Build Your Own Custom Watch With This Kit || DIY Watch Club

[@zokhingcrew]

The fact that you built your own watch with your own hands, that alone puts a lot of value into the watch! great end result too!

[@csharponlinux4670]

Plus, it's a huge bragging right when someone ask about your watch or say that it's not a Rolex. With the biggest shit eating grin in your life, "Yeah, but I built the watch myself and customized it further. How about you?"

[@robwalker4653]

*Assembled

[@garth3236]

Very cool video. Well done on building your watch Taylor. I am a watch repairer & service quartz watches a fair bit, so just a little helpful tip. When fitting the hands I tend to kneel on the floor so that my eyes are level with the table. I can then look across the watch dial & hands I'm fitting, rather than looking from above.

[@lunam7249]

Thx

[@LumeShot]

Let me know if you need any help with doing a Seiko mod!

[@henrycollins2478]

Yo what’s up Lume shot?

[@LumeShot]

@@henrycollins2478 🤙🏻

[@BestDamnEDC]

I’ll be in touch. 😏

[@robforbes8097]

😃

[@v1d300]

Hey Lume Shot! A killer collab. Make it happen Taylor.

[@daithi1966]

When you build your own watch, how does it not become a favorite?

[@MZGErsan]

Heute noch

[@StephenCWLeung]

@@MZGErsan HEIL!

[@thepoetasher8240]

Him: *Takes hat off to focus* Everyone who wears hats watching: "Things got real, real quickly"

[@chriscon8463]

Very cool, man! Nice job. That’s pretty intimidating work to me; I can see why those kits have a place in watchmaking.

[@Raymond_Freeman]

You know it's serious when you gotta take the hat off. Sweet video!

[@BestDamnEDC]

You know it. 🤣

[@magiuspendragon]

One thing that's worth noting, the skx007 you mentioned... may not saphire crystal for 350 (my quick check saw sapphire priced quite a bit higher), and last I checked they still used the 7s26 movement (they may have changed in the new re-issued seiko 5 line, but I haven't seen if they started re-releasing the diver line yet?). the nh36 movement used in the kit is the more advanced tech. The water resistance check, however, is probably really worth being suspicious of vs buying new.

[@blaqbeadz]

Man, thank you! This got me inspired to make one for my dad. Thanks a whole lot dude!

[@SimeonKelly]

wish they had this for pocket watches. good video. thanks for your time.

[@repentorperish1386]

man me too. i love pocket watches. i was thinking the same thing

[@watchncarry9593]

So cool. Going to look into this. Enjoy your new watch

[@graceg4550]

Love your pics on the discord

[@ronaldbrashears9866]

Very good looking watch! Good job my guy

[@cjtaylor1977]

That is a brilliant product. Not something I would do but learning about these things is so much fun. I saw you struggle with the hands. It makes you realise just how skilled you have to be to do these things. It made me think twice about how those really cheap watches don't reward the people putting them together enough. That's the thing I learned. Thank you.

[@jayden5718]

Most watches fully made by machines, even the low tier Rolex models hands are put on by machines

[@Mineboy-10-8]

I love ❤️ this video and just ordered my own kit

[@nikipapalexopoulou9013]

just hit the like button for "if it's gonna take me two hours, I ain't gonna make you sit here and watching me scratching my head till I figure out how etc" that's the spirit

[@MtnLife-sv9fu]

Interesting idea, keep on keepin on...

[@davidvance3527]

Looks fun and rewarding. Not my jam, but I get the idea. Good video. 👍😎

[@Mineboy-10-8]

Hi I’m a Patreon and I didn’t see my name listed. Sorry not trying to be a jerk, I just love this channel it’s opened up the whole world of EDC to me and now It’s an addiction 😎

[@zr5640]

Definitely my favorite content from you in a while, but I am still not getting "into" watches!

[@juanangeles8211]

Lots of possibilities, like putting a battery on a manual Rolex or slowing down a watch match Marsian day

[@evantaylor9695]

Ooh, Build my own watch! Interesting...

[@gonkmaster717]

Have you built it?

[@bcerrati]

its already assembled? you just need to put it in the case???

[@bruh-ug5we]

What watch do you have on during the beginning of the video?

[@spencernichols9320]

The title of this video should be Taylor shows off his flowing locks 😂

[@BestDamnEDC]

I have been known to have lucious locks! 🤣

[@spencernichols9320]

Hahaha hey while I got your attention can you please make a video on how to properly navigate your discord its new territory for me I've literally been a sub since the MOD days and I'm just so confused about all the new avenue's your channel has now you're the best man thanks so much for a sense of belonging

[@z0phi3l]

I like the idea, relatively speaking not that expensive, too bad I have slight tremors and I can barely do anything that requires manual precision

[@mattnorton5695]

Would love to see another build. Be thinking about moding a watch and I think may be the push I need.

[@Oog12]

I wish the crystal had a magnifier for the date feature but it is still very very nice looking

[@JM-lu9no]

WOW this was great

[@NielsKruithof1]

where can I find that green strap? look really cool

[@gregrudzinski]

Awsome job! Looks great! Super effort for a first timer...pun intended ;-)

[@bwexperiences]

Cool idea , would like to try this some day

[@danielurquiza4728]

After watching Taylor attempt to instal the minute hand, I have determined he could never be a brain surgeon 😂

[@chriss3886]

I was thinking he should have practiced with several timed games of Operation! Could literally feel my blood pressure rising as he worked on placing the hands.

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

My hands are cramping just watching you do it. Seems like a interesting challenge for sure, but I don't think my old mechanic hands could handle that small of a task.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I was honestly worried myself. The first time was definitely rough. But the second time around, it was much easier to “feel” it.

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

@@BestDamnEDC I'd probably have to do it in 15-20 minute spurts and pick it up again the next day. I'd also need a telescope to be able to see everything as well. Heck I have a hard enough time tying on small lures to fish with these days. I speak like I'm a old man, but I'm only 34. Just a very rough 34 years of existence lol.

[@E2005-c4j]

Can you do a review on the ares diver 1

[@bloodswarms]

I've considered these kits for a long time. My only gripe is that I wish the dials didn't have the branding on them. I literally debrand everything I own, including my car. It would be great to have a minimalist, debranded diver watch.

[@carloscanasramirez6530]

I would love to know where he got the green wrist band for his watch

[@colorpagan]

That looks cool

[@chandukiran-stoneprofitsys4845]

he did really good

[@mohammadtanvirhm4518]

what's the name of that kit set?

[@chandukiran-stoneprofitsys4845]

he did goooooood

[@ctrip34]

I just saw this video.. you should try customizing an orient. They're giving seiko a run for their money.

[@creed0307]

Nice vid bud , I’d like to see you can mod a seiko,with your content and they way you edit , it wouldn’t be such a snooze fest as some other watch mod videos on KZbin

[@harrystoller4147]

Can I build a watch that doesn’t exist but should?

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Next time, capture the hands with the rodico putty, get them in position and use the hand seating tool. You also did not use the dial protector when applying the hands.

[@dylanbaril951]

what is the watch he was wearing during the build?

[@JohnSmith-jn7cg]

That is a Damasco with a leather strap.

[@DSMetal14]

Dude, I was thinking I haven't seen a video from you in a long time. KZbin unsubscribed me!

[@crimson_tide_edc]

I'm ready to see if they have a gmt

[@BestDamnEDC]

They don’t ... yet!

[@badcosmonaut]

What is on your wrist?

[@stevek8829]

Do you actually assemble a movement?

[@lancashiteman]

no

[@Tom_H327]

Lmao. No. If that were the case then no one would buy the kit. These are just drop in mods, with some assembly required. not real building.

[@jonathonnordyke]

i wish i could get the Topo TPT Slide but im broke:( greast videio by the way:)

[@ducksauce9495]

Not gonna lie I’d pay a few hundred bucks for a Taylor Martin watch sounds fancy and fitting lol

[@popoutjay4280]

I’m gonna do that

[@johnrandall6524]

obviously didn't listen to nick. DONT GET INTO WATCHES!!

[@JBonilla010]

Great now I have to spend 300$ 🤣

[@CaliberWorks]

It is also possible to buy high quality parts from Switzerland. I have a few contacts in Geneva and I build my own luxury pieces. Drop me a message. Love your channel.

[@stevenwhillans8]

Have you worn this much? Be interested in hearing/seeing your experience with it?

[@LeRestauratHeure]

👍👍👍

[@ajgross67]

I looked through their site a bit and I have to be honest, I am a little disappointed in the lack of options. Ya it is cool to “make your own watch”, but that is only half of the appeal to watch modding. The other half is make a watch that is customized to your tastes and has your own unique flair to it. The stainless bezel was really the only visual option I saw on their site that would fit with the dive watch

[@BestDamnEDC]

I would also like to see more options.

[@michaelhansen-luther2972]

Damn so close to first 🤣

[@erock864]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do this... I get anxiety putting a case on my iPhone with even the tiniest piece of dust in it

[@edgarbanuelos2342]

*takes hat off Me: sees Rip from Yellowstone

[@TimPalloni]

Anyone else having trouble getting into the discord?

[@cgrant4520]

Rest in the good news 💐🌑👍 okay bye

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

Oh man, cool but definitely not for me. Id like to be able to make my own field watch, but my hands would never be able to put those hands on, lol. That's some delicate work...

[@BestDamnEDC]

😅 I struggled a bit. I felt the caffeine jitters kick in when I was trying to place that seconds hand.

[@adamquail5780]

I have seen these kits. But I think they are too expensive Considering you have to put the watch together.

[@wedidit1599]

hi

[@chrishartwells6029]

just wondering...how r u not sponsored but u have a discount code. hmmmmmmm

[@BestDamnEDC]

Subscribers get a discount and I don’t get a kickback. Pretty simple and obvious how that works.

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Resale value would be crap.. cool different vid though.

[@BestDamnEDC]

Yeah, for sure. I don’t think anyone would do this hoping to resell. But you can swap parts indefinitely and make virtually whatever you want after the fact.

[@almerino795]

So you don't get to assemble the movement(gears).? This is more like the final step of an assembly or paint by the numbers. Do you know what company have kits where one is provided with all the gear parts and instructions where I would have to start from scratch.? No preassembled movement. Thank you in advance

[@SerialEater274]

I would need a handful of xanax to do that, just for putting the hands on. That's not for me at all 🤣 super cool, I would love to do it, but know myself better than that. Just watching you out the hands on was full of anxiety for me. And then you're shaking 😬😬😬 oh boy. I would have thrown it and given up

[@s13danny]

In before the discord

[@Engineer_GM_Ford_Chrysler]

To do that without Glasses?! There is no way I would have been able to drop those arms in place! To have young eyes again😔 Excellent work!

[@oaf1575]

Oof2.4 here

[@danielorozco1728]

Why dont you respond to my DMs mate? :(

[@delta-a17]

Probably because he gets ten thousand messages a week?

[@danielorozco1728]

@@delta-a17 but even in the comments where sometimes are less than 50 comments, he doesnt reply to mine.

[@delta-a17]

@@danielorozco1728 I assume he is a busy man. ...or he may just not feel like writing a response you know? We really aren't entitled to his time.

[@peso.brim61]

My first impression was Seth Rogan

[@6Sisu9]

Wow 350... yeah no, maybe at 100/150.

[@Tom_H327]

I know, right?

[@JustGorilla]

Lots of dumb things we collect are worth it. Pen isn’t.

[@gatlinmeinburg5210]

Isn't it past Joe's bedtime

[@MeetTheSLAYER]

DIY watch club costs WAY to much. I have priced out building a frankenwatch with an ETA movement for less than $150. DIY watch club, you can not get a kit for less than that, they are all $200 and up.

[@kristiyan95]

Ohh, wait. I was thinking this is really cool until I realized you only build the face the hands and the ''Outer'' parts of the watch, not the actual mechanism and insides... Still good tho, But I was expecting to be a bit more advanced.

[@pianoboylaker6560]

The disappointing thing is, you don't build your own watch do you? The watch is already built, you just put it together. If it was a real test to your ot my ability, the movement would come in pieces with instructions to build from scratch. That's a real build it yourself product. But not this. Now I would buy a kit like that for £2/300 but not something that's already assembled that you put in a case.

[@Tom_H327]

Thats a great company. 🙄 Low end pieces and nothing to sell anyway.

[@chandukiran-stoneprofitsys4845]

omg'

[@adrianzaragoza4983]

First

[@MikeJones100_]

Nope

[@jkgkjgkijk]

No rodico, no movement holder or cover.....eye yi yi

[@anmol4933]

the watch is already made u just assambled it