Gift set with a classic 40mm Pilot Watch
A few signs will tell you that this kit will work best as a gift for him:
- He thinks Rolexes are overrated (too common)
- He loves Top Gun
- He enjoys all things EDCs, such as blades, flashlights, and all things military such as military watches on fabric straps
Then you know you've arrived at the right kit. This is a 40mm Pilot Watch kit with a field/military watch design language. Its design references a classic military watch back in the world war era - Mark XI Pilot watch created specifically for the British Royal Airforce.
This will be a no-nonsense pilot watch that is powered by a Japanese-made 60-hr power reserve quality mechanical movement. With sapphire crystal and a genuine calf leather strap, this will be a timeless gift watch :)
The DIY kit includes:
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Complete components of one 40mm Flight series mechanical watch
Watch Case: 40mm DWC Pilot Watch case - Flight series CF-01
- Material: SS316L Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Sapphire double dome with Anti-Reflective coating
- Case size: 40mm
- Lug size: 20mm
- Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm
- Thickness: ~12.3mm
- Water-resistant: 10ATM (assuming correct assembly)
Case Back: Exhibition case back (Mineral Crystal) Watch dial: 34.9mm DWC F01 Dial with Japan C3 SuperLume (With date window)
Hands: Pilot Watch Hands with SuperLuminova C3 Lume (Miyota 8 Series) Movement: Miyota 8315 upgrade with Côtes de Genève and stop-second functionality (With date function)
Strap: 20mm DWC Navigator Strap (Brown) - Watchmaking tool
- DWC professional watchmaker tools with Box
- Complete video instructions (English, Cantonese and Mandarin)
Time required：120~ mins (Simply enjoy the watchmaking process at your own pace)
Mod potential：★★
Difficulty Level: ★★★★
- Key challenge: second hand installation
MIYOTA 8315 MOVEMENT - 60HR POWER RESERVE UPGRADE
Upgrade your movement to a Miyota 8315 movement to enjoy:
- 60-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.
- Hack-second or stop-second feature allows you to set the time precisely
- Heat blued steel screws decoration
- Côtes de Genève movement finish
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
Modding suggestions:
A Miyota-made original rotor customized by us. A perfect icing on the cake for the watch you assembled yourself or a watch mod you are proud of. Best paired with an exhibition case back. Design your custom rotor with us