Welcome to the DIY Watch Assembly Instruction
In the next two hours, you will dive into the world of watchmaking.
Please relax, take your time, and enjoy the fun of the craft of watchmaking!
Chronograph Assembly Instructions
Before starting, you can familiarize yourself with the tools and parts needed:
Parts:
watch case
crown and stem
movement holder
dial
hands (hour, minute, second, non-chronograph hands)
VK64 movement
battery
case back gasket (in watch case set)
metal contacts for chronograph buttons
straps
quick release spring bars (optional depending on strap type)
Tools:
tweezers
finger cots
hand pump
suede
Rodico
loupe
case back opener
hand removal tools
protective film for hand removal
movement assembly holder
hand setting tool (2 type)
peg wood
screwdriver
phone stand
mat
registration card
Movement preperation
1a. Watch Making Hygiene
Watch this tutorial before kick start your Chronograph watchmaking journey. An introduction to proper watch component care and assembly techniques, covering essential tips. Remember to wear your finger cots.
Content:
proper watch tools usage
proper watch component care
assembly techniques with essential tips
1b. Component Introduction for Chronograph
Knowing more of your tools and components before starting your chronograph watchmaking journey. What special design you have on hand, how it looks on a side profile.
Content:
How to open case back
How to place parts
What to look out for
1c. VK64 Movement Battery, Circuit Reset, Stem and Crown Installation, Movement Tool
The movement is the soul of a watch. It takes great care to install it. In this part, we’ll show you how to kick start your Chronograph journey.
Content:
Introduction of a Meca-quartz movement
Insert movement battery
Reset circuit
Install stem and crown
Stem and crown positioning
Special design tool — movement assembly holder
Dial and non-chronograph hands installation
1d. Movement Function and Preparation. Dial and Non-Chronograph Hands Installation
Watch the tutorial once before continuing your journey. Getting the movement ready in position. Properly installing dial and non-chronograph hands with the correct hands installing tools. Tips for hands installation and hands position adjustment.
Content:
Movement preparation and positioning
Dial installation
Non-chronograph hands installation
1e. Hour and Minute Hands Removal
Chronograph hands removal tools introduction, technique for removing 24-hour hand, hour, and minute hand.
Content:
Which hand removal tools to use
How to remove hour and minute hands
How to remove 24-hour hand
Optional: How to remove the dial
To remove the dial, simply use a screw driver, and insert it in between the dial and the movement or movement holder. Inserting the screw driver next to the dial feet will give you a better control.
Side Profile of the Assembly with All Hands on
Chronograph hands installation
1f. VK64 Movement Chronograph Hands
This is a crucial part, watch the tutorial before moving forward onto the next step. Reset the Chronograph module, Sub dial Chronograph hand and Chronograph center secondhand installation. Special tools for secondhand installation.
Content:
Reset the Chronograph module
Sub dial Chronograph hand installation
Chronograph center secondhand installation with the specific designed tool
Chronograph center secondhand removal technique.
1g. Stem and crown removal for VK64 movement
In this part, we will cover both removing the stem and crown with a pair of tweezers, and with our bespoke watch assembly holder.
Content:
Stem and crown removal with tweezers
Stem and crown removal with tailor-made tool
Pick up the assembly from the assembly holder
Movement holder and Watch Case installation
1h. Movement Holder Installation
In this part, we will install the movement holder pins onto the movement holder. Then installing the assembly onto the movement holder.
Content:
How to install the movement holder pins
How to install the assembly onto the movement holder
1i. Installing Watch Case
In this part, we will install the movement assembly with hands into the case.
Content:
Installing assembly
Aligning movement and stem
Installing case back
If you need to reinstall any of the components, you can refer to this:
FINAL CHECK!
Check for proper watch functions by winding and setting time. When hands are being turned, check if they come into contact with other hands or parts.
Check for dust or dirt on crystal, hands, dial or other parts. If needed, you can remove the case to clean the inside.
Check if the case back is securely fastened. If not, water resistance capability of the watch might be compromised.