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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@popecosh307 2 ай 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.

@norseworx 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@00piper18000 7 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates how accurate was the watch? I've bought cheap watches from that part of the world and they would go minutes out a day so you have to constantly adjust them

@waffle911 Ай бұрын

When putting on the hand set, I would have kept the crown in the time-setting position so you could align them all at the 12 without them ticking away out from under you like we saw with the seconds hand.

@raging_rhino2582 20 күн бұрын

Holy crap I'm strangely totally stoked to try it! This is the start of something... GENTS AS AN OLD GUY LET ME OFFER SOME ADVICE TO THE YOUNG MARRIED GUYS... BUILD ONE FOR HER AT THE SAME TIME YOU BUILD ONE FOR YOURSELF...HIS AND HERS. You will then be on your way

@ToolwatchBoutique 2 ай 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 2 ай 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. ☺️👍🏻

@danielchapman3875 2 ай 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.

@MrBreyd 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@regflori 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement

@sebastianmiller7740 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

No problem! Hopefully it’s a help ☺️

@MaartenAnna 2 ай 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.

@everydaycelt 28 күн бұрын

These videos are both the best thing for my curiosity + creativity and the worst thing for my "productivity". Thank you!!

@MarcusCreates 28 күн бұрын

😂 I’m sorry.

@itsallrobbish Ай бұрын

You made that look soooo easy, and that is the one I want to make! Well done that man.

@ewjish 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@Azsiii Ай бұрын

I dont mean this as a dig at you, but seeing you drops things makes me feel better about me doing it ( i do it waaaay more). Love your content!

@ChiChi-dy9qi 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative and graphic teaching tool. It's nice to see someone who actually shows how as well as describing it. The only bit of advice I would give you is to test rotate each hand when you put them in. The points can sometimes obstruct the hands and you may need to bend them slightly. Beautiful bespoke watch btw, very impressive.

@mattball8995 14 күн бұрын

Missing chapter ring. Missing movement spacer to stop the face touching the date wheel. Missing the "fixing" of the face to the movement (normally levers or screws to hold it together) Missing the movement fixings in the rear to secure it in the case. Leave the stem pulled to the "out" position when placing on the hands as the watch is still ticking otherwise. Use rodico to remove specs from face/glass. Use lock-tite on the crown and file down the stem after cutting. Do all that and you've got yourself a fine watch.

@daijahn9162 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@aceracing7 Ай 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?

@chrisfletcher4243 Ай бұрын

What a well made video! I also do these builds, just for friends and it's amazing the attention the watches command as they look like qaulity pieces and feel like it too. I'm about 10 watches built now and im looking at using other platfroms like the NH34GMT and Seagull movements for some veriety

@imaginekarma8582 21 күн бұрын

I’ve built and modified a few watches now. For assembling the hands, I found a trick that helped me greatly. I use some rodico to hold the hands and align them, then I can press the hands on. For the seconds hand, I get right down to eye level with the movement where I can see the seconds pinion, then pressing it on becomes much easier.

@ShiftDownMan 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@megasuperlexa2 Ай бұрын

that inflatable ball is really a discovery, I thought the wrench is the only way to go about opening watches and was going to order one. But obviously the ball is gentler option

@Staberix 2 ай 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?

@VictorVarelaa 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

You should! It was so much fun. ☺️

@ParaicCullen 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

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

@jonathan99399 Ай бұрын

Me too!

@harley_sinclair2034 Ай бұрын

just done my first seiko mod you made it look so effortless

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Nice work!

@magixmagix Ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Glad it helped! And that secondhand is harder than it looks right?

@hyperclearphoto6573 Ай бұрын

I don’t like how this gentleman roped me into liking and subscribing so easily.😂😂 Great video sir!!

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@zen.orizawa Ай бұрын

When you are pushing the movement rod back in the watch after the re assembly press the rod release while putting the rod back it will make the assembly easy or els it might mess the movement for sure ,I believe it have done a number in this movement already as I see. Just a advise, and I love your work

@Chrono24Official 6 күн бұрын

That's quite interesting!

@TheRetroFuture2 2 ай бұрын

Looks great! Nice one :)

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Your video was epic.

@georgechristakos8499 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the kids words too.

@Pugwash. 2 ай бұрын

Interesting and thanks for showing how simple this is.

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nonnnonnonon Ай бұрын

Nice video! Any suggestions for a watch case with a higher quality bracelet and clasp, but the same style?

@JMK15 Ай бұрын

Call it “yours”. You made it and did an amazing job. 👏🏻

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

True

@ghassanalkanaan512 2 ай бұрын

Really nice .I loved your way. Thanks .

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@chris82o 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Go for it! It was so much fun.

@nevarc9175 Ай бұрын

Hey, Really satisfying video. Do you know if we can do that with a quartz movement?

@sporcherbbq6718 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

Greetings friend 🇩🇪

@rossahealy8546 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video man, sending love from Co.Clare

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Gwan Ross!!! Thanks buddy

@1988banker 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@maxw5229 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

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

@dextercool Ай бұрын

Looks good - how or where can I find out which components go together?

@laststopwatchchannel 10 күн бұрын

what an awesome build. those hand pushers correspond to the hands but I have yet to figure out which pusher goes to which hand. I use feel as well.

@MarcusCreates 9 күн бұрын

I wish they were labeled

@laststopwatchchannel 9 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates I was going to be all fancy and tell you which pusher goes to which hand, but I couldn't find the info.

@CliMzOuu 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@CloudCoderChap Ай 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.

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Yeah I get it. It’s really hard to shoot something like this. Everything is so tiny.

@YummehPyroFlakes Ай бұрын

Thats really nice!

@highendtrends3508 Ай бұрын

I was a full-time student. I just graduated and I’m looking to get into grad school so I don’t have much funds. So I just might try this out and hopefully get it right. I would really like a nice watch, but I just can’t afford it right now. But this might be possible. Thanks for the helpful video.

@charles_the_elder Ай бұрын

Nice to see you build a watch. It really needs a chapter ring though. I've built quite a few watches, usually just ideas on what I think would make a nice watch. I only use Seiko branded dials if I'm modifying an actual Seiko. If I'm building one from just parts off AliX I don't like to have Seiko on the dial, even if I'm using a Seiko/SII movement.

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I didn’t even know there was such as thing as a chapter ring until after I made this and a couple of folks mentioned it. I might add one.

@mbrecord6416 20 күн бұрын

Hi Marcus what a good video you made! I would like to know if you have an aliexpress link for the special watch nipper and by the way the link for the watch face doesn't work. Thanx for answering in advance

@ediri8354 Ай бұрын

Love the video thanks for uploading, just one minor critique please do a final closeup of the final product. 😊👍

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Noted!

@miguel_hdz1213 Ай 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?

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

It’s just a calipers. You’ll get one for $20 in any hardware store

@benkellyshow Ай бұрын

This is awesome - I wanna do this

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Go for it

@erikvandam5685 2 ай бұрын

Really nice video, thanks for sharing.

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alexconcha25 Ай бұрын

How do you know when buying pieces that they will fit all together?

@voiceovershill7620 2 ай бұрын

Marcus is like the Bob Ross of watchmaking.

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

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

@Vartan297 Ай 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.

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve done this before

@Vartan297 Ай бұрын

@@MarcusCreates kind of. Worked in a prestige jewellers for many years. We had an old watchmaker in the shop. He was ridiculously clever. He escaped Yugoslavia during WW2 and learned watchmaking when he came to the UK. I would often be searching around on the floor for something so tiny… the old dustpan and brush and a strong magnet was a life saver lol. Titanium tweezers too. He had a lathe so small he could hand make parts- like the stems for the crown to fit onto. Bergeon watch tools were his favourite. I learned so much from him, not how to hand make parts though unfortunately 😂😂 This is a great video, and a really cool idea. I used to have a Rolex like yours too. Stupidly sold it some years ago 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I’ll hopefully have one again one day. 👍🏻 More tips would be- 3x Eyeglass. Have your chair very low so your armpits rest on the desk. You did really well here btw. Thanks. Sorry for the life story. Just bought back such fond memories.

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

@@Vartan297 wow that’s so awesome. Lowering the chair down makes a lot of sense and wish I had a 3x eyeglass for sure. Thanks for sharing your story

@fernandoban5050 4 күн бұрын

hows the watch going so far? basically you buy everything for the nh35 machine? case, dials etc? whats the difference on the other machines? where did you get the dial saying seiko?

@supernova_eu_w Ай бұрын

Nice build! I’d say a 100,- is a bit tight looking at the parts on Ali right now, I’d say it would go more towards 150,-, but still great value there!

@kamenmihaylov4519 2 ай бұрын

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

@tazo1228 Ай бұрын

a really good video thanks a lot honestly

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Welcome. Thanks for watching

@teeniv84 Ай бұрын

man, you made an awesome watch

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Thanks

@jonathan99399 Ай бұрын

Omg. I’m gonna do this!!

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Do! It’s so much fun

@t.bandito4615 28 күн бұрын

Thank you, Sean Penn!

@svensoworka2389 Ай бұрын

how can i find the correct parts for my dream watch (suiting hands etc.) ?

@somefishhere Ай бұрын

Could you link me to the watch case with a glass back? Would love to try that case

@karnaghan 2 ай бұрын

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

@reniercosta 24 күн бұрын

I wish to do the same , I bought a Breitling in Chinatown in 2008 it was amazing ,open heart the case was 44 mm and the dial was brushed stainless steel as the whole watch ,too bad I have only a bad picture can't find one similar to mine .

@gerrynorman433 Ай бұрын

Great video really enjoyed it. Do you have a build list of what and where to purchase parts from?

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

In the description

@user-on9cv9dl1c 2 ай бұрын

Great! All the best !! Subscriber from Ukraine 👍

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@iammaximus614 2 күн бұрын

… your voice reminds of the movie “CaddyShack” With Bill Murray as Carl Spackler 👌🏽😅 Cool build & video

@MarcusCreates Күн бұрын

Hahaha. Thanks for the positivity bud

@teakwood1363 Ай 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

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Yep. The black O-Ring came with the case

@teakwood1363 Ай бұрын

Thank you for responding

@techbloke5970 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

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

@ChillYeti 2 ай бұрын

1:21 "never say never" 😂

@pickleball247 25 күн бұрын

What pieces did you use to build your Rolex looking one ?

@chrome_ Ай бұрын

loved the video! wanting to try it myself. if you dont mind me asking marcus, im irish myself (O Brien too!) i can't place your accent at all where are ya from at all :)

@cIibsterd Ай бұрын

Where was the strap that didn't fit from? Arden strap?

@christopherjustin3939 Ай бұрын

Dude its a beauty. Ahem、 that Artem strap makes that watch ... the extra $85 is worth it.

@junfujiang 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

In the video description

@scottcolon4829 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай 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

@SluikReclame Ай бұрын

Dont you need a battery? I dont get it, does it work great?

@ricardohogenes2648 Ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Yes it does

@justMakss 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I will give it a go ! :D

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@joekennedy3625 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe

@slimedev4920 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@xaco18 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай 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.

@justfxnn 2 ай 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.

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Make sure the case matches the movement. The links below are NOT affiliate links so I don’t make any money from them. But I’ve done my best to make sure everything works together.

@tribology Ай бұрын

The link for Seiko Watch Face is fall :(

@BBHorology Ай бұрын

Amazing video! A true horologist 🎉

@chronocommander007 2 ай 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 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@e1ymen Ай бұрын

The link to the watch face is broken. Can you fix it if you can find a new one?

@avneeshrox 11 күн бұрын

Best course of action is to find a watchmaker / service technician who's willing to work with you and more importantly willing to go back and forth with you to assemble your custom watch for you. Most parts look cool but wont fit together one needs someone with that technical expertise. If ones lucky to find such a person (within your budget ). It's smooth sailing.

@abdullahfarooq6365 2 ай бұрын

Nice videos 🎉

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@vasiliyrasskazov5615 Ай бұрын

great!

@williammoskovitz7772 14 күн бұрын

Great video !!!! Can you kindly post links for the parts and tools you used please ? Thanks

@MarcusCreates 14 күн бұрын

In the description

@williammoskovitz7772 13 күн бұрын

@@MarcusCreates I appreciate you replying. However, I don't see a link in the description.

@ptrvh9695 14 күн бұрын

Make this a series

@desitechdose Ай бұрын

why the second hand not working?

@isaiahstanley1148 Ай бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel i can appreciate a diy lol why buy it when you can build it is my motto 😂 also Mr marcus that last watch you showed with the open back is just incredibly beautiful. If i cant build it Can you build me one. Do a link for all the parts would love to have one of my own

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I’ll try and put up a list of parts at some point when I get time.

@isaiahstanley1148 Ай бұрын

@@MarcusCreates Thank you! Do you have a ig ,?

@Aver812 2 ай бұрын

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

@MarcusCreates 2 ай бұрын

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

@BenRobinson92 Ай бұрын

Interested to see if anyone actually used this video as a guide? I think it would be fun to do this as a bonding project with my 3 brothers-in-law over the 4th of July weekend. It would have to be simple enough that we could kind of bulk order some parts and all put it together, together. Also, great channel. Been following for a few months and I’ve already made purchases based on recommendations

@MarcusCreates Ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the content Ben. Let us know if you use it as a guide. Would be interested to know was the video a help.