What Seiko Modders Should Know Before Changing Watch Hands

Seiko watches represent the best of Japanese design, technology, and affordability. From their humble origins in 1881, as a sale of watch parts to watchmakers and craftsmen, they have grown to produce some of the most popular watches available on the market today. 

If you are a new Seiko Modder looking to change watch hands, read this before doing so. Here’s what you need to know:

How to Get Started?

All of Seiko’s watches are manufactured to ISO 3159 standards. This means that every Seiko watch is fitted with an hour hand of the same diameter. The minute hand may vary in diameter, but it is always designed to fit the circle of the hour hand.

This standardization is essential because finding a replacement watch hand is relatively easy. Most Seiko watch hands are available in various sizes and are compatible with other watches that use the same caliber.

Seiko Watch Hands The Seiko Watch Hands we offer come in various styles and are offered in popular Seiko calibers. The hands are compatible with other Seiko watch hands of the same caliber.

Where Should You Get Your Watch Hands From?

There are two ways of obtaining replacement Seiko watch hands. You can either replace the original hands with aftermarket watch hands or purchase a watch tool kit that includes all the parts required to re-size and replace Seiko watch hands.

Watch hands purchased separately from Seiko watch tools are manufactured and sold by many different companies, which means that many aftermarkets watch hands are available for purchase. Not all aftermarket watch hands are made to the same standards as the hands with Seiko watches.

Some aftermarket watch hands can be difficult to fit or have a limited lifespan. When you purchase watch hands from Seiko, you know that you are purchasing a product that many consider the best quality available.

What to Look for in Watch Hands?

As with any watch part, you should consider the longevity and quality of a watch hand when purchasing it. Most Seiko watch hands are made with a high-quality finish and come with a warranty, so you can buy with confidence, knowing that you are being supplied with a quality part.

Seiko watch hands are made of stainless steel, which means they are resistant to corrosion and rusting. This makes them a good choice for the watch lover that plans to change the hands-on their watch frequently.

How to Change Your Watch Hands?

Changing your Seiko watch hands is as simple as replacing the hands on your watch with new ones of the same diameter.

Your watch hands are likely to fit the watch hand with a precision unmatched by other brands, so you should not have any problems replacing them in the future.

If you find that the watch hands do not fit properly, you can use a watch hand tool to fit them. Watch hand tools are used by watchmakers and are relatively inexpensive.

The Bottom Line

Choosing the right replacement watch hands for your Seiko is essential to enhancing the longevity of your watch. You should also consider the longevity of the aftermarket watch hands you purchase because watch hands manufactured to a lesser standard can wear out quickly and may cause your watch to stop working.

When you choose Seiko to watch hands, you can be confident that you are purchasing a quality product that will enhance the usability of your watch and provide you with a replacement part that will last for years.

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