I Built My DREAM Explorer Watch from AliExpress

I recently discovered watch parts on AliExpress (not sponsored) and fancied building myself an explorer style watch with a green dial. I love how it turned out!

Parts used -

PLEASE READ! - I couldn't find the dial and hands with matching lume so please note you will end up with green lume on the dial and blue lume on the hands! I will try and find and update.

Extra/Tools -

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[niklasmolin]

You're like a happy watch making Harry Potter. Love your videos! Keep it up!

[WatchmakerErik]

Professional watchmaker here, the reason we wear finger cards instead of full gloves is one to prevent our hands from getting sweaty and then for that sweat to drip onto the movement or work table, and second having separate finger cuts preserves a lot of our manual dexterity for manipulating the screwdrivers and tweezers and everything. Finger cuts but I would be immensely uncomfortable if I had to wear full gloves.

[abdulazizbokhari]

Bought all components and tools. Now i'm playing the waiting game until i have my first own watch build. Thanks for the inspiration.

[OGWimoTapia]

This is such a perfect hobby for a lot of people and the fashion industry. Because it’s gonna bring creativity to the people who wants to be “original” and “unique”.

I’m loving the idea of a reselling base market when you obviously not selling knockoffs but original pieces for an affordable prices.

There is a lot it can be done with this hobby on a good way of course that’s gonna benefit a lot of people.

[tonymontuna]

Dude you are the man.
I love collecting low budget/medium watches.
It never crossed my mind to built them myself.
Now im ordering a lot of Parts because of you

[jaffecak]

FINALLY ANOTHER ELLIOT COLL ALIEXPRESS WATCH VIDS.
yo honest these vids are the best please make more

[SirZechs]

I really like the mismatched lume.
I think it also makes telling time in the dark somewhat easier at a glance.

[MasonMyLord]

Watching you while I repair stuff is so relaxing <3

[richardbaker]

Lume mis-match on a DIY build IS perfection. Gives it some extra story.

[RSCuber]

I actually really love the blue/green lume combo. Super unique, and it looks awesome. I may do that on a future build now. XD

[PinkieOats]

I'm so happy you're so happy. I have probably never seen you so happy and pleased with the final product. I hope you enjoy it!

[rwakasiisi]

nicest one so far. The orange and the dark green pops

[andyhorne]

I've built 3 watches so far, Elliot's videos are what helped me the most as a beginner. My latest build was a Chronograph using a VK63a quartz movement, that might be a good one to do a video on.
I've resisted doing an Explorer 2 build because I own a real one. I have to say, that Ali case looks really good compared to the genuine one.

[sadcena]

I love watching your videos. They really make me want to build my own watch! Once I have more of a disposable income it's one of the first things I'm gonna do

[MietusMatias]

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of AMZWATCH's watch 99% of people will never see.

[JLewisRacing]

This thing on a green NATO strap would be absolutely killer!

[vonkruel]

For a screw-down crown I believe you should measure from the end of the threaded crown tube. When screwing down the crown, if you encounter resistance before it's fully screwed down, it means you need to shave a bit more off the stem. I agree with cutting a bit less off than you measured, then making fine adjustments w/ diamond files or w/e you've got. I take my sweet time with this task because it's a guaranteed win w/ some patience. Also Loctite 290 to properly secure the crown on the stem.

[johannesforsberg]

Built my first watch yesterday cause of you! Oyster style case with a mother of pearl arabic dial and purple hands. I love it.

[dooxlahundoox]

Loving the watch content. As someone that got back into watches in the last couple of years, it's great to see someone new with so much enthusiasm.

[MrZPal]

Your joy is so infectious! Well done, my guy!