NHlab Custom Watches

NHlab Custom Watches

Art meets science. Custom bespoke watches based on the reliable and proven seiko platform built on a client by client basis.

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26/05/2024

Pleaser bare with us as we work to restore our Instagram page. Business is still running as usual and can be reached at [email protected] or www.nhorologylab.com

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 23/05/2024

-“lightweight, high speed , low drag!

What would your inspiration for a custom watch be. You dream it, we scheme it!

A fun project today. Design brief for this one was a watch a lightweight watch perfect for golfing. This titanium case was paired with the perfect gold dimple textured dial to echo the theme and is visible underneath a green AR coated sapphire crystal. A green and white Lumed sapphire bezel rounds out the package. Worn here on a multitude of FKM rubber strap options for whatever mood strikes.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

21/05/2024

-“All gold everything!

Sometimes a bit of extra flash is needed. Today’s build is an all gold statement piece using a stunning OEM sunburst dial exhibiting a stunning amount of depth. This dial is housed in a 316L gold PVD case and this aquatic theme continues with a Poseidon trident hand 🔱 . Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the decorated rotor. Framed by a gold ceramic bezel and worn here on a gold IP solid bracelet.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

19/05/2024

-“All gold everything!

Sometimes a bit of extra flash is needed. Today’s build is an all gold statement piece using a stunning OEM sunburst dial exhibiting a stunning amount of depth. This dial is housed in a 316L gold PVD case and this aquatic theme continues with a Poseidon trident hand 🔱 . Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the decorated rotor. Framed by a gold ceramic bezel and worn here on a gold IP solid bracelet.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

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Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 17/05/2024

-“Round 3 of the remix!” Penguins and tuna.

Which strap would you choose!

Here at NHlab we relish the opportunity to work with exotic materials and dials to achieve a unique build. Today’s build is a reinterpretation of a previous build using that shattered my records and went viral almost hitting a million views! The star of the show here being a stunning save the ocean special edition penguin dial exhibiting a stunning array of colours, facets , and textures giving a depth matching only the ocean. This stunning dial is housed in an all stainless steel and blue PVD tuna case (rather than the original blue PVD case) this aquatic theme continues with a shark second hand. Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered blue AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the seighaiha wave decorated rotor. The nautical theme is extended to the shark tooth bezel and ceramic bezel insert in contrasting Aegean blue with white numbering. Worn here on a multitude of premium straps to show its versatility .This watch is thematically cohesive inside and out.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

13/05/2024

-“Round 2 of the remix!” For those who don’t love gold.

(Dial Lume is green and only appears blue under direct UV used for photography.)

Here at NHlab we relish the opportunity to work with exotic materials and dials to achieve a unique build. Today’s build is a reinterpretation of a previous build using that shattered my records and went viral almost hitting a million views! The star of the show here being a stunning save the ocean special edition penguin dial exhibiting a stunning array of colours, facets , and textures giving a depth matching only the ocean. This stunning dial is housed in an all stainless steel case (rather than the original blue PVD case) this aquatic theme continues with a shark second hand. Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered blue AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the seighaiha wave decorated rotor. The nautical theme is extended to the shark tooth gold bezel and ceramic bezel insert in contrasting Aegean blue with white numbering. Worn here on a fitted navy blue FKM rubber strap with deployment clasp and stainless bracelet. This watch is thematically cohesive inside and out.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

11/05/2024

-“Round 2 of the remix!” For those who don’t love gold.

Here at NHlab we relish the opportunity to work with exotic materials and dials to achieve a unique build. Today’s build is a reinterpretation of a previous build using that shattered my records and went viral almost hitting a million views! The star of the show here being a stunning save the ocean special edition penguin dial exhibiting a stunning array of colours, facets , and textures giving a depth matching only the ocean. This stunning dial is housed in an all stainless steel case (rather than the original blue PVD case) this aquatic theme continues with a shark second hand. Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered blue AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the seighaiha wave decorated rotor. The nautical theme is extended to the shark tooth gold bezel and ceramic bezel insert in contrasting Aegean blue with white numbering. Worn here on a fitted navy blue FKM rubber strap with deployment clasp and stainless bracelet. This watch is thematically cohesive inside and out.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

09/05/2024

-“lightweight, high speed , low drag!

What would your inspiration for a custom watch be. You dream it, we scheme it!

A fun project today. Design brief for this one was a watch to match and pay homage to the clients auto racing lifestyle and his track prepped FRS. The goal was a light watch fit for any occasion. This build features a OEM seiko dial with a 0-20 gradation in red to match the FRS dash accented against the Lumed sapphire bezel. This is housed in a lightweight titanium case with the usual goodies like a sapphire caseback, decorated rotor and custom day/date. Worn here in a alcantara strap to further complement the theme.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 05/05/2024

-“Two-tone Mocha ☕️ !

Leather or metal , what would you choose? Drop a comment and let us know”

A rare opportunity today to use one of the most gorgeous oem vintage dials and watch as a base for a full on custom. The result is another perfect dress diver turned up to 11. Pair that with an ultra clear double AR sapphire crystal to show off those stunning 3D gold markers and that simply jaw dropping fumé and textured face. Keep in mind this dial is over 50 years old and I’m almost perfect condition. Worn on a both a hand made leather strap and stunning solid 316L bracelet with cnc clasp , endlinks and screw pin links for a watch that is both durable and dazzling. The little details such as a matching ceramic bezel, matched day and date disc and decorated rotor visible through the sapphire caseback round out the package.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

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Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 03/05/2024

-“Two-tone Mocha ☕️ !

Leather or metal , what would you choose? Drop a comment and let us know”

A rare opportunity today to use one of the most gorgeous oem vintage dials and watch as a base for a full on custom. The result is another perfect dress diver turned up to 11. Pair that with an ultra clear double AR sapphire crystal to show off those stunning 3D gold markers and that simply jaw dropping fumé and textured face. Keep in mind this dial is over 50 years old and I’m almost perfect condition. Worn on a both a hand made leather strap and stunning solid 316L bracelet with cnc clasp , endlinks and screw pin links for a watch that is both durable and dazzling. The little details such as a matching ceramic bezel, matched day and date disc and decorated rotor visible through the sapphire caseback round out the package.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

26/04/2024

-“Red robin GMT!” More blue watches or do you like red, let us know below!

Another opportunity to use a gorgeous OEM dial with a brilliant sunburst in red. The dial is paired with Swiss superluminova hands and is visible underneath an red AR coated sapphire and framed with a ceramic bezel. This build features the NH34 automatic GMT movement for tracking two time zones (using a gmt chapter ring). Shown here on a gorgeous red fitted FKM rubber strap with ratcheting extending deployment clasp.

*This is a custom made watch modification of a clients watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

21/04/2024

-“All flash, even more substance!”

(Dial lume is green and matches hands, only appears blue under direct UV used in photography)

Another opportunity to use a gorgeous OEM fumé sunburst dial as star of a unique custom. This one has a dial with gorgeous orange tequila sunrise dial that blinds in the sun. The dial is visible underneath a ultraclear double AR coated sapphire and framed with a fluted bezel. A solid 316L SS rose gold IP bracelet with solid endlinks and screw pin links make for a watch that is eye catching yet comfortable under any circumstance. The usual goodies like a sapphire caseback and decorated rotor as well as matched day/date discs enhance the overall package for a one of a kind creation.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

19/04/2024

-“All flash, even more substance!”

Another opportunity to use a gorgeous OEM fumé sunburst dial as star of a unique custom. This one has a dial with gorgeous orange tequila sunrise dial that blinds in the sun. The dial is visible underneath a ultraclear double AR coated sapphire and framed with a fluted bezel. A solid 316L SS rose gold IP bracelet with solid endlinks and screw pin links make for a watch that is eye catching yet comfortable under any circumstance. The usual goodies like a sapphire caseback and decorated rotor as well as matched day/date discs enhance the overall package for a one of a kind creation.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

10/04/2024

-“Some things get better with age! Could you pull this style off? Let us know below!”

Another opportunity to use a gorgeous carbon and rose gold leaf impregnated dial as the star of a truly unique custom. This one has gorgeous unique shaped 3D hour markers ontop of a stunningly textured dial. The dial is visible in all its glory underneath a ultraclear double AR coated sapphire crystal and framed with a Lumed sapphire bezel. Custom colour matched day and date disc and a decorated rotor visible through the sapphire caseback round out the package on this CuSn8 bronze build which will age gracefully over time and form a natural patina. Worn on a fitted rubber strap with deployment clasp for a watch that is classy, bold, rugged and reliable!

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 05/04/2024

-“Round 1 of the remix!” Let us know in the comments if you like this or the blue steel case version more!

Here at NHlab we relish the opportunity to work with exotic materials and dials to achieve a unique build. Today’s build is a reinterpretation of a previous build using that shattered my records and went viral almost hitting a million views! The star of the show here being a stunning save the ocean special edition penguin dial exhibiting a stunning array of colours, facets , and textures giving a depth matching only the ocean. This stunning dial is housed in a two tone stainless and gold case (rather than the original blue PVD case) this aquatic theme continues with a shark second hand. Couple that with a new Ultraclear double layered blue AR coated sapphire and sapphire caseback showing off the seighaiha wave decorated rotor. The nautical theme is extended to the shark tooth gold IP bezel and ceramic bezel insert in contrasting Aegean blue with gold numbering. Worn here on a fitted navy blue FKM rubber strap with deployment clasp and two tone bracelet. This watch is thematically cohesive inside and out.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 03/04/2024

-“Starry night“!

Something truly unique today. A stunning starry night 🌌 twinkling speckle filled enamel dial with polished hour markers housed in a polished and brushed dress diver case framed with a fluted bezel. The mirror black polished teardrop hands all but disappear at certain angles for a trick optical effect. Worn on a polished and brushed presidential style bracelet with ratchet pushbutton extending clasp. A sapphire caseback and decorated rotor make the back a equal treat for the eyes.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

01/04/2024

-“Starry night“!

Something truly unique today. A stunning starry night 🌌 twinkling speckle filled enamel dial with polished hour markers housed in a polished and brushed dress diver case framed with a fluted bezel. The mirror black polished teardrop hands all but disappear at certain angles for a trick optical effect. Worn on a polished and brushed presidential style bracelet with ratchet pushbutton extending clasp. A sapphire caseback and decorated rotor make the back a equal treat for the eyes.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 29/03/2024

-“Black, gold and green be looking mean!”

Another opportunity to use a gorgeous OEM dial as the star of a truly unique custom. This one has a dial with gorgeous uniquely shaped 3D hour markers ontop of a stunningly textured fumé dial. The dial is visible in all its glory underneath a ultraclear double AR coated sapphire crystal and framed with a ceramic bezel. Custom colour matched day and date disc and a decorated rotor visible through the sapphire caseback round out the package on this watch housed in a polished/brushed combo black 316L SS case. Worn on metal bracelet with ratcheting clasp as well as a fitted rubber strap with deployment clasp for a watch that is classy, bold, rugged and reliable!

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 25/03/2024

-“Light weight baby! How do you feel about light watches? Let us know below!”

Here at NHLab we built our name on the unique. This ground up build uses a grade 5 titanium case for everyday lightweight wearability with all day durability housing a stunning black mother of Pearl. The sporty function is balanced by a classy touch in the blue AR coated sapphire top hat crystal. This crystal is framed by a Lumed sapphire bezel. Shown here on both a hand made leather band and nato strap.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

Photos from NHlab Custom Watches's post 23/03/2024

-“Light weight baby! How do you feel about light watches? Let us know below!”

Here at NHLab we built our name on the unique. This ground up build uses a grade 5 titanium case for everyday lightweight wearability with all day durability housing a stunning black mother of Pearl. The sporty function is balanced by a classy touch in the blue AR coated sapphire top hat crystal. This crystal is framed by a Lumed sapphire bezel. Shown here on both a hand made leather band and nato strap.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

21/03/2024

-“Starry night“!

Something truly unique today for someone special in my life! A stunning open heart twinkle star filled enamel dial with polished hour markers housed in a brushed black PVD samurai case framed with a black ceramic bezel. The mirror black polished hands accent perfectly with the dial and case and are visible under the double AR coated ultraclear a sapphire crystal. Worn on a polished and brushed black pvd bracelet.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and an OEM donor watch.

17/03/2024

“Rose and Champagne!”

Something a bit more eye catching today! An all rose gold IP 316L style build with a stunningly textured sunburst OEM dial with 3D applied markers. The usual goodies such as an ultraclear double AR coated sapphire crystal front and sapphire back, ceramic bezel, hand winding and hacking 24 jewel movement with custom day/date disc and decorated rotor round out the package. Worn here on a FKM rubber strap with deployment clasp but also available with metal bracelet or leather.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

15/03/2024

-“Rose and Champagne!”

Something a bit more eye catching today! An all rose gold IP 316L style build with a stunningly textured sunburst OEM dial with 3D applied markers. The usual goodies such as an ultraclear double AR coated sapphire crystal front and sapphire back, ceramic bezel, hand winding and hacking 24 jewel movement with custom day/date disc and decorated rotor round out the package. Worn here on a FKM rubber strap with deployment clasp but also available with metal bracelet or leather.

*This is a custom made watch, NHlab is not affiliated with nor represents Seiko or any other brand shown or mentioned. This watch was made at the behest of the client using a mixture of custom components and OEM.

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