this isn't DIY, it's just buying a bunch of pre-made components... You might as well have bought one of those clock kits and mounted it to a piece of plywood calling THAT diy...
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
So I'd have to make the parts? Try making a watch, even from a kit and get it to change the date window at midnight, and then compare it to a clock kit from a craft store.
@rawleramsammy901310 ай бұрын
so was he suppose manufacture every component himself ? lmfao bro GTFOH. next time i watch a DIY video ill ensure everything is built from scratch
@SpudSpudoni6 ай бұрын
Gatekeeping what people define a watch build as is some pretty sad stuff.
@PanzergrauModels6 ай бұрын
The carpenter needs to grow his own trees and to mine for nail iron, I suppose! Great job! Interesting choice of mechanism! It looks so much better next to a Seiko NH, but I'll take the latest for such project. It seems a lot simpler with similar performances (I still hate the plastic wheels!). My next project: NH34 3.8 o'clock crown, orange / black combo. Still sourcing parts.
@OvertravelX5 ай бұрын
Wait until you find out how Rolex got their start...
@Khethatipet7 күн бұрын
Wearing a 2824-2 right now, thanks for the peek inside and the app recommendation. Gonna see what the regulation is like. Cool channel, subbed.
@michaelking86819 ай бұрын
From one who is just beginning my watch making/modding journey, I really enjoyed your build process. Great pace of the videography, and your straightforward explanatory narration is top notch. Well done!
@johnzzhu9 ай бұрын
Thank you. I had issues with some of other watching making/modding videos of this type; so I decide to make one that addressed the issues I had.
@designated_hitter_EGA6 ай бұрын
@@johnzzhu LOL @TheLukemcdaniel has probably never seen an automatic watch serviced or assembled and he actually thought you were going to do what, build one! LMAO
@frankagee315710 ай бұрын
It is good to see you back. I have always been interested in watches but my hands are more fitted for a sledge hammer and never have tried it. I envy your skill in this area thanks for the very interesting video. Hope to see you again soon. God Bless, Frank.
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank. You might like to work on an old manual typewriter, they are juat like a watch but the parts are bigger. It's like working on a car but takes way less space and money. I am doing a lot of that lately. @writetorepair is my new typewriter and writing focused channel.
@vivianhenriettamatekoattah704610 ай бұрын
John Zhu??!! Where the hell have you been? Your presence back is highly welcomed!
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I've been improving my skills.
@pigskinfanboy3 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I like how you explain everything as you go and even include the tough stuff. Maybe one day I’ll give this a try. I just have always been fascinated by old watches and have a few that need some love lol.
@johnzzhu3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's always nice to know it was helpful or inspiring in some way.
@Boankofa5 ай бұрын
I appreciate this. That's actually exactly what a lot of micro brands are doing but at a much lower price
@johnzzhu4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I don't know of any micro-brands that doesn't charge a lot for a eta-2824 or any eta movement.
@scottlake52805 ай бұрын
That was helpful to see all the steps and the tools. Seems like the putty is perhaps the most important thing next to the vise
@johnzzhu5 ай бұрын
Definitely.
@orbitdist2 ай бұрын
Great video thanks. I’ve literally started to do exactly the same today with a ETA2824-2 movement but ran into issues. I pressed the stem release too hard and the keyless works dislodged the other side so I then had to break apart the other side to fix them and in doing so I’m now struggling to keep the date wheel in place, it’s jumping out of place. What a mare this hobby is. You make it look way too easy.
@johnzzhu2 ай бұрын
@orbitdist not my first rodeo. I started w old pocket watches. Also i make fine furniture, the feel transfers.
@Wordsnwood10 ай бұрын
Wow, intricate!
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thanks Art.
@Fusion_Woodworking10 ай бұрын
Very interesting.
@ikust00710 ай бұрын
Cheers 🥂
@MRrwmac10 ай бұрын
Dang John! Didn’t know you were into the very small mechanical. This watch buikd video is amazing! Thanks. I’m guessing you have the little miniature steam engines also? So how old are your kids now? My granddaughters are 12 and 8. Good to see you! Have a good life!
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mac. My sons are all under 10. I don't have a steam engine but I do have a small 100cc engine that my oldest and I are taking apart. I definitely like mechanical things, going to start a typewriter channel, watch mechanisms are too small to film, and too delicate for my equipment to make.
@truenorthmuskoka90776 ай бұрын
I just bought parts for my first build. I decided to go with the NH35. I read that its easier to work with as a beginner. I hope I bought the correct parts. The case has the crown at 3.8. I was told the NH35 will work just fine. I purchased a dial with date at 3 o’clock.
@johnzzhu6 ай бұрын
Good luck. Nh35 is a good beginner choice, reasonably priced.
@generalzugs601710 ай бұрын
Great stuff, as always!
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Karpe_Deem10 ай бұрын
Welcome back dude
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's been awhile.
@lobdsk3 ай бұрын
That movement needed to be oiled because they don’t do that at the factory.
@blacksmithmodsАй бұрын
I've built a lot of mods with NH36 and NH35 movements but this time I have a ETA 2824-2 on my table. I was wondering about the tiny washer where the hell it would go and does the spacer ring belong between the dial and the movement or between the movement and the caseback. Thanks for making it very clear. :)
@johnzzhuАй бұрын
@@blacksmithmods you're welcome.
@thoperSought10 ай бұрын
this is super interesting, but every time you tighten something, push on something, or pull on something, it makes me super tense
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
Exactly how I felt. The concern of bending something was very real.
@thoperSought10 ай бұрын
@@johnzzhu I bet! the result looks great, btw
@SJA9626 ай бұрын
Awesome
@johnzzhu6 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@mathematioux35446 ай бұрын
amazing stuff !!
@johnzzhu6 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@kenslea8264 ай бұрын
Very nice Video. I am about to try my hand at this. I just ordered a kit for DIY Watch Club. What is the name of the accuracy meter that you used at the end?
@johnzzhu4 ай бұрын
Watch accuracy meter
@richardthompson334610 күн бұрын
Not a real DIY. You have to mine the iron and smelt it to get stainless steel, raise some cattle for the leather strap, drill for petroleum to get the plastics and melt down some sand for the glass. That's a DIY. Some of the comments posted are hilarious.🤣
@tommackenzie2316 ай бұрын
Great build mate! Just wondering how thick the watch is - before I make one myself.
@johnzzhu6 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is ~12 mm thick. It definitely sits well on the wrist.
@ivanfreely63667 ай бұрын
Nicely done. I've been thinking about doing the same. Is the installation of the PT5000 identical to the ETA 2824?
@johnzzhu7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Should be.
@rawleramsammy90139 ай бұрын
Hey i am in love with that case, can you send the link to purchase the case?
@jinseong8810 ай бұрын
how did you know what my other favorite hobby was
@johnzzhu10 ай бұрын
You and I just happen to like intricate mechanical things. I've made a typewriter focused channel, I think you might like that too. It's just like a watch, but much easier to film.
@LCMNUNES19626 ай бұрын
GOSTEI do ESTILO 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🇧🇷
@johnzzhu6 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@fatihyaman97103 ай бұрын
Can you give links of parts
@Yakena18 ай бұрын
Can the date wheel be removed for a no-date watch? Or, can you buy it without a date wheel? Thanks!
@johnzzhu8 ай бұрын
The date wheel can be removed. I believe it comes with a date wheel for eta-2824. There are movements w/o a date wheel. With a date wheel removed, you just have a click in the crown that doesn't do anything.
@theodoreestienne54922 күн бұрын
@@johnzzhuYou can also buy a spare part that will prevent the needle to lock in a ghost position
@Foreverajohn4 ай бұрын
what would be the difference with a dive watch case in terms of fitting the stem?
@johnzzhu4 ай бұрын
All dives should have a screw down crown. So I think they are the same as this one. Just a bit at a time until the fit is right.
@arjunjayaraman30436 ай бұрын
Could you list the tools that would be needed, I know the parts but what tools are required?