Build your own custom pilot watch with SEIKO NH35 B-UHR on your wrist

You don’t need a lot of skills to build your own custom pilot watch with SEIKO NH35. The Seiko NH35 watch movement is one of the most popular along with micro brands and homage watches. You can find it in Zelos, Spinnaker as well as in homage watches like Pagani Design, Cadisen, or level higher San Martin. Build Your Own Watch from Parts using an NH35A watch movement, stainless steel watch case, and hands, as well as other parts pup up a B-Uhr Flieger. In this video, you will see all steps that have to be done and it can be done at home by anyone who would like to build a custom wristwatch.
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SEIKO NH35A
- I bought mine on AliExpress: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AWpk2s
- Check also eBay: ebay.us/9Y75wo
- Pilot watch: ebay.us/csrwn5
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Movement and dial
2:05 Watch hands
5:40 Winding steam and casing
12:15 Strap
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[@tickingWATCH]

Similar video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGScn3-ZityCg6M 😀

[@troynasello2085]

I've used that exact case to make a field watch. It's a great case, 39mm, sapphire crystal & 200 meter water resistant. Inexpensive too!

[@tickingWATCH]

Exactly. I bought my on eBay. Thank you.

[@dop5]

Well done. It's great that you documented it so well.

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine John Oldskool! 😀

[@interestedbystander196]

Very nice! Thanks for showing the process.

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine 👍

[@yoandyhernandez6920]

Great worck, beautifull watch, congrat.

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine Yoandy Hernández!

[@steventan869]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine Steven Tan!

[@jameslyons6655]

Nice. I do think a red second hand might have given it the smallest pop of color though. Very good video.

[@tickingWATCH]

That is a good idea the color could be yellow, blue or green, the visibility could be better 😀

[@rustyjohnson7796]

Dude nice job !

[@tickingWATCH]

Thanks, I really appreciate it 😀

[@sigsauer505]

Really like the case

[@tickingWATCH]

Me too thanks 😀

[@jmanalo9353]

Great video, liked and subscribed.

[@tickingWATCH]

Thank you very much

[@mikeingeorgia1]

That was very fascinating to watch. I think I would like to try this just to see if I can do it.

[@tickingWATCH]

I'm really glad that you like it

[@haping1]

Nice build. Tyoe B style with date window you don't see every day. Just a few tips: Use a washer on the hour wheel befor installing the dial so the hour wheel always engages the intermidiate wheel. please use tweezers with a plastic tip. You just scratched the dial when putting the hour hand on. After every hand installation, check if the hand turns ok.

[@tickingWATCH]

Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it

[@manciclon]

Great job🤟🤟😎

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine

[@bluedan1873]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to start moding as a hobby and tgis made it much less daunting.

[@tickingWATCH]

You're welcome bluedan1873 and good luck 😀

[@scottparis6355]

Good reminder to grease the threads of the watch back, too.

[@tickingWATCH]

Thank you 😀

[@iwonag8873]

Śliczny zegarek, jeszcze jakiś ciekawy grawer na dekielek i będzie całkowicie jedyny w swoim rodzaju.

[@tickingWATCH]

Dziękuję, a jest na tylnim dekielku miejsce 🙂

[@darrelwillman3158]

Nice watch! Perfect case and dial choices. I went 44mm with a mechanical 6497 and a canvas strap :)

[@tickingWATCH]

I'm really glad that you like it. This 44 is also perfect have a one. Thanks

[@mmpdg]

Show it!

[@narendravara5134]

Thank you for the video this was made easy by you. Can you do another project only this time with a GMT complication?

[@tickingWATCH]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Will see next vid will be a review

[@joytekb]

Fantastic

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine @joytekb! 😀

[@simonosborne3047]

Nice result. I make my own watches, I also use NH35/36. I have more trouble than you with the sweeper though. I use Rodico to hold it in place. I use plastic tweezers to set the hands as I once scratched a dial with steel ones.

[@tickingWATCH]

Thank you, with this plastic tweezers is a good idea, I think I will also start to use them.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Very good build. I would be very nervous about cutting the winding stem in case I cut it too short. Having to adjust for the screw down crown is confusing. Did you apply any thread lock after you finished it?

[@tickingWATCH]

I'm really glad that you like it. The thread lock is a very good idea but if you don't have you can just use super glue, also works.

[@tientienyao]

Nice video for watch DIY-ers. Two questions: how does the cut stem attached to the crown? How do you test the water resistance of the watch at home?

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine T-Y Chia! There is a screw on the stem and the crown, so they are connected; I did not test it, but you can put it just to the water and see.

[@mmpdg]

Beautiful

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine MM pdg! 😀

[@ucokfin1266]

Hi, I just started learning to build custom watch and your video makes it very easy to do it, it very encouraging . Can you share me all the tool that I should prepare before I start to build my watch?

[@tickingWATCH]

Check the comment section below and my videos, but for sure you need a set of tweeters, screwdrivers, and a case-back opener, then you need to clean the watch, a movement holder is also useful. Good luck with the fantastic watchmaking journey.

[@whatthe6532]

Nice.

[@tickingWATCH]

The pleasure is mine What the!

[@juanrafaeltosado1812]

¡¡GOOD JOB 👍!!! .

[@tickingWATCH]

Thank you ☺️

[@jimi5196]

Czego używasz do montażu wskazówek? Super film! Właśnie czekam na mojego nh36 i będę coś składał! Mam nadzieję że się uda, a ma wyjść z tego diver 💪 czy mógłbym prosić jakiś kontakt do Ciebie żebym mógł zadać kilka pytań? Pozdrawiam

[@tickingWATCH]

Prostych nabijaków kupionych na Ali, linki w opisie pod filmem. Jak chcesz pogadać, popytać, to zapraszam na grupę na FB i powodzenia z Twoim projektem 😀

[@moriad02]

Any tips on sizing the timing stem? That's always my issue, especially when working with a screw down crown.

[@tickingWATCH]

To measure and cut the right length, better do this in steps if you ara not sure.

[@pabvisan]

Very nice watch i saw a similiar one build by a Spanish watch fan youtuber. HE print in a 3 D printer the ring. Where did you get it the case and the plastic ring? Thanks in advance

[@tickingWATCH]

Was together with the case bought on eBay. Check links in the description down below ...

[@Rectitude4U]

Awesome. I’m inspired. Is there a guide to which movements fit into which cases etc.?

[@tickingWATCH]

I'm really glad that you like it. Just read the description of the item.

[@Rectitude4U]

@@tickingWATCH Finished my first watch today! That video was helpful. I had to cut the stem a few times to get it right. Very satisfying! Thanks again!

[@tickingWATCH]

@@Rectitude4U the pleasure is mine, gratulations

[@MrJmawiseman]

Do you need a Vernier to measure where to cut the winding stem? Where do you measure it from?

[@tickingWATCH]

You can use but a simple caliper is enough 😀

[@alex-qg2tt]

Thanks for the video. I have a problem tho. The two little stamps on the dial dont fit in the clockwork nh35 although my dial is nh35 compatible. What do I do?

[@tickingWATCH]

Probably you ordered a dial for NH35 but you received a different one. Once the same happens to me ☹

[@normantomalin]

I really like that dial but cannot find it on Aliexpress nor ebay. Would you happen to have a link?

[@tickingWATCH]

Check the links in the description down below and write fliger dial

[@vitorbravo5535]

Just a question: Is it not bad to use a leather base like this when applying the hands as it puts pressure on the rotor? Or in this small ocassion it does not matter? Thanks!

[@tickingWATCH]

It is and I sometimes do, but any method you use you should always be carefull because watch parts are mostly very delicate 😬

[@Sebastian-sh5hi]

Hello, I bought a nh70 movement. Seems to small for the case I got, is it obvious if its too small? The case supposedly fits nh70.

[@tickingWATCH]

In my opinion it should fit 😀

[@artemihsw2832]

Where did you get the movement support from? I ordered l near identical parts but I completely forgot about the support.

[@tickingWATCH]

Check the links in the description down below 😀

[@bobelaviador]

You may us the Seiko 4R35 as well

[@tickingWATCH]

Yes if someone can get even better 😀

[@kingsnurglegurglesonthevik4517]

Quick question, your timegrapher is it the model 1000 or 1900, I'm looking into buying one from Aliexpress where they are MUCH CHEAPER than anywhere else. Do you have any links to where these are available at the best/lowest price ?

[@tickingWATCH]

My is 1900, more check here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqvalYSXgd6daMk in the description you will find also links. Good luck 👍

[@kingsnurglegurglesonthevik4517]

@@tickingWATCH Thanks for the reply, I already watched this video and I am going to watch it again now. I just couldn't tell what model you have because of the sticker over it. I'm favouring getting the 1900 too, for the bigger screen.

[@christopheryap509]

I have a seiko kinetic watch but it is no longer charging. Can I change the movements with the NH35A?

[@tickingWATCH]

Rather not Did you tray to replace the rechargeable battery?

[@ArdaBilen]

Nice video! a question, is it waterproof for swimming? Not diving

[@tickingWATCH]

Thanks, I think it is but I never tested 🙂

[@ArdaBilen]

@@tickingWATCH so, test it! :D hahaha jk

[@zyead4693]

what tools do you use when pushing the needles down?

[@tickingWATCH]

What do you mean about pushing the needles - hands? I use tools like hands-pusher.

[@Caram0n]

How does the crown attach to the shortened stem?

[@tickingWATCH]

There is a screw on the stem ...

[@Kunal0103]

Hi i am kunal from Mumbai india i love your art work do you also sell watches on etsy??

[@tickingWATCH]

Thanks, I really appreciate that you like my work, I am hobbyist and with this videos I am encouraging people to work on watches on your own, I am not a seller.

[@ShihtzuPilot]

Where can I buy that watch dial and what's the size of it?

[@tickingWATCH]

Check the links in the description down below 😀

[@peterandrew4027]

Please could you tell us where you bought the dial and the hands of the watch?? Many Thanks

[@tickingWATCH]

Check the links in the description down below 😀

[@peterandrew4027]

@@tickingWATCH I have may times but just cannot find any reference to the hands and dials. I am obviously missing something here. Thanks for your response and | Happy Christmas

[@tickingWATCH]

@@peterandrew4027 you can check here www.tickingwatch.pl/zrob-to-sam-meski-zegarek-pilota/ it is in polish but you can use google translate, on the end of the page are useful links

[@acalmandreasonableperson5529]

can you explain what i do with a 3.8 position movement thats different?

[@tickingWATCH]

What do you mean exactly with position 3.8?

[@acalmandreasonableperson5529]

when the position of the crown on the case is at 3.8 and so is the movement does anything change?

[@tickingWATCH]

@@acalmandreasonableperson5529 the dial feet are in different places so you need dedicated dial to that

[@SimonLanglais]

Whats the name of the dial and where can I find it ?

[@tickingWATCH]

I bought mine on ali. Check links in the description down below 👍

[@Harvin87]

How do you measure how much of the crown tube must be cut? Thanks!

[@tickingWATCH]

I use a caliper ...

[@Harvin87]

@@tickingWATCH Sure, but how do you know exactly how much to cut? why do you cut at say 5mm instead of 7 or 4? thank you ! your video has been really helpful!

[@tickingWATCH]

@@Harvin87 this video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2LaZouHfdCkqpY

[@CiderPang27]

I was surprised how much pressure it took to fit the hands.

[@tickingWATCH]

By some you just have to press a little bit stronger 💪 they do not always fit perfect

[@YangGuangPandaBear]

help finding a case for a movements

[@tickingWATCH]

Check links in the description down below

[@bioburden]

Are the movements you mention original or clones? Cuz there is a big difference

[@tickingWATCH]

This movements are advertised as Seiko but Seiko in his watches has a little bit different symbol so it could be that it is produced on some kind of license. Maybe are there people that know better.

[@bioburden]

@@tickingWATCHThanks, yeah that's my worry as i feel that I can't really trust branding when it's coming from China.

[@tickingWATCH]

@@bioburden my is still working and is keeping time, but of course, I was having also a bad experience, also shown in my videos. The final choice is your

[@mohammadabdullah6707]

Sadly, I find myself only liking watches that are very expensive. But I don't care about the name, so my question is : Is it possible to have someone (not me!) make a watch from scratch by buying the parts to make my dream watch? Is this possible?

[@tickingWATCH]

I'm pretty sure it is, just find a good watchmaker and you will get your dream watch.

[@gingerdog2176]

Would it be possible to get a link to all the parts thanks!

[@tickingWATCH]

Of course. Check links in the description down below 👍

[@gingerdog2176]

@@tickingWATCH thank you! I see now

[@eagz3394]

Next time, I recommend removing the stem before applying the hands. Applying the hands with the stem engaged can damage the movement.

[@tickingWATCH]

I will check it. Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it 😀

[@Bradkatz123]

When adding the minute and hour hand, it has to be at 12?

[@tickingWATCH]

Yes when you have a date - this is the only right way 😀

[@Bradkatz123]

@@tickingWATCH do the movements all start with the clock set at 0:00:00?

[@tickingWATCH]

@@Bradkatz123 I think so

[@Bradkatz123]

@@tickingWATCH thank you!!! So important step: add hands before starting the movement. I appreciate it!!!

[@SimonLanglais]

What are those hands name ??

[@tickingWATCH]

Check links in the description down below, there I bought mine ...

[@liamdormon7822]

Scratching the dial at 2:18 was painful to watch

[@tickingWATCH]

Nothing is perfect 😀

[@sparta49]

You scratched the dial putting the hour hand on

[@tickingWATCH]

Yeah you have to always be careful here, and not only here 😀

[@whatthe6532]

Hour hand a bit too long.

[@tickingWATCH]

I understand, I wanted to show everything in details.

[@ARMouer]

sloppy

[@tickingWATCH]

Hmm, have you some ideas?

[@exigency2231]

rude

[@ricardofranco9946]

Podría ser tan amable de seleccionar las piezas exactas para armar un oyster perpetual de bronce con movimiento solar? U automático Movimiento Citizen? Y colocar los vínculos de Aliexpress!!! Muchas gracias. Muy interesante el vídeo y entretenido

[@tickingWATCH]

Thank you and mayby I will have something similar in my future projects, but at the moment see my other vides

[@mrunner7671]

what size watch case did you use and what size dial? Thanks.

[@tickingWATCH]

40mm case and 31mm dial. All are bought from the link in the description down below.