Racing Orange
Speedmaster-Style Chronograph
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz · 42mm · White Dial · Orange Sub-Dials · Ships to UK in 7–9 days
Ships to the UK · VAT & duties covered · 1-year warranty · Express delivery 7–9 days
Every Angle
The Racing Orange from every angle. No renders — just the watch.
Premium Where It Counts
These components separate a serious watch from a disposable one. Every part is chosen to last.
Like what you see? £175 · Ships to UK in 7–9 days · 1-year warranty
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Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
The heart of the Racing Orange. A Japanese chronograph movement that combines quartz accuracy with smooth mechanical action — the best of both worlds.
🔧 Genuine Seiko VK63 movement. Made in Japan. Installed and regulated by hand in our workshop.
What Is A Seiko Mod?
Not a replica. Not a fake. A custom watch built around a genuine Japanese Seiko movement — the same engineering that powers Seiko's own watches, housed in a premium custom case with a dial design you won't find anywhere else.
Genuine Seiko Japanese Movement
We start with an authentic Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement — manufactured in Japan, combining quartz accuracy (±20s/month) with smooth mechanical chronograph action. This is not a clone.
Premium Custom Components
Sapphire crystal (scratch-proof), 316L stainless steel case, black tachymeter bezel, and an exclusive Racing Orange dial — crisp white with three vivid orange sub-dials.
Hand-Assembled & Inspected
Each watch is hand-built in our workshop — movement tested, hands aligned, case pressure-tested. It leaves our bench only when it meets our standard.
Think of it like this: You're getting genuine Seiko Japanese engineering — the meca-quartz movement found in Seiko's own premier chronographs — in a custom Racing Orange design built to our specifications. Same heartbeat. Bolder design. Half the retail price.
What Owners Say
to a friend
"My 6-year-old calls it 'the race car watch' and asks me to press the top pusher every night so he can watch the second hand sweep. The orange sub-dials are what hooked him — they pop way more in person than in photos. My wife noticed it on day one, and she never notices watches. The black racing leather strap is comfortable straight out of the box and the VK63 action is buttery smooth. Did not expect a watch at this price to become a family talking point, but here we are."
"Was nervous ordering a mod online — wasn't sure what I'd get. It arrived in 4 days to London and the unboxing felt premium. First morning at the office, three colleagues stopped at my desk to ask about it. One of them thought it was a vintage 70s chronograph and genuinely didn't believe me when I told him the price. The white dial with the orange registers catches the office lights like crazy, and the 42mm sits perfectly on my 6.5-inch wrist. First watch I own that other people notice before I even point it out."
"Third mod from different builders, and Emperor Mods is a cut above on build quality. But the reason I'm leaving this review is my best friend — 15 years of collecting, wears a Submariner daily — who at a BBQ last month grabbed my wrist and studied it for five full minutes. 'Best mod I've ever seen,' coming from a guy who never compliments builds. Dial alignment is perfect, the pushers feel crisp, the racing strap is spot-on. It gets handed around the table every time we meet up now."
Worn By Our Customers
Real photos from real owners. No renders. No Photoshop.
I started Emperor Mods because I was tired of choosing between overpriced retail watches and cheap fashion quartz. A Seiko mod gives you Japanese engineering — the same movements Seiko puts in their £500–2,000 watches — in a custom design that actually reflects your taste.
Every watch is hand-assembled in our workshop. I personally inspect each build before it ships: movement regulation, hand alignment, bezel action, lume application. If it's not right, it doesn't leave.
We've built over 2,400 watches with hundreds shipped to UK customers. Each one ships with a 1-year warranty. No questions asked, no hassle.
Get the classic racing chronograph look without the £4,000+ price tag
One price. No hidden fees. VAT & customs covered. Ships to the UK.
- Seiko VK63 Japanese meca-quartz · genuine movement
- Sapphire crystal — virtually scratch-proof
- White dial · orange sub-dials · black tachymeter bezel
- Express delivery to UK in 7–9 days
- All UK VAT & customs paid by us
- 1-year warranty — no small print
The Tech Specs
What's In The Box
Why Buy From Emperor Mods
How we compare to the alternatives.
| Emperor Mods | Swiss Chrono | Other Mod Builders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement | Genuine Seiko Japan VK63 | Swiss quartz/auto | Ask — many don't disclose |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire (at 3× price) | Inconsistent quality |
| Dial Design | ✓ White dial · racing orange sub-dials | ✗ Mass-produced | ✓ Some great · Some not |
| Price | £175 | £3,000–£8,000+ | £250–£400 |
| Warranty | 1 year — no small print | 2 years | Rarely offered at this price |
| Shipping to UK | Express courier · VAT & duties covered by us | Varies | Often overseas (customs + delays) |
We're not saying we're better than everyone. We're saying the value is hard to beat.
Questions You're Probably Asking
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Racing Orange
Heritage. On Your Wrist.
The classic racing chronograph look without the £4,000+ price tag
One price. No code needed. No hidden fees.
- Seiko VK63 Japanese meca-quartz · hand-assembled
- Sapphire crystal · 316L steel case · 42mm
- White dial · orange sub-dials · black tachymeter bezel
- Black sport racing leather strap fitted
- Express delivery to UK in 7–9 days
- 1-year warranty — no small print