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DIY Watchmaking Kit | 42mm NH72 Skeleton Dive Watch with Sapphire Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Insert | DWC-D02S

Regular price
$465.00
Sale price
$465.00


DIY Watchmaking Kit | Skeleton Dive Watch with Sapphire Dial (Seiko NH72 movement)

A classic dive watch look with a twist: the sapphire dial exposes the beautiful skeleton movement from behind. WIth superlume metal applied indices and a smoke see-through dial, you have clear legibility and a sophisticated mechanical watch look at the same time.

Top this off with a ceramic bezel and a quality FKM strap, now you have a beautiful diver that can shine whether you are at a party or exploring the beautiful ocean.

The DIY kit includes:

  • Complete components of one 42mm Diver series mechanical watch 

    Watch Case:

    42mm DWC Diver Case - Coin Edge 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: Chapter ring for DIY Watch Club divers - Black with White & Orange Markers
    Bezel:
    41.5mm DWC Coin Edge Bezel (Stainless Steel)
    Bezel Function: unidirectional 60-click (3-pronged click spring)
    Bezel Insert:
    39.4mm DWC Ceramic Diver Bezel Insert with Japan BGW9 SuperLume markers (Black - Type B)
    Watch dial: 28.5mm DWC D02 Sapphire Dial with lumed metal indices (Japan BGW9 Superlume)
    Hands:

    Diver Hands with Japan BGW9 Superlume (TMI NH Series) 

    Diver orange second watch hand - TMI NH35 

    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)



DWC PRO WATCHMAKING TOOL KIT: 


DIY Watch Club - Watchmaking tool - Profession Tools box setThis 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

DIY WATCH CLUB - Custom rotor for gun silver seiko NH72 movement (automatic)

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