{"product_id":"diy-watch-club-chronograph-watchmaking-kit","title":"[Experimental - Advanced Kit] DIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit — Experimental Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wait is finally over — our most requested watchmaking kit from the DWC community has arrived!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced-level kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for members who’ve already assembled at least one DWC watch. If you’re new to watchmaking, we recommend starting with one of our beginner kits first. But for those ready for a new challenge, this Chronograph kit is the next step in mastering your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’re launching it as an experimental edition, and we’d love your feedback to help us improve the overall experience. If you’ve purchased one of our kits before, please fill out the form \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdGfool1X6-AdHYWCExyxbUbKN--Cva0Z8cRoYr25JG2bSh4g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— we’ll send you a special 40% OFF coupon code \u003cspan\u003e(starting at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS$228 after discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003eso you can enjoy a discount on this kit. In return, we simply ask that you share your thoughts after completing your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour insights will help us perfect this project for the entire DWC community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe DIY kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eComplete components of one 38.5mm dress mechanical watch \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 388.281px;\" width=\"552\" height=\"150\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 231.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 231.531px;\"\u003eWatch Case:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 231.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.5mm DWC Chronograph Watch Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: SS316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Acrylite 8N specialty high-domed vintage acrylic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size: 38.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug size: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug: 45.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: ~12.5mm including crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant: 3ATM (assuming correct assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWatch dial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e32.8mm DWC Chronograph Dial (Silver)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 sets of thin simplistic polished chronograph series hands +  extra second hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSeiko VK64 - \"Mecaquartz\" Hybrid Movement (Made in Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm \u003cspan\u003eDWC Classic Leather Strap (Black) or DWC Sarto Leather Strap (Brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatchmaking tool options:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWC Essential tools for this experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete video instructions in \u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime required：\u003cstrong\u003e120 - 240 ~mins \u003c\/strong\u003e(This is an advanced watchmaking kit that takes more time to assemble. Take it slow and enjoy the process at your own pace.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMod potential：★★ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDifficulty Level: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e★★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey challenge: Watch hands alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Movement — VK64 Mecaquartz Hybrid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/Chronograph_-_Vk64_movement.jpg?v=1772788304\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt the heart of this Chronograph is the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement — marking the first non-mechanical kit in the DIY Watch Club series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe VK64 is a hybrid movement that merges the best of both worlds: the precision of quartz timekeeping and the tactile, instant-reset experience of a mechanical chronograph. Its smooth push-action and flyback reset give you that authentic mechanical feel, while its quartz base ensures superior accuracy and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial In‑House Designed Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/Chronograph_-_second_hand_tool.jpg?v=1772788288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo make the Chronograph build smoother, we’ve developed a custom in‑house tool exclusively for this kit — the \u003cstrong\u003eChronograph Second Hand Tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the trickiest parts of assembling a chronograph is achieving perfect second-hand alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tool is designed to make that process precise and frustration‑free. 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