I Built My Dream Watch From AliExpress (and how you can too!)

[@edmerpaulubongen9514]

Ignore the hater and the so called critics, it looks good and at the end of the day it’s just a watch no matter how costly or inexpensive it is as long as it can tell the time and is satisfactory to you then all is well. Great job man

[@GodTierWatches22]

@edmerpaulubongen9514 yeah don't worry, I'm not butthurt, just find it interesting how people have to comment so much negativity when it's just a watch hahaha it's not that deep! Thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment my friend!

[@ivoshandor6859]

@@GodTierWatches22 I got your back too bro

[@GodTierWatches22]

@@ivoshandor6859 thanks man :)

[@SirZechs77]

I recently also completed my very first watch build. If you're planning to do more of those I recommend a movement holder to keep any unnecessary pressure off of the movement when pressing in the hands. If you have access to a 3d printer it's pretty easy to print one of those.

[@GodTierWatches22]

@SirZechs77 thanks for the recommendation!

[@imaginekarma8582]

With the seconds hand, I recommend getting right down to eye level with the movement so you can see the pinion. It helps me tremendously when installing the seconds hand.

[@GodTierWatches22]

yeah after I had to reinstall the hands I had a much better time and just used rotico and the hand press tool and worked like a charm!

[@Ageratos01]

Great watch great build! I recently built my first watch (Yatch Master 2 Homage) it took me around 3 hours as well and the same issue with the second hand took the longest to do. The amount of words that flew around the room and minor rage quits I got it on. One thing I will say that I wasnt aware of the NH35 has a little cap to protect the second hands stem that needs to be removed, I didn't realise until something small fell off and when I tried to set it again it went straight on. I hope that helps someone here.

[@TheIMobile]

A good tip I was shown is when you’re ready to install the second hand press the crown in and get it running. I use rodico to hold the hand some use tweezers rest it on the pinion if the hand moves around you know you got it on then use the hand press to fit it

[@Akeno_7]

Straightforward. Loved it

[@NerlyBellas]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , MAMACOO keep coming !

[@merijnmolenaar7342]

Looks amazing man! All parts match really well together and the blue watch dial color is amazing!

[@chadalbrecht9837]

Great video! Very inspiring! I’ve wanted to get into creating my own watch builds for a long time. Great job!

[@AirefxKustoms]

Beautiful job. Piece came out amazing. I'm just getting into watch building. Thank you for sharing your build

[@Soulmaster4]

Yooo that's frickin amazing!! I love watches, now a new obsession unlocked!

[@biged5236]

Brilliant video for anyone wanting to start there first build. Keep up the good work!

[@GodTierWatches22]

thank you Ed!

[@Fuaarrkk]

Hey bro, just wanna say that I really enjoyed this video! The watch looks great, I’d call it “washed denim” as the dial reminds me of my favourite denim jacket that has faded over the years. Appreciate you bro, thanks for the cool vid!

[@GodTierWatches22]

@Fuaarrkk Oooo that sounds sick! glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the kind comment !

[@markstanton63]

Really good work ..... Congratulations, lovely looking watch

[@ThatJohnJohnson]

I need to do this my self, thanks for a great video and all the handy links!

[@KabobHope]

Great build. I've always wanted to do this. I really like the blue color.

[@SamuellLinegar]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from AMZWATCH

[@garyjohn1956]

Nice work, nice vid. I’ve done several so I’d like to add a couple pointers, but first, don’t feel bad, the seconds hand is the hardest by far! 1) Make sure all the hands are parallel to the dial and each other. (2) This method will not make a watch that is actually water tight do be careful (if you don’t believe me but it in a glass of water for a while and see, realize there’s no pressure there). (3) Change your rodico often, it gets dirty/greasy and can make a mess. (4) Clean, clean, clean, the dial and inside the crystal often and clean them again before you close it up. It’s very frustrating when you’ve spent hours on a build and close it up only to find the one crappy piece of lint on the face or underside of the crystal. 😊

[@GodTierWatches22]

thanks for the pointers. what can I do to water tight to prevent water entering into the dial? and ofcourse, I did clean the dial often I think I just didn't mention it enough! thank you for the tips I found them very helpful

[@ericsmith5683]

great tutorial. Appreciate the parts and tools lists!!

[@todovale2646]

Very beautiful, congratulations

[@prasunpatla4663]

Loved it. Appreciate your efforts brother.

[@turbyoulance]

Well done Koto.

[@GodTierWatches22]

Kota* but thank you!

[@haping1]

Good explained. Tip: push the crown in so that the watch is running. Than place the seconds hand on. You see in an instance thet the seconds hand is on the tap. Use a friction ball to open and tighten the caseback.

[@motouno3778]

Hey great job ! Your watch looks lovely so enjoy it !

[@mattc.8887]

u seem like a cool humble guy! followed

[@dodgydruid]

I built last autumn a very passable Bell & Ross radio compass replica, a £10 NH34 movement from UK's Cousin's and the square Seiko case, dial, unique hands and engineers bracelet from Aliexpress and it is phenomenal, 55mm square with sapphire crystal and display, red alloy bezel insert around a staggered coin edge bezel and on the 24mm engineers heavy bracelet it looks astonishing but it is a big blokes piece as it would dwarf the wrist of someone with a slim wrist. My next project is to finish off the NH36 conversion of my Alba Manta Ray which is hugely rare, can't wait to finish that, the other big piece I did last year was I got a set of original not Aliexpress "fishbone" hands and after rebuilding a very customised 4R35 tuna, fitted those with a trident second hand, engineers bracelet and pow, super custom Seiko tuna ftw :D Sadly all kinda being ignored as my uncle bought me from the US a Bulova Precisionist 96B175 and well... it kinda knocks the others into the long grass as the Bulova is one of the most accurate watches on the planet and is jus' awesome :D

[@CarsonLoewe]

Good job! Congrats looks great.

[@GodTierWatches22]

thanks !!!

[@PoopahB]

Well done! Beautiful watch!

[@Soggz7785]

It’s nice. It would look wonderful on a jubilee bracelet. All the best👍🏾🇬🇧

[@chillerhr3804]

great work bro ❤️💯👊🏻⌚️

[@herbrodriguez7299]

You did amazing 🤩 👏

[@GodTierWatches22]

@@herbrodriguez7299 thanks for watching and can't wait to build another sometime soon!

[@sterkriger2572]

My first time building a watch was a chronograph so after I (thought) installed the seconds hand I tried the chronograph function successfully… until I hit the reset button and the seconds hand got yeeted to oblivion. So I suggest getting more than one of the hands and stems

[@79Hokie]

Excellent job!

[@GodTierWatches22]

thanks! very happy with it!

[@Magik1369]

Beautiful watch. A Grand Seiko/Rolex/ hybrid.

[@CharlesReynolds-nb5bb]

As a foreigner that lives in the Philippines, I have the luxury using the small stand watch repair shops in my area for the Cheap. I can always buy from Lazada or Shopee ( Aliexpress alternative ) and build them without having to worry about ruining them 😂😂😂

[@sir.spicy.5435]

How can I change the time once it is in the case

[@brasherish]

Nice one. 🎉

[@rayortiz6451]

Don't listen to the whiners. I like your build😊

[@xten93]

Great build man!! it looks stunning.. i had the problem with the hands clashing with each other.. had to open and aligned and scratching the dials and hands haha.. decided to leave the scratches as a momento that it was my 1st watch build.. will build a new one with better skills haha.. how bout building a GMT next? hehe

[@GodTierWatches22]

yeah you just have to make sure they are alligned straight and don't scratch against each other. possibly a gmt or a diver!

[@PhongNguyen-g9y3k]

That dial looks great. What to search to find a similar sterile one? Can't seem to find one that that good looking in ali

[@winfieldnewport8055]

Great job. Nice color. Built a diver with Flieger dial and different colored hands. Would have gone better if I had your GF to put the hands on.

[@lakshyasingh1177]

This is so cool

[@LachlanPont-j2h]

That watch is beautiful. I think the only ones hating might be GS employees

[@stableianF1oracle]

Great looking watch. 😅

[@orrindavies]

Looks great but GS watches have a very recognizable spring drive so it is immediately apparent that something is off.

[@GodTierWatches22]

@brakmaster not all gs have a spring drive but I wish I didn't get a logo :(

[@Ryuu92i]

GS are not only spring drive, some are also hi-beat just as written on this aliexpress dial.

[@DestricaUKGaming]

@@Ryuu92i Yes, at a BPH of 36000 it is noticeable compared to a 21.6K BPH

[@tobalpizarro2400]

Hey nice watch, what is the lug to lug of the case, i have a small wrist so i want to know this but in aliexpress doesn’t say. Thanks

[@4444pro]

Looks nice

[@naqiens8982]

Wow 🎉🎉

[@SoulimanBeshoy]

Please share another link to a GS dial 🙏🙏🙏

[@GodTierWatches22]

the seller has unlisted the dial I mentioned, I have linked other dials I recommended! try this one s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mOy6VvS

[@excellrevs]

It turned out sick. I own an original seiko with quite unusual style, which I upgraded from 7s26 to nh36. Soon I will be buying parts to build a nh38 open hearted

[@SallaLaurila]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep AMZWATCH coming !

[@stanislavp1739]

I am not really a watch guy, but I saw this interesting Daytona chronograph design, where they have transparent only three small chronograph dials. I wonder is it even possible to find a dial like that?

[@adnankazi2215]

I would love to see you making tissot prx witg same as original

[@nicholasbauch5079]

Is there a possibility to get a custom made dial?

[@youpluman]

Hey Koto, it looks pretty neet, Congrats!! I'll love to make my own sterile piece but didnt find yet a case under 12mm to fit in a NH movement. Drop me a pill to choose one under 12mm for my vintage thin king seiko 1970s style watch. ❤

[@GodTierWatches22]

Hi! Thanks for watching, i think this case is really nice for your build! Good luck! s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mO4zUDQ

[@GodTierWatches22]

sorry the other one was above 12mm in thickness but this one is at 12mm thickness for the 36mm version! s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_msMqdmk

[@zamSEG]

hello sir, cool mod! really like it. love that hands set a lot! hope to see more videos like this. any chances on vh31 movement watch build near future perhaps. 👍😍🔥

[@GodTierWatches22]

@@zamSEG thanks 😊 vh31 movement would be an interesting build

[@zamSEG]

@@GodTierWatches22 i do hope it will become true from your channel. all the best sir! i'm planning on doing it too, but still waiting all the parts to arrived.

[@GodTierWatches22]

@@zamSEG why do you like vh31 movement? is it the 4 tick per second yet being so accurate?

[@zamSEG]

@@GodTierWatches22 i like quartz that ticks like autos. the accuracy is just a bonus. it's lighter.

[@jon55-o1c]

Guys,put the seconds hand looking from the side and not from the top, that way you will install it in a minute 👌

[@yashbinda4521]

behold the grand rolex

[@GodTierWatches22]

rolex has to better, hence grand rolex, brilliant marketing

[@VRay95]

damn nice bro!

[@NYGOLD]

You know you just made a fake. LOL it looks great!!!! I just completed my first watch build a few months ago and the seconds hand was a bitch. It to me 45 minutes to get it on and yes I broke one. That tiffany blue dial is stunning.

[@GodTierWatches22]

i wanted a sterile dial 😪 its okay, my next build will be sterile, the seconds hand don't want to budge until you have a tantrum and come back afterwards haha! thank you for watching

[@NYGOLD]

@@GodTierWatches22 Build whatever you want, fakes don't bother me. 👍

[@PsyEra]

I really like one of the 31mm dials, seller says it would fit 40mm, is it possible? Did you have any experience as such? Thank you for this great video by the way!

[@GodTierWatches22]

@ErayErtugrul09 31mm dial would be tough... I've never had any experience with them but 28.5mm fit my 36mm. time to ask reddit!

[@PsyEra]

@ thank you for your quick reply! Will try my best with 28.5 and 40mm case, I am hoping that they would fit. All the cases seem to accommodate mostly 28.5, it’s really difficult to find a case that fits above 28.5 on internet.

[@hegeliansours1312]

Chinatown pram out to destroy the watch market too xD

[@danieljennings9015]

How does the quality of the parts compare to watches from aliexpress, like a San Martin? Do those companies use these kind of parts or are they not up to the same quality of the brands?

[@GodTierWatches22]

@danieljennings9015 I would say the level of finishing for the parts is less than san martin, the case feels not the best and would need to purchase the best. the bracelet feels a bit sharp however, as far as the dial, hands and movement goes, it's the same I would say

[@PersecutedTruth]

Lol, i just started watching the video; but the intro had me say Oh No hahaha!

[@hudsonmclean797]

Why finger cots, rather than just some rubber gloves?

[@jokur2630]

Because your hands will sweat in the time it takes to build one and then you’re making a mess of things

[@harisubramanian3793]

Can you clarify if this will be water proof?

[@StittSpring]

MAMACOO is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！

[@Isaac-foong]

How much in total did you spend on the watch parts itself?

[@parranoic]

I made two so far, and by far the thing that annoys me the most is the second hand, cutting the stem, the dial and putting everything together 5 min, placing the second hand 20-30 minutes of fiddling around.

[@BrogdenSteinke]

AMZWATCH Stunning watches stunning video you are special i love it keep it up

[@joser6640]

Can you make a "Building a Temu Watch" video? Have not seen any on youtube and would be cool to see

[@User-ik2kc]

Temu is a terrible platform that spies on you. No one should shop there

[@GravyMonPlan]

I have been looking for this exact watch, great job, wanna build me one?

[@GodTierWatches22]

i can help you out!

[@GravyMonPlan]

@ cool send me some contact info, I’m out of the country for awhile but would like to set something up soonish.

[@GodTierWatches22]

sure thing! my email is [e-mail]

[@marce4241]

Watch looks great, but any1 who knows watches will know its Not GS because its not a spring dial. Kind of sucks you didn't get it sterile like you wanted.

[@KubaskaNorthcraft]

Watch are the ultimate Men's accesories！Enjoyed watching your collection. Keep going！As a watch enthusiast and watch reviewer, I can say MAMACOO this was a great choice. Enjoyed your video!

[@VinceShady]

My man just invented Grand Seiko brand by accident

[@lecu]

awesome video, i just think the music is too loud

[@GodTierWatches22]

noted!

[@PaulaKing-b9j]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MAMACOO, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@johnmmxii]

Decent job for a first timer. Next time you may want to exercise more discipline not to touch around even with your finger gloves on. You can smear dirt and grease onto the dial from those as well. Replace the finger glove when it's dirty.

[@FlemishW]

Luckiest guy getting a bootleg GS dial. people that won't know think you own a $6000 watch now. I'm jealous of you hahah

[@GodTierWatches22]

@FlemishW hahaha there are surprisingly some gs dials on aliexpress jsut rare. I didn't intend to get the gs logo

[@FlemishW]

@@GodTierWatches22 they took it offline due to obvious illegality. just lucky you got it before they took it down, or the customs destroying it.

[@GodTierWatches22]

@@FlemishW yeah 😆

[@evgen5647]

No, because people who know something about watches know it's not GS. And people who know nothing about watches, they just don't care.

[@EulahFellezs]

Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the MAMACOO’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@KabobHope]

SPAM

[@jurepog]

Ngl you probably should have went with a 34mm case size.

[@GodTierWatches22]

there was only a 36mm or a 40mm for the one I was looking for!

[@DanielleSvenson]

Love AMZWATCH watch， Such a great looking watch to match with the precisionist movement.

[@dankmemenoobmaster]

great job building this watch, its looking decent, i liked the fluted bezel. one day when you're able to appreciate the quality of a grand seiko you will understand why its so embarassing to see a gs logo on your custom built watch.

[@GodTierWatches22]

oh don't get me wrong I would rather a sterile or just seiko dial, ive put a grand seiko on before, it was amazing

[@timaustin577]

Great work Thanks, got 1 or 2 myself ROFLMAO LOL :-)

[@jacksonjoseph5656]

Man how are you getting all these tools for this cheap, i'm paying soo much more just for the tools. My build will cost me around CAD$200 if I continue with my purchase. The list price and the the price shown in the cart are not even the same.

[@EliborioAsiamah]

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.

[@hindthangwong8839]

Shud buy normal bezel that doesn't look like Rolex, look mix-matched.

[@EvolKzoo]

bro how much did it cost?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? you never said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GodTierWatches22]

it costed 130 AUD with the watch parts alone, 160 with parts sorry!

[@lukasmxm63]

I would love to build a watch myself, but I can not be bothered to get a girlfriend.

[@GodTierWatches22]

luckily, a girlfriend is not required, just some steady hands 👌🤣

[@AbdalahGrosse]

When it comes to fine imitation watches, MAMACOO delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

[@DouvilleAndringa]

I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. MAMACOO brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !

[@WasniahDwipa]

Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

[@ZYN2BYT]

It Looks great but all the worrk Just to wear it on the right Hand 😢

[@Medesi_]

good luck getting this thing serviced

[@DestricaUKGaming]

It is an NH35, do you know anything about watches?

[@tuberaider]

AliExpress accepts returns, so you really didn't need to build it using a fake GS dial. There are literally dozens of other dials to pick. Just saying...

[@GodTierWatches22]

Well I didn't want to wait any longer for returns 😕 but I understand, my next build will be sterile!

[@ivoshandor6859]

Who cares. It was his first watch. Don’t be a buzzkill, buzzkill. Just saying…

[@kristiangenge7773]

@@ivoshandor6859unfortunately the mod community are petty like this, can’t let other enjoy their own build, snobbery I guess

[@robofatcat]

Have you tried returning to ali. Forget about getting anything back.

[@vrvvrv848]

He’s not trying to sell it as a seiko, so shut your pie hole

[@hollydillion1315]

Bro probably wears fake Yeezys too

[@RobinzineCurley]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep AMZWATCH coming !

[@DestricaUKGaming]

Just a fake grand seiko, why put a silly dial on a custom watch, it isn't a HiBeat nor a GS. What is the pint of putting a dial on that says it is?

[@pwn3426]

you mad about it? Tell us how mad this made you and why you care?

[@DestricaUKGaming]

@pwn3426 no

[@pwn3426]

@@DestricaUKGaming 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gunaalangunaalan9520]

damn

[@Pogue4]

Very sexy watch Im really thinking about trying this.

[@CocheAin]

Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@ManmanNorales]

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for MAMACOO watch makers