DIY Watchmaking Kit | Flight 01 (F01) PVD Pilot Watch Details：
A military pilot watch inspired by traditional timekeepers back in the World War era (Mark XI Pilot Watch created specifically for the British Royal Airforce). This is a modern interpretation of the traditional pilot watch. The watch dial has clear and legible numerals and lumed markers. The faux-vintage lume tells the story of tool watch tradition and a white second hand enables aviators to tell time at a glance.
At the size of 40mm, this is a no-nonsense tool watch powered by the tried and true Miyota 8 series movement. An optional 8315 upgrade will give you 60 hours of power reserve, a beautifully decorated movement, and hack-second (stop-second) functionality. The 10 ATM W.R. will keep your watch safe through most, if not all of your outdoor endeavors.
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 (PVD Black)
- 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: Stainless steel Exhibition case back (Hardened 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 8215. Optional 8315 upgrade with Côtes de Genève and stop-second functionality
Strap: 20mm DWC FKM Rubber Strap - 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 (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