I Built a Vintage Pilots Watch from AliExpress

I have been wanting to build one of these for a while since I think they look absoltuely gorgeous. I love a brushed steel case, patina on the dial and hands, a nato strap and a black dial. So this is absolutely perfect!
Watch:
Case - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFh...
Movement - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm4...
Dial - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFF...
Hands - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlO...
Strap - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEx...
Tools:
Cushion - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmj...
Tweezers - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeY...
Movement Holder - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDR...
Rodico - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE3...
Dust Blower - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dka...
Hand Pushers - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmT...
(Links are affiliated)
#Watch #WatchMaking #ElliotColl

[@16bitrpglabs68]

I've gotta be completely honest with you bro. Ive never cared, even a little bit, about making watches. But seeing your videos on the subject has given me a renewed zest into the matter. So here we are. We've come from the best of the best of GBA games and hardware mods, to making watches. As far as I'm concerned, that's about as full circle as it gets.

[@matthewbishop9342]

Mate, since I last commented on your watch builds, I've built two and got parts for a gmt and a pilots watch on order, thanks to you 😂😂😂

[@alessandrobucca545]

The nh38 is the equivalent of nh35 but with no date. Next project keep in mind this. Really lovely job!

[@user-qc2wf2kx2r]

Word of caution, I believe the AliExpress carrier is stealing packages. I never got mine. The carrier reported the package was signed for. LOL. AliExpress refuse to make this right. So much for their delivery guarantee.

[@rollingtroll]

That is a gorgeous watch. I'll never get why people pay thousands for a watch, looking at this.

[@wockstarsosa]

I can just binge watch videos of him building watches. I need more ASAP these are so addicting to watch!

[@Littlefish1239]

Love your vids man, but if you stopped the extreme blur when unfocused I would appreciate it because it’s tiresome to my eyes

[@JulianM_Col]

It seems that you have been severely bitten by the watch bug. There is no antidote and no turning back, watch addiction is as strong as any other... Just two words for you, now that you're fully into watch building: "open heart". Building and using your own open heart watch is even more satisfying than the ones with regular dials, there is something about seeing the thing alive and beating every time you look into it that is difficult to describe in words. Thanks for sharing your content, in particular your watch-related content

[@iancandler5446]

I think the word you’re looking for is assembled. If you’d built it you would have made the gears etc for the watch but you’ve taken the pre built components and assembled them.

[@SirZechs77]

Is it actually glow in the dark or is it just pretending to have the glow in the dark markings?

[@digitalbots]

I just wanna say your videos gave me the courage to start building my own watches.

[@kovacskovacs3465]

3 things (some of these are for viewers who are looking to do this themselves, as you're making it look easier than it may be):

[@patricksutton588]

It's great to see someone doing videos like this again. I used to enjoy the snk007 mod videos from a few years ago and really miss them. What's old is new again. Great job.

[@rocket7241]

STOP! I just bought 3 different movements, cases and dials from Ali express cause of your watch videos!!!

[@lucascarlton9395]

You should have a look at making a skeleton watch with the NH70-72 movements (depending on your colour preference), if you're interested in the look of them. Loving this watch building series and a skeleton watch would be a great addition to your growing collection!

[@jonaaaaaaah]

Man your vids have sucked me in. Ive ordered parts for 2 builds so far and a buttload of watch repair tools. Still waiting for everything to arrive but super stoked. Love to see your enthusiasm with your builds 😊

[@Frank8721_]

Your videos are so cool,i love watching you building watches

[@belair9]

That was relaxing, I love Pilot watches, my father used to have breitlings, I bought my first one 2019, but the one you have remembers me of the glasshuette my father had, appreciate

[@yngyoyo98]

Love your custom watches doe actually watched them all through and through 😂

[@moro8274]

These watch building videos are 10/10!!