Blogs: DIY Watches and More

Oct 21, 2025

Key Takeaways Seiko NH36 movement features 24 jewels, 21,600 bph, and 41+ hour power reserve with day-date function Physical dimensions measure 11.5 lines (25.6mm) diameter and 5.32mm height wi...

Oct 19, 2025

Ever put on a new watch and found it doesn't fit quite right? Maybe it's sliding around your wrist, and you wish it were a bit snugger. Adjusting a watch band might seem tricky, especially if it do...

Oct 19, 2025

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...

Oct 18, 2025

Finding a quality automatic watch without breaking the bank used to be nearly impossible. Not anymore. The market has completely changed over the past few years. Today, you can get exceptional auto...

Oct 17, 2025

Key Takeaways Watch crystals protect movements and require replacement when scratched, cracked, or cloudy Three main crystal types exist: acrylic (easiest DIY), mineral, and sapphire (professio...

Oct 17, 2025

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...

Oct 16, 2025

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 ...

Oct 16, 2025

Key Takeaways DIY watch cost ranges from $140-$240 for complete kits with movements, tools, and lifetime warranty Individual watch assembly cost breaks down to $39-$47 for movements plus $50-$1...

Oct 15, 2025

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...

Oct 13, 2025

Key Takeaways DIY watch kits use identical movements (Seiko NH36, Miyota 8215) found in $500 store-bought watches Movement quality determined by accuracy (±20-40 sec/day), jewel count (21-24), ...

Oct 9, 2025

Key Takeaways Swiss quartz movements deliver accuracy within ±15 seconds per year, far surpassing mechanical alternatives ETA Precidrive technology achieves ±10 seconds annually, making it the ...

Oct 8, 2025

Key Takeaways DIY watch kits create lasting memories through hands-on building experiences Complete kits include all tools, movements, and guides for successful assembly Difficulty levels range fr...