Build Your Own Watch - DIY Watch Kit from DIY Watch Club

Hi Guys, in this video I have been sent a watch from DIY Watch Club which I will build and show you all the tools and steps required to build your own watch from a kit. This is my honest opinion of this product that I believe is a great place to start to get you into this wonderful hobby of watchmaking and why I really wanted to show and review this for you all. I hope you enjoy this one.
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[@MrSloika]

A ready made watch of that quality would be less than $100. The cost of the tools purchased a la carte would probably be around $100 as well. The fact that they include everything needed and also provide video instructions makes these kits well worth it for the novice watch hobbyist. Not a bad deal for someone starting out in the watch hobby.

[@jadedsoul1]

are u blind.. have u checked the prices.. the movments can be bought for 30 quid.. they are taking the piss. with a load of crappy tools they bought of amazon.. come on.. i can buid the same watch diff dial.. for a ton....

[@FrauStaenki]

Tools of that "quality" (afaics) cost around 13 EUR on eBay;-) I know, that building is part of the fun, but I think 250/300+ EUR/$/GBP for a watchkit that can, in hours, be build to a watch that is inferior to a Pagani Design (or else) for 50+ bucks is not a really good deal …

[@dodgydruid]

I love the Seiko NH35 and 36 movements, abs superb movements.

[@dodgydruid]

Wearing the NH36's granddaddy at the mo, my Seiko 6349 which is my favourite vintage Seiko in my collection, altho my recent "star wars" Orient tristar is fast coming up to challenge it :D

[@RaisethegrainWW]

Very cool entry into watchmaking. I wish the dial read 666ft, then I could say, “My first watch build was a Devil Diver!” Thanks for sharing!

[@Beamotheviking]

The Orange second hand with the green dial is awesome 😎

[@MyRetroWatches]

Glad to hear that . I was not so sure. Perhaps I will fit it again and give it another try. (Still want to paint it red though )

[@koppit]

That dial is spot on! Looks fantastic.

[@buggerit]

i like to make frankenstien watches. taking old non working vintage watches and giving them a heart trans plant with a quartz movement. one of a kind watch. no one else in the world are likely to have one the same.

[@Amin_2k]

I love mesh bracelets. I chucked away the bracelet on my current dive watch and put a 4 dollar aliexpress mesh bracelet on it. Feels amazing, very comfortable and it feel sturdy. It even has quick release spring bars included. I hope they will become the standard again in the future.

[@petercampbell3828]

I agree that it is a good value. The black dial and mesh looks very nice. I think that a black sterile dial with applied idicies would be a tasteful upgrade. I'm still just a hobbyist and started by fixing my own watch then some non running vintage watches, but this kit would have been a great place to start as you know that you will have a running watch when finished and not be concerned with sourcing parts or cleaning cap jewels! Thanks for a fun video Michael.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Peter happy to read a positive comment. It’s because I thought the kit was a good idea I decided to film it.

[@csachevauxsansabri2612]

Wau that green dial in conjunction with the mesh bracelet realy pops. It catapults the time piece to whole new level. I do think a Suisse mouvement would have lifted this some more. Nothing against NH35 but I prefer the ETA 2824. More heritage to it.

[@basfinnis]

This looks absolutely lovely. Thanks for showing this 😘

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[@kingsford73]

Learning watchmaking is fun but challenging, if you're going to take that first step, buying a kit like that is a good idea because you've got enough on your plate getting to grips with assembling the watch. Gasket grease, and a case cushion would be a welcome addition to the kit, but if you don't know anything about watchmaking then that's advanced knowledge, I remember getting my case cushion I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread, a good review BTW.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you John.

[@glenh4971]

I think it is a great product. I noticed kits for 198 dollars. Not bad at all. This hobby is not a cheap hobby Mike. Even if you are careful to try and buy exactly what you need it adds up quickly. Once you get started buying tools it seems like it is non-stop what you can spend your money on. Nice watch by the way. Enjoy.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Glen.

[@hamshackleton]

If you think this is an expensive hobby, try model railways! One loco costs about the same as a watch kit!

[@azizaissa5499]

really great content in both youtube channels you made me love watch repairing i'm collecting the tools now while i'm watching to your videos to better understand the mouvments

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you. I welcome this feedback. Good to know people enjoy it.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Love that green dial. Really enjoy your take on the kit too, I enjoyed mine. One thing I wish they had was a movement holder.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Jason. I’ve emailed them about a holder or movement cushion as an addition plus some other things.

[@kevinprocsal7580]

I like the concept. I briefly looked at their site and liked what I saw. Some say it is a bit pricey but for someone like myself who doesn’t have the knowledge of what fits with what I like the idea of being able to make sure everything goes together without any issues. I do wish they had some bracelets to pick from as I like them better than straps but I guess I could do as you did and get them elsewhere.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Hopefully they will read your comment. I have emailed them about bracelets and mesh straps. I am waiting to hear back.

[@adrianbirkett594]

Thanks Mike, love your style!. Lovely watch, tools very good too. Mesh strap much better, and green dial though black one nice too. Would have liked to see it on the timeograph and see it's performance. Great video. Adrian 🍀

[@MyRetroWatches]

True. Thanks on the TG it’s spot on but these NH35s always are very accurate

[@cherenymadison3554]

What?! The orange hand looked so nice! But to each his own

[@MyRetroWatches]

Don't worry the orange hand went back on in the end!

[@cherenymadison3554]

@@MyRetroWatches now you're talkin!

[@Standoffmuffin]

Wow this is perfect timing! Thank you!

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Nice, love that mesh bracelet it really sets off the watch. A minor point perhaps but the only thing i dont like because its sort of confusing is the seconds hand, IMO the arrow on the short end should point the other way, eg like feathers on a real arrow. eg this >----o------------ rather than this

[@watchmedraw4340]

I love this. I'm a vintage guy but this is awesome.

[@BlaFin80]

It came out pretty good. Thanks for showing how it’s done.

[@manuel_winde]

I got mine as a 40th present from my mum who knew I loved watches- my main watch is a Reverso which is great for most days, but for holidays by the beach/pool it’s nice to have something that’s a bit more of a beater but still with that added sentimental value (along with telling people “I made it myself” on the odd occasion someone asks). My only negative is that I’d love to have a decent bracelet available with fitted end links. Might try a mesh like yours but with so many great Strapcode bracelets at reasonable prices, even if they made the endlinks by themselves that fitted with other bracelets it would be good.

[@MyRetroWatches]

You make a very good point and its actually something I have raised with DIY personally. Even their latest kit still mainly come on rubber. I haver their latest GMT model to film in the next week or so and thats on rubber. A bracelet can really lift a watch and make to look much more classy. rounded end links do get rid of that annoying gap. My mesh works really well though.

[@eloygagogonzalez7330]

Learning to be wachtmaker. For people like me impossible mission. Thank hoy for yours excellent videos, Michael!

[@davidfarrell7318]

that watch looks great enjoyed watching you build it i hope there is more

[@manuel_winde]

I used a stamp moistener as a movement holder first time 😄- second time I rested the movement on a loupe, I found that the narrow size of the loupe means I could put the case completely over the movement without having to flip it 👍

[@stevevanderhorst5234]

Love the idea of building my own watch Mike.

[@9daywonda]

The auroa borealis dial really worked tre bien.

[@Mckay2969]

Fantastic video, the green dial was definitely the way to go love it on the mesh. Might actually give this a go.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I hope you do! If you have not done something like this before it’s great. Doing anything yourself gives you enormous satisfaction and may tip you into this as a hobby!

[@DamdamF]

Nice job, the result is very nice. The kit seems very well thought out, but I tend to disagree with you on the value for money side. I just made my own automatic watch, a Rolex Submariner hommage (shame I can't post any pictures so you could see the final result). I bought most of the parts and tools on Ebay and Aliexpress and it cost me around $100 for the watch itself and around $40 for the tools, which is more than half the price. To be fair, I chose a slightly inferior quality movement (Mingzhu DG 2813, which cost me around $25) but a NH35 doesn't cost that much more. As for the knowledge of how to build a watch, everything is here on KZbin if you look hard enough. I learnt a great deal from you, Mark Lovic, the Nekkid Watchmaker or even My Mate Vince. However, the big positive aspect of this kit is being sure that all the parts will come together nicely. I remember spending a lot of time sourcing the parts, making sure they would fit together and hesitating before ordering them.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for your comment. I did say you could do it cheaper but you also have to know which part will fit what etc. Not everyone would know this or have the time to search for it all. This kit has a place in the market I think, its an experience with an end product you get to keep. Kits do start at $199 which again is not bad for what you get plus the video instructions. They also have to make at least 35% margin I would think for it to be viable as a business.

[@markwoods1504]

Excellent video, the watch is outstanding my friend.

[@mrcoolr429]

These kits are really a good idea and they look great too!!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks pal. Agreed the concept is brilliant hence me covering it.

[@MikeAustin2012]

I love my black face divers but that dark green sunburst is WAY better blue or red even works for me. I recently built a black to brown sunburst with gold hands and markers and I LOVE it. With a faux jubilee it's my honeymoon favorite for now. I enjoyed your presentation but not the bitching. It's the same reason I didn't start a channel. No one wants to hear that. Nice work, and in the terminators famous quote, I'll be back!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you kindly.

[@darcybrawataakaontariostac6835]

I think this is brilliant

[@greggaxiola]

Thank you for the in depth review. It was awesome and I love your candor.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for watching and the compliment. I have another kit from DIY club being recorded in the next few weeks! stay tuned.

[@gwynwilliams4222]

Great looking watches

[@therealwatchdoctor]

I love your personality Mike. Your channel keeps growing, nice to see! Have a good day.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks so much. Keep working on your channel too its great.

[@rbmwiv]

Another great video. I have started fitting my minute hand after I moved the hour to 6. Just is easier for me to get them lined up. I wish I could fit them as quickly as you. Mainly the second hand.

[@MyRetroWatches]

It’s just practice. My first second hand I did I broke! Here we are 100s later and now no fear

[@rbmwiv]

Instead of tape on the back to protect use a plastic bag. Something kinda thick like a ziplock bag. Works great and is quick and reusable.

[@tofu3802]

Thanks Mike, Good review Really Good Little kit, wish I knew about these kits before, I bought My hobby tools seperatly. Very nice. Thank you for showing

[@MyRetroWatches]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cybereye2]

Awesome!

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

That company selling those watches, should have a webpage where you can design your own clock face on line, that would be cool, and they would print it and send it to you together with the watch kitt, wouldn't that be nice.. I'd send them my maya clock face for sure :)

[@matthewwiseman866]

Great stuff Mike 👏

[@walther9161]

Nice vid! I’m sold!

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

I really like the idea. I enjoy building up my first watch and keeping the tools after is great to start your toolset. I’s also a good way to get more confident and to assess your skills with small parts. This will show you how far you can go in watch building and restauration. That’s a good start anyway. 👍

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

I use a Bergeon rubber 8-ball to close or open the caseback. Usefull to screw it properly. No risk scratching anything in the process. I will give it a last kick with the tool for divers or any water resistant case to lock it tight.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have never got on with the rubber balls but then I work mainly on Vintage and some of those are on so tight. I have more industrial caseback openers for stubborn casebacks.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

@@MyRetroWatches I feel much more secure with the rubber ball. No risk scratching anything. Amaze how it works quite well. 👌

[@timlangel6211]

That green dial was the right choice

[@MyRetroWatches]

Agreed. Made the watch completely different. A better look.

[@johnpinner1]

Wonderful project. Good movement

[@loriosterweil982]

Ahahaha. You had me at “putting the hands on can be a nightmare.”

[@MyRetroWatches]

Its all part of the fun!

[@Segafishy]

I do love this idea but for me it's a little high price wise (I do get it's high quality stuff though), in this price range there are a lot of good ready made options and theres always the risk you could make the mistake and damage the watch which can be a little difficult to write off at this price point. To me gift wise the sweet spot would be £100-150ish, maybe swapping out to a Chinese or Vostok based build to reduce the cost.

[@MrDNAtkinson]

It’s true that most of their kits are a bit above your sweet spot but ICYMI - and for the benefit of anyone else reading the comments - the dress watch kits they do start at £144

[@neatstep]

I bought almost the same kit late last year as my first foray into putting a watch together. Needless to say, I think that I made just about every mistake in the book during my first attempt at the build (bent hands, scratched dial, didn't clean as fastidiously as I should have etc), however, it taught me some very important lessons and when I returned to the project after a period of frustration and having sourced a rather natty Omega-esque wavey dial and alternative hands, I ended up with a really nice end result which I gifted to a friend for Christmas 2020 with a selection of straps with quick release spring bars so that he could adjust the look quickly and easily. Needless to say, he was well chuffed with the gift and despite having subsequently restored/repaired a number of his other watches I often see him wearing what was my first ever build which I take no small measure of pride in. I'm still a novice at this horology malarkey but with the excellent content produced by Mike @ My Retro Watches, The Nekkid Watchmaker and, of course, Marshall @ Wristwatch Revival, I learn new things every day and am gradually gaining confidence in this, now, inescapable art. Perhaps, one day, I will get the gumption to even attempt my own KZbin video? I certainly have enough of the gear, just need a tad more of the idea hehe. Keep up the good work Mike, really enjoy your content, Netflix has gone out of the window these days 🤣

[@Andrew-lq4ol]

Great video! I'm impressed that DWC sells a timegrapher on their site. Cheapest price I've seen in AUD$ also! - Just wish they sold "blank" dials.... it would be a good alternative store to AE or eBay! Thanks for the time you spent on this Mike!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Andrew. Hopefully they will be reading the comments and see yours.

[@markweaver8382]

I'm checking it out now I need this.

[@MyRetroWatches]

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[@MrGrentch]

Yay! New vid from the man himself. :)

[@mojoe7951]

Excellent video. Really enjoyed it.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Joe. Yes. In my opinion you might be able to source it all cheaper but you have to work out what dial works with what movement etc, then tools to buy. This is a one stop shop deal with quite a few options to choose from. Equally you can then modify it further using aftermarket Seiko parts for an NH35 bought from eBay and alike.

[@davelowey3074]

Cool vid Mike, what you say about tweezers is spot on, i have broken a few ballances because of crap tweezers (dropping), get some good ones. Your watch looks nice, cool rotar too. I did spend less than that including buying the tools, but i spent alot of time on ebay (but i did want tools), and i didn't get it in one go either, i built mine because i wanted it to be one if a kind as much as possible. Cheers Mike. 👍

[@MyRetroWatches]

yes I use Dumont tweezers they are very expensive but one pair is all you need so it pays off in the end. The Vitus ones supplied I am familiar with as I have a smaller pair of this brand that I use for certain work. Thanks for watching.

[@richardvacanti4265]

What a great video thank you very much. I thought it was so much more complicated. Video has given me the confidence to purchase a kit and try this. I am going to go for the miyota what does 60 hour power reserve. The one thing that I think DIY could change is the second hand. I would like to see the arrow end be the long end. No if I wanted to could I purchase separate handset and use them instead of the handset that comes with it. I also would like to see DIY give us a choice of a handset maybe two or three choices something a little fatter with more loom.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Brilliant! I do have a link that saves you a bit of money so be sure to click that. Have you looked at the hands they sell separately as maybe they have a better one ?

[@laikatravels]

Just found your channel. diy watch looks great. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MyRetroWatches]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alvinpillay9995]

This is going to be child's play for you Mike.

[@MyRetroWatches]

It’s not difficult but I wanted to show something that newbies could buy and attempt themselves.

[@darrencheshire8546]

Great kit and info, stay safe buddy

[@danielstreng]

Hello, PD1667 on the right wrist 😉

[@MyRetroWatches]

Well spotted!

[@hamshackleton]

It's a shame I didn't find your channel earlier! (It's December 21st 2021 now!)- So of course I'd never heard of these DIY kits.

[@dennisc.1189]

Mike, this is awesome, I did not know about DIY Watch Club and the watch is very nice. I would like to see the movement service, to see how well it was lubricated when assemble!

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have thought about that but its running within 6 seconds a day so clearly its all in good order.

[@lobdsk]

I’m making my own watch using a Mumbai special 8200 movement and a kit for a 8200 movement on Ali express. Just for fun

[@brianmsahin]

I just noticed that I was suddenly unsubscribed for no apparent reason. I certainly did not do it. Has anyone else had this issue? 🤔 Anyway, subscribed again!

[@keithm.404]

I like the orange second hand on the green dial, how about painting the red pips on the bezel orange to match the hand?

[@jfilm7466]

38mm is the perfect size for me.

[@greendomeno6]

Great stuff Mike. I might get around to doing this one day..

[@MyRetroWatches]

You should Nick. It’s easier than anything you’ve sent me to work on!

[@greendomeno6]

@@MyRetroWatches got to keep you on your toes mate!

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

That's a really nice watch ⌚kit 👌. I only saw 👀 it as a whole watch ⌚ on your video 📹. I see 👀 that these watches ⌚ have many 👨 options, as far as hands ✋, dials, day/date 📅 features, crystals 🔮, and bands. The only part is the shipping and handling charges, if any apply. Your friend, Jeff.

[@Sergeant_Fury]

You make it look easy, but if it were, everyone and anyone would do it. Keep up the good work.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.

[@joelsusser32]

I considered buying this watch kit but it was missing a few things I wanted. I wanted a day and date feature and this one only has date. Then the watch face is flat without any raised lettering. Then I was't sure about the finish detail of the case. I ended up buying a seiko Snk809 as my first automatic and I love it but I wish it had hacking and I find the dial a little distracting. Also I wish it had more waterproofing capacity. If this company gets some of these features then I might consider buying it as a second watch. I do like the idea of ordering a custom dial with my own logo design.

[@MyRetroWatches]

These are interesting concerns Joel. Let me try to answer some. firstly the flat dial, yes the black dial is flat but to me it looked good especially the lume. The other dials they offer like the green one I fitted have raised round indices that give it that more premium look. I will be writing my blog for the site on the watch soon and will take some photos of the case. For me the finish was good, the polished detail on the lug which is divided by the brushing gives an interesting contrast and actually makes it appear narrower. Also the way the lugs drop so it fits to the wrist better. Again this is my opinion but I think its well thought out from a company who clearly are watch lovers / modders. Many generic brands out there like Pagani Design do not think about this end of aesthetics. For a day date you would need a NH36 (I think) or similar. I am sure they are available to purchase for other companies wanting to use them. I know that DIY Watch Club will be reading the comments so they might actually pick up on this one. I will also email them about custom logo design on a dial to see how feasible this could be. Personally I think it would be quite a challenge as you need a pad printer and dies to do such a job well. Thank you for watching.

[@helgetippmann]

Hi, 1st time on your channel. Nice review and a good choice. I like the paracord look, goes well with the black dial IMO. Personally I think you could shave off a few minutes of the runtime of the video, otherwise nice work. Keep up the good work.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for tuning in. Sadly my videos are always long as I can go quite in-depth. Most videos at nearly 1 hour! I like to show each step.

[@bullnose01]

The indices on the chapter ring are not aligned with the hour markers. The numerals on the bezel also appear to be out of line. That would drive me nuts.

[@MyRetroWatches]

On the black dial yes but on the green they are spot on. It’s all about how the movement sits in the plastic ring in the case . I took my eye off the ball when filming and many comments below told me ! Fortunately to adjust its simple.

[@jfilm7466]

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[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you!

[@kostek4430]

You applied the chapter ring with a Seiko level of precision!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Haha. No chance the chapter is spot on unlike Seiko. Someone else hinted in the comments it looked off but I can assure you it’s not.

[@kostek4430]

@@MyRetroWatches On the green dial it looks fine but on the black one there was definitely something wrong.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@kostek4430 it’s easy to line up as it’s all about the movement ring and now accurate you get that into the case. You can easily be off by 1mm or less either way. In camera and with my eyes it’s not always easy for me to tell until afterwards. I will be posting photos soon on a blog on my site so we can take a better look then to see. Thanks all the same. I am wearing the green now hence knowing that looks lined up

[@antoniocaputo8220]

Thanks for this video, it's very useful. If you do paint the second hand, what type of paint will you use?

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have kept it orange now but if I was to paint I would use modelmakers enamel paint which I have used before successfully.

[@GulliNL]

I found them a couple of weeks ago, I was searching for someone who could sell me a movement (or a total watch) in loose parts for me to assemble the entire thing. Along with some instructions of course. But I guess there's not a huge market for such a thing. It seems like they're more about using well known movements and have you mix and match dials and cases to create your own style of watch. Which is also cool, but not what I was looking for. Any chance there are companies that do sell movements that have to be completely assembled first? I mean, especialliy with the SN35(A) I could buy any inexpensive (automatic) watch and search for some instructional videos on that.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have never seen a movement for sale in parts. Manufacturers would not do this. Too small a market but no warranty. Equally most movements are assembled by machines now

[@tissapathiratna7761]

Green dial is Better. Black dial @ 6 o'clock & 9 o'clock markings are bit off. The Second hand arrow head is opposite. Has It got a Screw in Crown? Have U regulated the movement? Cheers from Down Under.

[@MyRetroWatches]

The dial was not off it was my fitting of the chapter ring which I remedied when fitting the green dial. Yes it has a screw down crown. I always regulate if they need it but can’t remember on this watch without watching the video again. A lot of water under the bridge since filming this one.

[@tissapathiratna7761]

@@MyRetroWatches Thanks a lot.

[@robhepple9206]

Great video Mike, like the watch but prefer the on you're wearing 😜. Is it my eyes or is the chapter ring slightly off kilter ?

[@MyRetroWatches]

All you guys with better eyesight.... spotting the chapter ring. Its easily adjusted as its not the chapter ring its the movement ring not spot on in the caseback.

[@lukaskoren28]

I don't think that all these tools are included in the standard shipment. there is an option to order premium tools that includes the eye loop

[@MyRetroWatches]

Eye loupe comes in standard. This one was the standard kit. A later video I did I show the deluxe kit. I think it’s the gmt video

[@ladonnabrady1116]

what is the name of your watches on your wrist

[@karvast5726]

The kit is quite nice but the chapter ring always seems to be off in cheaper watches and it's driving me crazy i rather not have it than having it misaligned because it looks cheap

[@MyRetroWatches]

That was my mistake. I corrected it later on the green dial. It’s easy to rectify on this watch as it attaches to the movement ring which you just move around slightly. Had I not been filming I’d have taken a bit more care!

[@karvast5726]

@@MyRetroWatches very nice,i thought something was wrong with the ring itself

[@petermonk9414]

A very nice watch indeed, I like the style and especially the dial you chose. The video was very informative. Just one question, how is the accuracy.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Peter. The accuracy is good.I should have showed on the TG but I forgot. Other reviewers do though. The NH35 movement is a solid well used movement with hacking and hand winding. Many Seiko fans swap their 7S26 out of their SKX etc to use the NH35/36 movement because of all its complications for the price. Mine is running at around + 6 seconds a day.

[@petermonk9414]

@@MyRetroWatches thank you for the reply

[@grahamcohen3850]

Great review. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together. I’ll definitely be buying one of these for myself. Do you have an updated coupon code we can use? Thanks again.

[@MyRetroWatches]

The MICHAELBOLTON (in capitals) should still give you 5% off as long as you also go into the site from my link. Discount does not work on their European site though but on that side if you are in Europe you save any tax charges that you might get.

[@Bertminator]

I have a question for you. I have an old Wittnauer watch that is very dear to me (it's my dad's), and the case it totally buggered. I can't screw the back on and there are notches in the case that prevent the automatic movement from....well....moving! The watch works perfectly fine when winding manually. Can it be possible to find an newer watch case to fit the movement, and if so, how do I measure to find a good fit? Is it simply a matter of finding a case to house the movement number? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

[@francescob.9862]

You didn't show the most important part of building : how to swap the rotor...it is very delicate part of watch. Anyway the total price of this watch kit it Is not so cheap considering that no everyone can build it accurately. The price should be more low in my opinion.

[@TonyNL87]

Nah... not for me.... I want to also build the movent😅 Can't call it a kit if more than half the work is already done😅 So is there a kit where you also have to put the movement together yourself?

[@matthewwiseman866]

Nice looking watch. I think I'm going do a diy watch. Do you know if they ship to Nova Scotia

[@MyRetroWatches]

I dont sorry, as far as I know its worldwide. Mine came on Fedex.

[@poepflater]

A watch is a bunch of oils and grease that tells time while degrading and turning into glue... so that is where you start buying tooling and consumables... haveing a mainspring winder is also nice if you don't want to buy new springs for everything or hand winding (ain't nobody got time for that) otherwise it is hard to check out the actual power source of a watch.

[@CarnivoreCurin]

I would like to see you take the movement apparat and reassemble it.

[@eamonmolineux340]

How do you order of cousins.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Just open an accout. Dont worry it says trade i think they just dont want the liabilities of offering returns etc. Cousins is non refundable so you have to get your order spot on.

[@marksumner991]

Looks really good. Have you considered testing the water resistance. Even if you don't have the proper kit just trying submerging in water for a period of time, or go swimming in it. Whilst that would not validate the 200m resistance if it failed in a shallower depth it would at least provide more insight to the review. I know that could ruin the watch but if its a free one provided for the review there is nothing lost to yourself.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Yes. I keep saying to myself I need a pressure tester but put it off. A lot of stuff I work on is vintage and you cant always replace crown gaskets so pressure testing is not worth it. However on a project like this video it would have been interesting. As the gasket is new and I did grease it I am sure the water proofing is sufficient. I never shower or swim with any watch old or new.

[@jfilm7466]

You should really go to the Seiko factory to learn from the masters of how to misalign every thing on a watch 😂. Good job, unlike Seiko you take the time and effort to get it right. I might give it a go too.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Pmsl haha! I did it by accident, they do it on purpose!

[@jfilm7466]

@@MyRetroWatches 🤣🤣🤣

[@jfilm7466]

@@MyRetroWatches Mine will be as pissed as a pudding.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@jfilm7466 blimey not heard that phrase for years! Good on you. So you have ordered one?

[@MedGaming]

Hi, I have a problem in my watch, it adds too many minutes at the day, I moved the balance wheel to make it slow, but it didn't work and the watch still too fast. Can u please give me some solutions if u can. Thank you. (Seiko 7009a)

[@fredhollis3749]

Needs a service. Don’t move the balance wheel. If you mean adjusting the lever put it back. CAn try demagnetize it. First use a compass to check if it is magnetized. If is it will run fast

[@dodgydruid]

Hey Mike, do you fancy a go at a couple of Slava tanks? One only works upside down but holds super time, the other the keyless works spring I suspect has sproinged itself out of the little channel as it doesn't wind and seems locked into time setting mode. Got donors for spares and will even include couple for yourself to play about with and build up a couple decent ones for your collection, if you could let me know how much per watch you would charge would be super happy as I have recently been diagnosed with glaucoma hence my deteriorating eyesight. If not yourself could you ask in your facebook group perhaps? Cheers m8 :D

[@brianmsahin]

Great video Mike. It's certainly something for a beginner like me. Two things I'd like, to be able to choose a dial logo. Not crazy about the big D and the lettering underneath. I also noticed, or was it the angle, the chapter ring and marker at 12 were well lined up on the black dial but at 6 it looked like it was off by a mile! The green dial looked much more accurately lined up. Really appreciate this video! Thank you!! P.S. Forgot to say, there's a cup of coffee coming to you next week! And just wondering. Did you try the movement on the timegrapher? Just curious about the accuracy.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Brian . The chapter ring lines up perfectly so it’s just an illusion

[@brianmsahin]

@@MyRetroWatches Thanks Mike, I just added to my comment! You'll see it there! BTW, I think the watch may arrive tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@brianmsahin that’s great I hope it does. Keep me posted

[@speedypaul2314]

Cool

[@apyorbitz]

Do you know if any metal bracelets fit this case?

[@MyRetroWatches]

No is the short answer. I would guess any straight 22mm ended bracelet would fit, for curved endlinks you would have to just experiment. This is the reason I put a mesh on mine as it sets it off much nicer.

[@apyorbitz]

@@MyRetroWatches poking around it seems they claim it's compatible for Urchin bracelets

[@orfatron]

95% of there watches are 38mm and not enough variety . There are barely any 40mm and very pricey . Yes it's a great experience and tools come with but just not enough 40mm or variety with it comes to styles and sizes

[@andrei-cosmin.popa85]

cool kit, nice video, but what the actual flock is that second hand?

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

The watch hands looks really dirty. Is that from your handling or from factory?

[@MyRetroWatches]

Nothing wrong with the hands .

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

@@MyRetroWatches So you cant see that they look scratched or dirty in the place where you push them down?

[@michaeldewane2002]

Short tweezers can be handy for working under a microscope.

[@MyRetroWatches]

good point.