I Built my DREAM GMT Watch from AliExpress
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- It's time to build myself a Rolex GMT inspired watch. I am absolutely obsessed with the colours of this one.
Watch Parts -
Hands: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dk5...
GMT Hand: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkW...
Movement: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dks...
Case: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCQ...
Rotor: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddi...
Bezel: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd9...
Dial: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeO...
Tools -
Cushion: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCN...
Tweezers: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De9...
Dust Blower: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEm...
Hand Pushers: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dkn...
Finger Gloves: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dkl...
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Would you be able to put out a video tutorial on how to search for and find the parts? Like how you make sure the parts will all work with each other, keywords you use to find specific styles of hands, cases, faces…
I am purchasing only 2 types- sizes of cases for now and hands that I know will fit that size of dial cause I don´t know if other will fit good.
When I bought my first hands and discovered they were too small xD
Smaller dials for 36mm cases are 28.5-29.3mm in size
The other one is ,,cocktail case,, used for seiko presage dials , 40mm, dials are 35mm
Haven´t tried any other size so far.
Nh35 or nh36 movements so search nh36 dial, case, or hands they are all the same just note the 36 has day and date the 35 only date so buy dials that have correct window
you start from the movement and go from there. If you're using a NH34 (seiko gmt) any case thats compatible with a nh35 or 36 will work. also, most dials on ali express ive noticed have multiple pegs on the bottom to fit multiple crown positions as well as various seiko movements.
so searching nh34 dials, or nh34 hands, will get you the results youre looking for. its also worth pointing out specifically that youll need an nh34 compatible crystal as they require more clearance for the stacked hands with the addition of a gmt hand.
building a watch like this is so much easier than you would think, its kind of crazy when you think about some of the microbrands charging $500 for similar parts used in this video.
@@bosco1603 I ended up just diving into more after this comment and have stuff on the way to build my first! I went with an nh35 but I guess where I was getting most lost was not wanting to use a mechanical or automatic movement. I really want to make one with the VH31 movement but kept getting in a loop of a case that would fit, but a face that wouldn’t, then all around again. I’ve also never used aliexpress before and that site is a damn labyrinth lol. Thank you though for the tips!
@@bosco1603 where do you get 'branded' dials?
Dang, what timing. Just sat down with a cup of tea and this pops up
Enjoy!
Same kind of just sat down on the toilet and bam this beaut of a video pops up
@@H_tudorMe too man, me too
@@TheRetroFuture2 ALLONZ Y HON HON HON
I love your excitement and enthusiasm!! 😁Yup that’s a lovely looking watch 👍😃
I have to tell you, you did the assembly better than a majority of the do it yourself watch guys. You did it with confidence and you have dexterity. I am a watchmaker and I can see you did it mostly correct except I would never case up a watch unless the hands line up perfectly. In this case it is your personal watch so I guess it doesn’t matter. I recommend that you use an eye loupe for the future, it helps. Great job and definitely an interesting color scheme.
Funny how easy it is to call yourself a watchmaker these days.
@@user-yk1cw8im4hWhy?
After years of horology school and spending months hand filing and working on a lathe making balance staffs, studying movements and building my own shop for 14 years while doing countless restorations makes me a watchmaker not just the trade school degree hanging on my wall.
@@jmdwatchcompany I've learned over the years it's easier for people to throw tomatoes than to grow them. Don't let the "throwers" get to you!
I did not watch the whole thing, but I prefer an Optivisor or low power microscope or dissecting scope. The eye loupes are super clumsy.
Your excitement is contageous, please keep making more of these! 🔥
that is just so clean looking, the yellow stands out in a good way. i may need to make my own too....
These videos are just making me excited every time. Please make more watches. I build my first watch after I watched your first custom watch video. Thank you 🙏
I've started looking at NH-35A movements to replace my broken movement on my watch, now you've inspired me to build my own! Awesome video, and absolutely beautiful! Thanks for this video.
It's time to take apart the movement, clean and reoil it.
You will love it!
It's really not as hard as you think.
For the first time you should take pictures of the disassemble process tho.
What’s recoiling if I may ask
@@zeuss1353 I was just to stupid to write reoil xD
Damn autocorrect
@@marcel_one_ oh, that makes more sense now, yeah igotchu
I was wondering that. I just did the Seiko 62mas build he did. And it's keep incredible time, especially considering my oily fingers touch HD squeezed the movment while trying to assemble. But once I had it on wrist I wondered if it's oiled at all. Like would Aliexpress even care to do that?
But doesn't at least one of the oils cost an eye-watering amount of money? Moebius? I watch a lot of watch restoration videos and Moebius is very expensive 😢
Looks great, mate. Perfect fun colorway for the summer months ahead.
I just ordered the Invicta Diver Pro 1953 yesterday. It's so cool to watch your video while waiting for my order! Cheers, mate!
wonderful looking watch mate
I love white dial wrist watches.
These videos are so fun to watch!
What a beautiful watch. This inspired me to go and try a project like this! Loved it
That is a beautiful watch! I really like the colour combinations
now that's one beautiful watch, I've been following your watch adventures from the beginning Eliot, this may make me build one for myself
This is so good! I built my first, a blue presage cocktail time, yesterday and I can’t stop looking at it being a gorgeous dial and also built by me. I have to give the nh34 movement a try as well. You did a fantastic job with that colour combination though 👌
This video gave me the inspiration to make my own gmt watch from ali express. Thank you
Sweet! Personally I couldn’t resist the Martini colourway. Baby Blue bezel insert, red GMT hand and the white dial. Martini pattern strap would be cool.
Ok this is getting contagious at this point. You're making me want to build one ❤
Nice one! Thanks for sharing the build
Damn Elliot, seeing you happy makes me happy also for this Series.. literally. Thank you for this content. makes me wanna start building my own watch also. 😊
Very nice! Great color selections.
I love how the look and feel of your game boy builds have spilled into the watch world
Pure joy coming through the screen here. Love it!
“I’ve created the nicest looking watch on the planet!”
You really have Elliot! It looks amazing!
“I don’t want & try to pass it off as something as it isn’t” titles the video my dream “Rolex”
he put the Rolex logo off camera
What an amazing combination of colours. Great job. !!!
It looks amazing and I just love the fact that it is "labelless" . .
*sniff*😢 “Those aren’t finger condoms, they’re normal size condoms, right guys? ………..guys?”
🤣
Nice color choices, looking forward to watching this!
so beautiful - I have to do this one myself too. maybe just switching the color of the gmt hand in order to not copy you 100% 😄. Well done! 👏
How many watches are you dreaming about, bro?
Haha
videos like these make me curse my government for banning aliexpress in India.
Watch is beautiful Elliot!
Why did they ban it?
@@pauliewalnuts5241 China was capturing our land. So government banned tik tok, and several Chinese apps and services to hinder trade as well.
Majority of the Indians don't like China because of capturing of Tibet, China occupied Kashmir, China occupied Arunachal Pradesh so that's why people although hurt, didn't complain much
Same, in Indonesia Aliexpress also illegal
@@chetanvmalhotraim havin the same problem dawg 😭😭
I recently have started making my own mods as well. Love your content btw. When it comes to setting hands I find that using Rodico helps way more than using tweezers. Looking forward to future videos.
The link to the dial is broken
Literally bought my first automatic watch the other day, a Citizen Tsuyosa - not super fancy but I love it and it's Tiffany blue too.
Hey Elliot! I’ve really been loving your watch making videos! Super random request, but have you considered making a video series detailing how you go about selecting your parts/how you confirm they’ll work together? You’ve inspired me to build my own custom watch for my wedding day in about a year, so I’d love to watch a how to guide from you on how to do it. Thanks for considering!
Elliot. A great video. I really appreciate your fine camera work. Excellent switching angles and Point of View. Very nice pacing as well. You get a lot of things right that so many other tubers don't even think of.
I already assume GMT means greenwich mean time, but I'm utterly lost as to what that has to do with anything here. Google tells me nothing more. I'm not big into watches, so I'm assuming GMT, as it refers to watches, is some kind of specific watch builder's nomenclature?
ha, it's easy, it means it has a 4th hand to track a second time zone, for example I work for a client on LA, and live in Spain, ideally the bezel should rotate on both directions to quick check for other time zones at a glance. this one, the NH34 is what's called a Office GMT or caller GMT, it's very interesting if you like that kind of stuff, look it up
Or use it as the 24h indicator to show if 4 is 4(am) or 16:00 (4pm).
Looks better than most actual rolexes
This is the beauty of the aftermarket
thank you for these videos...I've really been enjoying these and I'm almost ready to pull the trigger and do my own now....just seeing that you recorded and post on the same day. everything i want to do i'm scared of starting projects and not finish so know you're finishing these in one sitting
Gorgeous colour combination. Lovely watch. Enjoy staring at it and listening to it tick.
oh boy! don't give me ideas 😆
Beautiful build! Love the bezel and hand colors! Very unusual shade of blue!
This just should up in my UA-cam suggestions. I had no inkling of this. I am so glad I watch this! I'm inspired! That watch you made is beautiful! Very classy and elegant! I want to try this some time. Thank You!
What a fantastic video. Great work Elliot.
This video was my gateway to assembling a watch from component parts and a Seiko NH series movement. As long as I can source the parts, I can create anything I want. It’s ruined me on buying popular brand Chinese homage watches.
Thanks so much for creating and publishing this video. It’s relatable for novices.
The lume color turned out so perfect! You make the hobby seem so approachable, I’m very tempted to give it a try
Just got into watches and glad I found this, and beautiful watch!😍 Would love to get a tutorial for tools and how long it will take to make a watch etc. Thanks for this amazing video! Subbed👍🏽
I absolutely love these watchmaking videos!!
One of the best videos Watch related I’ve seen in a while! Nice Job!
You're the reason I have a lot of parts and tools coming my way. Was never interested in a gmt. I'm not a fan of the bezels, however this build is great. Basically instantly changed my opinion. Might order a bunch more, but will try to hold off for at least a month to enjoy my first build
I've had this bezel in my basket on Ali as well...its a beauty!!!
Thanks for the links in the description! :)
well done. really nice job in putting it together!
Im modding a vintage seiko grand quartz with an onyx dial. So great to watch you while i do some modding as well 😊
Looks really nice. Well done. You’re getting better with the stems.
I bought and built a custom 'BB Pro GMT' watch with my own favourite coloured hands, inspired by your first AliExpress watch video. I HATED stacking the GMT hand and trying not to hit the raised indices. I also bought a 0.5mm acrylic paint pen to 'sign' my initials on the otherwise black upper dial. Something to consider!
Thank you for such great, authentic and positive content. All the best.
Truly inspiring to compose your own watch. The yellow gmt hand was a great choice! I enjoyed your video.
Excellent build and instruction 🙌🏼 love your part choices and color ways. You inspired me Elliot 🍻 cheers mate from USA
Wow. Now thats a good combination with the colors.
That came out beautifully, congratulations ❤
Great color combo!
Really enjoyed the video,great colour choices
the blue bezel, hands, and lume are such a good combination!!
What an amazing outcome for a beautiful watch. Always a pleasure to see mamacoo work your magic. Thanks for sharing this transformation with us!
I never knew I wanted to build my own watch until I saw this, it will definitely make you appreciate these things more.
Waited for the even more deflated Green Ball, wasn't disappointed !!
Well done for the build!!
That’s a gorgeous watch!! Even better that someone is enjoying the hobby the way it was meant to be.
Well done! Thanks for sharing!
The appreciation you have when you finish is so amazing bro
Man.... That's so gorgeous!
stunning build.
Just Loved the way it looks in teal blue 💙
What an amazing outcome for a beautiful watch. Always a pleasure to see amzwatch work your magic. Thanks for sharing this transformation with us!
Was about to take a nap, this nice video showed up on my youtube recommendation. Watched it and happy
That's stunning. Will build one soon.
Built a watch with my favorite colors on my birthday. What a video!
This was awesome! Thank you for sharing
Elliot, how fun was this. Great video, slow enough for dummies like me. Your happiness gives me JoY!
That silver white dial looks great with the tiffany blue bezel
WOW, that looks amazing!
❤ Thank you for your content. I was a bit hesitant to build my own. But you make it seem possible.
This is probably my favorite content currently on UA-cam and I REALLY want to start this as a new hobby. Are there some recommendations you could give for which tools are necessary for a newcomer and how to select parts? Even better, could someone point me to something like a full toolkit and/or a full parts kit for a first build? I'll go crazy doing my dream combos afterwards but I really just want something to start learning soon!
Same
I love how happy he is about it 😅. The enthusiasm and excitement is contagious. It really is a very pretty watch. One day I'll have to try this out!
Very nice video. Do you know whether you can also find cases that let the bezel turn into both directions?
Hi Sir, wondering if the steps you shown in the video is sufficient for me to build one watch from scratch, with those stuffs purchased from aliexpress. I didnt have any prior knowledge/hands-on skills about watchmaking and after watching your video, I'm also keen to make one custom watch for myself. could you please advise? Thank you.
Colour me inspired. I just picked up a tiffany style steeldive tuna. Love it. And your new watch is stunning.
I love these videos so much ! :)) It would be even cooler if the glass had some blue reflections :) Perfect looking watch anyway 10/10
When I first saw the color combination I was like “that’s not gonna work”, but the final result is gorgeous, well done!
It looks incredible!
That does look lovely mate. Well done. Think you've just inspired me to add building my own watch to my bucket list (as I love watches, and tinkering with stuff).
Has a very summer/beach feel. Not sure how this ended up on my feed, but it was interesting. I don't know much about bespoke watches or the customization community, so all I can say is while aesthetically beautiful, the face lacks a bit of readability, maybe that's just a trick of the camera? I'm thinking vintage guitar here, but pairing a mint green or a neutral grey face might add further contrast.
Really nice build!
That’s really beautiful!
Hey Elliot the reason pieces are bent inwards is because if it was straight the chance of it bending outwards is high meaning when you bend it back into a straight it has the chance to warp back outwards. Therefore bending it inwards slightly allows for a warp to happen inwards thus actually tightening the dial into a fixed position. Hope that helps 5:10
I would love to see future watches have a custom Elliot Coil logo with maybe a luxury brand vibe to it!
Id love to see that on a NATO strap or even rubber think stainless doesn't compliment the playfulness of it. Really enjoying these videos. I know its all light hearted fun but I can tell from the tools you are buying it's turning into a passion would love to see a little mini series on you taking the British Horological Institute beginner watch servicing course which you can do online
Did you have to order this case spring separately or did it come with the case?
Man this is brilliant! Now I want to build my own watch!