The Movement. The world's first ever 1/100th of a second Quartz Chronograph movement. Developed by Seiko for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the 7T59 movement brought an extra level of precision with its 1/100th-of-a-second chronograph fuctionality. While Olympic editions of the 7T59 exist, there are also several non-Olympic versions available. My personal favourite? The “Age of Discovery” variant, featured here.
The Occasion. The Age of Discovery variant commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s historic 1492 Atlantic crossing. The Santa Maria, Columbus’ iconic ship, is engraved into the caseback, and as a final nod to Columbus, the day wheel can be changed from English to Spanish.
The Chronograph. With its impossibly fast chronograph hand, futilely coloured red for maximum visibility, the 1/100th-of-a-second sweep is too fast for the eye to follow, creating a visual effect somewhere between a blur and a disappearing act.
Condition: In New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Unworn. The bezel has some small marks, but nothing significant or troubling.
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.
