Create a Watch

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I’ve always wanted to create my own watch.

Imagine how cool to create your own face design, the shape, the hands, the strap. Build it up and wear it. A toolkit would also enable you to do your own watch maintenance (batteries etc) should you have a number of watches. Links below is what I found online.

Guides & Courses

Toolkits

Things you need:

  • Standard repair tools
  • Magnifying headband with a light (loupe)
  • Hand pullers/cutters (pliers), good quality tweezers,
  • Springbar Tool
  • Pin vice
  • G-S Hypo cement, Silicon 7 grease, Rodico putty
  • Case openers (screw-on adjustable waterproof, snap-on not waterproof, rolex style – horb ball)
  • Digital caliper (measurements)
  • Case cushion, polishing cloth
  • Good hand remover (presto), hand setting tool
  • Link remover
  • Dial protector

Here are some options:

  • Esslinger Deluxe Watch Repair Kit – there are some options for different levels on their website (US)
  • SE JT6222 13-Piece Watch Repair Kit – cheap! can buy on Amazon.
  • Stalwart 16-Piece Watch Repair Kit – Amazon
  • Ofrei professional tools
  • Springbar Tool. Bergeon 6767-S Springbar Tool by Bergeon

Parts

Seiko Modding