{"title":"Learn about watches: Bluing steel (blue steel hands, screws and more)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"QLFlex\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/DIY_Watch_Club_-_Flame_Bluing_set2.jpg?v=1656753715\" alt=\"Heat bluing steel watch hands (tempering)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRun a quick search on google then you'll find that blue steel watch hands (thermally blued, not painted or plated) are usually reserved for higher-end luxury watches. Now, you can experience the craft and create blued steel hands for your own watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBlue steel hands are watch hands thermally treated to the right color (blue most of the time), and therefore, the right hardness, for a watch. Stainless steel today has great material properties so watch hand bluing is usually done for the aesthetic appeal. However, for early watchmakers in history, this was a very functional step. After shaping the steel components to the final shape, they would then heat the part until it is red hot, then cool the part rapidly (quenching) to harden the component. After quenching the part is usually too hard and brittle for practical use. Therefore, they follow up by performing heat bluing of the steel parts (tempering), which makes the part less brittle and tougher.  \u003cbr\u003e(Learn more: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/diywatch.club\/en\/blog\/the-history-and-science-of-flame-bluing-watch-hands-and-screws\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/diywatch.club\/en\/blog\/the-history-and-science-of-flame-bluing-watch-hands-and-screws\"\u003eThe History and Science of Blue Watch Hands and Screws | DIY Watch Club\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeing able to thermally blue components at home revolutionize the hobby of at-home watchmaking. If your mechanical watch has a standard movement like Miyota 8215 or Seiko NH, you will be able to massively upgrade the aesthetic appeal of your watch :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeatured video guides:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeat bluing steel hands for your watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AeISVhZxLm8?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeat bluing steel screws for your watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XcgNO_9CjA?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diy-watch-club-flame-bluing-kit","title":"DIY Watch Club Flame Bluing Kit for watch hands","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1st in the world | Bluing kit for steel hands, screws, and other watch components \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete thermal bluing kit with a full video step-by-step tutorial for an at-home watch hand bluing experience. The same kit can be used for blue screws, wheels, and other stainless steel components in a watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with our DIY watch kits, you can create your own watches with watch hands you thermally blued. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: Butane gas refill for butane torch not included in the kit. You can obtain it from your local hardware store or from Amazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluing kit content:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluing tray, stand, and table clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass filings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheat resistant mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorch (Butane gas not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntimagnetic tweezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall piece of Rodico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger cots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuede (Cleaning cloth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall glass container for part quenching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents for bluing (Please choose the variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Watch hands (5 sets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to heat-treat your watch hands and screws (or other steel components) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the right setup, flame bluing is actually quite an enjoyable process. Check out our ~10-minute guide on how to create your very own heat treated blue hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AeISVhZxLm8?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"DIY Watch Club","offers":[{"title":"Mosel stainless steel hands","offer_id":42103364813013,"sku":"FBK-MYT8-HMSSS","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ALSTER stainless steel hands","offer_id":52316760375509,"sku":"FBK-MYT82s5-HMSSS","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/diywatchclub-flamebluingwtchmakingkit.jpg?v=1710751425"},{"product_id":"diy-flame-bluing-hands-watchmaking-kit-mosel-with-date-silver-vintage-dress-watch-w-miyota-8215-or-8315","title":"DIY Flame Blue Hands + Watchmaking Kit | 38.5mm Mosel Series Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch hand bluing with DIY watch complete kit：\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssemble your very own vintage dress watch and adorn it with steel blue hands that you thermally blued yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bundle includes our Flame Bluing Kit and complete components for our Mosel vintage dress watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis DIY bundle includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete \u003ca title=\"DIY Watch Club thermal bluing kit\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.diywatch.club\/products\/diy-watch-club-flame-bluing-kit?variant=42103364813013\"\u003eDIY Watch Club Flame Bluing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eButane gas refill for butane torch not included in the kit. You can obtain it from your local hardware store or from Amazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eComplete components of one 38.5mm dress mechanical watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"150\" width=\"552\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003eWatch Case:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.5mm DWC Mosel Vintage Dress Watch Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: SS316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Sapphire High-domed K1 crystal with Anti-Reflective coating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size: 38.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug size: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug: 45.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: ~12.5mm including crystal, around 7.5mm excluding crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant: 3ATM (assuming correct assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel Exhibition case back with High-domed (K1 glass) crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003eWatch dial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px;\"\u003e32.8mm DWC Mosel Classic Sunray Dial (Silver)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMosel series Silver Watch Hands (3 hands) - (Pack of 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel hands for bluing included in the Flame Bluing Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px;\"\u003eMiyota 8215 (Made in Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px;\"\u003e20mm DWC Sarto Leather Strap (Umber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatchmaking tool options:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWC Essential tools for this experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWC Professional watchmaker tools with Box upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tools - for those who already have watch repair tools. Please make sure you have hand removal tools and hand-setting tools (usually not included in watch repair kits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete video instructions in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(\u003cspan\u003eEnglish, Cantonese \u0026amp; Mandarin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTime required：\u003cbr\u003eWatch hands bluing ~60 mins\u003cbr\u003eWatch assembly ~120 mins (Simply enjoy the watchmaking process at your own pace)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMod potential：★★★ (You can mod this watch with other DWC components, such as custom dial, custom rotors, hands and cases)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDifficulty Level: \u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the thin and fine nature of a dress watch second hand, these second hands are slightly more difficult to install when compared to our other tool\/sport watches powered by Seiko NH movements. Stainless steel hands are also harder, and therefore slightly harder to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bluing process, while not difficult, does require patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey challenge: second hand installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to heat-treat your watch hands and screws (or other steel components) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the right setup, flame bluing is actually quite an enjoyable process. Check out our ~10-minute guide on how to create your very own heat treated blue hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AeISVhZxLm8?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMIYOTA 8315 MOVEMENT - 60HR POWER RESERVE UPGRADE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your movement to a Miyota 8315 movement to enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-hour power reserve (a considerable upgrade from 8215's 42-hour power reserve). This means you can take your watch off for the whole weekend and your watch will still be running on Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHack-second or stop-second feature allows you to set the time precisely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat blued steel screws decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôtes de Genève movement finish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/DIY_WATCH_CLUB_-_MIYOTA_8315_movement.jpg?v=1619522536\" alt=\"DIY WATCH CLUB - MIYOTA 8315 movement upgrade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDWC PRO WATCHMAKING TOOL KIT: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/diy_watch_club_pro_tools_box_-_with_inhouse_designed_tools.jpg?v=1747303527\" alt=\"diy watch club watchmkaing kkit - pro tools box upgarde. in-house designed tools\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our Pro Tool Kit, a DWC in-house design from top to bottom. This is a lot more than a mere step up from standard Amazon watch-making tools; it is a collection of tools we designed and crafted to give you the best watchmaking experience possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd in watchmaking, just like many other crafts, the quality of the tools does affect the quality of the outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about it here: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DIY Watch Club Pro Watchmaking Tools Set\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.diywatch.club\/collections\/watchmaking-tools\/products\/pro-watchmaking-tool-set\"\u003eDIY Watch Club Pro Watchmaking Tools Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModding suggestions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/diy_watch_club_-_custom_rotor_for_miyota_-_mosel_series.jpg?v=1725428302\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Miyota made original rotor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustomized by us. A perfect icing on the cake for the watch you assembled yourself. Best paired with an exhibition case back. \u003ca title=\"DIY Watch Club - Miyota 8 series Custom Rotor\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.diywatch.club\/collections\/customised-components\/mosel#MainContent\"\u003eDesign your custom rotor with us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"DIY Watch Club","offers":[{"title":"K1 Crystal \/ Flame Bluing Kit + Basic Tool Set w\/ cardboard box","offer_id":42098867405013,"sku":"FBS-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8215","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K1 Crystal \/ Flame Bluing Kit + DWC Pro Tool Set w\/ Box Upgrade","offer_id":42098867437781,"sku":"FBS-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8215-box","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K1 Crystal \/ Flame Bluing Kit + Components ONLY (No Watchmaking Tools)","offer_id":42098867470549,"sku":"FBCP-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8215","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"K1 Crystal + Miyota 8315 Upgrade \/ Flame Bluing Kit + Basic Tool Set w\/ cardboard box","offer_id":42098867503317,"sku":"FBS-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8315","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"K1 Crystal + Miyota 8315 Upgrade \/ Flame Bluing Kit + DWC Pro Tool Set w\/ Box Upgrade","offer_id":42098867536085,"sku":"FBS-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8315-box","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"K1 Crystal + Miyota 8315 Upgrade \/ Flame Bluing Kit + Components ONLY (No Watchmaking Tools)","offer_id":42098867568853,"sku":"FBCP-MOS-SSK1-DTPW-8315","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/DIY_WATCH_CLUB_DIY_Flame_Blue_Hands_Watchmaking_Kit.jpg?v=1742962920"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.diywatch.club\/collections\/learn-about-watches-bluing-steel-and-do-it-yourself-at-home\/low-inventory.oembed","provider":"DIYWATCH Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}