I'm a professional watchmaker, I service all the watch brands including Rolex and Patek Philippe, and I make watch parts as well, I have to say, I'm impressed with your video. you did well.
I've thought about building myself a custom watch but after watching many videos i decided against it. Not because it is "hard" but for one simple reason if i'm gonna start i'm not gonna stop.
My AliExpress cart was loaded with all kinds of watch parts, but I didn’t place the order for the very same reason. Once I start, I know I won’t be able to stop
If you want a tiny pop of color you can put a small piece of clear tape over the back of the date window on the dial and color the tape with a sharpie. Once it's sealed up no dust will get on the tape so it stays clean and just looks like a custom colored date wheel - but for basically free, with no movement demo, and easy removal. This works best on white day/date wheels.
@@elisabef as long as you have things for pushing the hands, a movement holder or cushion, a plastic ball for opening and closing the case, wire cutters for the stem, and rodico for holding and cleaning, you should be all set. Additionally, a hand dust air blower and plastic twizzers
Addressing a common misconception: screw down crowns do no make things more waterproof. They just make it more unlikely it could be opened underwater. Push/pull crowns are fine to 300m if they are made well, and in fact often outlive screw down crowns because there are no threads to strip over time.
Hey, professional watchmaker here and I would like you to cite your sources. If you look at patent drawings for a lot of screw down crowns, including several iterations of the ones that Rolex make, it's easy to see that they provide additional layers of sealing and additional pressure on the crown seals that a standard push pull crown does not, as these are typically only sealed inside the case tube. I hear this argument about screw down crowns being made but I don't ever see it substantiated so could you please tell me where the information comes from?
@@WatchmakerErikyou’re right, poor wording in my comment. In the video, he says it isn’t a screw down crown and “it won’t be completely waterproof.” Screw down crowns add additional waterproofing, yes, but to say a watch isn’t waterproof without a screw down crown is also incorrect. 98% of us wearing dive watches will get them in water no deeper than a 5 meter swimming pool.
That is so cool! I used to be into watch repairs as a hobby. It was fun, but the cost of buying even broken movements was absurd. I didn't even know you could get watch building parts from China, and there's so much variety to build a completely custom watch for a low cost. Time to get ordering. Thanks for the inspiration!
looks like a gumball machine watch. but your videos are so chill to watch. u should do more watch videos elliot. maybe some vintage restorations? love that videos of you!
I'm not much of a watch (or jewellery) wearer. In fact, even clothes get on my nerves! But this video has just inspired me to make one of these watches, because it does look absolutely awesome. Another cracking video, Elliot - keep 'em coming!!
I discovered you when I started modding handhelds and then rediscovered you when I started building watches. I never put two and two together that it was the same person. Just another thing on this channel to love! Also damn I'm gonna have to build a transparent watch now
That's actually pretty well done when you're just starting out, that is a really nice built and we love it! It's Seiko movement will guaranteed accuracy and the looks are just brilliant, brings a smile to my face when i see you finished it.
I have always liked how those diver watches looked but never paid attention to them because of the price. Now you got me ordering parts from aliexpress and spending my hard earned money. You will explain this to my wife man!
This guy is a multi talented.. An artist of multi arts.. He's the singer, he can be the repairman.. He's also the mechanic.. Now he's the watchmaker.. Another sub for you.. Keep it up!
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the AMZWATCH has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
FYI little trick is to use the movement case as a clamp for the temporary stem. You then pull on that while pushing the stem release button and it’s so easy!
This is actually such a cool build, I've seen all your other ones and this might be my favourite I've seen you build. So unique, and I've actually bought the same parts to make a watch in the same style
I find it a bit easier if after you have the hour hand in place, you set the time to 6 o'clock before trying to put on the minute hand. That way the hour hand isn't in the way when you are trying to align the minute hand.
I’d recommend going to his first watch making video! He outlines his tools he got for his first time and as he posts more watch vids, he upgrades them. Also, would recommend watching his “building my dream gmt watch” where he gets some new ones
@@jojos438 I've watched all of these already. I'm interested in the small changes and what difficulty each upgraded tool eases. If I'm going to jump headfirst I'd like all the information and opinion I can get
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
I bought a black Seiko automatic a few years ago and it's a great watch. Your videos inspired me to do a white and silver Ali Express custom Seiko for a more summertime look, I love it and it's actually more accurate! Really tricky to source blue glow everything, but it looks great and the hands have a sort of Tiffany Blue color that's quite striking Also, not sure if you know, but you can get day & date dials that are lumed too
Let me address your intro.. 1. If ever there was an argument to be made for using a high-grade Sellita instead of the basic nh35 I think this is it. The nh35 is a very good movement and there is a certain beauty to any mechanical movement, but I would not call the NH 35 pretty. 2. That is an oyster style not a jubilee. 3. That class is pretty dreadful but they do make replacement clasps. I think the thing that bothers me about it the most is not that it's so cheap, but that it's a fashion watch style trifold with no micro adjust, when they could have put an equally cheap divers clasp on it and had something a little bit more appropriate. This is an interesting build and I will be interested to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing with us!
this would have been super sick with a skeleton movement to match the clear aspect of the watch! been loving these watch videos infact im going to order some parts and build a set for my dad and my brothers and your videos inspired me to make one and yesterday i made my first watch!
love how he made the mistake with the crown in the first video and now it is it's own little segment that has the lore for the day one's of the watchmaking series. Love your videos Eliot you're inspiring
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
You need to build a nice field watch now :) Also oddly enough my watch obsession kinda started because of you! I got my first watch (Seiko srpd55) and i am in love!
This is wild! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and decided to make one myself and it's almost exactly like this except I got a blue suede strap with the orange stiching and an orange second hand. Also my neutered face is more nautilus inspired. I ordered it all a week ago still waiting to arrive.
If you are getting the dial flat enough that the watch runs fine then I guess it doesn't matter, but I always take a needle file and file off the last little bit of the dial feet I'm not using.
I'm a professional watchmaker, I service all the watch brands including Rolex and Patek Philippe, and I make watch parts as well, I have to say, I'm impressed with your video. you did well.
Wow
Awesome!
Rad!
Cool!
cheeseburger
Bro - you should do way more watch-building videos. You're quite good at them, and they are calming to the soul and pleasing to the eye - bravo!
Replace the outer bezel with a half-red, half-blue to make a “crystal pepsi” watch 😂😂
I miss Crystal Pepsi
Pepsi with ice
I hate that I love the crystal pepsi reference.
@@simonstough7145 I know... it's horrible... but SUPER tempting to make it happen. :D :D
LoL, that would be amazing.
I've thought about building myself a custom watch but after watching many videos i decided against it. Not because it is "hard" but for one simple reason if i'm gonna start i'm not gonna stop.
My AliExpress cart was loaded with all kinds of watch parts, but I didn’t place the order for the very same reason. Once I start, I know I won’t be able to stop
Both of you can make contents out of this ....
Always nice to have a hobby
Waiting to see a skeletonized dial with transparent build 🤩
If you want a tiny pop of color you can put a small piece of clear tape over the back of the date window on the dial and color the tape with a sharpie. Once it's sealed up no dust will get on the tape so it stays clean and just looks like a custom colored date wheel - but for basically free, with no movement demo, and easy removal. This works best on white day/date wheels.
I have absolutely loved these watch videos! I've made 3 myself!!
That's awesome! I’m glad you enjoy them :)
Gathering courage to build my first. Tho my shaky hands are against me :D
any tools u recommend? i’ve got my whole first build picked out now im just making sure i have all tools that could help me
@@elisabef as long as you have things for pushing the hands, a movement holder or cushion, a plastic ball for opening and closing the case, wire cutters for the stem, and rodico for holding and cleaning, you should be all set. Additionally, a hand dust air blower and plastic twizzers
@@elliotcollthx for inspiring me I have built 6+ watches at this point
Addressing a common misconception: screw down crowns do no make things more waterproof. They just make it more unlikely it could be opened underwater. Push/pull crowns are fine to 300m if they are made well, and in fact often outlive screw down crowns because there are no threads to strip over time.
Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know that. 😊
So then what is the standard past 300m & why?
Hey, professional watchmaker here and I would like you to cite your sources.
If you look at patent drawings for a lot of screw down crowns, including several iterations of the ones that Rolex make, it's easy to see that they provide additional layers of sealing and additional pressure on the crown seals that a standard push pull crown does not, as these are typically only sealed inside the case tube. I hear this argument about screw down crowns being made but I don't ever see it substantiated so could you please tell me where the information comes from?
@@WatchmakerErikyou’re right, poor wording in my comment. In the video, he says it isn’t a screw down crown and “it won’t be completely waterproof.” Screw down crowns add additional waterproofing, yes, but to say a watch isn’t waterproof without a screw down crown is also incorrect. 98% of us wearing dive watches will get them in water no deeper than a 5 meter swimming pool.
Damn you, Elliot! First you made me mod my Game Boy and now you made me build my own watch!
I have too many hobbies. I didn't need this one, but here I am placing my Aliexpress order.
That is so cool! I used to be into watch repairs as a hobby. It was fun, but the cost of buying even broken movements was absurd. I didn't even know you could get watch building parts from China, and there's so much variety to build a completely custom watch for a low cost. Time to get ordering. Thanks for the inspiration!
first video of yours I'm seeing and I am hooked! Such great energy and commentary - makes me want to make a watch of my own
elliot had a glow up!! looking good king
looks like a gumball machine watch. but your videos are so chill to watch. u should do more watch videos elliot. maybe some vintage restorations? love that videos of you!
I'm not much of a watch (or jewellery) wearer. In fact, even clothes get on my nerves! But this video has just inspired me to make one of these watches, because it does look absolutely awesome. Another cracking video, Elliot - keep 'em coming!!
I discovered you when I started modding handhelds and then rediscovered you when I started building watches. I never put two and two together that it was the same person. Just another thing on this channel to love!
Also damn I'm gonna have to build a transparent watch now
That's actually pretty well done when you're just starting out, that is a really nice built and we love it! It's Seiko movement will guaranteed accuracy and the looks are just brilliant, brings a smile to my face when i see you finished it.
I remember when he first started doing these watch buildings. It’s great to see him doing it like an expert.
If you have a 3D printer, you can print out a transparent clasp, different types of bands and even jelly straps.
I have always liked how those diver watches looked but never paid attention to them because of the price. Now you got me ordering parts from aliexpress and spending my hard earned money. You will explain this to my wife man!
This is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while. Will be trying out this project soon!
This guy is a multi talented.. An artist of multi arts.. He's the singer, he can be the repairman.. He's also the mechanic.. Now he's the watchmaker.. Another sub for you.. Keep it up!
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the AMZWATCH has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
That bracelet is like an oyster bracelet, not the jubilee. Cool vídeo
Who knew I would enjoy watching someone building a watch... 😮
I recently finished my first build after watching your videos. This case looks great
FYI little trick is to use the movement case as a clamp for the temporary stem. You then pull on that while pushing the stem release button and it’s so easy!
Each one of these watch builds gets better and better they’re amazing!
This is actually such a cool build, I've seen all your other ones and this might be my favourite I've seen you build. So unique, and I've actually bought the same parts to make a watch in the same style
Well done Elliott .. keep doing the watches as well as your game consoles
Love this! would love to see a square/ women's watch build next!
I find it a bit easier if after you have the hour hand in place, you set the time to 6 o'clock before trying to put on the minute hand. That way the hour hand isn't in the way when you are trying to align the minute hand.
Please can you make a "Tools" video? Id love to see an outline of the most effective tools you've found so far for watchmaking
I’d recommend going to his first watch making video! He outlines his tools he got for his first time and as he posts more watch vids, he upgrades them. Also, would recommend watching his “building my dream gmt watch” where he gets some new ones
@@jojos438 I've watched all of these already. I'm interested in the small changes and what difficulty each upgraded tool eases. If I'm going to jump headfirst I'd like all the information and opinion I can get
okay this is sick. I havent seen you show up in my feed in years, I didnt know you were into watches? Good to see you again.
Love it how enthousiastic the man is 😊
Nice combo! I'd never considered a transparent case, rather than a transparent back, but I like the end product! Perfect for no-sleeve summers.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
The watch is so cool. I think NH70 would have looked so good with this transparent case.
ngl.. that turned out way nicer than expected
the process is so cool
Nice build. Thanks for sharing
Damn, i might actually have a mini project to do over the winter! Thanks
I bought a black Seiko automatic a few years ago and it's a great watch. Your videos inspired me to do a white and silver Ali Express custom Seiko for a more summertime look, I love it and it's actually more accurate! Really tricky to source blue glow everything, but it looks great and the hands have a sort of Tiffany Blue color that's quite striking
Also, not sure if you know, but you can get day & date dials that are lumed too
I am so happy you’re into watches! Always loved your gameboy videos. Glad to see you’re still at it making kick ass videos!!
That's actually a pretty cool looking watch.
Let me address your intro..
1. If ever there was an argument to be made for using a high-grade Sellita instead of the basic nh35 I think this is it. The nh35 is a very good movement and there is a certain beauty to any mechanical movement, but I would not call the NH 35 pretty.
2. That is an oyster style not a jubilee.
3. That class is pretty dreadful but they do make replacement clasps. I think the thing that bothers me about it the most is not that it's so cheap, but that it's a fashion watch style trifold with no micro adjust, when they could have put an equally cheap divers clasp on it and had something a little bit more appropriate.
This is an interesting build and I will be interested to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing with us!
this would have been super sick with a skeleton movement to match the clear aspect of the watch! been loving these watch videos infact im going to order some parts and build a set for my dad and my brothers and your videos inspired me to make one and yesterday i made my first watch!
That’s awesome! It would be great with the nh72 skeleton movement.
So if that’s what people do on a rainy day in England, then that explains Big Ben 😂
Now this is one I'm interested in trying for myself, transparent anything is always cool
You look quite dapper my guy ❤ literally have watched your whole channel glow up.
I love to watch these watch videos! Also the lighting in the background looks so good. The watch turned out so cool!
Reminds me of a retro scuba swatch. Really liking it.
You've really improved since the first time you built one of these! That was quick! Btw I like your current hairstyle! :)
love how he made the mistake with the crown in the first video and now it is it's own little segment that has the lore for the day one's of the watchmaking series. Love your videos Eliot you're inspiring
Imagine playing on a see through gameboy and having these on your wrist. Yes.
You should’ve tried one of those half exposed dials. Where the half of it is “missing”
Do you have a link to an example?
@@havarhen youtube doesmt let me post links. But there are ones with transparant parts in the middle amd some with round holes around the date
@@havarheni think she ment skeletonized/skeleton dial hands.
You're thinking of a skeleton or "open heart" dial.
1:05 Jubilee bracelet :) I mean cmon. :P
please never stop making these videos lol i love them
Looks beautiful man!
How cool is that?! Love it. What a unique watch. I might have to go shopping in a little bit...
Ok that looks clean af
You have really great taste, I am enjoying your builds! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Cheers!
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Love AMZWATCH watch， Such a great looking watch to match with the precisionist movement.
You are making me addicted to watch making ❤❤❤❤
Nice vid, thanks ❤🎉
I had no idea you were into watches too. Great video
Apparently it's James Bond's fault that the submariner became iconic and ok to wear with suits.
Dude this is crazy, I literally built like the EXACT same build this weekend, and this popped up on my feed. Coincidence? idek bruh
Loved it, absolutely unique… can’t wait for the next vid!
If the case is made from ABS it'll take dye, so you could make a transparent purple one to match a gameboy 🤙🏻
Always a good day when your video drops!Great video as always.Can’t beat it for MAMACOO watches！
That's dope. I would love a smaller Women's version.
I actually love this.
I absolutely love these videos 😻 this is such a nice hobby
8:10 justice for that hour hand 😂
You need to build a nice field watch now :)
Also oddly enough my watch obsession kinda started because of you! I got my first watch (Seiko srpd55) and i am in love!
It came out so well 😊
An ice blue dial would look so good.
Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the AMZWATCH’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
I love how much you love this watch. Super cool! thumbs up
Nice!! I think you got better at this
absolute beauty bonkers bro
Awesome build mate! try one with the nh 71, it is more decorated and about the same price
Absolutely loving these watch videos, food and your videos go hand in hand 😄
Fantastic concept.. Great video as always.. you rock.
*This watch is absolutely stunning! Do you think this is something a beginner could achieve?*
I love these types of videos I've watched all of them. I've made a whole collection of 6 that I've made myself because of these videos. keep it up!!
You should sell these, I'd cop🔥
Looking foward to some quality watch builds, the alixpress stuff aint cutting it,, but is excelent practice
Ordered the bits for my first build, already thinking about the next. Thry haven't even arrived yet
I bet they even sell transparent dials!
You should get a timegrapher and regulate the movements as well.
well haha I was fr unsure about that whole "watch building thing" and now I've ordered all the party myself. I'm very eager about it! :)
This is wild! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and decided to make one myself and it's almost exactly like this except I got a blue suede strap with the orange stiching and an orange second hand. Also my neutered face is more nautilus inspired. I ordered it all a week ago still waiting to arrive.
A Tiffany blue dial would look killer in that
I just decided I want a Pepsi transparent - just the bezel coloured - the more I think about it the more I want it
If you are getting the dial flat enough that the watch runs fine then I guess it doesn't matter, but I always take a needle file and file off the last little bit of the dial feet I'm not using.
The clasp kinda grew on me, i thought it wouldnt look nice but it compliments the movement