Anyone build their own watch from the aliexpress kits?

[dpd3672]

If you build your own watch, do you send yourself QC pics ?

You should. That’s the only way to post photos with the QC template on Reddit.

I RL the last 12 watches I built, so now I’m stuck holding inventory, hoping I’m not on the list to be raided…

 

[2005 Seadweller]

I may use this dial .

https://images.clickpix.org/KpEcCt.jpeg

 

[2005 Seadweller]

And these hands

 

[dpd3672]

And these hands

I built my gf a Sub homage with that shark second hand.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

I built my gf a Sub homage with that shark second hand.

Love it!

 

[2005 Seadweller]

I don't think I have seen a cyclops like that before. Is it a vintage styled case? I like the look of that fractal color dial.

IMG 8498

Image IMG 8498 hosted in ClickPix.org

clickpix.org

 

[2005 Seadweller]

 

[fnfalguy]

Here is one from an alix kit. Took a flyer on a shop I hadn't ordered from before.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

Looks great !

 

[aphmars13]

Hi,
Has anyone tried the wanluping cartier cases, I have the impression that the hands have a dubious color. Maybe I'm wrong....

 

[Karbon74]

Hi,
Has anyone tried the wanluping cartier cases, I have the impression that the hands have a dubious color. Maybe I'm wrong....

You would be better off buying from a TD

 

[2005 Seadweller]

Just ordered these Mercedes hands for my Retro Submariner

 

[2005 Seadweller]

My 2nd Buid!

 

[aphmars13]

You would be better off buying from a TD

Maybe, but I prefer to build. That's why I'm asking if anyone has tried it.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

Here’s a video of my build

 

[RDRoss]

I built my gf a Sub homage with that shark second hand.

Damn it! Now I need to build one of these. Links please?!??

 

[Karbon74]

Damn it! Now I need to build one of these. Links please?!??

The dial is a custom print by @dpd3672 I believe

 

[xray7]

Here is one from an alix kit. Took a flyer on a shop I hadn't ordered from before.

Care to share which shop?

 

[fnfalguy]

Care to share which shop?

Absolutely. They no longer have that one listed, but this will get you to their store. I asked them to send me a photo of the actual dial and they sent me a few yupoo links with a variety of dials. Search in their store for "retro" and you will get a couple of hits if you prefer the more dressier style.

38.5mm Old European Retro Watch Case Set Brown Leather Strap 31mm Dial Watch Accessories Suitable for 8200 Movement New Style

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPaGTsS

 

[xray7]

Absolutely. They no longer have that one listed, but this will get you to their store. I asked them to send me a photo of the actual dial and they sent me a few yupoo links with a variety of dials. Search in their store for "retro" and you will get a couple of hits if you prefer the more dressier style.

38.5mm Old European Retro Watch Case Set Brown Leather Strap 31mm Dial Watch Accessories Suitable for 8200 Movement New Style

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPaGTsS

Many thanks - here comes the next wave of the hobby for me.

Any suggestions on a baseline set of tools to get started using one of these sets specifically?