[LIMITED] DIY Watchmaking Kit | 42mm PVD Black GMT BATMAN Dive Watch | Seiko Automatic GMT movement | DWC-D03

All black PVD GMT "Batman" with PVD stainless steel bracelet. Ceramic blue-black BGW9 lumed bezel insert.

LIMITED TO 100 pieces ONLY.

An all-black GMT with blue highlights! Definitely one of our favorite combos! In fact, the "batman" PVD mod is one of the most sought-after Rolex GMT mods in the market.

A Seiko automatic GMT movement, sapphire crystal, BGW9 lumed blue-black ceramic bezel insert... Now with a black case and steel bracelet. This could be the best GMT at this price point.

The DIY kit includes:

• Complete components of one 42mm GMT Diver series mechanical watch 

  Watch Case:	42mm DWC Diver Case (PVD Black) Material: SS316L Stainless Steel with PVD coating Crystal: Sapphire double dome with Anti-Reflective coating Case size: 42mm (42mm bezel, 41mm body) Lug size: 22mm Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm Thickness: ~14mm Water-resistant: 20ATM (assuming correct assembly) Crown: Screw-down
  Case Back:	PVD Black Stainless steel Exhibition case back (Hardened Mineral Crystal)
  Chapter Ring:	CR-01-NH 24 hours GMT Chapter ring for DIY Watch Club Divers and Expedition Watch - Black with white Markers (TMI NH Series)
  Bezel:	42mm DWC Classic Bezel (PVD Black Stainless Steel)
  Bezel function:	unidirectional 120-click
  Bezel Insert:	39.4mm Ceramic Batman GMT Bezel Insert with Japan BGW9 SuperLume markers (Black/Blue- Type B)
  Watch dial:	28.5mm DWC D03 GMT Sandwich Dial (Japan BGW9 Superlume)
  Hands:	Silver PVD Hands with Japan BGW9 Superlume (TMI NH Series)  Blue GMT hand (24 hours hand) with C2 lume
  Movement:	TMI NH34 GMT movement by Seiko
  Strap:	22mm EONIQ Stainless Steel Bracelet (PVD Black)

• Watchmaking tool options - GMT hand installation tool is included in every GMT set
• DWC Essential tools for this experience
• DWC Professional watchmaker tools with Box upgrade
• No 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)
  
• Complete video instructions (English, Cantonese & Mandarin)

Time required：120~ mins (Simply enjoy the watchmaking process at your own pace)

Mod potential：★★★★★ (With huge potential for modding due to Seiko Mod compatibility. Details below)

Difficulty Level: ★★★★ (without the new second hand installation tool)

• Hand installation will be slightly more challenging than regular 3-hand watch installation
• Key challenge: second hand installation

Difficulty Level: ★★★ (With the new second hand installation tool. Details below)

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• We made the hardest step much easier!

  We know. Installing that second hand for the first time can seem a little daunting. That's why we spent a year to invent this second hand installation tool for everyone.

  Get the tool here.

DWC PRO WATCHMAKING TOOL KIT: 

This 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.

And in watchmaking, just like many other crafts, the quality of the tools does affect the quality of the outcome.

Learn more about it here: What Makes a Good Watchmaking Tool

SEIKO MOD COMPATIBILITY:

This dive watch is partially compatible with Seiko Mods. For detail please check out our blog post here: 

https://diywatch.club/en/blog/parts-compatibility-for-seiko-mod

MODDING SUGGESTIONS

A Seiko made original rotor with Côtes de Genève finish, customized by us. A perfect icing on the cake for the watch you assembled yourself or a mod you are proud of. Best paired with an exhibition case back. Design your custom rotor