OYST MOD - BLACK

The Oyst Mod Black is MedoMods' celebration of one of the most iconic bracelet designs in the history of the wristwatch — the three-link sport bracelet, here in an all-black stainless steel execution paired with a clean, legible black dial. Available in 36 mm and 39 mm, it offers a genuine size choice that respects the proportional preferences of different wrists: the 36 mm is trim and classic, the 39 mm is modern and confident. Both are driven by the Seiko NH35 automatic and finished with a sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova.

Movement

The Seiko NH35 automatic is the movement that makes this watch tick — literally. Hacking seconds stop the seconds hand on crown pull for accurate time-setting; the bidirectional rotor winds the mainspring through everyday wrist movement; manual winding is available whenever you want to top up the power reserve without waiting. Approximately 41 hours of reserve give the watch breathing room through inactive periods. The NH35 is widely serviced by watchmakers across Europe, which means long-term ownership is uncomplicated.

Case & Crystal

Both the 36 mm and 39 mm cases are stainless steel, built to the proportions that made sport-bracelet watches enduring icons: not too thick, not too thin, with lugs that flow naturally into the Oyster-style bracelet links. A screw-down crown locks the case to 5 ATM — sufficient for the everyday activities a sport bracelet watch is worn for. The sapphire crystal carries an anti-reflective coating and Super-LumiNova on the dial beneath it, ensuring the watch reads clearly in any lighting condition the day delivers.

Dial & Design

The black dial keeps things direct: applied indices, contrasting hands, Super-LumiNova that glows reliably in low light. The safety folding clasp on the Oyster-style bracelet completes the package with a secure closure that is smooth to operate. The entire watch in black — bracelet, case, dial — creates a focused, unified look that works as well with a tailored suit as it does with a weekend sweater. The Oyst Mod Black is a bracelet watch first, a sport watch second, and a collector piece third: the hierarchy is intentional.

On the Wrist

The Oyster-style bracelet distributes the weight of the watch across the wrist differently to a leather or rubber strap — there is a pleasant solidity to it that enthusiasts describe as "wrist presence." The safety folding clasp removes fussing from daily wear: a firm push and click in the morning, an easy lever release when you take it off at night. The size choice between 36 mm and 39 mm is meaningful — try both proportions against your wrist if you have the chance before ordering.

Why MedoMods

Hand-assembled in Germany, individually inspected, shipped to EU customers without customs complications. The Oyst Mod Black is a Seiko mod built for the enthusiast who appreciates the sport-bracelet watch form for what it actually is: a design that has proven itself over decades of daily wear on millions of wrists, here reimagined through careful hand-assembly with a genuine Japanese automatic movement and sapphire optics. Both sizes, one build quality standard — choose the one that fits your wrist.

• Case: 36 mm or 39 mm stainless steel – robust yet elegant

• Movement: Automatic Seiko NH35 – reliable and precise

• Crystal: Sapphire with Super-LumiNova – clear visibility and excellent readability

• Crown & Water Resistance: Screw-down crown, 5 ATM – suitable for everyday wear

• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster-style with safety folding clasp – comfortable and modern