Build your own dream watch for $100

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Күн бұрын

How's it going folks?
I've seen a couple of really great watch making videos recently (shoutout @TheRetroFuture2) and I wanted to give it a go myself. In this video I talk about:
1. Why you might want to make your own watch
2. Everything you need to make it for less than $100
3. A step-by-step guide to making it
This video is not sponsored.
Product Listings
Watch Case - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Seiko Watch Face - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Watch Hands - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Seiko NH35 Movement - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
20mm Watch Strap - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Tools
Rubber Ball - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Watch Paste - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Watch Tweezers - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Rubber Finger Cots - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Watch Assembly Tools Kit - www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Why build your own watch?
01:54 Everything you need for $100
05:00 Watch face
06:30 Watch hands
09:11 Watch movement
11:48 Watch crown
14:51 Watch back
15:20 Watch strap
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@Vartan297 2 сағат бұрын

Quick handy tip. Have a new sheet of A4 paper or even A5 as a work mat. Can stick it to the desk if you want to. Good for seeing small items and also you can wipe crap on it if you need to.

@norseworx 20 күн бұрын

OK, Marcus - this video has me now excited to build my own watch. What a fantastic way to not only enjoy a sweet looking timepiece but to learn all the innerworkings and then wearing it with pride. Friggin awesome. Really appreciate your inspiration. Cheers.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Come back and let us know how it all goes.

@ToolwatchBoutique 20 күн бұрын

Marcus.. It's honestly so unbelievable that I've found a channel here on KZfaq that with every single video catches my interests. As one can most likely see, I'm totally into watches, but also EDC, health, life organization, gadgets, etc. I've also lost a lot of weight and got fit, and I even have a software engineering background. Love your positive mindset. Please never stop!

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

What a nice comment to get. Pleased to meet you buddy. That’s one of the big reasons for starting this KZfaq channel. To find our people. ☺️👍🏻

@MrBreyd 20 күн бұрын

That's a video for a rainy evening. Emotions of satisfaction😊

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@danielchapman3875 9 күн бұрын

this is actually sucha fantastic idea. Tip for lubricating gaskets (o-rings): most lubricants come with a bit of foam on the lid too, and if you put the gasket in and the lid back on, you can twist the lid so it applies an even coating of lubricant onto the gasket that's not too thick. I do hope you get into building more watches and hopefully repairing them.

@regflori 19 күн бұрын

I've just recently discovered your channel with the travel edc video and a friend just sent me this. Perfect timing for me as I've literally ordered watch parts just two days ago. I also love the relaxed music in the background, I think that together with your voice made this so enjoyable to watch.

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement

@paraiccullen 17 күн бұрын

Kind of obsessed with this idea... nice tutorial 100% going to give this a go

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Go for it! It’s a lot of fun and it crazy expensive.

@jonathanmcfadden9939 4 күн бұрын

Me too!

@sebastianmiller7740 20 күн бұрын

Just a week ago I was looking for a good video on watch building and didn't really find anything, thanks for making one!

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

No problem! Hopefully it’s a help ☺️

@MaartenAnna 17 күн бұрын

Take a look at the following two channels as well: Just Another Watch, and Lume shot (especially his stealth two-tone & bloodmoon videos are 👍) Those two guys make phenomenal watch building videos too.

@voiceovershill7620 17 күн бұрын

Marcus is like the Bob Ross of watchmaking.

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Haha. Love it. Just need to work on my hair.

@ewjish 19 күн бұрын

I am going to try this in the summer. This is a nice EDC DIY. Watches are the second EDC, knife/weapon is first..

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@magixmagix 5 күн бұрын

Love my new watch. Thanks for the tip. I can feel the Ikea effect. Struggled with the seconds hand for like 20 minutes.

@Pugwash. 20 күн бұрын

Interesting and thanks for showing how simple this is.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rossahealy8546 2 күн бұрын

Brilliant video man, sending love from Co.Clare

@daijahn9162 19 күн бұрын

Such a nice a clean build, watch making is so relaxing and you can make a beautiful unique timepiece in the end. Just a little tip when putting the hands on, when you make your date wheel tick over to 12am i wouldn't push the key less works back in, because the time keeps ticking and when you set your hands to 12 it may be 10 minutes past 12 or however long it took you to put your hands on, happy watch making and very impressive time piece 😊

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@aceracing7 8 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates I loved the look of the other watch you showed a few times in the video with that white dial, do you have a link for that dial that I can use on my own watch?

@georgechristakos8499 19 күн бұрын

Big ups!! Really impressive. I’m inspired! Thanks for the vid. Subscribed.

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the kids words too.

@ghassanalkanaan512 15 күн бұрын

Really nice .I loved your way. Thanks .

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@ShiftDownMan 14 күн бұрын

Oh Marcus, you made my day, didn't know a video would be that beautiful, keep going .

@MarcusCreates 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@benkellyshow 2 күн бұрын

This is awesome - I wanna do this

@MunchkinGamingTM 15 күн бұрын

Watching this gave me a cool idea to make a set of three custom watches for my mates and I (only a small group of 3). Very personalised, and could be a bit of fun to make.

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

I had the same thought. Have to be fanatic gifts for your buddies.

@scotts2027 10 күн бұрын

Having built several watches, I would recommend buying a lume kit and adding aftermarket lume. The. Chinese dials and hands typically have terrible lume. For $25 you can buy a kit that will out perform Seiko dive watches and compete with some of the best lume watches.

@fox1actual 9 күн бұрын

@@scotts2027where do you recommend to buy the lume kit?

@VictorVarelaa 19 күн бұрын

Your creativity to come up with this video was truly amazing. Well done, Marcus! Now I want my fake DIY rolex too! Haha

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

You should! It was so much fun. ☺️

@maxw5229 20 күн бұрын

Awesome video, really enjoyed watching this. Maybe I will try it out one day.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

You should! It’s so much fun. Thanks for the kind words.

@erikvandam5685 16 күн бұрын

Really nice video, thanks for sharing.

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@CloudCoderChap 5 күн бұрын

This is awesome and I’m going to build my own after watching this. If I was to critique anything it would be the out of focus shots.

@sporcherbbq6718 18 күн бұрын

Hi Marcus, Thats so awesome! Ill Look that Video and Wont do that! My ali cart had now many Watch Parts. Now ill must find my First Perfect Match. Thanks and greets from Germany Marcus

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Greetings friend 🇩🇪

@chris82o 15 күн бұрын

Get out of my mind Marus lol I've been looking into this for some time now, great video keep it up

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

Go for it! It was so much fun.

@teeniv84 7 күн бұрын

man, you made an awesome watch

@jonathanmcfadden9939 4 күн бұрын

Omg. I’m gonna do this!!

@Staberix 13 күн бұрын

amazing work and result! seriously looking into a mas62 as i find its the best looking diver of all time! may i ask what water resistance you can get with this build?

@chronocommander007 19 күн бұрын

Don't stick your finger in the gasket lube. Don't place the new gasket on the table. Even if it hasn't been lubed yet tiny particles will contaminate the gasket. Someone already mentioned to use threadlocker on the crown. I'd use blue. I'd also suggest you get Rodico for cleaning specks of dust off the dial, crystal and movement. A blower doesn't necessarily remove particles.

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@user-on9cv9dl1c 20 күн бұрын

Great! All the best !! Subscriber from Ukraine 👍

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@1988banker 17 күн бұрын

When you have the dial and hands done, place the case over the watch then flip the movement holder. I've watched some pros do that, and it's worked great for me. Wish you would have shown the watch after it was done. It's a 62 mas style right?

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. The watch is beautiful. I should have shot a close up of it running. Sorry.

@techbloke5970 20 күн бұрын

That’s a great idea

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

It’s not my idea, but was a lot of fun for the money. Give it a go.

@justfxnn 9 күн бұрын

Hey Marcus, does it matter what mm size my watch case is? I looked on aliexpress and there seem to be some different options.

@ricardohogenes2648 4 күн бұрын

Hey Marcus, Does the time remain accurate after a few days? or do you have to adjust the watch often? 😅

@teakwood1363 Сағат бұрын

Hi thanks for the informational video. I am buying the parts for my watch and was wondering if the black O ring came with the case and what size is it

@miguel_hdz1213 5 күн бұрын

Hey, loved the video, i find the part of cutting the crown a bit hard to do myself, where did you buy that measurement equipment?

@TheRetroFuture2 18 күн бұрын

Looks great! Nice one :)

@MarcusCreates 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Your video was epic.

@kamenmihaylov4519 15 күн бұрын

Whats the dail on the other one you`ve build yourself?

@xaco18 20 күн бұрын

Nice build. I wouldn't use a watch face with a logo on it though. Makes the watch feel fake for me.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Makes sense. I agree and am probably going to change mine. It doesn’t actually say it has a fake logo on it on the listing.

@CliMzOuu 19 күн бұрын

Love you content thank you so much for all your videos. But that one is different, it is both exciting and relaxing to watch :) thanks a lot. I got one question though, is it legal to assemble a Seiko like watch ?

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s all Seiko parts from AliExpress. Seiko NH35 movement etc. I have changed the watch face now.

@karnaghan 9 күн бұрын

any chance you got the links for the first watch you made?

@justMakss 20 күн бұрын

Thanks I will give it a go ! :D

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@joekennedy3625 20 күн бұрын

Nice!

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Thanks Joe

@svensoworka2389 4 күн бұрын

where can i get the pliers to cut the crown? :)

@abdullahfarooq6365 20 күн бұрын

Nice videos 🎉

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Thanks

@YusufMertKARAKAYA 5 күн бұрын

Türkiye'den selamlar. Bu video için çok teşekkür ederim.

@ChillYeti 9 күн бұрын

1:21 "never say never" 😂

@joseluisrenovellgonzalez1346 4 күн бұрын

Is the mecanism the original one?

@junfujiang 18 күн бұрын

Love this, it’s inspired me to make my own too. Where are the links to those parts? Cheers

@MarcusCreates 18 күн бұрын

In the video description

@themeedan 16 күн бұрын

The first built watch looks great as well. Do you have the parts list for that one?

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

No, sorry. That was just a hack

@maracay1977 6 күн бұрын

Ok Sr Hagamos uno! Lets do it!

@slimedev4920 19 күн бұрын

By the way, with the limited watch knowledge I have. I believe when lubing the gasket, you are supposed to shake it in the lube jar.

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

That makes sense. I’m used to lubing motorcycle gaskets 😂

@scottcolon4829 20 күн бұрын

What's with the band on your bicep muscle ? I like u so I subscribed, looking forward to watching more. Cheers

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the positivity. It’s a Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker. I have a video on it a couple of weeks ago if you’re interest in it

@Aver812 16 күн бұрын

Sir, but how I am able to find the part which fit each other? Where is the guide? Thank you.

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Watch the video and the links are in the description. ✌🏼

@alexsotirakis897 3 күн бұрын

Rolex "Submariner" and "Date Just" are two completely different watches. The correct name is just a Submariner Date and this particular model is the 116610LN

@christophershrout2367 20 күн бұрын

I’m actually shopping for a dress watch at the moment. 11 o’clock fell off my old one… Very cool post!

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Give it a go. I found it to be lots of fun.

@markcoffman494 20 күн бұрын

The dial repair would be easier than buying a whole new watch.

@markcoffman494 20 күн бұрын

Should use lock tight on the stem and crown

@christophershrout2367 20 күн бұрын

@@markcoffman494 I’m going to try! My old one was a cheapo Fossil but I’ll take it apart when I have some time :)

@christophershrout2367 20 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates this video definitely makes me think I could do it! Well timed :D

@markcoffman494 20 күн бұрын

Should use lock tight on the stem and crown.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

I was wondering about that. Will stick some blue lock tight on there.

@alanmckee1553 5 күн бұрын

Let’s go 🇮🇪

@knifehedon.6561 17 күн бұрын

Build your dream knife , next episode 😀

@MarcusCreates 17 күн бұрын

Oh that sounds fun.

@szilarddietzel9071 13 күн бұрын

Maybe I missed it and its covered in the video, but why use a Seiko labelled dial? It seems like a legit well built DIY watch, but having the Seiko logo on it makes it a counterfeit doesnt it?

@migueldenboer5186 12 күн бұрын

It does, but some of the aliexpress ads don't mention that the logo will be on there for obvious reasons. I don't get why those sellers do it. Buying my 5th dial now and hoping it doesn't have a logo on it

@szilarddietzel9071 12 күн бұрын

If its not super-clear in the description, I always ask before I buy. But I get what you mean. I had the same issue with cases by the way, some came with Seiko logo on the crown (easy fix, still was annoying). I just ordered a set own my own logos :) So only super-sterile dials from here on, and I slap my own logo on them.

@jodycarlosborrageiro9588 14 күн бұрын

Cool project, but I can't help but wish I can find a watchmaker react to this video😂😂😂

@MarcusCreates 14 күн бұрын

I’m sure I’m doing everything wrong

@YZFMANIAC08 10 күн бұрын

Something looks off, it definitely needs a chapter ring to make it less 'empty'

@MrDziuka 19 күн бұрын

Cool, is genuine Seiko dial or fake?

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

I have no idea. The listing doesn’t say it’s a Seiko so I’m going to change it out.

@MaartenAnna 17 күн бұрын

It’s an aftermarket (not genuine) dial with an “S” logo. However, it’s a pretty good one. I think it’s possible to get genuine parts as well, often referred to as OEM parts.

@majin-vegeta90 17 күн бұрын

That empty chapter ring giant. Bad blue anti reflective coating, I'd rather no AR

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Huh?

@StagnantMizu 10 күн бұрын

you could also build one for 500 dollar with higher specced parts

@popecosh307 12 күн бұрын

It’s not hard to get a watch together, but getting a watch together without any marks or dust on the dial, crystal and hands is Not easy.

@divyv20 15 күн бұрын

Hey Marcus , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

What would you do different to Connor?

@divyv20 15 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates There are many areas where I can add different stuffs according to the video tone and pacing also can make it more smooth and appealing .

@brianredban9393 19 күн бұрын

What's on your arm?

@MarcusCreates 19 күн бұрын

It’s called a Whoop 4.0

@danigomb 15 күн бұрын

well... it plays if dream watch is down by this design.

@SharvilSawargaonkar 10 күн бұрын

Would cast probably way less than $110 if you buy the parts locally or from AliExpress not from amazon

@angelomangione6364 3 күн бұрын

Anyone else notice the graphic of the condom at 0:21 😂

@akuji3676 9 күн бұрын

unfortunately most of these parts cant be shipped to canada

@tidbit19 19 күн бұрын

Was anyone else today years old when you learned this was possible??

@XFISHNCHIPSX 8 күн бұрын

I come from India . I got many gods here and I admire them just the same . And other gods too . But we’ve got the universe and science and logic which is interesting none the less . Fatcts- all them books preach the same . What I have deciphered I’m a strong believer in my own heart and it’s … Karma > spirituality > religion . Rest is surrendered to the all almighty “universe” . The allmigty that making us evolve with good and bad times . Tells me suicide is a sin. So the higher powers I pray the mm to watch over me and good people and let’s see what this wasted less snd mediocre life has to offer . I am where I am was supposed to be .

@rgg543 20 күн бұрын

Elliot Coll inspired?

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

It was. I’ll mention him in the description.

@rgg543 20 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates The more the merrier! Great content. A collab would be great.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

@@rgg543 would love that too

@shivanshusharma8154 13 күн бұрын

David guetta??

@williammarshall6438 3 күн бұрын

"See-ko" made me cringe everytime

@shahalhadimehek 5 күн бұрын

your upper camera is out of focus!

@milojenikolovski7522 15 күн бұрын

Nothing withot China.

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

😎

@tommyboy71000 15 күн бұрын

I know these cases. Looking good but they're too thick for my taste. 13.5mm is my upper limit, everything else is unwearable for me personally!!!

@ronin8206 3 күн бұрын

At least you did a shoutout...but stealing the whole video from Elliot Coll and the watch....na thats not cool

@johnmolloy1034 3 күн бұрын

Elliot commented and had no problem

@leodileodileo 11 күн бұрын

can you build me one for 150? :)

@michaelzdanis3979 20 күн бұрын

Okay ... but you can buy an authentic Seiko automatic with a metal bracelet for about $200. Other than the satisfaction of putting some parts together yourself, why would you bother to assemble an inferior movement without a warranty with a rubber/plastic bracelet to save - let't be honest given the likey audience of this channel - a half hour's wages? And you are going to spend the half hour (or more) assembling an inferior watch.

@MarcusCreates 20 күн бұрын

Ah. You’re right of course. For me it’s actually the joy of putting it together. I’m not actually trying to make a fake watch. I’m trying to make something personal. But totally get your point.

@michaelzdanis3979 19 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates And that is fine. I spend a ton of time on hobbies that make no economic sense whatsoever.

@chuchunyin 19 күн бұрын

Inferior is subjective. I’ve built a lot of watches in the sub200 range and I feel they are better than offerings from branded watches in similar price range. For one， almost all AliX cases come with sapphire crystal, for that I feel it’s worth the price.

@idizzzful 19 күн бұрын

Nh35 is not an inferior movement, it's actually same as many seiko watches i own like the 2nd gen monster and turtle (4r36=nh36=nh35 with date wheel) thank you for standing up for the profit of corporations

@efficientrealities960 16 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates some things in life are priceless 👌🏽 as they say 👏🏽 very cool video ,looking forward to seeing more Thanks

@jeffnewbill5599 15 күн бұрын

Congratulations, you made a fake seiko

@TheJoel1892 15 күн бұрын

Or a genuine feiko... Life is all about perspective 😊

@WasleySchultz 10 күн бұрын

Who cares. It’s about the experience.

@lorenzodelabarra3110 2 күн бұрын

Congratulations he made a watch that tells time and looks good who cares

@poloroadlove 15 күн бұрын

There's no such thing as a "crown rod", do your reserch.

@MarcusCreates 15 күн бұрын

😂. Crown Shaft? Tell me?

@jonboy8181 17 күн бұрын

“SAY-co.” Looks good though, mate!

@MarcusCreates 16 күн бұрын

Ah. I’ll put it down to my Irish accent 😂

@user-nl3yt4wt1n 3 күн бұрын

HEY #mamacoo I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

@user-fu1yp6lq2c 18 күн бұрын

HEY #nkuwan I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

@user-kg7zn3ou8v 4 күн бұрын

I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the #mamacoo we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake