Journal

VWM PEPSI watch beside the DG3804 GMT movement, with the headline “Specs, Accuracy & Why We Use It.”
DG3804 Movement: Specs, Accuracy and Why We Use It
The DG3804 gives our vintage-style GMT watches a separately adjustable 24-hour hand, manual winding and hacking seconds. This guide explains its specifications, setting routine and everyday use, with THE PEPSI... Read more...
Ghost-bezel dive watch with a patinated dial and steel bracelet, photographed in sunlight on weathered wood.
Hands-On: A Day With the VWM Ghost-Bezel Dive Watch
The product photos left me sceptical, but a day with the VWM Ghost-Bezel Dive Watch changed my mind. Its faded bezel looks gorgeous in sunlight, and the 39.5 mm case... Read more...
Watch assembly process with an aged case, automatic movement, dial, hands and precision watchmaking tools
Watch Assembly Process: How We Build and Age Watches
Every Vintage Watch Mods build begins as a set of new components. Follow the complete process through hand ageing, assembly, regulation, pressure testing, final inspection and dispatch. Read more...
Complete donor watch beside a movement, case, dial and hands, illustrating the difference between a watch mod and a custom watch build.
What Is a Watch Mod? Mods vs Custom Builds
What is a watch mod, and how does it differ from a custom build? Learn what “Seiko mod” really means, how OEM and aftermarket parts compare, and what to check... Read more...
NH35 Movement: Specs, Accuracy & Reliability
NH35 Movement: Specs, Accuracy and Why We Use It
Learn about the NH35 movement’s specifications, accuracy, power reserve and reliability, plus why it is widely used in custom automatic watches and watch mods. Read more...