Cabot - Watchmaking Kit

$245.00

Easy Difficulty

The Cabot DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit is the perfect DIY watchmaking kit for enthusiasts and beginners alike. This all-in-one kit includes everything you need to build your own classic silver sports watch. Perfect for everyday wear, this watch features a rich deep-sea blue dial that adds personality to the timeless steel casing.

Create a personalized timepiece with the Cabot watch, customize it with an engraved watch strap, and enjoy the satisfaction of wearing a watch you built yourself. Ideal for anyone interested in DIY watches, this kit is a perfect gift or a unique project for watch enthusiasts.

The Cabot Watchmaking Kit comes with high-quality parts, essential tools, and a user-friendly guide to make the assembly process smooth and enjoyable.

A movement is included in this kit. To go more in-depth with the movement, view our corresponding movement kit. Access to the movement kit guide is granted upon purchase of the movement kit.

What's Included

Quality-checked mechanical parts
Complete watchmaking tool set
Beginner-friendly online watchmaking kit guide
Lifetime warranty
Technical support

Specifications

Movement: Japanese Seiko NH36 Mechanical / Automatic Movement, 24 Jewels, Date Setting Feature, >41 hours Run Time
Case: Stainless steel, 43mm diameter, 22mm lug size, exhibition case back, 10 ATM waterproof, rotating bezel
Hands: Silver Lume Hands NH36
Dial: Rich deep-sea blue, glowing lume
Watch Strap: Silver Chain Link Stainless Steel Watch Strap
Others: Watch stem and crown
Screwdriver (2mm)
Tweezers
Spring bar tool
Pliers
Glue
Strap adjustment tool
Gloves

About Rotate

Rotate® is made by creators for creators. Rotate® officially launched in 2019 through Kickstarter, where we raised over 600% of our goal at $91K. Since then, we have been featured in the New York Times, Gadget Flow, Geeky Gadgets, and more publications. Rotate is a woman-owned, minority-owned business based in Los Angeles, California.

At Rotate®, we are dedicated to reviving the age-old craft of watchmaking. We were founded by watchmakers and artisans who saw the need to preserve this traditional art form. All of our products are designed, assembled, quality-checked, and shipped directly from our USA warehouses – ensuring no import fees and no delays for our domestic customers.

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Cabot - Watchmaking Kit

$245.00

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A Perfect Blend of Craftsmanship, Education, and Empowerment

I recently purchased the Rotate Watchmaking Kit—Cabot, and I couldn’t be more impressed—not only with the product itself but also with the company behind it. Rotate is proudly an American Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and it shows in the thoughtful design, attention to detail, and dedication to customer experience.

The Cabot kit is beautifully packaged and provides everything you need to build your own mechanical watch. The instructions are clear, educational, and approachable, making the process enjoyable whether you’re a complete beginner or already passionate about horology. I particularly appreciated how Rotate balances technical precision with hands-on learning—this kit doesn’t just give you a finished timepiece, it gives you the knowledge and satisfaction of creating it yourself.

The watch itself is stunning once assembled. The design is timeless and versatile, while the components feel solid and well-made. The movement runs smoothly, and there’s a genuine sense of pride every time I wear it knowing that I built it with my own hands.

Beyond the product, I love supporting Rotate as a woman-owned American small business. In an industry often dominated by large global brands, Rotate brings a fresh, inspiring perspective—proving that quality, innovation, and craftsmanship can thrive in a small business setting.

If you’re looking for a unique gift, a rewarding project, or simply want to learn more about mechanical watches, I highly recommend the Rotate Watchmaking Kit—Cabot. It’s more than just a kit—it’s an experience, a conversation piece, and a celebration of small business excellence.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

Diving in th Caribbean

I built my Cabot for a diving trip to Turks and Caicos worked great at 50' no issues.

Cabot - Watchmaking Kit

Money and time well spent

The instructions were written with lots of useful tips. The tools were perfect for the task. The movement, case, hands, and band were high quality. As for the finished product, I have received numerous complaints on my new watch. More importantly, I have a lot of pride from what I accomplished and I love wearing the watch. The watch keeps very accurate time. Already thinking about which kit I will tackle next. Thank you for a great product. Bob

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