I Built my DREAM Watch from AliExpress

I am SO pleased with how this turned out.
Parts used:
Case - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEW...
Dial - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDD...
Hour/Minute Hands - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlX...
Second Hand - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlt...
Movement - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeQ...
Aliexpress links are affiliated
#Watch #TheRetroFuture #Seiko

[@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?

[@kayaplayer]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@EclecticMEMES420]

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!

[@TheRetroFuture2]

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 @@TheRetroFuture2

[@semajnitram]

@@TheRetroFuture2Do what you love and others will enjoy it through your enthusiasm.

[@mixman2007m]

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

[@eeveeblazelol]

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

[@TheRetroFuture2]

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

[@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

[@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.)

[@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!

[@poloX1220]

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]

@@poloX1220i think i did hear him say the word oyster

[@poloX1220]

@@kawhmi he definitely did but its ok lol

[@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).

[@TheRetroFuture2]

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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@johnweber5425]

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

[@ScratchyBaws]

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

[@Averagehumangus]

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

[@James_D.]

Keep up the good work, Elliot! 👍🏻

[@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!

[@_Napoletano_]

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. 😂

[@phantomgunz1167]

Love the content Elliot! Keep it up 🎉

[@TheRetroFuture2]

Thank you very much!

[@noteros25]

@@TheRetroFuture2this 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!

[@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 ! :)

[@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!

[@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

[@Kyrus1]

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

[@TheRetroFuture2]

thanks so much!

[@foofango]

Loved this video. And thrilled to see you exploring and expanding your skill set!

[@MaestroToken]

Awesome video! I was thinking about getting the correct tools and stuff to give this a shot myself. Your video very much inspired me, Thanks again! 😎🙏

[@Shelby-pp9jj]

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

[@heyzooz]

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

[@time_keep]

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

[@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.

[@robertmatrai2189]

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

[@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

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

The movement is a genuine Seiko!!

[@GAlvarado]

congrats this is awesome bro. I'm embarking on my own watch build and this is great motivation and inspiration to keep pushing to learn how to do it! Enjoy wearing your new addition!

[@josevillanueva7695]

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

[@animemanj]

I just got into watches and collecting them. You did a great job and made an amazing video. Congratulations on that beautiful timepiece!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@t_h_visuals]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@yarkiebrown6377]

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

[@Limtbedream]

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

[@agustinurbano]

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

[@johannaverplank4858]

That was very interesting and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@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.

[@leea5884]

Great build . I build these watches for fun and sell them on and they are great . Just find the right supplier for good quality parts and you will be ok . I’ve made about 5-6 now and the next one I do will be like this as been watching the dial for a while now

[@JakeGittes84]

Gorgeous watch made and really inspiring video.

[@kazinwho]

"this is a douche, ha-" lmao

[@mastaboog749]

This is a super cool video from you, ive always wanted to build my own automatic ive repaired casios and g shocks. I have a knock off rolex submariner and if it ever breaks i want to be able to repair it. Watch came out awesome! I love how you can buy a complete movement

[@ericcollins7455]

same here with the seiko willard , just have to take the plunge and have a go !

[@Georgeplaysmusic]

I’ve followed you for your gameboy stuff and been a lover of watches separately and this is like a wonderful crossover episode. Congrats mate, your content is ace

[@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

[@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! 😎👍

[@rotem..]

I just love how excited you were with how it turned out (and honestly kinda jealous that you're able to do something for yourself that makes you this happy) I don't "understand" watches and brands, I can only recognize something extremely cool when I see it 😅 and this is one cool watch! It's beautiful and it fits you very well

[@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.

[@anthonylock5327]

I'd love to see more of this type of content, that was really interesting. Great video as usual 😊

[@RestlessRyan]

Great build! I’ve been doing watch battery replacements for a couple years (got tired of paying $25 for others to do it) but never though about building one myself! Might have to give it a go as well.

[@bionic_warrior]

Well done, looks great and was super interesting to see what goes into a watch

[@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 😁

[@KadirG.]

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

[@garymccreath2773]

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

[@IRK-pd7lc]

Built a few of these a few years ago, a couple with 2815 and a bronze tuna can with nh36a, they're still holding up pretty well!

[@Adveta]

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

[@throwpikmin]

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

[@TheRetroFuture2]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@BreakinDaHabit]

my man this is too good as a start u did so well to be honest and really nice watch made by YOU almost ,enjoy it

[@nodira608]

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

[@jmnsr]

need to try this myself asap - great vid

[@TheRetroFuture2]

You should! Thanks so much :)

[@GenesisRTA]

Very cool! I might have to give this a go at some point. I've been sporting a casio databank and I love the functionality, but the world of watches is vast!

[@dario6916]

I always wanted to build my own watch and you really motivated me!

[@peerhauser]

In case you want feedback: - Instead of super glue you use Loctite. Loctite is released by heating it up. This way you can make the crown serviceable without losing the stem. Loctite is applied into the crown btw, not on the stem, otherwise it will shove out of the way when screwing on. - for releasing the stem, whilst the dial and hands are installed, you could use a rubber movement holder. it doesn't touch the hands, keeps the dial intact but holds it firm, steady and flat, but well done by you on the cusion. I don't have problems with copying rolex looking parts, but to copy a designers work is a bit of a nono for me, but everyone has his own boundaries :) I enjoyed your excitement very much.

[@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!

[@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!

[@dude28405]

Great job I’ve got a couple in the process that I’m building. I’m still gathering parts. I’m still making decision on the hands. I haven’t built my own yet, but I have swap movements

[@loenseth]

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

[@tanscullen]

Hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahaha İ GUESS YOU ARE FROM ASİA.

[@Vorticher95]

thanks! you and other tubers inspired me and i build my own watch! was a blast!

[@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!!

[@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?

[@toyvo]

I don't know much about watches but I do have one from my brother where some of the hands fell off and I naievly put them back on, but not straight. This video makes it seem easy enough to know how to fix that with some cheap tools. Thanks

[@FUBBA]

Assembling a watch is pretty fun and surprisingly easy to do as long as your movement is all together its all just drop in and bolt-on.

[@RepairableUK]

Very cool, will try it myself as a cool project.

[@davidwan6112]

thanks for your inspirational video. now i am gonna build one myself :)

[@vanatoan6154]

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!

[@FannieLaGreca]

I am learning too. Great start Elliot!

[@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.

[@Mymatevince]

Looking good!!!

[@TheRetroFuture2]

Thanks Vince!

[@SHIVAMTIWARI-zt2dl]

that actually looks amazing !!! great work buddy.

[@rickredmanwallart1766]

Great video, really enjoyed it through the eyes of someone who went into this with as much knowledge and experience as I had when I tried it. However, you did better than me because I didn't set the hands at 12 with the date about to change! I was so nervous putting the hands on that I didn't go back and correct it like you did

[@00sra]

Super cool! I want to try this out for myself.

[@sliferslacker5743]

Fantastic video! I'm currently building a very similarly styled mod, just with a $20 casio. It'll be my second custom dial build.

[@dannygonzalez6548]

LOVED EVERYTHING about this video lol. I actually have that watch face on my Samsung Galaxy watch and it's one of my FAVORITES!! Great job, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@damiantabucchi8559]

Your happiness really is contagious, thanks for sharing that

[@funnie175]

A very fun video, always been thinking of doing something similar for myself and seeing someone else do it just makes me want to finally do it

[@BestOfTVHighlights]

Great video elliot!

[@ChrisLee-fw5he]

I really like and have a handful but non very expensive and has always fancied making my own this has pushed me on more

[@dycuo123]

love it. Please do more watch video like this.