Retrograde Movement. A silky 28,800bph 6R21 double retrograde movement (day and date), with a power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. For a watch under $1000, this is a great value proposition, and I haven’t even spoken about the dial yet…
The Dial. A snow-white, enamel dial with pressed subdials, designed to pay homage to the late Riki Watanabe. Often considered a pioneer of modern Japanese design, Watanabe passed away in 2013 and Seiko collaborated with his design house on a handful of enamel dial watches that took inspiration from Watanabe’s famous clock designs. The results are stunning; not only do they perfectly capture the essence of the “Riki Clocks”, but the high contrast visuals and intricate subdials harken back to Seiko’s early “Laurel” days.
Discontinued: Winner of Japan’s 2004 Good Design Award, the “Riki Clocks” have an almost Herman Miller-esque following in Japan’s interior design scene. As a result, the now-discontinued SARD007 is incredibly popular in Japan, and is one of the few Seiko watches that’s typically more expensive to buy in Japan than in the West. I don't speculate often, but I am incredibly confident that this watch will be remain very popular for decades.
Condition: In very good condition overall. There are some minor abrasions and marks on bezel.
Scope: No box or papers.
Movement: 6R24 automatic. 28,800 bph, 31 Jewels with a 45-hour power reserve
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.
