The Guide To Installing Seiko Dials

The dial of a watch is a very tiny component that requires accuracy in its placement. If the dial isn’t installed correctly, this can lead to various issues with time accuracy and frustrations for the most meticulous and punctual people. A Seiko watch dial is one thing that is often replaced by Seiko mod parts, as there are plenty of colors and types to choose from online.

Watch mod parts are an excellent way to spice up the look of your timepiece. Whether it is a brightly colored piece or even one painted in lume, this will give the whole watch a unique look. Various fan favorites are the blackout dial, which has a full black face and luminous circles to indicate time. What you decide to choose is entirely up to what you feel fits your tastes.

The Common Problems of Seiko Dial Installation

As one of the most commonly modded timepieces available on the market, people are bound to get into mishaps with their installation processes for their watch mod parts. Mixing and matching is an enjoyable experience with numerous possibilities, but not having a properly working timepiece because of how it is assembled will effectively render it useless.

A necessary check involved when installing Seiko dials is the quality and accuracy of how it was put together. This component is typically a drop-in fit and just stacks onto the movement holder. You’ll know it is done correctly when the space between the dial and movement is shorter than 1mm for best functionality. While a few millimeters more might not affect the way it runs, you’ll want it sitting with only a microscopic gap on top of the movement. If it doesn’t fit, you might have gotten the wrong model that is incompatible with your timepiece at hand.

Never force Seiko dials into the case. Using a pair of tweezers will help drop it in and position it well enough to find the groove. Forcing it can cause dents to occur and even breaking the components of the watch mod parts. The key to things is alignment, as dials are supposed to align with the notches on the movement mechanism to glide in smoothly.

Sealing the watch must be carefully done afterward, so be sure that the hands and the crystal installation are correct to keep the Seiko dial from shaking around. The last thing you’ll want is the need to take it apart again.

How to Choose the Best Color for a Dial

Seiko dials are beautiful pieces of work, and the watch mod parts available have plenty of variations to create unique and stunning timepieces. A popular one that looks incredible in the dark is the AQUALUME Shark. This component is a reverse-luminous component wherein the time indicators are in black, and the whole face is in lume. Divers who want a stealthy look that remains functional will want this on their diver’s watch, as lume is stunning on any timepiece.

Another fan favorite in the Crystaltimes USA library is the Red Wine Sunburst Sandwich dial with a chapter ring combo. This package deal has a beautiful red wine aesthetic that has a unique type of luminous capability. The bold lines and the easily recognizable numbering is perfect for deep-sea dives with an SKX007 or even just for general daily use.

Conclusion

The trick to dial installation is choosing the correct model for you and slowly guiding it into the fitment position. Never force the dial installation, as this can break the feet and even the movement under it. Additionally, ensuring installation accuracy will make it look beautiful and neat, providing the classic Seiko aesthetics to novices and enthusiasts alike.

Crystaltimes USA can help you personalize your Seiko timepiece with a premium selection of Seiko mod parts. With our products, you can be sure to have a fully personalized and unique watch—regardless if you got it brand new or pre-owned. Browse through our website and find the mod parts that best suit your style today!