Blogs: DIY Watches and More

May 20, 2026

You finished your first build. The tweezers, screwdriver, and spring bar tool that came in your kit did the job. As you tackle more complex projects, a few specialized tools help you work with fine...

May 15, 2026

The Cartier Tank costs around $3,000 and up, which puts it way out of reach for most people. But here's the thing - you don't need to spend luxury brand money to get that classic rectangular watch ...

May 15, 2026

Microbrands represent independent watch companies making quality timepieces outside the traditional luxury industry. Small operations emphasize value, unique designs, and direct customer relationsh...

May 14, 2026

Quick Answer: How to Remove Links from a Watch Without Pins To remove links from a watch without pins, identify whether the links use screws, fold-over clasps, or snap connectors - then follow thes...

May 14, 2026

Wind a mechanical watch, and energy flows from the mainspring through the gear train. Without something to regulate that flow, all stored energy would be released at once, and the hands would spin ...

May 14, 2026

Ever wondered what makes your watch tick? Most watch enthusiasts hit a wall between admiring timepieces and truly understanding them. Books and videos only take you so far-real comprehension comes ...

May 14, 2026

60-Second Summary Seiko movements represent the pinnacle of Japanese horological engineering, offering exceptional reliability and performance across both mechanical and quartz categories. The NH36...

May 13, 2026

Open the caseback of a mechanical watch and you will see a small wheel rocking back and forth. That is the balance wheel, the heartbeat of the movement. Attached to it is the hairspring, coiled in ...

May 13, 2026

Every mechanical watch needs a power source. No batteries. No electricity. Just a thin strip of metal coiled inside a drum, slowly unwinding to keep time for days. The mainspring stores energy. The...

May 13, 2026

If you're thinking about investing in a new automatic watch, it's a great idea to research the watch's durability ahead of time. Knowing what to expect from the watch will help build you into the r...

May 13, 2026

When Princess Diana wore her gold Cartier Tank Française in the 1990s, she unknowingly influenced an entire generation of watch enthusiasts. Princess Diana's watch choices became legendary, transfo...

May 12, 2026

A small window showing today's date seems simple. Behind that window, a 31-position disc rotates once per day, driven by gears and levers that engage around midnight. The date display was first pat...