Hands-On with the Orion 1 by Nick Harris

What watch would a watch-modder make if a watch-modder could make watches? It’s an age old question that… well, not really, but it’s always exciting to see how and where new brands develop. A little over a year ago, we brought you the tale of the Standard Field Seiko by Watches by Nick for the now defunct Go and Behold store. This was our first time hearing about Nick Harris, a watch modder who focused on Seiko mods, many with elaborate case work and unique dial materials. Now Nick is launching his own brand: Orion. Currently in pre-sale for $400, going up to $500, the Seiko NH35 powered time piece is sport watch with modest dimensions and a dial that brings vintage to mind. Nick lent us a prototype to take for a spin, so let’s take a closer look.