Putting together my own custom watch
Mike Thomas
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Seiko
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Intro
After watching many Wristwatch Revival videos on Youtube I thought I would try my hand at Horology, the study of time and timekeeping devices.
As very much a beginner, I plan on trying the simplest thing possible to start and just assembling a wristwatch from its component parts, and if successful, will look into stripping down and servicing the movement.
Tools
| Item | Quantity | Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Watch Case Back Remover | 1 | 1 | |
| Case Cushion | 1 | 1 | 7cm diameter |
| Dial Protector | 1 | 2 | Bergeon no. 6938 |
| Dust Air Blower | 1 | 1 | |
| Gasket Seal Grease | 1 | 1 | |
| Miniture brush | 1 | 1 | |
| Rodico | 1 | 1 | AKA Watchmakers Putty |
| Rubber Watch Case Back Opener Ball | 1 | 1 | Looks like an 8 Ball 😄 |
| Tweezers | 1 | 1 | |
| Watch Hand Installer Tools | 1 | 3 | 3 different sizes |
| Watch Hand Remover Tools | 2 | 2 | |
| Watch Movement Holder | 1 | 1 | For NH36 Movement |
| Winding Stem Cutting Pliers | 1 | 1 |
Parts
Movement
| Item | Quantity | Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Movement (NH36) | 1 | 1 | White Japanese Calendar |
Dial
| Item | Quantity | Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial | 1 | 1 | Mother of pearl |
Hands
| Item | Quantity | Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown | 1 | 1 | Black Steel |
| Crown Stem | 1 | 6 | Steel |
| Watch Hands | 1 set | 1 set | Black blunt with red zig-zag second hand |
Case
| Item | Quantity | Received | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Bracelet | 1 | 1 | Black Steel |
| Watch Case with Sapphire Crystal | 1 | 1 | Black Steel |
| Watch Spring Bars | 2 | 2 |
