I Built my DREAM Watch from AliExpress

[@Ones2watch]

I can promise you every watchmaker and watch enthousiast will enjoy this video. Watches are a work or art, but the most important thing is how the watch makes you feel. 5 years from now you'll look at this watch and it will remind you of all the great memories you've made along the way with this watch on your wrist. The fact that you've put it together yourself is already a great memory in itself.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Love this comment, thank you

[@MasterBaker2020]

Can confirm, as a watchmaker and enthusiast I loved this video!

[@johnnygames857]

I know I do and I’m a hobbiest maker of watches and other things so this is just brilliant love this vid.

[@mizanrahman.]

Great job mate. Well done

[@matty_isthemotto]

That was a lie

[@adamadamson848]

Mate... Its NOT a fake watch. Its Your watch, hand made and unique.

[@miloscvetkovic2633]

Hand ASSEMBLED, not handmade. Difference is gigantic

[@mangojuuls]

@@miloscvetkovic2633ur the definition of 🤓

[@MaxPainMSF]

FACTS. It's 🔥🔥🔥 hand assembled 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 very unique 🤌🏾 Respect bro the video was great. I'm definitely gonna get this. I love watches and this is such a great idea 👊🏽🇬🇧

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

We all know it's not a fake watch in that sense. It's fake as in it's imitating a customized Rolex milgauss. Replica/counterfeit/knock off whatever. No need to mince words, just call it for what it is and isn't. He acknowledged it as well, so what's there to argue? We also know it's hand assembled so that makes it more special.

[@keksbrot4995]

@@ImAlsoMerobibaisnt it datejust like?

[@klevipaloka6897]

As a watchmaker......you did good just promise me to never use super glue on the stem ever again,Ever Again. Good job tho

[@morpheus6979]

What Else do you use ?

[@frogsshadow4189]

@@morpheus6979 loctite

[@heatonize]

@@morpheus6979cum saved from the finger condoms

[@zxASYLUMxz]

@@morpheus6979 Most likely some form of Loctite thread locker.

[@sandwich.entity3810]

Ironically Loctite threadlocker is cyanoacrylate based, which is super glue

[@Tea-Spin]

It’s look like a fun DIY weekend project, I might also give it a try lol

[@legomannyful]

Yeah I can see myself doing the same thing!

[@Bananen_Paul]

Same for me

[@Tea-Spin]

@legomannyful I'm waiting for his comprehensive video with all the part list!

[@icsolano]

Same but where do we get the specific parts?

[@Tea-Spin]

@@icsolano he said in the follow up video that he will put up a comprehensive guide along with the link the required parts in later video

[@Illinri]

Got into watch repair after watching my Uncle and KZbin, and while it can be so fiddly and annoying, its super satisfying when it all comes together. I would 100% love more watch content from you!

[@elliotcoll]

Couldn't agree more! I would love to make more but i’m not sure others are so interested. We’ll see!

[@luvwwe]

i 1000% would be following more at the end of the day we watch because of you the content is a bonus @@elliotcoll

[@semajnitram]

@@elliotcollDo what you love and others will enjoy it through your enthusiasm.

[@mixman2007m]

i fix smartphones, and yes.. i know.. those feeling are Incredible!!

[@RickBruinsma]

The NH35 is a real SEIKO movement, not made by SEIKO but made with SEIKO's approval.

[@vinnieb977]

and a dang fine movement, regardless of how inexpensive it is. I have a 150ish dollar bliger with one and it keeps time within about 3 seconds per day.

[@hovanthecool1995]

Agreed. The NH35 is a phenomenal budget movement. I know this to be true as my family members are involved in the watch business. I love these automatic watches.@@vinnieb977

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

@@vinnieb977I mean no offense but considering it’s rated -20 +40 seconds per day, you pretty much just got lucky. I also have one too and off 15 s/d is probably generous. It’s fine for what it is but 3s is extremely uncommon and just pure chance at that point.

[@somedude2492]

​@@vinnieb9773 seconds per day is a massive variation though? I'd expect 3 seconds per month to be on the higher end, 3 seconds per day is crazy

[@GoodwoodRS4]

Great build, really incredible what you can do for £100-£200! Really very little material difference between these SeikoMod builds and watches 10-20x the retail price; I’ve built a few myself. BTW. If it is gen NH movement I think it IS made by SEIKO for resale/use by 3rd party manufacturers. Too lazy to check if they are made under license but I somehow doubt it.

[@eeveeblazelol]

as someone who’s never been interested even remotely in watches i already like this video

[@elliotcoll]

i’m really glad to hear that. i know it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea

[@Unlucky1776]

Try getting yourself a cheap Casio! I find it really handy not having to look at my phone for the time

[@ShortSubmission]

@@Unlucky1776my first actual watch was my dads seiko from 1989, then my second was a open heart orient. I have a day date Rolex but I think my next one is going to be custom

[@Unlucky1776]

@@ShortSubmission that's awesome! Yea I also want to make a custom watch for myself in the future. Hope you can find all the tools you need! (It seems like that's actually the hardest part ironically)

[@ShortSubmission]

@@Unlucky1776 honestly, I’ve been reading for a few weeks. You can buy all of the minimal tools you need, then just find a mechanism mode and stick with it. I’m looking at it right now and I hope to have less than 120 in a whole watch and tools, aliexpress or Chinese wholesale would be our best bets

[@SimpleElectronics]

You know what? I didn't know you could build your own watch - and why wouldn't it be possible? I never even thought of it - thanks for making this video!

[@BangTheRocksTogether]

2:25 You know little enough about building watches that I can learn something from every move you make. Right or wrong. 16:11 It's not fake. It's a watch. Made of watch parts. It's not pretending to be anything it isn't 17:00 BRAVO! I've been planning on doing what you just did. The watch part, not the film making part, you have gone a long way to giving me the confidence. Thank you. (Your film making, by the way, is ideal for the subject. I like your style.)

[@deemarteeno]

I'm absolutely going to build one for myself, yours turned out really cool!

[@Unlucky1776]

Yea i wanna try it out someday but rn it is far too expensive for me! I wanna make one with an IWC inspired dial

[@johnweber5425]

Congrats on your 1/1. It's so sweet to see people doing those kind of things !!

[@OdinThorfathir]

Just FYI you don't stop advancing the time when the date wheel STARTS rotating, you're supposed to stop advancing once the date wheel snaps into the next position, the date wheel starts to rotate around the 11pm position, not really a big deal, it just means that the date on your watch isn't going to snap into the proper date until about 1am but most people are asleep around that time and wouldn't be awake to notice.. just noticed you realized and fixed it😅 either way I have no doubt you will enjoy this watch, its your first build and will always hold sentimental value, beautiful build

[@GTL5427]

He fixed it later in the vid after realizing the error lol

[@forgettmenot]

Hello Elliot! I would call myself one of the hardcore watch enthusiast/nerds out there, and this video and your homemade watch is absolutely incredible - I bet even Rolex wouldn't mind the attention they get with the pure love and joy that shoots out from the video. You are actually doing what all the enthusiasts want to do in their hearts, but cannot do because of the watch snobbery, this-and-thatisms, etc. Loved the video!

[@pds1216x]

if it had a crown on the dial or he said the word oyster they're liable to have sent a cease and desist lol

[@kawhmi]

@@pds1216xi think i did hear him say the word oyster

[@pds1216x]

@@kawhmi he definitely did but its ok lol

[@Blitterbug]

Elliot, I'm a mad keen watch repair enthusiast and I LOVED this! It's spreading the word and hopefully enthusing others to give it a try. Your self-effacing style really helps; who could give a guy a hard time after such honesty?

[@ScratchyBaws]

What made the video tick along perfectly was your great attitude. Loved the video from start to finish. Cheers.

[@UncleThor]

I am a clockmaker, but I greatly enjoy watching (pun intended) people building or working on watches. I would work on watches, but they are too small for me. I implore you, KEEP GOING with these videos, I will watch and enjoy them. If you have any questions, you can find many watch and clock makers who will be happy to answer questions, myself included (I am a novice, though).

[@elliotcoll]

Thanks so much!

[@TheNgk2012]

Why cant you work on watches? I myself don't have the steadiness hands, but still. It's possible. Next year I'm officially a watchmaker and I already put in the application for the master. Everything is possible.

[@UncleThor]

@@TheNgk2012 my hands aren't steady enough.

[@ThePeanutGiant]

Elliot been following your channels for a long time now. Always impressed by everything you’re able to do on your own and if you don’t know how to do something, you figure it out. Very admirable. Cheers brother!

[@loenseth]

Wait.. those were meant for the fingers..?

[@tanscullen]

Hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahaha İ GUESS YOU ARE FROM ASİA.

[@WackWacky-vc5ed]

@tanscullen I'm not from asia😟

[@charliejuice3098]

​@@tanscullenit's obviously a joke, dummy

[@edkitstore]

Fr I though5 they were normal condoms

[@phantomgunz1167]

Love the content Elliot! Keep it up 🎉

[@elliotcoll]

Thank you very much!

[@neplbeli]

@@elliotcollthis is awesome work, could I ask you where did you buy these items (Links or something) I am interested in building one for myself because I love this watch too! Cheers!

[@James_D.]

Keep up the good work, Elliot! 👍🏻

[@thejames666]

Mate, I think you may have stumbled into your niche. You’re a watchmaker now and you will go from strength to strength. You’ve earned a sub. And I eagerly await your comprehensive second build! I need to build my own!!

[@ckkbleev]

I just got into watch making around a year and a half ago when my dad got me into it. One tip I have for you, either purchase a handheld 30-40x magnifier or get an eye loupe. It make hand setting significantly easier. You can see exactly how far you need to go when hand setting. Great job though on your first watch!

[@Kyrus1]

Man you are my inspiration for all the gameboy mods I have been doin! Let the Mods keep coming!!! Thank you so much!

[@elliotcoll]

thanks so much!

[@Shelby-pp9jj]

This is probably one of my favorite watch models of all time… What a fun activity! Might give it a try!

[@eain9009]

It's not a fake it's a custom original made by yourself you will love it more than most watches. Enjoy the hobby of tinkering with watches I hope you do more video's about them, I low-key want one like it the watch looks clean nice job.

[@agustinurbano]

That's dope as hell. I didn't even notice the lighting bolt second hand. And Palace! hell yeah brother

[@Dreoni_]

This seems like a really fun project, you may have gotten me into another hobby... (def put the links in the description if you can)

[@Yellow_Flannel]

He hearted the comment and still didn't post the links.

[@SarAbir-k1m]

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

[@heyzooz]

Great video. Randomly popped up in my feed and very glad I watched this. Nice job.

[@JollyAndy]

I love watches and had no idea this kind of thing existed. Now I get to lean into a whole new rabbit hole. Awesome to see you trying something new.

[@sasanmottaghipour876]

Good going on the first try Elliot :-D Only one recommandation, get some weak threadlocker for the crown stem next time. So you can reuse the crown if you need to resize the stem :-) The stem is so thin the super glue might outlast it if you try to remove it fix the lentgh :-D Thanks for the great content ! :)

[@Libertà_sulla_vita]

Thats not a fake nh35. They are pretty inexpensive to begin with. Typically you will see fake eta 2824 and eta 2892 movements coming out of China. The Seiko and Miyota movements are always authentic. They buy in bulk and get them for dirt cheap. Cool build. I had my eye on that dial on aliexpress myself. 😂

[@allenhilton5788]

This morning I woke up and never had any idea that I wanted to build my own watch! What an epic video and great choice of parts, looks great!

[@RobertTheBrick]

I wish there was a list for all parts in this video as i deffinetly want to try this.

[@NouscheJadrique]

ITs there bro

[@RobertTheBrick]

@@NouscheJadrique was not there 7 days ago, thanks

[@Hariharan-lr5lo]

Hihi, are those link work in india. I cant use that link can someone guide me through

[@Hariharan-lr5lo]

What are the keywords i can search to find these kinda things

[@t_h_visuals]

Dude what an awesome video. I love that watch. Beautifully done!

[@goatreviews]

What a wonderful video to see pop up from your channel, Elliot! 🤩👌 Well done on an amazing custom build. 👍

[@Unlucky1776]

I was not expecting to see you here!

[@goatreviews]

@@Unlucky1776 Neither! 👋 What an interesting intersection of hobbies 😁

[@K_man217]

Yes!!!! I also have been getting into watchmaking, it’s so rewarding! Congrats on a success build, looks killer! Also, it’s not fake, you made it without intent to deceive, using a popular case. No worries!

[@dycuo123]

love it. Please do more watch video like this.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

Careful setting the date. The safest way is to set the time to 06:30, then the date to the day before the actual date, then advance the hands to the correct time and date. With the crown, always get it to engage the threads by turning it counterclockwise with slight downwards pressure until you feel the threads click into alignment. That way you will never cross thread the crown.

[@jmnsr]

need to try this myself asap - great vid

[@elliotcoll]

You should! Thanks so much :)

[@Adveta]

Love these different type of videos you make on the side of the usual content, good job!

[@BestOfTVHighlights]

Great video elliot!

[@mksouthon9508]

This video is perfect because this is exactly what I want to get into as a hobby. Would you be able to share a full list of all the items you purchased to get started? Or point me in the direction of a list?

[@flying5145]

This is one of the coolest video i've seen in a while. I am very tempted to try this out myself :)

[@melarch]

I actually love this for you! I love watches a lot and never realized that I could potentially make one myself. I'm very much an amateur and know nothing to do it myself. But maybe one day I could do some research and try it myself one time. Great video!! Thanks for sharing

[@kazinwho]

"this is a douche, ha-" lmao

[@samlazarus3972]

Just found this video and bought all of the parts. Thank you for the inspiration, such a cool project!

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Wow! Sweet build! Can you provide the links for the parts?

[@robertmatrai2189]

Dang, now I have to go and do this, great video! Thank you!

[@Fishcake]

I legit spent £75 on a night out last night so you really weren’t wrong about what you said at 16:36

[@lilicy575]

as a watch maker and lover..I loved this video the energy and experience is better than any Rolex

[@fimbles1015]

Rolex have been passing cheap watches as expensive ones for years.

[@vandatdoan6154]

I really had no idea there was a mountain of wristwatch components out there packaged and sold individually for those of us who are passionate about precision mechanics and the compact marvels on our wrists. Maybe I'll also try buying tools and components to install one for myself to experience. Thank you Elliot Coll for letting me know about this, I hope the channel continues to grow!

[@imtheguywhoasked]

pcmasterrace members the moment they find out their watch comes pre built

[@Mymatevince]

Looking good!!!

[@elliotcoll]

Thanks Vince!

[@Averagehumangus]

Just so you know… that is a real seiko movement, they are very cheap and have not been replicated

[@Raph_fpv]

That's wrong, the nh35 is produce by Seiko, it's the same movement that the 4r35

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

The movement is a genuine Seiko!!

[@ecstatickick]

Great content as always Elliot. Would love to know more about your process of AliExpress hunting or maybe even the links to the parts you got!

[@KadirG.]

wow that is fabulous and you've made it dude cograts.

[@AlexanderHultner]

Terrific video! I've been wanting to build my own watch for the experience of it for a while now (only tinkered a tiny bit on some of my vintage swiss watches before). If you would like to share a list of parts/links to what you bought that would be sublime! Of course I wouldn't build one exactly like yours but it would be a great starting off point.

[@actingbloom]

i enjoyed watching this quite a bit keep up the great work elliot

[@elliotcoll]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@Badonicus]

That was brilliant just two things to note and by no means am I a horologist either. The link removal must be same on both sides otherwise the clasp wont be centered as appears to be on yours. And two, take off the plastic on the caseback with the red line or your wrist will create mositure between it and the back and cause it to corrode. Oh and I have a £1000 Swiss watch and it changes the date at 1245am

[@MemesFromDucky]

2:00 is something we need 😢🫢🤫

[@wilsondepaula4840]

I've created 7 custom watches for myself already. Some I've never changed, and others I like to play with sometimes and switch dials and hands. Its a fun hobby. Each one of them its an unique piece. There is nothing 'fake' on that watch, it's your own unique watch. Great build.

[@marco_evertus]

As a self proclaimed watch enthusiast and someone who’s spent a few sports cars worth of money on watches my advice is to ignore the haters and do what you love to do. I would get a genuine movement tho

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

Aint any haters here.

[@Wazio]

I love my San Martin (ali express) watches and have been thinking about building a parts watch. But so many of the videos make it seem like rocket science. Your laid back approach was a huge push in the right direction for me. Thanks!

[@alfredenglund]

Dont call that fake, there is NOTHING fake about it. It's your watch that you assembled with parts that you picked and bought. The watch isn't trying to resemble any other watch other than YOUR watch. The watch is very unique and I would not be surprised if some large company will steal what you did with the dial because it's hilarious!

[@zart3374]

The dial is not his own design as he stated

[@X11CHASE]

Are you stupid??

[@Victor-ks3sp]

Wow! Never crossed my mind that you could do this. I am going to build my first watch

[@yarkiebrown6377]

Great video, and fantastic work, would love to see more. Cant see that date bubble without thinking of andy from little britain!

[@BasVoet]

Although I am not particularly interested in watches, I really enjoyed it! I had to “watch” it all. (I’ll get me coat)

[@MrDavidbertie]

watchmaker myself, and have watched your videos for a long time elliot, your omega video with you friend and this video is great, good work on building your first customer watch.

[@kiril7330]

That is your own work of art, who cares what anyone else thinks as long as you enjoyed the process. you even inspired me to go and try to build my own watch!

[@MrRoomba2321]

As an watchmaking hobbiest I can say you did a good job putting it together! In the end, the only thing that really matters in a watch is that you'll actually wear it and be happy with it.

[@nodira608]

I cracked a geniune smile at your reaction to the finished project. This was a very fun video to watch.

[@AmandaSchulte-s9d]

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

[@watchmakerspecial516]

As a watchmaker, I say you did well. I have been following your channel for a long time now. Keep up with the good work.

[@garymccreath2773]

Great video , you stand out in a field of grey watch vids, loved the whole idea of it

[@BigSylvester]

Always great to see a person happy!

[@tinglydingle]

You've inspired me, I'm gonna try this for myself. I've never built anything except Lego sets and bicycles, but I'm confident I can fuck this up too!

[@jacobriegel8854]

I recently started building watches after years of LEGO sets as well. At first it’s tough with all the small pieces but after building 4 watches and 4 more watches about to be built including for people who are purchasing them, i can tell you it’s worth it!

[@YoManSan]

The watch really looks amazing! Loved your modesty while building it, despite doing a great job, and also your enthusiasm throughout the whole process of assembling the watch! 😎👍

[@RyanCedeno-d3i]

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

[@josevillanueva7695]

Great job. And YES!!! the watch looks great.

[@SDKIZZLE]

It's not fake, you made it. Handmade. Should be proud of it

[@SDKIZZLE]

*Hand assembled

[@nickhansbauer]

This would be a really cool father-son project!

[@zeng-c3u]

Your design is excellent,if can sell your watches in app stores to buyers ，that’s good!

[@OnePurpleBuffalo]

Such a good video, I didn't know I want to build my own watch until I watched this. Something about watching someone just tackle something for the first time gives you a lot of confidence to go do it yourself, thanks man! Also design wise you made a really good looking watch imo

[@ianf1356]

Great video no meanness just fyi for your next build. Use the lightest temporary locktight for securing the crown

[@nintendonerdjoseph]

I got super into watches during the Pandemic. I've yet to build my own, but have been interested in doing so for a while now! It's a little overwhelming to get started. This video has inspired me to give it a shot!

[@Limtbedream]

Man that was one of the most motivating videos I have ever seen thanks for the feelings

[@sebastianproost]

I've watched this video the day it came out. Now I've built three watches myself ... 😀

[@regflori]

That is such a cool idea and I'm really considering trying that too. Also like other comments said, it's not fake, you're not trying to claim it's a specific brand or anything. That's YOUR watch, nothing less, nothing more

[@Watchclinicegy]

you're talented, i liked it

[@ayoubahmad1686]

this video made me order the parts to do this! thanks for introducing me to this ive always wanted to get into watches

[@mickeydee3595]

Looks like a legit NH35 to me. Just some advice, try to never change the date between 9pm and 3am. That is when the gears are beginning to engage/mesh to flip the date wheel across and changing the date during this time may risk breaking the gears and thus never changing the date.

[@StittSpring]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO watches

[@markthomas741]

Nice watch well done and as an added bonus there's nothing fake about it! 🙂

[@brothermanben7140]

been wanting to make my own watch for a while now. After watching your video I've finally bit the bullet and bought the parts, just waiting for them to arrive! thanks Elliot

[@igrboss]

Where do you found the parts? I’m a noob on aliexpres and I want to make my own too.

[@brothermanben7140]

@@igrboss i found them all on aliexpress i just filtered by delivery to the uk

[@Maanuu.]

@@brothermanben7140 can you share the parts bro?

[@ricklett1688]

BRAVO! I've been aching to try this and now I've learned from my tutor. Thanks!

[@ItsABassDammit]

Just when I've considered building an AliWatch myself. Elliot you inspire me, this was a great watch (watch?) and honestly, you could make an entire spinoff channel of just this and I'd eat it for breakfast.

[@time_keep]

I think you did a great job. Good looking watch too. Thank you for sharing the video.