Northern Lume WatchesHand-built watches and mods, plus step-by-step guides for building your own watch.https://northernlumewatches.com/en-usDesign and print a custom Casio AE-1200 faceplatehttps://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/design-a-casio-ae1200-faceplate/https://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/design-a-casio-ae1200-faceplate/Plan a layered design, fit it to the AE-1200 faceplate template, and create a one of a kind design for your watchMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTutorialscasioae-1200faceplateprintingHow much does a Seiko mod cost to build?https://northernlumewatches.com/articles/seiko-mod-cost/https://northernlumewatches.com/articles/seiko-mod-cost/Parts, tools and the extra costs to budget for when building a 36 mm Explorer-style watch around an NH38 movement.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticlesseikocostnh38watch-buildingCasio display mod troubleshootinghttps://northernlumewatches.com/articles/casio-display-mod-troubleshooting/https://northernlumewatches.com/articles/casio-display-mod-troubleshooting/A practical fault-finding guide for a blank LCD, missing segments or buttons that stop working after a Casio display mod.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticlescasiolcdtroubleshootingQuartz equivalents for common NH movementshttps://northernlumewatches.com/articles/quartz-equivalents-for-nh-movements/https://northernlumewatches.com/articles/quartz-equivalents-for-nh-movements/Quartz movements with the same basic functions as the NH35, NH36, NH38, NH34 and NH39, along with the important fit differences.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticlesquartzmovementswatch-buildingChoosing between NH movementshttps://northernlumewatches.com/articles/nh35-alternatives/https://northernlumewatches.com/articles/nh35-alternatives/A look at the NH35, NH36, NH38, NH34 and the rest of the family—and how to choose the right one for your dial.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticlesseikomovementswatch-buildingBuild a blue VK63 Speedmaster homagehttps://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/build-a-vk63-speedmaster-homage/https://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/build-a-vk63-speedmaster-homage/Assemble a blue-and-white chronograph from a VK63 movement, dial, case, hands and rubber strap.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTutorialschronographvk63watch-buildingAdd a custom background to a Casio F-91Whttps://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/f91w-background-mod/https://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/f91w-background-mod/Replace the silver reflector behind the LCD with your own printed image for a one-of-a-kind F-91W display.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTutorialscasiof91wlcdBuilding an Explorer homage from partshttps://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/building-an-explorer-homage/https://northernlumewatches.com/tutorials/building-an-explorer-homage/A full build from a boxed movement to a watch on your wrist, using parts anyone can order. No donor watch and no lathe required.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTutorials