Blogs: DIY Watches and More

How to Properly Maintain Your Steel Watch Strap
Apr 30, 2025
What is a Watch Strap? A watch strap is much more than a way to fasten a watch to your wrist. It's a major part of a timepiece's style, comfort, and identity. Choosing the right strap can completel...
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Top 5 Watch Dial Styles in 2025
Apr 30, 2025
What is a Watch Dial? The watch dial is the face of a timepiece - the part that displays the hours, minutes, and often seconds. Beyond being functional, it defines the watch's identity, setting its...
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8 Tips for Caring for Your Watch Dial
Apr 28, 2025
What is a Watch Dial? A watch dial is the face of a timepiece, showcasing not just the time but also the watch’s design and personality. Whether it’s a minimalist dial, a detailed skeleton layout, ...
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Comparing Metal vs Rubber vs Leather Watch Straps
Apr 23, 2025
Your choice of strap material can dramatically transform a timepiece's appearance, comfort level, and longevity. Let's take a look at the Metal, Rubber and Leather straps in more detail to help you...
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Role of Dials and Straps in Customizing Your Watch
Apr 21, 2025
Customizing Watches - How Dials and Straps Transform Your Timepiece A watch is more than a way to tell time. It's a reflection of personal style, craftsmanship, and individuality. Whether you're a ...
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What are the Benefits of Upgrading to a Steel Watch Strap?
Apr 11, 2025
Why do some watch enthusiasts often choose steel straps over variations like rubber straps or leather? Is the extra investment really worth it for your timepiece?The short answer is, yes. Steel's ...
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Importance of Using a Watch Winder (Keeping Your Automatic Watches in Top Shape)
Apr 10, 2025
Your automatic watch stopped working after sitting in a drawer for a week? A watch winder might just be worth the investment. What Exactly Is a Watch Winder? A watch winder serves as your automatic...
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Best NH36-Compatible Watch Cases in 2025
Apr 9, 2025
Looking for the perfect home for your NH36 movement? Wondering what makes certain cases better than others? Or simply, need guidance on case sizing and compatibility? This guide has got you covere...
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7 Common Mistakes When Using Loupe Magnifiers
Apr 8, 2025
Most watch enthusiasts have experienced the frustration of struggling to see tiny components clearly. Why does that watchmaker make it look so easy? How come your view through the loupe is blurry o...
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Loupe Magnifiers: Essential Tool for Watch Enthusiasts
Apr 7, 2025
Ever wondered why watchmakers squint through those tiny lenses? How do they see those microscopic parts? What makes a professional loupe different from a cheap one? Ready to unlock a hidden world o...
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NH36 vs NH35A: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Apr 4, 2025
Selecting the perfect movement for your mechanical watch project might seem daunting, especially when comparing similar options like the NH36 and NH35A from Seiko. Many watchmakers wonder if the sl...
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NH36 Accuracy Explained - How to Improve Timekeeping
Apr 1, 2025
What is the NH36 Movement from Seiko? The NH36 movement from our movement kit range represents one of Seiko's most popular automatic movements, manufactured through their TMI division. Featuring 24...
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