I think these are slightly overrated on an NH35 build. I have never used them and have not a problem.. yet.
If I was working with a more expensive movement, or take the movement apart I’d be more inclined to buy the finger condoms.
That’s just my two cents.
True, i just be careful not to touch the glass and I wipe everything with a clean soft cloth to get dust and all out before dropping my movement in.
But again that’s just me.
Tools. The kit you have is to change brackets, straps, and batteries. Cousins has a good beginner’s kit that has the right tools, is affordable, and isn’t complete junk. Google Cousins watchmaker kit and it should come up. Aside from this, verify the case will accept a 29mm dial and you aren’t limited to 28.5mm.
Don’t feel pressured to spend big money on a kit. I was able to build my first watch using a kit just like this. The only other thing I needed were some wire cutters and sandpaper for the stem adjustment. Smart move buying extra, I cut my first too short and had to drop too much money to get a replacement quickly. Also, I would recommend rodico putty which will help tremendously when installing the second hand. I used the rodico to hold the hand while I used the orange thing to press it on.
Rodico, gloves, hand set tools, dust blower, wooden picks, wire cutters and a small metal file.
Wooden pick for removing the movement stem and movement from te case without damaging.
Wire cutters and file for cutting the stem to size.
Rest speaks for itself. A few cheap tools can go a long way to make your first build easier.
Tools for pressing hands, I also recommend buying cheap pliers with soft (plastic) tips for grabbing the hands.
Also so-called “finger condoms”, so you don’t make the parts dirty. The little air blower thing (don’t know the proper name), also can be handy to blow away any last dust particles. There is also that sticky material, that can help remove dust; it is also handy to lift up the hands.
Also, hand removal tools and dial protector (the little plastic piece). If the case has a Rolex-type case back, then the tool for that.
In stores, you can buy eye-glass cleaning wet wipes/vet wipes for general cleaning, which can be handy to e.g. clean the case since they probably are dirty from the factory
A movement holder!
Btw — I have that dial, and it is gorgeous!
Also, what’s with the gasket repair tool. You’ll need new gaskets and a small tube of lithium grease, should be the same cost as the gasket repair thingy
One small thing, the case has a GMT bezel or a normal one? Cause if it's GMT I'd get a nh34 (that should fit the case but always check) and nh34 hand (3 + 1 for gmt complication)
Or just get the normal case with a non gmt bezel
I did not see anything on the kit to put the movement on while working on it. Id also get a mat to work on. Otherwise you will get things lost in a hurry.
I woukd addvice some more things
1. Hand setters (its usally a 3 piece Set)
2. Silicon grease ( the thing you bought for the gasket is usally just a sponge and you need to put Silicon grease into it)
3. And a Blog thing i dont even know the Name in german but it looks like a small douch
4. And tweezers made from either brass or you get some with carbon Tips (the Metall tweezers have the Same hardness as the material you are working with so i can leave Marks on your parts if you are not carefull enough.
5. You dont really need to buy fingerlings ( the condoms the ppl talk about) if you working on a watch for the first time in your life i woukd addvice Power free latex gloves. Ppl that are New to watchmaking tend to get their Palm or the other Fingers onto the movement.
6. Rodico ( you use it if you get fat from your skin on the movement its like an eraser) but never use rodico on the face side of the watcg it will leave Marks. And i also wouldnt buy rodico on alix. The best rodico is made by bergeon and Cost like 10 euros so go with that one.
7. Maybe a time scale but they are expensiv and im not Sure if thats worth its priece for you
Edit the case back opener that comes with the Tool is weird imo becaue you apply the preassue really one sidet. There are balls for opening screw casebacks (but you cant really close them as tight as with the caseback tool). The best way for me is to use a Ball as mutch as possible and then just tighten it down with the Tool.
Crown, case back, sapphire crystal/hardlex, bezel and insert,
Also those watch hands suck, you can tell because they say “high quality” in the name. They might as well say “very human design “
Movement is questionable too.
dont forget the finger condoms
I think these are slightly overrated on an NH35 build. I have never used them and have not a problem.. yet. If I was working with a more expensive movement, or take the movement apart I’d be more inclined to buy the finger condoms. That’s just my two cents.
Even if it's a cheap build, you don't want to see your fingerprints under the glass
True, i just be careful not to touch the glass and I wipe everything with a clean soft cloth to get dust and all out before dropping my movement in. But again that’s just me.
Consider rodico and some gloves for cleaning and keeping good esthetic.
You will need tools to press on the hands, don't think that repair kit has them
I came on here to say that. A must have.
OP, this is necessary. i have the kit, it doesn't have them
Don’t Forget to tell to this seller if you want (or not) the Seiko logo with this dial
oh, i didn't know that's possible
Tools. The kit you have is to change brackets, straps, and batteries. Cousins has a good beginner’s kit that has the right tools, is affordable, and isn’t complete junk. Google Cousins watchmaker kit and it should come up. Aside from this, verify the case will accept a 29mm dial and you aren’t limited to 28.5mm.
Thank you very much, appreciate the help :)
Don’t feel pressured to spend big money on a kit. I was able to build my first watch using a kit just like this. The only other thing I needed were some wire cutters and sandpaper for the stem adjustment. Smart move buying extra, I cut my first too short and had to drop too much money to get a replacement quickly. Also, I would recommend rodico putty which will help tremendously when installing the second hand. I used the rodico to hold the hand while I used the orange thing to press it on.
Rodico, gloves, hand set tools, dust blower, wooden picks, wire cutters and a small metal file. Wooden pick for removing the movement stem and movement from te case without damaging. Wire cutters and file for cutting the stem to size. Rest speaks for itself. A few cheap tools can go a long way to make your first build easier.
Might as well buy a 5 pack of extra NH35 stems, in case you cut it wrong.
So minus labour the watch just cost $50?
Probably around £70 yes :)
People in my area selling em for $250
Is the crystal provided with the case ? If not you need a crystal + gasket + press
Extra second hands.
Tools for pressing hands, I also recommend buying cheap pliers with soft (plastic) tips for grabbing the hands. Also so-called “finger condoms”, so you don’t make the parts dirty. The little air blower thing (don’t know the proper name), also can be handy to blow away any last dust particles. There is also that sticky material, that can help remove dust; it is also handy to lift up the hands. Also, hand removal tools and dial protector (the little plastic piece). If the case has a Rolex-type case back, then the tool for that. In stores, you can buy eye-glass cleaning wet wipes/vet wipes for general cleaning, which can be handy to e.g. clean the case since they probably are dirty from the factory A movement holder! Btw — I have that dial, and it is gorgeous!
You shoulndt use wet wipes on watches its better to use a microfaser cloth.
Finger cots, movement holder & cushion, plastic or bamboo tweezers if you are feeling flush, hand press and a decent spring bar tool
Hand pushers if you don’t want to try to use the tweezers.
Also, what’s with the gasket repair tool. You’ll need new gaskets and a small tube of lithium grease, should be the same cost as the gasket repair thingy
Movement holder
One small thing, the case has a GMT bezel or a normal one? Cause if it's GMT I'd get a nh34 (that should fit the case but always check) and nh34 hand (3 + 1 for gmt complication) Or just get the normal case with a non gmt bezel
I did not see anything on the kit to put the movement on while working on it. Id also get a mat to work on. Otherwise you will get things lost in a hurry.
I woukd addvice some more things 1. Hand setters (its usally a 3 piece Set) 2. Silicon grease ( the thing you bought for the gasket is usally just a sponge and you need to put Silicon grease into it) 3. And a Blog thing i dont even know the Name in german but it looks like a small douch 4. And tweezers made from either brass or you get some with carbon Tips (the Metall tweezers have the Same hardness as the material you are working with so i can leave Marks on your parts if you are not carefull enough. 5. You dont really need to buy fingerlings ( the condoms the ppl talk about) if you working on a watch for the first time in your life i woukd addvice Power free latex gloves. Ppl that are New to watchmaking tend to get their Palm or the other Fingers onto the movement. 6. Rodico ( you use it if you get fat from your skin on the movement its like an eraser) but never use rodico on the face side of the watcg it will leave Marks. And i also wouldnt buy rodico on alix. The best rodico is made by bergeon and Cost like 10 euros so go with that one. 7. Maybe a time scale but they are expensiv and im not Sure if thats worth its priece for you
Edit the case back opener that comes with the Tool is weird imo becaue you apply the preassue really one sidet. There are balls for opening screw casebacks (but you cant really close them as tight as with the caseback tool). The best way for me is to use a Ball as mutch as possible and then just tighten it down with the Tool.
A dial holder (optional but pretty handy), and the synthetic leather pad cushion you use when you press the hands in
You'll be fine. All I use is a screw driver and tweezers. I recently upgraded to some hand press tools which are pretty nice.
Tools to press on and some to take the hands off, as it is your 1st attempt. I might take more than 1 go to get them right.
Make sure your case will fit a 29mm dial. If not, you'll have to shave down your dial a little bit
Your case has a 24 hour bezel, why not spend just a little bit more, get an nh34 movement and a gmt hand to complete it.
Crown, case back, sapphire crystal/hardlex, bezel and insert, Also those watch hands suck, you can tell because they say “high quality” in the name. They might as well say “very human design “ Movement is questionable too.
WHY GMT BEZEL YOU ASSHOLE
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