Watch hand installation detailed guide part 1: Hour and Minute hands (movement with date)

[@jacc88888]

I’ve commented on another video but just to say the fantastic macro shots, the coloured highlights, your attention to detail and your ability to explain things simply make this a perfect instructional video for, what is, quite a daunting process for a novice. The best video I’ve seen on this subject by a big margin. Thanks!

[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@hfkwong109]

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[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@cpickell1987]

INCREDIBLY helpful video! This is exactly how a tutorial should be done. Love it.

[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@Diy-fever]

couldn't agree more, great video

[@paulodasilva8793]

Agreed

[@4no1timewaits]

From what I've seen by far the best video I've seen on this subject. I'm about to swap an NH36 into an SKX.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Good luck! You'll love that new NH36 in your SKX ;)

[@ddsfard]

Im getting ready to do this for the very first time. i cannot tell you how much i appreciate this very detailed set of instructions.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad to hear this, good luck!

[@highintensitypt]

Hands down (pun intended) the best handset tutorial out there

[@MrSoljak]

Could not be clearly explained or more professionally filmed. Thanks so much!

[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@brandonwalton9899]

thank you for what is undoubtedly the epitome of Instructional videos. I was able to complete my task with confidence and learned many things while doing so. As a DIY type of person I appreciate your hard word and dedication and wish all creators of such videos would give half the effort. Thank you Sir

[@Chris-du3jc]

Great video! Really clear and helpful. The use of highlighting colours is particularly good to make it clear. Thanks!

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad you like it! Hope this helps you with your own watch!

[@watchfan4]

Thanks for the great video! Helps a lot...

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad it helped!

[@meus9426]

I replaced the movement in my swiss army watch in about hour with the help of this video. Delicate work but only cost me $15 for the ronda and $5 for the tool... thank you!

[@mrkenseii8595]

The clearest video I've ever watch ! Thank you for your great job 👌

[@DIYWatchClub]

You're very welcome!

[@MexicoBeachFloridaLiving]

Excellent video on Hand setting. This is a task in watchmaking that is easily made a mess of so your instructions are spot-on and informative for the new(and old) watchmakers.

[@nunyabusiness9056]

Incredible resource. Thanks so much!

[@CobblerBob]

Well done!!!! THANK YOU.

[@PhilT1957]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks. 😊

[@NisokiesNafokies]

Very good video. Well explained... and well taken.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thank you for your kind comment! We're coming out with more tutorial soon, so stay tuned!

[@almazonly]

You're perfectionist! Such an incredible content!

[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@lemmontree1]

Very good video!

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad you liked it!

[@ShahidKhan-ui1ql]

Thanks you bro. You are genuine. But I do this with hand ✋

[@paulhuizenga5262]

Thank you, I am but a lowly bench jeweler and one of my associates knocked off the minute hand while trying to change a battery. Thankfully i was able to make versions of the tools you showed and got the hand on and aligned. Thanks again

[@coachbos1]

Fantastic tutorial. If I mess my watch up, it won't be your fault. Thank you so much!

[@1961UK]

Priceless

[@martinmessier4498]

Very helpful video. Really very well done. 👍🏼

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thank you =)

[@oktc68]

Been wanting to mod some watches, repair others and eventually build my own, your videos will be invaluable, thank you.

[@breaktime3269]

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[@FinFu509]

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[@gregaftaminski5152]

Fantastic tutorial, I've learnt so much.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thank you!

[@bobloblaw7879]

wow, such a well video! thank you!

[@tanitmartin6175]

bro excellent video! U need more views! Now I’m ready to change some hands!

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thanks! Have fun with it!

[@hamdog8872]

Great video!

[@peerhauser]

Such a good production

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad you liked it!

[@thealv3z]

This is classroom material right her. Thanks alot, incredible

[@smartcar8]

Amazingly clear and comprehensive!

[@kaibruns3859]

Best video

[@Kasaner]

Fantastic content

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thank you for your encouragement!

[@anthonythomas7758]

Excellent video 👍

[@celinecicoria84]

Really good guide

[@greggusan]

Just found you. Wow, so helpful. Fastest sub I ever clicked. Thanks for these.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Glad to be of help! Thanks for the sub!

[@officialGyoza]

This video helped me NH72 swap my Seiko 5

[@kira07]

Your video is so Pro ! Its amazing man thanks a lot ! I will do this this weekend :D

[@choobv2]

Fantastic. Thank you so much. I just wasted time watching other, far inferior videos. You have a new subscriber. Thanks again.

[@DIYWatchClub]

Thank you for the sub!

[@danielcislaru4736]

Thank you. I just change the movement in my Seiko Turtle. Next step is to fix the old One.

[@pompeylad1977]

Hello, I’ve now installed the hands and all good, the only thing is I’d say is DONT install the H&M hands at 12 when the day/date changes, reason is (as I’ve now discovered) the day/date starts to change around 11:20/11:30 so it’s all transitioning and muddled when it’s still the same day, far better would be to wind on a few turns after the day/date changes then install the H&M at 12, that way the day/date will change about 1am - 2am or whatever, when most people are asleep, people are still awake at 11:30 and it’s annoying to have the day/date unreadable, I’m going to have to take the movement out again and try to slide the hands round a bit to rectify this, I really don’t want to dislodge the hands or bend them in any way though as it’s a really difficult job to get all 3 to miss each other as they spin round, so yeah my tip is DONT install the hands at 12 when the date transitions but to give the crown a few more turns, Seiko do this themselves for the very reason I mention above, cheers 👍🏻

[@rons7555]

Thanks for this video and part 2. Very helpful, indeed.

[@hussainsamah5716]

Thank you so much and wish me luck please. Going to change hands on a nh35 and replace the case.

[@soaremicheledavid6020]

You make it look so hard...but its easy, only need to have steady hands, i only used a old head of a pen and tweezers, its really easy.

[@georgioschasiotis3390]

Great Video

[@DNR1982]

VEEEEEERY GOOD AND ILLUSTRATIVE VIDEO! THANK YOU!

[@brycedoonigan8554]

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[@SamsWatchReview]

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[@DIYWatchClub]

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[@mahmoud.shanner]

Great one 👌

[@mr.celrak9872]

I’m just trying to do some DIY work on an old watch I found on eBay. I was able to set the hands with nothing but two pairs of needle nose tweezers, using two pairs tweezers to gently pry the hands off instead of the dedicated tools you used, and was able to set the hands by using the tweezers to gently push down on it.

[@32189djsddk]

Great video! What about Fixing hands on a chronograph

[@DIYWatchClub]

It's mostly the same except 1. chronograph hands are tighter 2. there are more alignments to take care of depending on the functions of the chronograph

[@pasunuriramesh363]

Exaplin very nice

[@rosstisbury1626]

thanks

[@f4tum4ik]

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[@Guitar7894]

What sizes of watch hand presses do I need to cover most of my needs??

[@DIYWatchClub]

This should be good for most hour, minute, and second hands: shop.diywatch.club/collections/watchmaking-tools/products/set-of-2-watch-hand-install-setting-tools

[@shaunoftheguads]

I have a seiko solar diver and the second hand is not aligned with the chapter ring hash marks. Can I adjust the position of the second hand without removing it from the dial? How would u recommend I align it?

[@DIYWatchClub]

You can't align it without removing it. The alignment is set when it's installed. Luckily, it's not that hard to remove the hand, check out this guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qabOfHuViJman8k

[@roo2dee2]

Hi, thanks for the great videos. I really would like to try building my own watch, but I would like to see a Miyota 9015 kit. Are there plans for one? Or can a 9015 fit in the same case as the 8315?

[@ChrisMenendez609]

Are all watch hand sizes the same?? I’m not talking about the length I’m talking about the little whole that u have to fit in the middle??

[@DIYWatchClub]

No. They are specific to the movement.

[@servantofallah9425]

If i remove my automatic or manual watch second hand completely, will it ruin its accuracy? And what can i do to cover the hole thats is left after the removal of second hand, it looks ugly

[@DIYWatchClub]

It won't affect accuracy. But there's no ready made method to cover the hole.

[@georged7141]

Thank you so much for sharing your excellent presentation! May i please ask you whether you use the same hand installation tool number to install the three hands or you change the number of the tip in each one? Again, thank you

[@DIYWatchClub]

We use a double tip installation tool in this video. One bigger tip on one end and a smaller tip on the other end. So it's the same tool but different tips.

[@georged7141]

@@DIYWatchClub Thank you for your quick and kind response

[@rubinsteinway]

On my quartz watch the minute hand is slightly off, i.e. when the minute hand is pointed at "12" the hour hand is not exactly pointed at the hour. Can I simply nudge it to the correct position without removing the hands? Thanks for your advice on this.

[@mubbe1996]

Is the hour hand post the same diameter all the way down to the dial?

[@coffeetravels22]

why does my watch minute hand move slightly when i push in the crown

[@DIYWatchClub]

Oops sorry missed your question! As long as the hand isn't loose, it usually isn't something to worry about. It could simply be the effect of the gears being engaged when the crown is pushed in

[@nikkorojo]

Are the hands shown in the video original Seiko hands? Thanks

[@DIYWatchClub]

Good question! Actually they are our own C3 lume hands. You can buy them here: shop.diywatch.club/collections/watch-hands/products/diver-hands-seiko

[@ryan_bitzer]

What if the date wheel doesn't switch to the next day once I install the hour hand and move it to the 12 marker? How could I fix that?

[@MasteringHow-To]

What is that movement you’re working on?

[@DIYWatchClub]

It's a NH35

[@maxsand1]

The second hand is too big or too small, how do I order the right size second hand?

[@lauranorris9372]

could you please send me directions s on how to install a second hand?

[@mahir6239]

My watch minute hand is joined at place but it's loose, what to do

[@Kulture711]

I am completely unable to get the minute hand to set... Does anyone have any tips?

[@jeremyhippenstiel4637]

Thank you for your videos. I successfully replaced the hands on my dad’s watch as well as a new movement. Then I had to remove the winding stem to re-case it and bent the second hand 😮. How do I not do that again and how do I order new hands?

[@DIYWatchClub]

Well... just be more careful next time. See what angle you were recasing it and how and where the second hand was bent, and try not to do that next time. Hands are movement-specific. So simply search for the hands for your movement. If it is a common movement you should be able to buy new hands for it. Good luck.

[@iivv_nn]

Will this work with swatches?

[@DIYWatchClub]

Yes it's the same principles

[@timmcdonald5335]

Will the holes in watch hands fit all movements ie a Seiko Nh35 as well as a Sellita Sw330-1? Or do they differ in size?

[@DIYWatchClub]

They differ in size

[@timmcdonald5335]

@@DIYWatchClub Cheers. Do you know who supplies hands for a Sellita SW330-1 movement?

[@DIYWatchClub]

@@timmcdonald5335 you can try esslinger.com but you'll need to know the exact dimension of the hands you need. They have a watch part enquiry form that might be of help to you. Good luck!

[@beergood83]

@@DIYWatchClub where can you find that information from?

[@andrewmattera6205]

what if you have fourth GMT hand?

[@DIYWatchClub]

Lol this is complete coincidence but we literally just published a new expanded guide on how to install GMT hands, go check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbHZqd5o7erlbM

[@andrewmattera6205]

@@DIYWatchClub Awesome! perfect timing then

[@michaelcabunoc7318]

currently mine is bent, unsure how. Any ideas?

[@DIYWatchClub]

May I know what exactly is bent?

[@michaelcabunoc7318]

@@DIYWatchClub the minute hand

[@DIYWatchClub]

@@michaelcabunoc7318 Is it bent downward where the hand meets the center circle? If so, a possible reason is that during installation, you pressed down too hard with the hand installation tool

[@OGbrundle]

Ah. Thats why i messed mine up so bad, i had the movement on the pad

[@lionplecko8997]

I have a dial that has 6 pins on the back and wont’t fit on a n35 dial. Do i need to remove 4 of the pins?

[@DIYWatchClub]

Yes. Those 6 pins are usually there to cater for different movements. Find the two that you need and cut the rest

[@neevaj5019]

I wish I could buy one of these but my parents would not let me because I am just a kid;(

[@DIYWatchClub]

Maybe show this to your parents and they will be tempted to buy one themselves ;)

[@sah33l7]

My hour hand is lose can anyone help me?

[@sketch1985]

Why do you wear a glove on one hand?

[@rfcdgaf]

How the F do you even get the internals out of the watch, 0:33 its already out, GG

[@masaru3282]

Very cheap dial!!!

[@Si-Toecutter]

Couldn't just include the sec hand in the same frikin video