Jan 2, 2020 · My main issue right now is that I can't seem to find a good quality watch making tool kit at an ok price. Ebay and Aliexpress are just full of ...
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Apr 3, 2024 · If you want a quality swiss DIY watch kit then I would recommend swissmadetime. You would buy the kit and the movement, it'll run $300-$500. The ...
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Aug 4, 2021 · Hey everyone, I have just recently gotten into collecting Watches. I am big into “tinkering” (my main hobby is building guns).
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Nov 28, 2022 · Definitely go with some type of watch kit. You can go with complete kits from Rotate or DIY Watch club. They usually come with a few tools. The ...
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Dec 20, 2019 · Hello all, I'm looking to build my own watch, with more than just "here is a movement add a dial and install the hands" such as this.
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Nov 9, 2021 · the best option would be to either buy all the individual parts of a movement and put it together yourself and buy a case and so on, or to buy a ...
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Dec 4, 2021 · My biggest concern is about quality, are the diy kits like those from Rotate or DIY Watch Club using decent parts or is it just a gimmick?
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May 23, 2020 · The hardest is when you accidentally damage or disfigure a perfectly good part. Like accidentally scratching a face, or screwing up a hand set.
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People also ask
How do I get into hobby watchmaking?
One of the best ways to learn watchmaking is by finding an experienced watchmaker and learning from them on a one-on-one basis. This personalized approach allows for a hands-on learning experience, which is fast and practical. However, finding an apprenticeship can be challenging, and it can be expensive.
Where can I learn to make watches?
Full-Time Watchmaking Schools
Gem City College School of Horology (Quincy, Illinois)
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North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking (Dallas, Texas)
North Seattle College Watch Technology Institute (Seattle, Washington)
Patek Philippe Horology Program of New York (New York, New York)
How to make your own mechanical watch?
How to build your own mechanical watch
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Step 1: Finding the Parts. ...
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Step 2: Removing the stem from the movement. ...
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Step 3: Installing the hour wheel and dial washer. ...
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Step 4: Installing the dial. ...
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Step 5: Attaching the hands. ...
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Step 6: Casing the movement. ...
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Step 7: Cutting the stem. ...
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Step 8: Attaching the case-back and straps.
What are watch movements made of?
Manual and automatic movements are mechanical; they are both made up of only mechanical parts like gears and springs. The quartz and auto-quartz movements have an electrical circuit and require a battery to run but may also have some mechanical parts.
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