I Built my DREAM Watch from AliExpress

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  • @Ones2watch
    @Ones2watch 8 місяців тому +3836

    I can promise you every watchmaker and watch enthousiast will enjoy this video. Watches are a work or art, but the most important thing is how the watch makes you feel. 5 years from now you'll look at this watch and it will remind you of all the great memories you've made along the way with this watch on your wrist. The fact that you've put it together yourself is already a great memory in itself.

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture 8 місяців тому +57

      Love this comment, thank you

    • @MasterBaker2020
      @MasterBaker2020 8 місяців тому +26

      Can confirm, as a watchmaker and enthusiast I loved this video!

    • @johnnygames857
      @johnnygames857 8 місяців тому +3

      I know I do and I’m a hobbiest maker of watches and other things so this is just brilliant love this vid.

    • @mizanrahman.
      @mizanrahman. 8 місяців тому

      Great job mate. Well done

    • @matty_isthemotto
      @matty_isthemotto 8 місяців тому +1

      That was a lie

  • @adamadamson848
    @adamadamson848 8 місяців тому +6473

    Mate... Its NOT a fake watch. Its Your watch, hand made and unique.

    • @miloscvetkovic2633
      @miloscvetkovic2633 8 місяців тому +333

      Hand ASSEMBLED, not handmade. Difference is gigantic

    • @mangojuuls
      @mangojuuls 8 місяців тому

      @@miloscvetkovic2633ur the definition of 🤓

    • @MaxPainMSF
      @MaxPainMSF 8 місяців тому +47

      FACTS. It's 🔥🔥🔥 hand assembled 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 very unique 🤌🏾 Respect bro the video was great. I'm definitely gonna get this. I love watches and this is such a great idea 👊🏽🇬🇧

    • @ImAlsoMerobiba
      @ImAlsoMerobiba 8 місяців тому +36

      We all know it's not a fake watch in that sense. It's fake as in it's imitating a customized Rolex milgauss. Replica/counterfeit/knock off whatever. No need to mince words, just call it for what it is and isn't. He acknowledged it as well, so what's there to argue?
      We also know it's hand assembled so that makes it more special.

    • @keksbrot4995
      @keksbrot4995 8 місяців тому +2

      @@ImAlsoMerobibaisnt it datejust like?

  • @klevipaloka6897
    @klevipaloka6897 8 місяців тому +2563

    As a watchmaker......you did good just promise me to never use super glue on the stem ever again,Ever Again. Good job tho

    • @morpheus6979
      @morpheus6979 8 місяців тому +16

      What Else do you use ?

    • @frogsshadow4189
      @frogsshadow4189 7 місяців тому

      @@morpheus6979 loctite

    • @heatonize
      @heatonize 7 місяців тому

      @@morpheus6979cum saved from the finger condoms

    • @zxASYLUMxz
      @zxASYLUMxz 7 місяців тому +76

      @@morpheus6979 Most likely some form of Loctite thread locker.

    • @sandwich.entity3810
      @sandwich.entity3810 7 місяців тому +139

      Ironically Loctite threadlocker is cyanoacrylate based, which is super glue

  • @Tea-Spin
    @Tea-Spin 8 місяців тому +1127

    It’s look like a fun DIY weekend project, I might also give it a try lol

    • @legomannyful
      @legomannyful 8 місяців тому +13

      Yeah I can see myself doing the same thing!

    • @Bananen_Paul
      @Bananen_Paul 8 місяців тому +3

      Same for me

    • @Tea-Spin
      @Tea-Spin 8 місяців тому +5

      @legomannyful I'm waiting for his comprehensive video with all the part list!

    • @icsolano
      @icsolano 8 місяців тому

      Same but where do we get the specific parts?

    • @Tea-Spin
      @Tea-Spin 8 місяців тому +1

      @@icsolano he said in the follow up video that he will put up a comprehensive guide along with the link the required parts in later video

  • @Illinri
    @Illinri 8 місяців тому +508

    Got into watch repair after watching my Uncle and UA-cam, and while it can be so fiddly and annoying, its super satisfying when it all comes together. I would 100% love more watch content from you!

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +52

      Couldn't agree more! I would love to make
      more but i’m not sure others are so interested. We’ll see!

    • @luvwwe
      @luvwwe 8 місяців тому

      i 1000% would be following more at the end of the day we watch because of you the content is a bonus @@elliotcoll

    • @semajnitram
      @semajnitram 8 місяців тому +1

      @@elliotcollDo what you love and others will enjoy it through your enthusiasm.

    • @mixman2007m
      @mixman2007m 7 місяців тому

      i fix smartphones, and yes.. i know.. those feeling are Incredible!!

  • @RickBruinsma
    @RickBruinsma 8 місяців тому +1226

    The NH35 is a real SEIKO movement, not made by SEIKO but made with SEIKO's approval.

    • @vinnieb977
      @vinnieb977 8 місяців тому +126

      and a dang fine movement, regardless of how inexpensive it is. I have a 150ish dollar bliger with one and it keeps time within about 3 seconds per day.

    • @hovanthecool1995
      @hovanthecool1995 8 місяців тому +1

      Agreed. The NH35 is a phenomenal budget movement. I know this to be true as my family members are involved in the watch business. I love these automatic watches.@@vinnieb977

    • @philorgneopolotin8762
      @philorgneopolotin8762 8 місяців тому +1

      @@vinnieb977I mean no offense but considering it’s rated -20 +40 seconds per day, you pretty much just got lucky. I also have one too and off 15 s/d is probably generous. It’s fine for what it is but 3s is extremely uncommon and just pure chance at that point.

    • @somedude2492
      @somedude2492 8 місяців тому

      ​@@vinnieb9773 seconds per day is a massive variation though? I'd expect 3 seconds per month to be on the higher end, 3 seconds per day is crazy

    • @GoodwoodRS4
      @GoodwoodRS4 7 місяців тому +12

      Great build, really incredible what you can do for £100-£200! Really very little material difference between these SeikoMod builds and watches 10-20x the retail price; I’ve built a few myself.
      BTW. If it is gen NH movement I think it IS made by SEIKO for resale/use by 3rd party manufacturers. Too lazy to check if they are made under license but I somehow doubt it.

  • @OdinThorfathir
    @OdinThorfathir 8 місяців тому +252

    Just FYI you don't stop advancing the time when the date wheel STARTS rotating, you're supposed to stop advancing once the date wheel snaps into the next position, the date wheel starts to rotate around the 11pm position, not really a big deal, it just means that the date on your watch isn't going to snap into the proper date until about 1am but most people are asleep around that time and wouldn't be awake to notice.. just noticed you realized and fixed it😅
    either way I have no doubt you will enjoy this watch, its your first build and will always hold sentimental value, beautiful build

    • @GTL5427
      @GTL5427 8 місяців тому +12

      He fixed it later in the vid after realizing the error lol

  • @eeveeblazelol
    @eeveeblazelol 8 місяців тому +778

    as someone who’s never been interested even remotely in watches i already like this video

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +57

      i’m really glad to hear that. i know it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea

    • @Unlucky1776
      @Unlucky1776 8 місяців тому +4

      Try getting yourself a cheap Casio! I find it really handy not having to look at my phone for the time

    • @ShortSubmission
      @ShortSubmission Місяць тому +1

      @@Unlucky1776my first actual watch was my dads seiko from 1989, then my second was a open heart orient. I have a day date Rolex but I think my next one is going to be custom

    • @Unlucky1776
      @Unlucky1776 Місяць тому

      @@ShortSubmission that's awesome! Yea I also want to make a custom watch for myself in the future. Hope you can find all the tools you need! (It seems like that's actually the hardest part ironically)

    • @ShortSubmission
      @ShortSubmission Місяць тому

      @@Unlucky1776 honestly, I’ve been reading for a few weeks. You can buy all of the minimal tools you need, then just find a mechanism mode and stick with it. I’m looking at it right now and I hope to have less than 120 in a whole watch and tools, aliexpress or Chinese wholesale would be our best bets

  • @SimpleElectronics
    @SimpleElectronics 8 місяців тому +153

    You know what? I didn't know you could build your own watch - and why wouldn't it be possible? I never even thought of it - thanks for making this video!

  • @deemarteeno
    @deemarteeno 8 місяців тому +126

    I'm absolutely going to build one for myself, yours turned out really cool!

    • @Unlucky1776
      @Unlucky1776 8 місяців тому

      Yea i wanna try it out someday but rn it is far too expensive for me! I wanna make one with an IWC inspired dial

  • @johnweber5425
    @johnweber5425 8 місяців тому +33

    Congrats on your 1/1. It's so sweet to see people doing those kind of things !!

  • @Blitterbug
    @Blitterbug 8 місяців тому +33

    Elliot, I'm a mad keen watch repair enthusiast and I LOVED this! It's spreading the word and hopefully enthusing others to give it a try. Your self-effacing style really helps; who could give a guy a hard time after such honesty?

  • @BangTheRocksTogether
    @BangTheRocksTogether 8 місяців тому +73

    2:25 You know little enough about building watches that I can learn something from every move you make. Right or wrong.
    16:11 It's not fake. It's a watch. Made of watch parts. It's not pretending to be anything it isn't
    17:00 BRAVO! I've been planning on doing what you just did. The watch part, not the film making part, you have gone a long way to giving me the confidence.
    Thank you.
    (Your film making, by the way, is ideal for the subject. I like your style.)

  • @forgettmenot
    @forgettmenot 8 місяців тому +114

    Hello Elliot!
    I would call myself one of the hardcore watch enthusiast/nerds out there, and this video and your homemade watch is absolutely incredible - I bet even Rolex wouldn't mind the attention they get with the pure love and joy that shoots out from the video.
    You are actually doing what all the enthusiasts want to do in their hearts, but cannot do because of the watch snobbery, this-and-thatisms, etc. Loved the video!

    • @pds1216x
      @pds1216x 8 місяців тому +3

      if it had a crown on the dial or he said the word oyster they're liable to have sent a cease and desist lol

    • @kawhmi
      @kawhmi 7 місяців тому

      @@pds1216xi think i did hear him say the word oyster

    • @pds1216x
      @pds1216x 7 місяців тому

      @@kawhmi he definitely did but its ok lol

  • @loenseth
    @loenseth 8 місяців тому +47

    Wait.. those were meant for the fingers..?

    • @tanscullen
      @tanscullen 7 місяців тому +4

      Hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahaha İ GUESS YOU ARE FROM ASİA.

    • @WackWacky-vc5ed
      @WackWacky-vc5ed 4 місяці тому

      @tanscullen I'm not from asia😟

    • @charliejuice3098
      @charliejuice3098 15 днів тому

      ​@@tanscullenit's obviously a joke, dummy

  • @UncleThor
    @UncleThor 8 місяців тому +140

    I am a clockmaker, but I greatly enjoy watching (pun intended) people building or working on watches. I would work on watches, but they are too small for me.
    I implore you, KEEP GOING with these videos, I will watch and enjoy them. If you have any questions, you can find many watch and clock makers who will be happy to answer questions, myself included (I am a novice, though).

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +9

      Thanks so much!

    • @TheNgk2012
      @TheNgk2012 8 місяців тому +2

      Why cant you work on watches? I myself don't have the steadiness hands, but still. It's possible. Next year I'm officially a watchmaker and I already put in the application for the master. Everything is possible.

    • @UncleThor
      @UncleThor 8 місяців тому +1

      @@TheNgk2012 my hands aren't steady enough.

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 8 місяців тому +12

    What made the video tick along perfectly was your great attitude. Loved the video from start to finish. Cheers.

  • @ckkbleev
    @ckkbleev 8 місяців тому +6

    I just got into watch making around a year and a half ago when my dad got me into it. One tip I have for you, either purchase a handheld 30-40x magnifier or get an eye loupe. It make hand setting significantly easier. You can see exactly how far you need to go when hand setting. Great job though on your first watch!

  • @ThePeanutGiant
    @ThePeanutGiant 8 місяців тому +7

    Elliot been following your channels for a long time now. Always impressed by everything you’re able to do on your own and if you don’t know how to do something, you figure it out. Very admirable. Cheers brother!

  • @eain9009
    @eain9009 8 місяців тому +6

    It's not a fake it's a custom original made by yourself you will love it more than most watches. Enjoy the hobby of tinkering with watches I hope you do more video's about them, I low-key want one like it the watch looks clean nice job.

  • @James_D.
    @James_D. 8 місяців тому +24

    Keep up the good work, Elliot! 👍🏻

  • @thejames666
    @thejames666 8 місяців тому +3

    Mate, I think you may have stumbled into your niche. You’re a watchmaker now and you will go from strength to strength. You’ve earned a sub. And I eagerly await your comprehensive second build! I need to build my own!!

  • @phantomgunz1167
    @phantomgunz1167 8 місяців тому +36

    Love the content Elliot! Keep it up 🎉

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +7

      Thank you very much!

    • @neplbeli
      @neplbeli 8 місяців тому

      @@elliotcollthis is awesome work, could I ask you where did you buy these items (Links or something) I am interested in building one for myself because I love this watch too! Cheers!

  • @Shelby-pp9jj
    @Shelby-pp9jj 8 місяців тому +2

    This is probably one of my favorite watch models of all time… What a fun activity! Might give it a try!

  • @RobertTheBrick
    @RobertTheBrick 8 місяців тому +28

    I wish there was a list for all parts in this video as i deffinetly want to try this.

    • @NouscheJadrique
      @NouscheJadrique 8 місяців тому

      ITs there bro

    • @RobertTheBrick
      @RobertTheBrick 8 місяців тому +4

      @@NouscheJadrique was not there 7 days ago, thanks

    • @Hariharan-lr5lo
      @Hariharan-lr5lo 3 місяці тому

      Hihi, are those link work in india.
      I cant use that link can someone guide me through

    • @Hariharan-lr5lo
      @Hariharan-lr5lo 3 місяці тому

      What are the keywords i can search to find these kinda things

  • @MaxRoshto
    @MaxRoshto 15 днів тому +1

    as a watch maker and lover..I loved this video the energy and experience is better than any Rolex

  • @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen
    @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen 8 місяців тому +9

    Thats not a fake nh35. They are pretty inexpensive to begin with. Typically you will see fake eta 2824 and eta 2892 movements coming out of China. The Seiko and Miyota movements are always authentic. They buy in bulk and get them for dirt cheap. Cool build. I had my eye on that dial on aliexpress myself. 😂

  • @MrRoomba2321
    @MrRoomba2321 8 місяців тому

    As an watchmaking hobbiest I can say you did a good job putting it together! In the end, the only thing that really matters in a watch is that you'll actually wear it and be happy with it.

  • @sasanmottaghipour876
    @sasanmottaghipour876 8 місяців тому +14

    Good going on the first try Elliot :-D Only one recommandation, get some weak threadlocker for the crown stem next time. So you can reuse the crown if you need to resize the stem :-) The stem is so thin the super glue might outlast it if you try to remove it fix the lentgh :-D
    Thanks for the great content ! :)

  • @samlazarus3972
    @samlazarus3972 3 місяці тому

    Just found this video and bought all of the parts. Thank you for the inspiration, such a cool project!

  • @Kyrus1
    @Kyrus1 8 місяців тому +17

    Man you are my inspiration for all the gameboy mods I have been doin! Let the Mods keep coming!!! Thank you so much!

  • @ianf1356
    @ianf1356 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video no meanness just fyi for your next build. Use the lightest temporary locktight for securing the crown

  • @Dreoni_
    @Dreoni_ 8 місяців тому +11

    This seems like a really fun project, you may have gotten me into another hobby... (def put the links in the description if you can)

    • @Yellow_Flannel
      @Yellow_Flannel 8 місяців тому +4

      He hearted the comment and still didn't post the links.

  • @JollyAndy
    @JollyAndy 8 місяців тому +1

    I love watches and had no idea this kind of thing existed. Now I get to lean into a whole new rabbit hole. Awesome to see you trying something new.

  • @heyzooz
    @heyzooz 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video. Randomly popped up in my feed and very glad I watched this. Nice job.

  • @mickeydee3595
    @mickeydee3595 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a legit NH35 to me.
    Just some advice, try to never change the date between 9pm and 3am. That is when the gears are beginning to engage/mesh to flip the date wheel across and changing the date during this time may risk breaking the gears and thus never changing the date.

  • @ecstatickick
    @ecstatickick 8 місяців тому +4

    Great content as always Elliot. Would love to know more about your process of AliExpress hunting or maybe even the links to the parts you got!

  • @Wazio
    @Wazio 5 місяців тому

    I love my San Martin (ali express) watches and have been thinking about building a parts watch. But so many of the videos make it seem like rocket science. Your laid back approach was a huge push in the right direction for me. Thanks!

  • @kazinwho
    @kazinwho 8 місяців тому +48

    "this is a douche, ha-" lmao

  • @vanatoan6154
    @vanatoan6154 7 місяців тому

    I really had no idea there was a mountain of wristwatch components out there packaged and sold individually for those of us who are passionate about precision mechanics and the compact marvels on our wrists. Maybe I'll also try buying tools and components to install one for myself to experience. Thank you Elliot Coll for letting me know about this, I hope the channel continues to grow!

  • @jmnsr
    @jmnsr 8 місяців тому +5

    need to try this myself asap - great vid

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +2

      You should! Thanks so much :)

  • @agustinurbano
    @agustinurbano 8 місяців тому +1

    That's dope as hell. I didn't even notice the lighting bolt second hand. And Palace! hell yeah brother

  • @goatreviews
    @goatreviews 8 місяців тому +3

    What a wonderful video to see pop up from your channel, Elliot! 🤩👌
    Well done on an amazing custom build. 👍

    • @Unlucky1776
      @Unlucky1776 8 місяців тому +1

      I was not expecting to see you here!

    • @goatreviews
      @goatreviews 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Unlucky1776 Neither! 👋 What an interesting intersection of hobbies 😁

  • @mksouthon9508
    @mksouthon9508 8 місяців тому +1

    This video is perfect because this is exactly what I want to get into as a hobby. Would you be able to share a full list of all the items you purchased to get started? Or point me in the direction of a list?

  • @dycuo123
    @dycuo123 8 місяців тому +8

    love it. Please do more watch video like this.

  • @allenhilton5788
    @allenhilton5788 День тому

    This morning I woke up and never had any idea that I wanted to build my own watch! What an epic video and great choice of parts, looks great!

  • @SlapShotRegatta22
    @SlapShotRegatta22 8 місяців тому +3

    Wow! Sweet build! Can you provide the links for the parts?

  • @K_man217
    @K_man217 8 місяців тому +1

    Yes!!!! I also have been getting into watchmaking, it’s so rewarding! Congrats on a success build, looks killer! Also, it’s not fake, you made it without intent to deceive, using a popular case. No worries!

  • @Averagehumangus
    @Averagehumangus 8 місяців тому +33

    Just so you know… that is a real seiko movement, they are very cheap and have not been replicated

    • @Raph_fpv
      @Raph_fpv 5 місяців тому

      That's wrong, the nh35 is produce by Seiko, it's the same movement that the 4r35

  • @t_h_visuals
    @t_h_visuals 8 місяців тому +2

    Dude what an awesome video. I love that watch. Beautifully done!

  • @Adveta
    @Adveta 8 місяців тому +6

    Love these different type of videos you make on the side of the usual content, good job!

  • @BigDuke6ixx
    @BigDuke6ixx 7 місяців тому +1

    Careful setting the date. The safest way is to set the time to 06:30, then the date to the day before the actual date, then advance the hands to the correct time and date. With the crown, always get it to engage the threads by turning it counterclockwise with slight downwards pressure until you feel the threads click into alignment. That way you will never cross thread the crown.

  • @BestOfTVHighlights
    @BestOfTVHighlights 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video elliot!

  • @SDKIZZLE
    @SDKIZZLE 8 місяців тому +2

    It's not fake, you made it. Handmade. Should be proud of it

    • @SDKIZZLE
      @SDKIZZLE 8 місяців тому

      *Hand assembled

  • @flying5145
    @flying5145 8 місяців тому +3

    This is one of the coolest video i've seen in a while. I am very tempted to try this out myself :)

  • @wilsondepaula4840
    @wilsondepaula4840 8 місяців тому

    I've created 7 custom watches for myself already. Some I've never changed, and others I like to play with sometimes and switch dials and hands. Its a fun hobby. Each one of them its an unique piece.
    There is nothing 'fake' on that watch, it's your own unique watch. Great build.

  • @Fishcake
    @Fishcake 8 місяців тому +4

    I legit spent £75 on a night out last night so you really weren’t wrong about what you said at 16:36

  • @Victor-ks3sp
    @Victor-ks3sp 3 місяці тому

    Wow! Never crossed my mind that you could do this. I am going to build my first watch

  • @Badonicus
    @Badonicus 8 місяців тому +5

    That was brilliant just two things to note and by no means am I a horologist either. The link removal must be same on both sides otherwise the clasp wont be centered as appears to be on yours. And two, take off the plastic on the caseback with the red line or your wrist will create mositure between it and the back and cause it to corrode. Oh and I have a £1000 Swiss watch and it changes the date at 1245am

  • @kiril7330
    @kiril7330 8 місяців тому +1

    That is your own work of art, who cares what anyone else thinks as long as you enjoyed the process. you even inspired me to go and try to build my own watch!

  • @marco_evertus
    @marco_evertus 8 місяців тому +3

    As a self proclaimed watch enthusiast and someone who’s spent a few sports cars worth of money on watches my advice is to ignore the haters and do what you love to do. I would get a genuine movement tho

  • @robertmatrai2189
    @robertmatrai2189 8 місяців тому +2

    Dang, now I have to go and do this, great video! Thank you!

  • @imtheguywhoasked
    @imtheguywhoasked 8 місяців тому +4

    pcmasterrace members the moment they find out their watch comes pre built

  • @BasVoet
    @BasVoet 8 місяців тому +2

    Although I am not particularly interested in watches, I really enjoyed it! I had to “watch” it all. (I’ll get me coat)

  • @AlexanderHultner
    @AlexanderHultner 8 місяців тому +3

    Terrific video!
    I've been wanting to build my own watch for the experience of it for a while now (only tinkered a tiny bit on some of my vintage swiss watches before). If you would like to share a list of parts/links to what you bought that would be sublime! Of course I wouldn't build one exactly like yours but it would be a great starting off point.

  • @IRK-pd7lc
    @IRK-pd7lc 8 місяців тому

    Built a few of these a few years ago, a couple with 2815 and a bronze tuna can with nh36a, they're still holding up pretty well!

  • @alfredenglund
    @alfredenglund 8 місяців тому +4

    Dont call that fake, there is NOTHING fake about it. It's your watch that you assembled with parts that you picked and bought. The watch isn't trying to resemble any other watch other than YOUR watch. The watch is very unique and I would not be surprised if some large company will steal what you did with the dial because it's hilarious!

    • @zart3374
      @zart3374 7 місяців тому +2

      The dial is not his own design as he stated

    • @X11CHASE
      @X11CHASE 2 місяці тому

      Are you stupid??

  • @tinglydingle
    @tinglydingle 8 місяців тому +2

    You've inspired me, I'm gonna try this for myself. I've never built anything except Lego sets and bicycles, but I'm confident I can fuck this up too!

    • @jacobriegel8854
      @jacobriegel8854 8 місяців тому

      I recently started building watches after years of LEGO sets as well. At first it’s tough with all the small pieces but after building 4 watches and 4 more watches about to be built including for people who are purchasing them, i can tell you it’s worth it!

  • @melarch
    @melarch 8 місяців тому +1

    I actually love this for you! I love watches a lot and never realized that I could potentially make one myself. I'm very much an amateur and know nothing to do it myself. But maybe one day I could do some research and try it myself one time. Great video!! Thanks for sharing

  • @nintendonerdjoseph
    @nintendonerdjoseph 8 місяців тому

    I got super into watches during the Pandemic. I've yet to build my own, but have been interested in doing so for a while now! It's a little overwhelming to get started. This video has inspired me to give it a shot!

  • @toyvo
    @toyvo 8 місяців тому

    I don't know much about watches but I do have one from my brother where some of the hands fell off and I naievly put them back on, but not straight. This video makes it seem easy enough to know how to fix that with some cheap tools. Thanks

  • @leea5884
    @leea5884 8 місяців тому

    Great build . I build these watches for fun and sell them on and they are great . Just find the right supplier for good quality parts and you will be ok . I’ve made about 5-6 now and the next one I do will be like this as been watching the dial for a while now

  • @garymccreath2773
    @garymccreath2773 6 місяців тому

    Great video , you stand out in a field of grey watch vids, loved the whole idea of it

  • @AnubisTheSonOfRa
    @AnubisTheSonOfRa 6 місяців тому

    Always great to see a person happy!

  • @KadirG.
    @KadirG. 8 місяців тому +1

    wow that is fabulous and you've made it dude cograts.

  • @AmandaSchulte-s9d
    @AmandaSchulte-s9d 4 місяці тому

    Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers

  • @nodira608
    @nodira608 7 місяців тому

    I cracked a geniune smile at your reaction to the finished project. This was a very fun video to watch.

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h 7 місяців тому +1

    The movement is a genuine Seiko!!

  • @ricklett1688
    @ricklett1688 5 місяців тому

    BRAVO! I've been aching to try this and now I've learned from my tutor. Thanks!

  • @tawfiqjaffar
    @tawfiqjaffar 8 місяців тому +1

    I don’t understand how this is fake though, it’s a watch you’ve made for yourself using legit components
    Cannot be fake, it’s unique and cool!

  • @YoManSan
    @YoManSan 7 місяців тому

    The watch really looks amazing! Loved your modesty while building it, despite doing a great job, and also your enthusiasm throughout the whole process of assembling the watch! 😎👍

  • @ayoubahmad1686
    @ayoubahmad1686 3 місяці тому

    this video made me order the parts to do this! thanks for introducing me to this ive always wanted to get into watches

  • @nickhansbauer
    @nickhansbauer 4 місяці тому

    This would be a really cool father-son project!

  • @actingbloom
    @actingbloom 8 місяців тому +2

    i enjoyed watching this quite a bit keep up the great work elliot

    • @elliotcoll
      @elliotcoll  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much ❤️

  • @markthomas741
    @markthomas741 8 місяців тому

    Nice watch well done and as an added bonus there's nothing fake about it! 🙂

  • @ryanbane
    @ryanbane 8 місяців тому

    I love retro gaming and I love watches and when the two come together… *chef’s kiss

  • @MrDavidbertie
    @MrDavidbertie 8 місяців тому

    watchmaker myself, and have watched your videos for a long time elliot, your omega video with you friend and this video is great, good work on building your first customer watch.

  • @regflori
    @regflori 7 місяців тому

    That is such a cool idea and I'm really considering trying that too. Also like other comments said, it's not fake, you're not trying to claim it's a specific brand or anything. That's YOUR watch, nothing less, nothing more

  • @Watchclinicegy
    @Watchclinicegy 5 місяців тому

    you're talented, i liked it

  • @OnePurpleBuffalo
    @OnePurpleBuffalo 8 місяців тому

    Such a good video, I didn't know I want to build my own watch until I watched this. Something about watching someone just tackle something for the first time gives you a lot of confidence to go do it yourself, thanks man! Also design wise you made a really good looking watch imo

  • @peerhauser
    @peerhauser 8 місяців тому

    In case you want feedback:
    - Instead of super glue you use Loctite. Loctite is released by heating it up. This way you can make the crown serviceable without losing the stem. Loctite is applied into the crown btw, not on the stem, otherwise it will shove out of the way when screwing on.
    - for releasing the stem, whilst the dial and hands are installed, you could use a rubber movement holder. it doesn't touch the hands, keeps the dial intact but holds it firm, steady and flat, but well done by you on the cusion.
    I don't have problems with copying rolex looking parts, but to copy a designers work is a bit of a nono for me, but everyone has his own boundaries :)
    I enjoyed your excitement very much.

  • @techguyron
    @techguyron 6 місяців тому

    Oh my this is just so amazing! I'm definitely building one for myself!

  • @juandelossantos1866
    @juandelossantos1866 8 місяців тому

    This is inspiring. I think I’m going to try to make one for myself !

  • @tinh6580
    @tinh6580 2 місяці тому

    Fits your wrist perfectly!

  • @Crushanator1
    @Crushanator1 6 місяців тому

    i have a Seiko automatic and i love it, but id love to make custom one. definitely interested in chrcking it out and appreciative of how straightforward and achievable you made it look for me

  • @time_keep
    @time_keep 8 місяців тому +1

    I think you did a great job. Good looking watch too. Thank you for sharing the video.

  • @damiantabucchi8559
    @damiantabucchi8559 6 місяців тому

    Your happiness really is contagious, thanks for sharing that

  • @Vorticher95
    @Vorticher95 6 місяців тому

    thanks! you and other tubers inspired me and i build my own watch! was a blast!

  • @watchmakerspecial516
    @watchmakerspecial516 8 місяців тому +1

    As a watchmaker, I say you did well. I have been following your channel for a long time now. Keep up with the good work.

  • @RestlessRyan
    @RestlessRyan 8 місяців тому

    Great build! I’ve been doing watch battery replacements for a couple years (got tired of paying $25 for others to do it) but never though about building one myself! Might have to give it a go as well.