Rotate® curated a selection of watchmaking kits, with everything you'll need to build your own watch. Each kit is made to be as digestible and enjoyable as possible. You'll create a usable, quality mechanical watch that can be worn daily.

Watchmaking employs a lot of skills, both mental and physical, that most people won't naturally develop. Where can you train, how much will it cost, what do you need and how long will it take?

A watch movement (also known as a "calibre") is the inner mechanism of a watch which powers its functions. It is typically composed of gears, springs, and other components that control the timing of its hands or display. The three main types of movements used in wristwatches are mechanical, automatic and quartz.

There are basically two paths to becoming a watchmaker; going to school or winning yourself an apprenticeship. Both have their pros and cons and the only right choice is the one that's right for you. With apprenticeships, the biggest hurdle, at least in the beginning, is finding someone willing to take you on.