DIY Watchmaking Kit | Flight 01 Lite (F01) PVD Pilot Watch Details - Vintage Lume：
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.
At the size of 40mm, this is a no-nonsense tool watch powered by the tried and true Miyota 8 series movement.
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: Silver Exhibition case back (Mineral Crystal) Watch dial: 34.9mm DWC F01 Dial with Japan Faux-Vintage SuperLume (no date)
Hands: Pilot Watch Hands with Vintage Lume (Miyota 8 Series) Movement: Silver Miyota 82S0 (We recommend considering the 8315 if you don't mind the minimal "Ghost Click" as the dial is designed to not include a date window.)
Strap: 20mm DWC Navigator Straps (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 (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
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