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Welcome to the DIY Watch Assembly Instruction

In the next two hours, you will dive into the world of watchmaking.

Please relax, take your time, and enjoy the fun of the craft of watchmaking!

 

Chronograph Assembly Instructions

Before starting, you can familiarize yourself with the tools and parts needed:

Parts:

  1. watch case

  2. bezel insert

  3. crown and stem

  4. movement holder

  5. chapter ring

  6. dial

  7. hands

  8. movement

  9. gasket

  10. strap

  11. Metal contacts for chronograph buttons

  12. quick release spring bars (optional depending on strap type)

Tools:

  1. tweezers

  2. finger cots

  3. hand pump

  4. suede

  5. Rodico

  6. loupe

  7. case opener

  8. hand removal tools

  9. protective film for hand removal

  10. hand setting tool

  11. peg wood

  12. screwdriver

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1: Dial and Movement Assembly Installation


1a. Opening the package and wearing finger cots

Introduction to what’s inside the package, and how to wear finger cots to protect the movement.

Content:

  • introduce package content

  • how to wear finger cots, and why


1b. Preparing case parts

Your watch case comes pre-assembled in order to keep it clean. This part will show you the individual parts of a case.

Content:

  • How to open case back

  • How to place parts


1c. Precautions during movement installation

The movement is the soul of a watch. It takes great care to install it. In this part, we’ll show you what to be mindful of when you install the movement.

Content:

  • Introduction of a meca-quartz movement

  • Areas you should not touch

  • Areas you can apply pressure on


1d. Installation and removal of stem and crown

Watch assembly and basic watch repair require you to install and remove the stem and crown. You will need to do this multiple times throughout this workshop.

Content:

  • Function of crown

  • How to remove and install crown


1e. Installing dial

In this part, we will install the dial. After assembling them, we will proceed to the next part, where we install the watch hands.

Content:

  • Install dial onto the movement

Optional: How to remove the dial

To remove the dial, simply use a screw driver, and insert it in between the dial and the movement or movement holder. Inserting the screw driver next to the dial feet will give you a better control.


1f. Installing movement holder

In this part, we will install the movement holder onto the movement assembly.

Content:

  • How to install the movement holder


2: Hand Installation and Adjustment

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If this is your first time installing hands, it might be quite difficult. You can take a break first before continuing.


3: Installing Case and Other Parts

3a. Cleaning parts and movement assembly

Instruction on how to clean parts and movement assembly

Content:

  • Using hand pump

  • Using rodico

  • Using peg wood


3b. Cleaning watch case

In this part, we will clean the watch case

Content:

  • Avoid touching the inside of case

  • Using rodico, peg wood, and suede for cleaning


3c. Installing watch case

In this part, we will install the movement assembly with hands into the case

Content:

  • Installing assembly

  • Aligning movement and stem

  • Installing case back


If you need to reinstall any of the components, you can refer to this:


FINAL CHECK!

  1. Check for proper watch functions by winding and setting time. When hands are being turned, check if they come into contact with other hands or parts.

  2. Check for dust or dirt on crystal, hands, dial or other parts. If needed, you can remove the case to clean the inside.

  3. Check if the case back is securely fastened. If not, water resistance capability of the watch might be compromised.


Almost there!

Good job! You are now one step away from your DIY watch!