourself but do not want to deal with the myriad of price tags out there, the great news is that you can build one yourself. With the right parts together, you can sport your own unique Seiko Spork, showing off to your friends, families, and other watch lovers just how fun the Spork really is.

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