Origins. In 2019, the French-Swiss company Klokers closed its doors after the high failure rates of its Klok-02 GMT watch. On full release, they had over a million Dollars in failed cases and movements. They eventually went into receivership and were bought out so, technically speaking, the Klokers brand lives on but they definitely don’t make this cursed watch anymore. Luckily, according to Klokers, the failure of these watches was typically immediate and very binary - either it worked out of the box or it didn’t. I’ve managed to obtain what appears to be one of the “lucky ones” (Kloker’s words, not mine!). As you might imagine, the odd design is the result of even odder complications
Retrograde. The retrograde seconds hand doesn’t count seconds. Sure, it ticks like a seconds hand but it’s actually ticking every 1.5 seconds. The second markers along the top? There are 40 of them, not 60. One full retrograde sweep still represents a minute, but good luck trying to use the seconds hand to count to 10! The retrograde minute hand only moves once every five minutes. What time is it? Somewhere between 11:05 and 11:10. It’s more accurate than using the position of the sun… but only just.
GMT. Push the 4 o’clock crown and the GMT element shines as the dual discs cycle through 24 cities.
Smart Strap. The watch head unclips, in some sort of pre-smart watch attempt at making changing straps effortless. I admit, it really does make changing straps effortless! You also have the option of unclipping your watch and turning it into a pocket watch or desk clock. Fortunately, Klokers 2.0 were kind enough to keep the proprietary case/strap hardware compatible with both old and new Kloks alike.
Condition: As demonstrated by the videos, the watch currently works but we offer absolutely no guarantees with the watch. It is very much sold as is. There is a small crack in the GMT city window, and there are a couple of cosmetic marks on the case, but overall the watch head is in good working condition. The video demonstrates all of the various functions. There strap is usable but worn on the underside. As mentioned earlier, the Klokers website sells straps, pocket watch, and desk mounting options that should all fit the Klok-02.
Scope: No box, manual or papers.
Movement: Klok-02 Quartz
Dimensions:
Case Width: 43mm
Case Thickness: 12.5mm
Delivered in a beautiful custom stamped (Provenance Watches) leather travel case. Makes for a perfect gift.
Absolutely - our watches are regularly shipped all over the world. Shipping typically takes:
4-9 business days to reach North America
4-12 business days to reach Europe
4-12 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.
All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.
Do I have to pay customs or taxes?
It depends on so many factors, including but not limited to; the cost of the watch, the type of watch you've bought (vintage, new, or modified), and the import and tax laws of your country. If you're unsure we recommend checking the import laws that relate to your country before ordering.
Are your watches water resistant?
All of our watch mods are tested by our own pressure depth testing equipment, and are guaranteed to resistant water up to 50m of depth. Seiko Originals have varied levels of depth resistance, which will be stated in the description of each watch.
Can I modify an existing design?
We welcome all ideas! Get in touch via the Contact Us page and we can let you know the possibility and cost of any potential alterations.
What is your returns policy?
Due to the hand-made nature of the Seiko Mods, we offer a 7 day returns period after the watch has been received. The returner must bear the cost of the returns, and the watch must be returned in the same condition as it arrived. We do not offer returns on any bespoke or custom-made watches.
Due to the vintage nature of the Seiko Originals, returns are considered on a case-by-case basis, as vintage items typically have a no returns policy.
