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.

A mechanical watch uses a clockwork mechanism to measure time, while a quartz watch utilizes a battery. There is the mainspring which gets wound and holds the force which then goes on to power the balance wheel. The gear train transmits the force and also calculates the swings totaling the seconds, minutes and hours.

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.