I Built a Custom Watch NOT Using AliExpress Parts

[@chasekemp4982]

These parts are coming out of the same factories as the parts on AliExpress. The quality all depends on the vendor.

[@theONEwatches713]

That’s a possibility. If so it’s convenient nonetheless not having to weed through the low quality AliExpress parts with minimal if any qc.

[@eh86055]

I highly suspect that these alternative stores source from the same factories as Aliexpress sellers. There are high-quality options on AE too if you pay the same kind of money as you do for Namoki. Did you buy this kit for yourself or was it sent to you?

[@theONEwatches713]

That is possible but also not. I like that the parts are hand picked with more qc than what you’d get direct from aliexpress. I asked if they’d send me the kit and they were cool enough to say yes.

[@eh86055]

@@theONEwatches713 Got it, thanks for the transparency.

[@joller79]

@@eh86055yeah, i would praise any watch kit if i got it for free also. ;). Ae parts are great if you buy cases from Neiton, i really like their datejust style, great solid end links and overall good quality

[@SJA962]

Using Namoki you pay for better QC but honestly, buying from Ali is cheaper and you get high quality most of time

[@theONEwatches713]

Have you ever tried namoki before?

[@martinbeardmore2540]

Looks great, well done.

[@hiemabedrog]

Should maybe get the NH38 Movement for no date builds!

[@MD-uc8bx]

They are not selling nh38 movements in NamokiMods

[@theONEwatches713]

Yea that would be a better option.

[@enasnI127]

3:58 That's not necessary if your watch doesn't have a date window😅. Besides that: Nice video! 🎉

[@theONEwatches713]

Appreciate it. Thx for watching.

[@thomasstratford6227]

$339.00 for a build with Chinese parts, and a $25.00 NH35?? I build watches to SAVE money. $339.00 will get you a nice San Martin witha far superior Miyota 9015 movement. I don’t get it.

[@MrClassy1991]

quality on aliexpress can be even better than these you got, for the same price these ones are selling. clearly this is an advertisement for the company that sent you this, its cool but don't say its better than aliexpress when they are all made from the same factories. and by the way there are sellers that sell watch sets like the one you got, same quality but you can get 2 or 3 sets for the price this company is asking for. this is for the people who are scared to use aliexpress or similar sites, so they go through these companies that just brand better and tailor to the European market more. if you are reading this and wanting to get into diy custom watch making, never pay these crazy prices, go and source the parts your self, goof luck.

[@theONEwatches713]

Have you ever seen namokimod parts in person?

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

... and 80% sellers don't know how to buy the buying 😂🤣 Amazing content

[@theONEwatches713]

Thank you 🙏

[@topangacailah]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love AMZWATCH ’s watches

[@BoboacaDoxaras]

I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the AMZWATCH has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.

[@HGSolberg]

It's a great looking watch. Only thing I would say is that it seems a bit of a waste to have a NH35 movement and no date window. Although I definitely understand the appeal of a plain dial with no date window. The only thing that stops me from going down this route is that at this price point you can actually buy a Seiko with the same movement. And then you're also 100% certain the movement is in fact a genuine Seiko movement and not a counterfeit. And of course, a Seiko watch is much easier to flip if you decide to sell it. A Namoki watch is more or less worthless second hand. I also noticed the price of this kit is over US $450 now, 3 months after you posted the video, which is way overpriced. You can build basically the same same watch, with the same movement, for half of that using AliExpress parts.

[@roomservicetaco]

Where could I purchase a genuine Seiko movement? The ones on Ali say "Authentic Japanese N35" or something like that but none use the word Seiko. Or is it the case that any N35 movement is Seiko?

[@diydad7704]

Why would i want to find the date change when the dial has no date window?

[@theONEwatches713]

lol you make a solid point. Good to know what to do though if there is a date but for this build it didnt matter.

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

So you don't accidentally roll the time back through the date change period which could damage the movement. Well... usually it would damage the date function, but still...

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

Did the stem come trimmed to size?

[@theONEwatches713]

It did yes.

[@Getorti]

400 USD for that? It's the exact same thing you find on good Aliexpress sellers for... 75% less expensive!!!

[@carsostudio8618]

My problem with the kit is that even though they know what movement you have, you still have to take the extra feet off and even though the dial has no date, they still utilize the NH35 which only do you pay extra for, you also have more potential parts that break and more servicing to do. It is essentially just an overpriced kit that shows Namoki has no idea what it means to customize watches unfortunately.

[@n.j.crawler]

Who cares about saving a few bucks on a movement and having to bend a foot off? Takes a few seconds.

[@boydjohnson7393]

The indicies don't look like they've been applied evenly 😧😧😧such a scheme because the colour looks stunning.

[@boydjohnson7393]

Shame not scheme 😂😂😂

[@theONEwatches713]

Hahaha scheme. You know o did t notice but yea a couple do look slightly off. Not easily noticeable. You must have 20/20 vision lol.

[@probablywatches]

Bro i did the exact same build when these dials first came out

[@theONEwatches713]

That’s awesome. Which color did you go with?

[@probablywatches]

@theONEwatches713 Yellow, same as you. I had that setup for a while, untill I changed the dial for a blue tudor style dial (also from namoki). Still have the yellow dial though so I might use it in a different mod later on

[@snacklofter]

👍👍

[@theONEwatches713]

Thank you

[@virgilpalmer2427]

Build your own watch is great. But I'm not using anyone who puts their own stamp on a watch I build..

[@jaydub9509]

Thanks for the video! Nice watch, reminds me of the Citizen Tsuyosa. I have a comment and a question. My comment is that I wish Namoki offered the option of sterile dials, since I'd prefer to add my own logo. My question is, why did they elect to provide an NH35 instead of an NH38 for a no-date watch? Not a criticism, I was just wondering.

[@theONEwatches713]

I also like sterile dials also but probably Namoki wanted some branding for marketing purposes. They likely purchased nh35 movements in bulk to save money and not have to deal with different movement options.

[@Jaydub-on1zc]

Makes sense.

[@iv3shf]

I could bet my chances and buy three watches for the price of parts from Namoki, (maybe more than three) I know that quality controls cost, but Namoki just picked a few "right" suppliers from Aliexpress and just buys from them bulk and resells at three times (?) the price, without even the need of QC. If you buy from AE just don't buy the cheapest of the cheapest, you'll really get crappy stuff, Chinese stores have both the low end AND the high end stuff, just a matter of price and finding the right store.

[@theONEwatches713]

Perhaps. It would be fun to investigate that and buy a few cases off Ali and compare. It is nice having everything in a “kit” so you know everything fits properly. But it does come with a premium price.

[@FosterFarmsOk]

Well that kind of money you could buy a genuine Seiko or even a citizen.

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

Where do you think Namokimods gets these parts to sell you a kit? And that price!?? yikes.

[@theONEwatches713]

Have you experienced Namoki in hand before? If you’re implying they are the same quality as any average part on aliexpress you are very wrong. Sure maybe these parts can be found on Ali but they will be the more expensive options and probably hard to find.

[@1000sofusernames]

End result is paying more for something exactly the same from AliExpress.

[@theONEwatches713]

These parts might be sold on Ali but they would cost more and you’d have to filter through the very generic and lower quality parts to find ones at this level. It’s nice not like the average Ali parts which I’m familiar with.

[@michaelbergman1073]

This is a lot like Eliot Cole 🤔

[@theONEwatches713]

The KZbinr who does watch build videos? If so I wish. He’s super awesome.

[@4211Rob]

Beautiful watch and excellently done! Thank You!

[@theONEwatches713]

You’re awesome thank you 🙏

[@Mate2Frio]

with a no date dial there's not really reason to line up the hands at midnight is there? It's a "ghost date" movement. Not really desirable. A NH38 would have been better but cost a bit more.

[@theONEwatches713]

I did it mainly to show people what to do if there is a date and a little bit ocd also lol.

[@dannyvanloo2901]

And Namoki buys the parts by ALIEXPRESS.😂

[@theONEwatches713]

Have they told you this during company meetings?

[@donquxiote7653]

Better prices on Ali express.

[@theONEwatches713]

The average parts on AliExpress are not namoki level. Cheaper yes but might be tough to find something comparable.

[@johnhooperm.d.4222]

Nice for pretending that you never heard about Namoki and had to make this video. You should just be honest and not try to tell a fake story. I wish I could give more thumbs down for you. I actually like Namoki, but I don't like your fake story lead in. :(

[@theONEwatches713]

you’ve made a lot of assumptions

[@alexissanchezramirez5784]

lol i just bought from aliexpress like 2 hours ago 💀

[@serdarata3390]

Ads time.

[@andymccall6861]

All that’s left….. loctiting the crown to the stem, checking the crown screws down correctly….. but of a rough video tbh

[@theONEwatches713]

Ohhhh that’s a really good idea. I’ll get locite. I have had a crown screw off the stem. Easy fix but inconvenient. Thank you for the tip.

[@TyreAlmasri]

I bought this popular video watch from MAMACOO , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!