My 1st Watch Build Experience

Nice work…kinds of put into perspective how expensive watches really are or not as it were.

Thanks! Definitely the mark up on most watches makes it very profitable.

great job.

I really like the colors. Great job 👏

You did an outstanding job I think. I love the design, hands and strap, all go together like peas in a pod. At a glance I thought "what have GS come up with now"

Thanks Paul! I definitely appreciate even anyone getting a hint that it has a GS vibe. I wore it yesterday and was very pleased with it.

Nice build, that textured dial almost gives me the vibe that the Omega Aqua Terra with Denim Dial has. Pretty amazing indeed. Looking forward to see what you'll do next!

Love that dial!

This is really inspiring! I’m a mechanical engineer and I’ve been building cars and motorcycles (for fun) my whole life, and so, I’m really attracted to building my own watch(es).

Yours looks great! Well done 👏👏

Was your applied logo done by a jeweler? With a 3D printer? This is an aspect I have been thinking of also.

Thanks so much Mike, I appreciate the kind words! I definitely have some more projects on the table, (literally and figuratively!)

I did that dial in a bronze case. Looks beautiful. Not the cheapest dial out there, but a lot better than the cheap dials!

I guess this is how microbrands start.

Hi Justin! Thanks for saying nice stuff! This might be something you'd really get into. I used the company called 4Customize.com for my logo and was pleased with my experience with them. I am sure there's a lot of other ways to go though. Please keep me updated on everything, I find it very exciting! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I definitely think it is one way. Currently I don't have those plans. Just another hobby. My goals with it for now is just to be comfortable with experience and be able to elevate with better movements and materials of what I can build. Probably quite a few pretty basic builds before I get to that. The design aspect of it I enjoy very much. Would I ever make watches to sell? I really don't know the answer to that. For now just enjoying this new hobby. 🍻

Nice!I think it would be a thrill to create such one-of-a-kind artisanal works.

Thanks, definitely some satisfaction from this project.

Looks great, out of curiosity how much did it cost to build and what are the specs? (Asking for a friend 🤣)

I can give you a few of the specs now. If there is anything I leave out I can get back to you. NH35 movement 38mm sapphire crystal front/ expidtion caseback (mineral crystal) SS 316L case lug 20mm lug to lug 45.5 thickness 13mm WR 10ATM

My cost that actually went into the watch was roughly $250. The same build would cost me less if I did it again because I wouldn't get a kit.

Well that is really impressive and certainly something worth doing. I have been thinking about doing a build project although I have never even opened a watch so I always imagine the second I do lots of gears and springs will go over where 🤣

But given how well yours looks and what can be achieved on a modest budget, I think it's worth taking a punt as that's one hell of a watch and what a great little project

Muy buen trabajo, yo también e hago mis propias ⌚ a partir de piezas qué ya compro o tengo de algunos relojes viejos... Empece agregándole lumen... Y de ahí a hacerme mis propias esferas y manos. Principalmente tipo sandwiches

En definitiva una hobby dentro de otro👍🇺🇾

Very nice Alvero. Any advice for a rookie like me? 😃

Buenas primerola vas a errar, la segunda no tanto...pero con el tiempo de seguro que va aprendiendo. Hay muchos canales de aficionados en los cuales ir aprendiendo los pasos a seguir. También tenes alguna compañía que ya te vende tanto las 🛠 como las piezas para montarlo

Pero de todo esto lo más importante es el que lo arma este tranquilo y con buen pulso

That’s a spiffing build Lincoln! 👏🏻👏🏻

Ain’t it fun well apart from stem cutting and hand setting 🤣😂👍🏻

Good advice! Do you have any companies that you recommend to buy tools and arts from?

And then if I get really good at this is there a some companies you know up that sell more upscale parts? Possibly some places that I could get some things custom made as well? 😁

Yeah it's really nice. I think I enjoy the design part of it the most though and you don't actually have to ever make a watch to do that part of it. 😂

I tend to source my "bits" from Aliexpress

Wether for building or modding 👍🏻

Check out the subreddit r/seikomods, lots of good info and support there

NAMOKI, ya te vende la 📦 con todo lo necesario para el armado, ya serían nh34, 35,38. Y alguno también ya en Allí varios vendedores mas