5mo ago

First from scratch build

I previously built a Rotate Watches kit but wanted to build something where I wasn't constrained by kits. It would let me chase the look I wanted and ensure that I had figured out how sizing and part compatibility works.

Seagull St3600 movement (about to be replaced with a genuine ETA 6497), sapphire crystals front and back.

I'm currently designing my own case and dial in CAD and am planning on trying to mill my own parts as my next step.

Let me know what you think!

7 comments

This is amazing! I Love the open back case.Thanks for posting!
- Thanks! I'll be honest, when I got the case I found myself questioning why I wanted to try and make my own - I really like it...
  
  I want to try it too. My question is how did you get the measurements, the fiting of the case with the movement, and secondly did you make the dial? Or you bought?
I'm surprised you're not tempted to have a logo or maker name on the face, like a potatoe, written in potato resolution.
- Yea, that comes next ;)