I Built my DREAM Watch from AliExpress
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2024
- I am SO pleased with how this turned out.
Parts used:
Case - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEW...
Dial - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDD...
Hour/Minute Hands - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlX...
Second Hand - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlt...
Movement - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeQ...
Aliexpress links are affiliated
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Mate... Its NOT a fake watch. Its Your watch, hand made and unique.
Hand ASSEMBLED, not handmade. Difference is gigantic
@@miloscvetkovic2633ur the definition of 🤓
FACTS. It's 🔥🔥🔥 hand assembled 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 very unique 🤌🏾 Respect bro the video was great. I'm definitely gonna get this. I love watches and this is such a great idea 👊🏽🇬🇧
We all know it's not a fake watch in that sense. It's fake as in it's imitating a customized Rolex milgauss. Replica/counterfeit/knock off whatever. No need to mince words, just call it for what it is and isn't. He acknowledged it as well, so what's there to argue?
We also know it's hand assembled so that makes it more special.
@@ImAlsoMerobibaisnt it datejust like?
I can promise you every watchmaker and watch enthousiast will enjoy this video. Watches are a work or art, but the most important thing is how the watch makes you feel. 5 years from now you'll look at this watch and it will remind you of all the great memories you've made along the way with this watch on your wrist. The fact that you've put it together yourself is already a great memory in itself.
Love this comment, thank you
Can confirm, as a watchmaker and enthusiast I loved this video!
I know I do and I’m a hobbiest maker of watches and other things so this is just brilliant love this vid.
Great job mate. Well done
That was a lie
As a watchmaker......you did good just promise me to never use super glue on the stem ever again,Ever Again. Good job tho
What Else do you use ?
@@morpheus6979 loctite
@@morpheus6979cum saved from the finger condoms
@@morpheus6979 Most likely some form of Loctite thread locker.
Ironically Loctite threadlocker is cyanoacrylate based, which is super glue
The NH35 is a real SEIKO movement, not made by SEIKO but made with SEIKO's approval.
and a dang fine movement, regardless of how inexpensive it is. I have a 150ish dollar bliger with one and it keeps time within about 3 seconds per day.
Agreed. The NH35 is a phenomenal budget movement. I know this to be true as my family members are involved in the watch business. I love these automatic watches.@@vinnieb977
@@vinnieb977I mean no offense but considering it’s rated -20 +40 seconds per day, you pretty much just got lucky. I also have one too and off 15 s/d is probably generous. It’s fine for what it is but 3s is extremely uncommon and just pure chance at that point.
@@vinnieb9773 seconds per day is a massive variation though? I'd expect 3 seconds per month to be on the higher end, 3 seconds per day is crazy
Great build, really incredible what you can do for £100-£200! Really very little material difference between these SeikoMod builds and watches 10-20x the retail price; I’ve built a few myself.
BTW. If it is gen NH movement I think it IS made by SEIKO for resale/use by 3rd party manufacturers. Too lazy to check if they are made under license but I somehow doubt it.
It’s look like a fun DIY weekend project, I might also give it a try lol
Yeah I can see myself doing the same thing!
Same for me
@legomannyful I'm waiting for his comprehensive video with all the part list!
Same but where do we get the specific parts?
@@icsolano he said in the follow up video that he will put up a comprehensive guide along with the link the required parts in later video
as someone who’s never been interested even remotely in watches i already like this video
i’m really glad to hear that. i know it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea
Try getting yourself a cheap Casio! I find it really handy not having to look at my phone for the time
Got into watch repair after watching my Uncle and TH-cam, and while it can be so fiddly and annoying, its super satisfying when it all comes together. I would 100% love more watch content from you!
Couldn't agree more! I would love to make
more but i’m not sure others are so interested. We’ll see!
i 1000% would be following more at the end of the day we watch because of you the content is a bonus @@TheRetroFuture2
@@TheRetroFuture2Do what you love and others will enjoy it through your enthusiasm.
i fix smartphones, and yes.. i know.. those feeling are Incredible!!
Just FYI you don't stop advancing the time when the date wheel STARTS rotating, you're supposed to stop advancing once the date wheel snaps into the next position, the date wheel starts to rotate around the 11pm position, not really a big deal, it just means that the date on your watch isn't going to snap into the proper date until about 1am but most people are asleep around that time and wouldn't be awake to notice.. just noticed you realized and fixed it😅
either way I have no doubt you will enjoy this watch, its your first build and will always hold sentimental value, beautiful build
He fixed it later in the vid after realizing the error lol
You know what? I didn't know you could build your own watch - and why wouldn't it be possible? I never even thought of it - thanks for making this video!
I'm absolutely going to build one for myself, yours turned out really cool!
Yea i wanna try it out someday but rn it is far too expensive for me! I wanna make one with an IWC inspired dial
Hello Elliot!
I would call myself one of the hardcore watch enthusiast/nerds out there, and this video and your homemade watch is absolutely incredible - I bet even Rolex wouldn't mind the attention they get with the pure love and joy that shoots out from the video.
You are actually doing what all the enthusiasts want to do in their hearts, but cannot do because of the watch snobbery, this-and-thatisms, etc. Loved the video!
if it had a crown on the dial or he said the word oyster they're liable to have sent a cease and desist lol
@@poloX1220i think i did hear him say the word oyster
@@kawhmi he definitely did but its ok lol
Elliot, I'm a mad keen watch repair enthusiast and I LOVED this! It's spreading the word and hopefully enthusing others to give it a try. Your self-effacing style really helps; who could give a guy a hard time after such honesty?
Congrats on your 1/1. It's so sweet to see people doing those kind of things !!
Elliot been following your channels for a long time now. Always impressed by everything you’re able to do on your own and if you don’t know how to do something, you figure it out. Very admirable. Cheers brother!
What made the video tick along perfectly was your great attitude. Loved the video from start to finish. Cheers.
I am a clockmaker, but I greatly enjoy watching (pun intended) people building or working on watches. I would work on watches, but they are too small for me.
I implore you, KEEP GOING with these videos, I will watch and enjoy them. If you have any questions, you can find many watch and clock makers who will be happy to answer questions, myself included (I am a novice, though).
Thanks so much!
Why cant you work on watches? I myself don't have the steadiness hands, but still. It's possible. Next year I'm officially a watchmaker and I already put in the application for the master. Everything is possible.
@@TheNgk2012 my hands aren't steady enough.
2:25 You know little enough about building watches that I can learn something from every move you make. Right or wrong.
16:11 It's not fake. It's a watch. Made of watch parts. It's not pretending to be anything it isn't
17:00 BRAVO! I've been planning on doing what you just did. The watch part, not the film making part, you have gone a long way to giving me the confidence.
Thank you.
(Your film making, by the way, is ideal for the subject. I like your style.)
Yes!!!! I also have been getting into watchmaking, it’s so rewarding! Congrats on a success build, looks killer! Also, it’s not fake, you made it without intent to deceive, using a popular case. No worries!
Just so you know… that is a real seiko movement, they are very cheap and have not been replicated
I think you did a great job. Good looking watch too. Thank you for sharing the video.
This is probably one of my favorite watch models of all time… What a fun activity! Might give it a try!
Great video. Randomly popped up in my feed and very glad I watched this. Nice job.
I just got into watch making around a year and a half ago when my dad got me into it. One tip I have for you, either purchase a handheld 30-40x magnifier or get an eye loupe. It make hand setting significantly easier. You can see exactly how far you need to go when hand setting. Great job though on your first watch!
Loved this video. And thrilled to see you exploring and expanding your skill set!
Keep up the good work, Elliot! 👍🏻
Dude what an awesome video. I love that watch. Beautifully done!
Gorgeous watch made and really inspiring video.
Great job. And YES!!! the watch looks great.
That was very interesting and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!
I actually love this for you! I love watches a lot and never realized that I could potentially make one myself. I'm very much an amateur and know nothing to do it myself. But maybe one day I could do some research and try it myself one time. Great video!! Thanks for sharing
Great video, and fantastic work, would love to see more.
Cant see that date bubble without thinking of andy from little britain!
Awesome video!
I was thinking about getting the correct tools and stuff to give this a shot myself.
Your video very much inspired me, Thanks again! 😎🙏
Dang, now I have to go and do this, great video! Thank you!
I wish there was a list for all parts in this video as i deffinetly want to try this.
ITs there bro
@@NouscheJadrique was not there 7 days ago, thanks
As a watchmaker, I say you did well. I have been following your channel for a long time now. Keep up with the good work.
That's dope as hell. I didn't even notice the lighting bolt second hand. And Palace! hell yeah brother
watchmaker myself, and have watched your videos for a long time elliot, your omega video with you friend and this video is great, good work on building your first customer watch.
What a wonderful video to see pop up from your channel, Elliot! 🤩👌
Well done on an amazing custom build. 👍
I was not expecting to see you here!
@@Unlucky1776 Neither! 👋 What an interesting intersection of hobbies 😁
I just got into watches and collecting them. You did a great job and made an amazing video. Congratulations on that beautiful timepiece!
congrats this is awesome bro. I'm embarking on my own watch build and this is great motivation and inspiration to keep pushing to learn how to do it! Enjoy wearing your new addition!
Well done, looks great and was super interesting to see what goes into a watch
I cracked a geniune smile at your reaction to the finished project. This was a very fun video to watch.
wow that is fabulous and you've made it dude cograts.
Super cool! I want to try this out for myself.
Very cool, will try it myself as a cool project.
Oh my this is just so amazing! I'm definitely building one for myself!
The watch really looks amazing! Loved your modesty while building it, despite doing a great job, and also your enthusiasm throughout the whole process of assembling the watch! 😎👍
Great video , you stand out in a field of grey watch vids, loved the whole idea of it
Your happiness really is contagious, thanks for sharing that
Love the content Elliot! Keep it up 🎉
Thank you very much!
@@TheRetroFuture2this is awesome work, could I ask you where did you buy these items (Links or something) I am interested in building one for myself because I love this watch too! Cheers!
Great content as always Elliot. Would love to know more about your process of AliExpress hunting or maybe even the links to the parts you got!
Great build! I’ve been doing watch battery replacements for a couple years (got tired of paying $25 for others to do it) but never though about building one myself! Might have to give it a go as well.
Brilliant. Some would say....inspirational! TY❤
Great build . I build these watches for fun and sell them on and they are great . Just find the right supplier for good quality parts and you will be ok . I’ve made about 5-6 now and the next one I do will be like this as been watching the dial for a while now
Man that was one of the most motivating videos I have ever seen thanks for the feelings
I've created 7 custom watches for myself already. Some I've never changed, and others I like to play with sometimes and switch dials and hands. Its a fun hobby. Each one of them its an unique piece.
There is nothing 'fake' on that watch, it's your own unique watch. Great build.
I’ve followed you for your gameboy stuff and been a lover of watches separately and this is like a wonderful crossover episode. Congrats mate, your content is ace
Mate, I think you may have stumbled into your niche. You’re a watchmaker now and you will go from strength to strength. You’ve earned a sub. And I eagerly await your comprehensive second build! I need to build my own!!
same here with the seiko willard , just have to take the plunge and have a go !
I am learning too. Great start Elliot!
Built a few of these a few years ago, a couple with 2815 and a bronze tuna can with nh36a, they're still holding up pretty well!
I have learned a lot too watching this video! Great!
Great job I’ve got a couple in the process that I’m building. I’m still gathering parts. I’m still making decision on the hands. I haven’t built my own yet, but I have swap movements
I LOVE that you did this all yourself and learned a lot! Love seeing your passion for watches and other stuff besides gaming! It turned out fantastic!
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed :)
i enjoyed watching this quite a bit keep up the great work elliot
Thank you very much ❤️
I'd love to see more of this type of content, that was really interesting. Great video as usual 😊
I always wanted to build my own watch and you really motivated me!
This seems like a really fun project, you may have gotten me into another hobby... (def put the links in the description if you can)
He hearted the comment and still didn't post the links.
Such a good video, I didn't know I want to build my own watch until I watched this. Something about watching someone just tackle something for the first time gives you a lot of confidence to go do it yourself, thanks man! Also design wise you made a really good looking watch imo
I love watches and had no idea this kind of thing existed. Now I get to lean into a whole new rabbit hole. Awesome to see you trying something new.
Very cool! I might have to give this a go at some point. I've been sporting a casio databank and I love the functionality, but the world of watches is vast!
Nice video. Also, I love your vintage Seiko diver!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Pure entertainment....and I look forward to trying something similar myself.
"this is a douche, ha-" lmao
LOVED EVERYTHING about this video lol. I actually have that watch face on my Samsung Galaxy watch and it's one of my FAVORITES!! Great job, thanks for sharing 👍🏾
that actually looks amazing !!! great work buddy.
Looks very nice, I might try this.
thanks! you and other tubers inspired me and i build my own watch! was a blast!
I got super into watches during the Pandemic. I've yet to build my own, but have been interested in doing so for a while now! It's a little overwhelming to get started. This video has inspired me to give it a shot!
This is a super cool video from you, ive always wanted to build my own automatic ive repaired casios and g shocks. I have a knock off rolex submariner and if it ever breaks i want to be able to repair it.
Watch came out awesome! I love how you can buy a complete movement
I just love how excited you were with how it turned out (and honestly kinda jealous that you're able to do something for yourself that makes you this happy)
I don't "understand" watches and brands, I can only recognize something extremely cool when I see it 😅 and this is one cool watch! It's beautiful and it fits you very well
Fantastic video! I'm currently building a very similarly styled mod, just with a $20 casio. It'll be my second custom dial build.
need to try this myself asap - great vid
You should! Thanks so much :)
This is so cool, I've been thinking about getting into watch making too!
my man this is too good as a start u did so well to be honest and really nice watch made by YOU almost ,enjoy it
thanks for your inspirational video. now i am gonna build one myself :)
Great video to watch. Well done mate!
I love retro gaming and I love watches and when the two come together… *chef’s kiss
A very fun video, always been thinking of doing something similar for myself and seeing someone else do it just makes me want to finally do it
I really had no idea there was a mountain of wristwatch components out there packaged and sold individually for those of us who are passionate about precision mechanics and the compact marvels on our wrists. Maybe I'll also try buying tools and components to install one for myself to experience. Thank you Elliot Coll for letting me know about this, I hope the channel continues to grow!
i enjoyed watching thank you man
Great video! Loved it.
Unique piece of Art :))
The movement is a genuine Seiko!!
Thats not a fake nh35. They are pretty inexpensive to begin with. Typically you will see fake eta 2824 and eta 2892 movements coming out of China. The Seiko and Miyota movements are always authentic. They buy in bulk and get them for dirt cheap. Cool build. I had my eye on that dial on aliexpress myself. 😂
Nice i love watches too! I just wear a cheap timex one though. I going to have to check these kits out looks good.
That is your own work of art, who cares what anyone else thinks as long as you enjoyed the process. you even inspired me to go and try to build my own watch!
I have paused multiple of your videos to try and work out what you're wearing haha, nice job. Most adventurous I've gotten is modding my SKX013
This video is great! I enjoyed it very, very much!
You did a good job! 👌This is exactly how I started but without gluing the crown and cutting off a big chunk of the stem, also destroyed my seconds hand 😅