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re: Any DIY Watchmakers/modders in Here?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 12:57 am to Obtuse1
Posted on 7/16/25 at 12:57 am to Obtuse1
When you get the crown on install it back in the watch checking it is properly engaging the movement.
If all that is good, blow off the movement well and install the caseback. I should have mentioned earlier that when you remove the caseback, remove the gasket and set it aside in a covered place (a parts tray with a dome works well). The gasket probably has enough silcone grease on it to be fine if you handles it carefully with tweezers but if you are going to do this get one of these, again cheap.
The sponges have silicone grease in them, you place the gasket in it and put the top sponge in and twist it. Then the gasket is ready to install. There is a myth the grease is to increase the water resistance but it is a lubricant to prevent the gasket from bunching up against the metal.
When you tighten the caseback down it is not to tight and not too loose, a lot of help that is. It helps to have cracked a couple of factory casebacks to get a feel BUT if you use the tape method I mentioned above and use fresh 3M quality tape when it starts to slip it is tight enough.
Size your strap, put it on set and enjoy your watch.
I came back and forth to this so I hope I didn't miss anything. I know there are plenty of good YT videos but giving tips was easier for me to type out the majority of the process. If you have any questions or I was not clear ask, I didn't have time to proof this.
You don't need a lot of tools to accomplish this and I just gave general ideas for the tools I suggested. If you want specific recommendations, I can give them at most every price point. I love talking about this and love helping people get started in watchmaking. Watches mean so much more to me now.
Good luck and while there are plenty of sources feel free to bump this and ask me questions if you hit a wall. Take your time, walk away when you get tired or frustrated because it is easy to get ham-fisted when you are frustrated and watches don't suffer ham-fisted workers!
If all that is good, blow off the movement well and install the caseback. I should have mentioned earlier that when you remove the caseback, remove the gasket and set it aside in a covered place (a parts tray with a dome works well). The gasket probably has enough silcone grease on it to be fine if you handles it carefully with tweezers but if you are going to do this get one of these, again cheap.
The sponges have silicone grease in them, you place the gasket in it and put the top sponge in and twist it. Then the gasket is ready to install. There is a myth the grease is to increase the water resistance but it is a lubricant to prevent the gasket from bunching up against the metal.
When you tighten the caseback down it is not to tight and not too loose, a lot of help that is. It helps to have cracked a couple of factory casebacks to get a feel BUT if you use the tape method I mentioned above and use fresh 3M quality tape when it starts to slip it is tight enough.
Size your strap, put it on set and enjoy your watch.
I came back and forth to this so I hope I didn't miss anything. I know there are plenty of good YT videos but giving tips was easier for me to type out the majority of the process. If you have any questions or I was not clear ask, I didn't have time to proof this.
You don't need a lot of tools to accomplish this and I just gave general ideas for the tools I suggested. If you want specific recommendations, I can give them at most every price point. I love talking about this and love helping people get started in watchmaking. Watches mean so much more to me now.
Good luck and while there are plenty of sources feel free to bump this and ask me questions if you hit a wall. Take your time, walk away when you get tired or frustrated because it is easy to get ham-fisted when you are frustrated and watches don't suffer ham-fisted workers!
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Posted on 7/16/25 at 1:21 am to Bigdawgb
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Have you tried a home on the range??
Where the beer and the cantaloupe lay?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 5:19 am to Drunken Crawfish
No. But I’ll help you out if you need a second hand.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 7:25 am to Obtuse1
That’s is incredibly helpful. Thanks for the time typing all of that out. I went the AliExpress route so going to have to wait 2 weeks to get everything in. I am really most worried about fitting the stem so I bought 5 extras to have on hand. I still need to get a few tools before parts come in.
I did order an extra, orange strap so I will see if they are compatible. It’s a Chinese knock-off case so I will have to see how accurate it is.
I am not ready to go all in on the crystal press yet so hoping to use all-in-one cases for my first few builds. Any suggestions on where to look for quality cases with crystals installed?
I did order an extra, orange strap so I will see if they are compatible. It’s a Chinese knock-off case so I will have to see how accurate it is.
I am not ready to go all in on the crystal press yet so hoping to use all-in-one cases for my first few builds. Any suggestions on where to look for quality cases with crystals installed?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 8:10 am to Obtuse1
Nice man.
I know you have deployed and I can tell you after a stressful day (or night) watching an hour long, step by step, repair/maintenance video is one of the most relaxing things I can recall. Right up there with the bears at the waterfall.
There was an Indian guy (he was English) that was really good. He didnt talk much but would explain things as he went. Sometimes his kids would bother him or he would make a little joke about his wife. Really made it look easy and I know its not.
Then there was the passive aggressive gay guy from San Francisco I think. Talked too much and wore finger condoms. Didnt like him as much.
I know you have deployed and I can tell you after a stressful day (or night) watching an hour long, step by step, repair/maintenance video is one of the most relaxing things I can recall. Right up there with the bears at the waterfall.
There was an Indian guy (he was English) that was really good. He didnt talk much but would explain things as he went. Sometimes his kids would bother him or he would make a little joke about his wife. Really made it look easy and I know its not.
Then there was the passive aggressive gay guy from San Francisco I think. Talked too much and wore finger condoms. Didnt like him as much.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 9:00 am to Lakeboy7
Wristwatch Revival is what got me into it.
That and my father-in-law deals in very high-end watches. I am very interested to see the looks I get if I can get this build done correctly.
That and my father-in-law deals in very high-end watches. I am very interested to see the looks I get if I can get this build done correctly.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 6:58 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Got my stuff in and finished up today. It’s crazy how small the parts are in person. Hands were pretty easy to get on but I had trouble with clearance so had to slightly bend the seconds hand.
This case was also tricky as it had a plastic insert to make the NH35 fit. It’s a bad design but what do you expect. I had to spray paint it black to blend with the case.
Cutting the stem wasn’t bad. I forgot to order locktite so I’ll glue the crown to the stem later.
The final product with the help of a Canva AI background. Pretty happy with it!
(Apparently IMGUR won’t post. Will fix later)
This case was also tricky as it had a plastic insert to make the NH35 fit. It’s a bad design but what do you expect. I had to spray paint it black to blend with the case.
Cutting the stem wasn’t bad. I forgot to order locktite so I’ll glue the crown to the stem later.
The final product with the help of a Canva AI background. Pretty happy with it!
(Apparently IMGUR won’t post. Will fix later)
This post was edited on 7/30/25 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 7/30/25 at 8:15 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Posted on 7/30/25 at 8:39 pm to Obtuse1
Is there any option for using a casio tough solar as opposed to mechanical?
After ruining multiple seikos I finally bought an omega in december. As of last weekend... It needs work. I don't even realize how often I smack a hand against something or hit my arm.
While I'm certain it's repairable... Something like the OP would make a fun great day to day.
After ruining multiple seikos I finally bought an omega in december. As of last weekend... It needs work. I don't even realize how often I smack a hand against something or hit my arm.
While I'm certain it's repairable... Something like the OP would make a fun great day to day.
Posted on 7/30/25 at 8:51 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Funny you posted this. I couldn't sleep last night and saw a watch some dude made on a web site. Clicked over to youtube and watched a few videos. Seems like it would make in interesting hobby for days you don't want to leave the house.
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