Making Custom Watches: Intro and Applying a Logo

[@WatchComplications]

egoLogo is not running at the time of writing this comment, but you can find other places that do similar work. Google "electroformed nickel stickers."

[@kholekamduna2762]

Hi. Do you make photo custom dials for sale, say in bulk?

[@WatchComplications]

@@kholekamduna2762 not photo dials, if I understand what you're saying. I typically don't make dial runs for other brands/people. I focus on custom designs for clients or for my brand.

[@wolfnoggin2165]

Thank you!!! Subscribed!!!

[@WatchComplications]

@@mhmudashraf you would have to find a company that makes electroformed stickers or small logos like tinylogo

[@WatchComplications]

@@mhmudashraf have you looked at TinyLogo? As for making them yourself, not very easily. You’d need the right equipment to do it, and that machinery is very very expensive.

[@SteveGardner-q3z]

Hi Brian! I recently "stumbled" into the idea of assembling my own watches with purchased components. After receiving components to assemble two watches, I learned it was going to be important to understand how each of the components come together (not quite as straight forward as I had assumed). I am really appreciating the encounter of your "Making Custom Watches" series of videos. It is exactly what I think I needed 😃. Thank you for all of your effort in putting the videos and series together!

[@WatchComplications]

Yeah it can be a rabbit hole and there is so much to learn. Glad you were able to find the channel and are getting something out of it. Best of luck!

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Ooh nice

[@miszczmateusz]

I'm coming from the same place ;)

[@CyberRabid.]

That Seagull swan neck 6497 is a great movement.

[@WatchComplications]

A good basic movement for people learning and with fairly accurate time telling.

[@jayb_187]

Love the videos I’ve recently found a love for watches and have decided to custom build my own so far it’s been abit tricky sourcing everything as I would assume most people would like to keep their information a secret but you are very helpful in letting people know the process to get certain parts aswell as applying them thankyou a lot your videos have been awesome to watch

[@WatchComplications]

Very cool, glad to hear you've found it all helpful so far. And good luck on your own journey!

[@mwade6982]

Great vid and very helpful for something I am about to do. Can I ask - what are the glasses you are wearing?

[@WatchComplications]

I'm assuming you mean the ones while I am doing my watch work and not my actual glasses? amzn.to/3RGwaSE I discuss them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipe6dZyipKljmbc

[@mwade6982]

@@WatchComplications Thank you. That's what I was looking for🙂

[@WatchComplications]

@@mwade6982 glad I could help

[@chizramos]

Please send me some information on where to orders some parts assembly for custom face dials.

[@rsg5850]

How do you take the logo (glued) without leaving a mark on dial

[@WatchComplications]

maybe try warming it up, but usually once adhered, you aren't going to be able to remove it without damaging the dial in some way.

[@chizramos]

I hope you can help me so I can make my very own custom face dial, specially I love the vintage style.

[@dacat8171]

Where do I get the Rolex 👑 symbole from?

[@floriangallard2343]

Great Video! Just started in this modding world and trying to see how i'd put my logo on it. How did you make those stickable metal logos? Id be interested in doing mines that way as well!

[@WatchComplications]

I have several comments about it in comments across some of the videos, but yeah I had ordered a bunch in bulk a few years ago from a company called egoLogo, which has since gone out of business. They actually laser cut out of metal with an adhesive back and were based in Hong Kong. These days the best option is something like TinyLogo (can find on ebay and FB) and search for other companies that do electroplated nickel stickers.

[@vincentanacleto5315]

Could you do a video where you go over what tools you would use when making the watches? Love your vids, thanks!

[@WatchComplications]

Sure, good idea. I'll put it on the list!

[@WatchComplications]

I just added a video that gives an overview of the basic tools! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipe6dZyipKljmbc

[@MrClassy1991]

Is it possible to paint a custome logo "name" on a stone dial as a DIY project at home? What type of paint and any other materials needed? Thanks

[@WatchComplications]

you can pad print on about any surface, durability depends on the ink used and the surface. I like using multipurpose ink, but it's also cased in a watch. As for tools needed, perhaps more of my watch tools vidoes.

[@thomaslehman1429]

Where do you have your logos made they are very cool!

[@WatchComplications]

I had them made at a place called egoLogo, which is no longer in business. Glad I bought in bulk. Some other places do similar work, though hard to find.

[@chizramos]

Hi there I just want to know where to orders the parts components to make a custom face dials? Much appreciate

[@stathyena]

Oooo I'm gonna like this series

[@erroldillon1548]

What type of glue should you use to glue a decal on your watch face.

[@WatchComplications]

Two methods I've used are what I show in some of my later videos starting with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np6oq6ydeZuWiK8 You can use the glue that comes with the waterslide decal paper or you can use something like micro set and micro sol to encourage adhesion, which is the method I prefer.

[@williamfurt4441]

anyone have any new websites to order this type of custom sticker from? I'm having trouble finding some!

[@WatchComplications]

read the video description and comments and you’ll find some direction. look at TinyLogo and another option is googling electroformed nickel stickers

[@eamonmolineux340]

Who does the small metal logo for you or do you do them your self.

[@WatchComplications]

I used a company in hong kong called egoLogo, but they are no longer in business (I bulk ordered before they closed). the closest thing to it is electroformed nickel stickers (google it). one company i know of that makes them is called tinyLogo

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Have a invicta grand diver that I removed the invicta logo as well as the diver bell type logo on dail but it left the adhesive residue behind.any chance you can tell me how I can remove that adhesive residue without harming or discoloring the dail in anyway?

[@WatchComplications]

Water and a qtip. Maybe a mild detergent, but that depends on the dial surface material. If you use anything beyond that it is likely to mess up the dial in some way...like rubbing alcohol, acetone, etc. Sometimes rodico can help get lingering adhesive off things, though that depends on what sort of adhesive it is. All told, it’s difficult to remove dial elements without mucking up a dial.

[@yaeda]

what does the 10/6 signify for you?

[@WatchComplications]

it's a Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland reference to the price tag on his top hat. I'm just a fan of the character and book

[@yaeda]

@@WatchComplications thats dope! great content

[@WatchComplications]

@@yaeda this one is an older video, so plenty of newer stuff to watch. thanks for checking it out.

[@Blunt00-c8e]

Can you tell me Dial size and indices size and thickness? You can do a video on dial making

[@kumamimiboshi]

Hi, I am very admire of this. May I know where I can get those customised logo sticker? I also want to build my own watch.

[@WatchComplications]

Google "electroformed nickel stickers" And choose a supplier who might work for you.

[@johnjames77]

It would be great if you make some kind of jig to get your logos in the same spot each time

[@WatchComplications]

could make something, but dial sizes change, markers and other elements are different sizes, it typically varies from custom build to build, though I'm getting more into making custom parts than custom watches these days.

[@paultillett3189]

What did you use to stick the logo with and we're can I get it please ? 😊

[@WatchComplications]

these particular logos come with an adhesive backing that is fairly forgiving. If more is needed, gs hypo cement is a useful aid.

[@paultillett3189]

@@WatchComplications ok nice one thank you 👍

[@samuelevinti]

I've always asked myself, can't you source those metal/metallic sticker with letters and just attach them if you want to create a text-type logo? I could not find them on the internet, since I don't want the seiko or rolex one to make fake watches

[@WatchComplications]

mine are laser cut but the company is no longer in business, I bulk ordered before they stopped. you can google electroformed stickers, tinylogo is a good option.

[@graememcintyre5794]

Where did you order your logos from?

[@WatchComplications]

a place that is unfortunately no longer in business. it was a place in Hong Kong called egoLogo that actually laser cut the logos as opposed to electroformed nickel stickers. I bulk ordered before they closed, this was in like 2020

[@amdsk8r]

Great video. I see a lot of people asking for egologo info but I'm more interested in the dimensions of the logo. Can you share the font size or even better: do you know the LxWxH of the logo?

[@WatchComplications]

the preferred size I've settled on for my specific logo is 4.5mm (length, up/down), 4.8mm (width, left/right), and I think the thickness (height) is around 0.15mm. They are thin!

[@HOPP750]

A little late to the party but have you had any issues with the logos coming unglued with heat changes?

[@WatchComplications]

nope

[@amirtahir7896]

Hi I wanna remove promotional logo from dial, any suggestions

[@WatchComplications]

well that depends on the dial, and if it's applied or printed. Either way it's difficult to do without messing up the dial, unless it's lightly glued on with an adhesive.

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Apologies if you’ve made a video on this (I’ll find it) but how do you apply the adherence to the logo? Thank u and you guys are amazing.

[@WatchComplications]

They come shipped on an adhesive paper from the factory/distributor I use. So I typically don’t have to apply any extra adhesive.

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Watch Complications cheers

[@greggusan]

Thanks, watched several in your series and find them super helpful and inspiring. Definitely want to create my own dials as there is never a dials that nails exactly what I'm looking for. As for applying the logo, was wondering if you ever have problems with an applied logo fouling the hour hand? Is the logo thin enough, or do you have to be careful that it's above the arc of the hour hand? On a side note, I wonder if the 10/6 logo would look better on the bottom half the subdial instead of the top half? For balance perhaps.

[@WatchComplications]

Good question. The logos are very thin, so usually not an issue, but in same situations it can interfere due if the post length on the hand is very small or non-existent and/or if the hand is pressed down too far. So it is something to be cautious about. As for where to put the logo, I’ve played around with a variety of locations. Each seems to have some pros and cons.

[@beatsbydarrius3828]

Where can I purchase the dial? Those designs are beautiful and I can't find it anywhere on Ebay when I'm searching "guilloche watch dial"... I need that dial.

[@WatchComplications]

eBay. Search "Goutent 36.8mm watch dial" and you'll see the current options.

[@beatsbydarrius3828]

@@WatchComplications Thanks so much! Currently out of stock 😅

[@nwest6451]

Great explanation and well put together video, but finding logo manufacturers is not easy so if there is any advice on where to look that would be appreciated.

[@WatchComplications]

Correct, logo manufacturers are hard to find. Search for "electroformed nickel stickers" and similar terms and you'll hopefully be able to find one that fits your needs. That's the closest thing to what mine are. Sadly the company I used is no longer operating and I'm glad I bought in bulk.

[@andrewting3273]

Where do you buy watch logo?

[@WatchComplications]

Stated in the video description: egologo.me

[@domandroid]

@@WatchComplications when I click on the link, it ask for a username and password.....any idea why?

[@WatchComplications]

@@domandroid their site was hacked a little while back and since COVID, have not been able to get it back up and going again. I've asked the owner recently if it will be back up any time soon and haven't heard back yet. You can also find it on eBay.

[@domandroid]

@@WatchComplications oh that sucks for them. Thanks for the answer!

[@kylesuarez6411]

Any alternatives for egologo? Great videos btw

[@WatchComplications]

Yeah, what you want to look into is Electroformed nickel stickers. There are several companies out there that do it, such as Paxya. I have not used them before, but have heard positive experiences. www.paxya.com.tw

[@kylesuarez6411]

@@WatchComplications Cool thanks!

[@watchyour6398]

AWESOME! I have a laser 150W laser cutter. How can I make a logo like that one for my custom watch? What material is that and what glue are u using? Please please tell me, I've been trying to do this since ever. Great vid btw. Cheers!

[@WatchComplications]

I get them made via egologo.me

[@watchyour6398]

@@WatchComplications thx a lot!

[@johnmuldoon3872]

Do you take orders?

[@WatchComplications]

email me to discuss what you are looking to purchase. watchcomplications [at] gmail

[@cutorra96]

Where do you get the watch hands from??

[@WatchComplications]

I think I got those hands from Esslinger, though I also buy a lot of hands from Ofrei.

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

@@WatchComplications I love Esslingers.seem to always have some of the best prices especially for oils and grease for watchmaking.

[@WatchComplications]

they do have fairly good prices and a reasonable selection of parts/tools.

[@stevenwang7850]

You should use a stylus to push down the logos.

[@WatchComplications]

That’ll work, as will and eraser, peg wood, etc. I’ve used a variety of tools to do this. Several options all work well.

[@ryanmartinez7564]

What mm is your logo?

[@WatchComplications]

4.8mm width x 4.5mm height...if it were in a box fairy close to the edges of the design. so 5x5mm give or take.

[@ryanmartinez7564]

@@WatchComplications thank you I appreciate it

[@ryanmartinez7564]

@@WatchComplications Have you ordered from the lately? I'm wondering if they are still in business

[@WatchComplications]

@@ryanmartinez7564 they are still in business, I bought from them in December 2019/January 2020 and talked with the owner about two weeks ago.

[@ryanmartinez7564]

@@WatchComplications Thanks for letting me know. I went to the site and it wasn't pulling up so glad to hear they are still open. Take care.

[@kasperreisner]

Hey. Great video! How did you apply the hour markers? Are they soldered into the dial or applied like the logo?

[@WatchComplications]

The markers are soldered and was able to get these dial with them already applied.

[@kasperreisner]

@@WatchComplications thanks! Thinking of getting into dial making myself and found your videos very informative! Looking forward to the how-to guide on applying markers when you decide to tackle that!

[@WatchComplications]

I have a vid on hand applying lume markers in my Making Custom Dials series. Eventually, I'll do one on applied markers too, probably.

[@themaskedguitarman]

@@WatchComplications where did you source the dial?

[@WatchComplications]

@@themaskedguitarman These dials can be found on eBay. Just search for 6497 dials in the watch parts area.

[@paulm8172]

Where did you get the logos for this? I am looking for something like this for a project I'm working on. Thanks for the video!

[@WatchComplications]

egologo.me

[@MattKnowsThat]

Watch Complications dead link.

[@WatchComplications]

works for me, it’s somewhat flash based, so maybe you’re not seeing all of the site?

[@Punchabearinnamouf]

@@WatchComplications Doesn't work for me either, tried in 3 browsers but it just asks for login info.

[@WatchComplications]

​@@Punchabearinnamouf Yup, it seems the owners have taken it down. They did mention to me they might be stopping that side of the business, but it could also just be that they took it down during the virus situation and have not put it back up yet. I will try to ask and get some info.

[@timeintheuk]

I clicked the bell

[@s.d.r.8415]

I'm confused by egologo. When I click your link, it takes me to a login, which I don't have. SO when I click cancel, it tells me I don't have access to the server. When I Google it, I can't find anything solid. In fact, the closest thing I've found is a Facebook page and eBay page, both of which don't offer enough information to help me. SO yeah, still don't know how to get a logo made for my watch. Any more help besides just the egologo.me link?

[@WatchComplications]

hello. The owner told me over a month ago that the site got hacked and they were reworking it to bring it back online. They thought it would only be a few days, but apparently it’s taking longer. I've tried reaching out a couple times, but haven't heard back yet. It's still available via eBay. I would try sending a message to the seller via eBay and see if you can hear back if it's functional yet or not. So far it's the only place I've found that can make these at reasonable cost. But yeah, the main site is not working right now, unfortunately.

[@s.d.r.8415]

@@WatchComplications Thanks a lot, that clears things up.

[@dantaylor1173]

a pencil eraser works best for me the pencil itself is a good handle

[@WatchComplications]

good option as well!

[@brucetaylor3348]

Where do you get your small embossed logos from? Do you create them yourself?

[@WatchComplications]

egologo.me

[@brucetaylor3348]

@@WatchComplications Thank you!! Great videos!

[@cv600rr]

That Sea-gull movement will hold its own against it's Swiss counterparts.

[@cosmiconion87]

now he is gong to.......

[@WatchComplications]

exactly. I get that sometimes, but generally my approach is to go slow and in detail, as there aren't enough videos that do that when it comes to lots of things and watchmaking tasks specifically. I'd rather go at a slow pace for those who want it, and if faster is desired, double speed or FF get the job done. Thanks for watching.