How To Build Your Own Custom Automatic Watch from Online Parts

In this video, I'm going to show you how to find, order and build your very own custom mechanical, automatic watch. Something you can have a lot of fun doing, and enjoy for a long period of time.

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[KRAFTWERKK]

Doing something yourself is rewarding and relaxing. Especially when you end up with something you can use and wear afterwards. Not only is it productive, you also create something very personal. Your very own watch that no one else has, with parts YOU have chosen and joined together. A watch you cannot buy anywhere.

[ThriftLife]

I cant afford high end watches, and i cant see the point of just buying a knock off of a rolex or whatever. However I do make jewelry as a hobby and i love it. I love crafting and creating. So to create a watch the way you just did.... I can absolutely 100% get behind that! It becomes personal and custom, its something that you can actually take pride in. I love this. Thank you for the video!

[Agenthoover]

This is why i dont watch TV anymore, where else would you find a video like this, the joys of Youtube :), epic video, thank you for taking the time to do this and share your knowledge.

[serdalkaptan]

The best, most detailed, straight to the point watch assembly video I have ever watched. Thank you very much for sharing. I am subscribed now, and liked this video. Very best regards.

[philcourteney]

I’ve currently got my face, case, movement and strap, just waiting on the hands to get this beaut built! I had been searching for the perfect everyday watch, and then I hear about modding! 🤯🥳👍 videos like yours gave me the confidence to attempt it, and taking “spares and repairs” watches and practicing has given me the knowledge of where the screws usually end up when the dog knocks my workbench! 😂 thank you for such a clear and easy to follow guide!

[DoubleD]

Lube all the gaskets at final assembly. result will be silky soft gaskets that do their jobs 👌 great video

[jeffalessi]

Please post a link to your how to make a custom watch face. Thank you and have a most awesome evening!

[vincentferreira]

This is why I love the DIY Watch Club. They give you all the parts and tools (extras if you pay like $500, I think) and you are able to put the movement in the case, the crown, hands and all that on. I think when I move into my new house and I have my own office space, I am going to get one and give it a try. I want to build my own GMT.

[TomLopez]

Thank you so much for putting so much information in this video. I appreciate it. I have learned a lot from it.

[volvotboy]

Great video. Only recently got into collecting watches and have really got the bug. Now thinking of building my own and this video has been so helpful 👍

[davidphillips]

Fun to see the process but above my skill level yet. Thanks for posting this.

[yahirestrada]

Much respect for showing us how to do it step by step Pete! I have subbed!!

[rbmwiv]

A trick I use for second hands I hold them with rodico and have found it is easier than using tweezers. Great video sir.

[tacho]

Great, great video! Thanks for sharing the details on sourcing the parts.

I´ve been thinking about putting together a sterile "date just" watch myself, so your video encourages me to go ahead.

I need to point out a quick observation: the case you used has a GMT hour. I mean the bezel indicates the AM and PM hours that should be used with a ETA's 2893-2 movement. In that way you can set the second time zone and give the bezel the proper use.

Aside from that, I love the watch you built

[TheRonanEdition]

What a great video, i really enjoyed the walkthrough on how you source parts and what to look for!

[davelowey]

Hi Peter, i did this myself a few years ago i used the NH35A servived it and fitted into a really well made case and nice bracelet with the glide lock system, looks like an explorer 1, but i'm on the hunt for a nice pair of douphine hands for it, a few weeks ago i decided to make myself a diver very similar to the one with red triangle, used same movement i've had great accuracy from them after i regulated them, enjoy them both, although i have a good few vintage pieces now, cheers

[josephhegarty]

Thank you Peter always had a fascination with watch movements I wanted to dive into a project like this.❤

[lordpetrolhead]

Always wondered how you can build your own watch and then your video popped up. Going to have a go at this, thanks for the lesson, much appreciated 👍👍

[RastoTHAworld]

Nri that k you for this video, the thinking about starting my own watch brand

[philzvids]

Really interesting video. I enjoyed seeing you searching eBay for parts as I wouldn't have had a clue where to start. Feeling quite inspired now to build my own watch.