The Design. The morpho-like nature of the 17-340 will immediately catch your eye. Its dial shifts from vivid blue to turquoise, and it features what I can only describe as the most aggressive colour-tinted undercoating I’ve ever encountered on a crystal. The image above is not colour-enhanced - when the light catches it just right, the crystal burns with an intense orange hue.
The Crystal. Its crystal is faceted to resemble the top edge of a brilliant-cut diamond, and the case and bracelet are plated in white gold. The cross-hatched adorning the case and bracelet pattern is astonishingly irregular, showing it was done by hand rather than machine.
The History. Released 50 years ago, the only trace of this watch I can find online is in the 1975 Seiko Catalogue. The watch is simply described as having a “brilliant cut crystal” with “fancy undercoating”. A bit scant, but not inaccurate! Interestingly, it cost ¥35,000 at the time which made it more expensive than every 6138 Chronograph released that year!
Condition: In very good condition. The edges of the crystal are sharp, and the white gold plating show no signs of wear.
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.
