DIY Watchmaking Kit - Seiko Movement Skeleton Dive Watch
This skeleton diver is decorated with an anthracite brushed metal dial with BGW9 superlume, making it one of the best-looking skeleton dive watches in our collection. The wave pattern rightfully pairs with our quality FKM strap as this build is very suitable for ocean activities
The watch case is rated for 20ATM, but actual water resistance may vary depending on your assembly quality. Please test your watch thoroughly before bringing it out for watersports.
The DIY kit includes:
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Complete components of one 42mm Diver series mechanical watch
Watch Case: 42mm DWC Diver Case - Knurled Bezel variant
- Material: SS316L Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Top-hat double dome, Sapphire double dome or Hardened Mineral Crystal (All with Anti-Reflective Coating)
- Case size: 41.5mm (41.5mm bezel, 41mm body)
- Lug size: 22mm
- Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm
- Thickness: ~14mm
- Water-resistant: 20ATM (assuming correct assembly)
- Crown: Screw-down
Case Back: Stainless steel Exhibition case back (Hardened Mineral Crystal) Chapter Ring: Gun silver chapter ring with black marking
Bezel:
41.5mm DWC Knurled Bezel (Stainless Steel) Bezel Function: unidirectional 60-click (3-pronged click spring) Bezel Insert:
39.4mm DWC Stainless Steel Diver Bezel Insert with Japan BGW9 SuperLume markers (Black - Type B) Watch dial: 28.5mm DWC D01S Gun Silver Skeleton Luminous Wave Dial (Japan BGW9) for TMI NH series
Hands: Diver Hands with Japan BGW9 Movement: TMI NH72 by Seiko Strap: 22mm DWC FKM Rubber Strap (Black) - Watchmaking tool options:
- 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 (3 Languages - English, Cantonese and 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)
- 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.
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