How to Build a Watch From Scratch: Complete Beginner Guide

Your First Watch Build

Building a watch from scratch is easier than you think. Here is the complete beginner guide to your first build.

Parts You Need

• Movement NH35 for automatic, VK63 for chronograph
• Dial choose your favorite color and style
• Hands match your movement
• Case choose size 31mm to 43.5mm
• Strap or bracelet match the lug width

Tools You Need

• Spring bar tool
• Case back opener
• Hand press tool
• Tweezers
• Movement holder

Step-by-Step Build

1. Install the dial onto the movement
2. Press the hands hour, minute, second
3. Check alignment at 12:00
4. Place the movement in the case
5. Insert the crown and stem
6. Close the case back
7. Attach the strap

Funny Items Parts

• Watch Dials
• Watch Cases
• Watch Hands
• Watch Straps