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

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

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.

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

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

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

Got into watch repair after watching my Uncle and KZfaq, 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!

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

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!

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

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).

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.)

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!

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?

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

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

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!

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

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!

Keep up the good work, Elliot! 👍🏻

Love the content Elliot! Keep it up 🎉

"this is a douche, ha-" lmao

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

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!

Loved this video. And thrilled to see you exploring and expanding your skill set!

Great job. And YES!!! the watch looks great.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Gorgeous watch made and really inspiring video.

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 ! :)

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.

Man that was one of the most motivating videos I have ever seen thanks for the feelings

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. 😂

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)

I just got into watches and collecting them. You did a great job and made an amazing video. Congratulations on that beautiful timepiece!

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.

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

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

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.

Awesome video! I was thinking about getting the correct tools and stuff to give this a shot myself. Your video very much inspired me, Thanks again! 😎🙏

Well done, looks great and was super interesting to see what goes into a watch

same here with the seiko willard , just have to take the plunge and have a go !

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.

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

I’ve followed you for your gameboy stuff and been a lover of watches separately and this is like a wonderful crossover episode. Congrats mate, your content is ace

That was very interesting and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

Always great to see a person happy!

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

Super cool! I want to try this out for myself.

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

congrats this is awesome bro. I'm embarking on my own watch build and this is great motivation and inspiration to keep pushing to learn how to do it! Enjoy wearing your new addition!

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!

I just love how excited you were with how it turned out (and honestly kinda jealous that you're able to do something for yourself that makes you this happy) I don't "understand" watches and brands, I can only recognize something extremely cool when I see it 😅 and this is one cool watch! It's beautiful and it fits you very well

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.

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!

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!

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!

Great video, and fantastic work, would love to see more. Cant see that date bubble without thinking of andy from little britain!

I am learning too. Great start Elliot!

I always wanted to build my own watch and you really motivated me!

thanks for your inspirational video. now i am gonna build one myself :)

I'd love to see more of this type of content, that was really interesting. Great video as usual 😊

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!

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

I have learned a lot too watching this video! Great!

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

Great job I’ve got a couple in the process that I’m building. I’m still gathering parts. I’m still making decision on the hands. I haven’t built my own yet, but I have swap movements

Very cool! I might have to give this a go at some point. I've been sporting a casio databank and I love the functionality, but the world of watches is vast!

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

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! 😎👍

Your happiness really is contagious, thanks for sharing that

that actually looks amazing !!! great work buddy.

The movement is a genuine Seiko!!

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

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

This is so cool, I've been thinking about getting into watch making too!

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

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!!

Looks very nice, I might try this.

my man this is too good as a start u did so well to be honest and really nice watch made by YOU almost ,enjoy it

love it. Please do more watch video like this.

I have paused multiple of your videos to try and work out what you're wearing haha, nice job. Most adventurous I've gotten is modding my SKX013

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!

Fantastic video! I'm currently building a very similarly styled mod, just with a $20 casio. It'll be my second custom dial build.

This genuinely looks fun, I kinda wanna try it at some point

Brilliant. Some would say....inspirational! TY❤

Great video! Loved it.

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

need to try this myself asap - great vid

i enjoyed watching thank you man

love it- thanks

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

Great video to watch. Well done mate!

Great video elliot!

Unique piece of Art :))