Blogs: DIY Watches and More

Aug 27, 2026

Choosing a watch involves considering the movement, which is the heart and soul of the timepiece. Two popular options in the world of horology are Seagull movements and Swiss movements. While Swiss...

Aug 24, 2026

Both the Miyota 8N24 and 8N40 are skeleton automatic movements built on the same 8NXX base framework, sharing the same size, height, accuracy, and power reserve. On paper, the two calibers look alm...

Aug 21, 2026

A round case with a classic white dial, or a rectangular frame with green mother-of-pearl? The Newton and Knight watch kits look nothing alike on the wrist, and they run on completely different mov...

Aug 21, 2026

Every mechanical watch makes a ticking sound. A tiny component called the pallet fork creates that sound by locking and unlocking the escape wheel hundreds of times per minute. Without the pallet f...

Aug 20, 2026

Selecting the right watch involves more than just its appearance; the movement inside plays a crucial role in its performance and value. The debate between Swiss movements and Japanese movements ha...

Aug 20, 2026

Every Rotate watchmaking kit carries a difficulty rating: easy, medium, or hard. Each level describes how much of the watchmaking process you get to experience hands-on. An easy kit focuses your ti...

Aug 19, 2026

Somewhere on Earth, a Miyota 2035 is ticking right now, and probably millions more alongside it. According to Miyota's official 40th anniversary page, over five billion Caliber 2035 series movement...

Aug 19, 2026

You spent hours assembling a mechanical pocket watch from scratch. Every gear clicked into place, every screw seated perfectly, and the movement ticked to life. A build like that deserves more than...

Aug 18, 2026

Starting your journey into DIY watchmaking isn't just about building a timepiece - it's about connecting with centuries of horological tradition, experiencing the satisfaction of creating something...

Aug 17, 2026

Choosing your first hand-wound watchmaking kit often comes down to one question that has nothing to do with mechanics. The Wright, Galileo, and Edison all use the same Seagull ST3600 hand-wound mov...

Aug 14, 2026

You want to build a watch. You start shopping and immediately hit two options: watch kits and movement kits. Both sound similar, both involve mechanical parts, and both promise a hands-on experienc...

Aug 11, 2026

A skeleton watch turns timekeeping into a visual experience. Every gear, spring, and jewel is on display, and you can watch the entire mechanical system operate in real time. To create this effect,...