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JohnBaker3 · 23 January 2018, 09:58 AM

Hey Guys:

Here is a cool video by Mark Lovick on how to assemble a watch from eBay sourced parts....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDfde-nmtKg

File this one under Watch Making 101!

Enjoy!

GradyPhilpott · 23 January 2018, 10:42 AM

That's very interesting, but frankly, I'd rather just pick up a nice Parnis that someone else has gone to the trouble of assembling.

I'm not sure how much he saved, but it wouldn't be worth my time.

cajunron · 23 January 2018, 11:36 AM

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I am going to try my hand at this one day soon.

RW16610 · 23 January 2018, 01:55 PM

That was a nice process to follow. Seems like a nice hobby for someone willing to give that a try

jrs146 · 23 January 2018, 10:38 PM

One day I’d love to take the time to get into watchmaking. If there were just more hours in the day...

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DLRIDES · 23 January 2018, 11:05 PM

I’ve built several watches in the past couple of years, and it is very rewarding/learning experience! Great way to occupy a cold rainy day, and create some nice gifts for others .................. now some friends and family expect a new watch !

JohnBaker3 · 24 January 2018, 03:36 AM

Hey Guys:

Thanks for the feedback; I feel the same way that it might be a great way to get involved in watchmaking without a lot of cash out-lay!

I now have several PARNIS watches that are "one-of-a-kind" because I added/swapped out some parts purchased off of eBay...

Be safe,

DLRIDES · 24 January 2018, 04:20 AM

I actually prefer to use 37mm & 42mm Seiko 5 cases though. Greater parts selection & waterproof to 100 meters.

Houstongator · 24 January 2018, 05:03 AM

nice vid -- enjoyed it

BTW I was in Spring Texas yesterday.

Chewbacca · 24 January 2018, 06:12 AM

Wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.

ejvette · 24 January 2018, 08:58 AM

23 January 2018, 09:58 AM	#1
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	How To Build Your Own Watch From eBay Parts ! Hey Guys: Here is a cool video by Mark Lovick on how to assemble a watch from eBay sourced parts.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDfde-nmtKg File this one under Watch Making 101! Enjoy! __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

23 January 2018, 10:42 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	That's very interesting, but frankly, I'd rather just pick up a nice Parnis that someone else has gone to the trouble of assembling. I'm not sure how much he saved, but it wouldn't be worth my time. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 January 2018, 11:36 AM	#3
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Great video. Thanks for sharing. I am going to try my hand at this one day soon. __________________

23 January 2018, 10:38 PM	#5
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	One day I’d love to take the time to get into watchmaking. If there were just more hours in the day... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

23 January 2018, 11:05 PM	#6
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	I’ve built several watches in the past couple of years, and it is very rewarding/learning experience! Great way to occupy a cold rainy day, and create some nice gifts for others .................. now some friends and family expect a new watch ! __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

23 January 2018, 01:55 PM	#4
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	That was a nice process to follow. Seems like a nice hobby for someone willing to give that a try

24 January 2018, 03:36 AM	#7
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	Hey Guys: Thanks for the feedback; I feel the same way that it might be a great way to get involved in watchmaking without a lot of cash out-lay! I now have several PARNIS watches that are "one-of-a-kind" because I added/swapped out some parts purchased off of eBay... Be safe, __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

24 January 2018, 04:20 AM	#8
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	I actually prefer to use 37mm & 42mm Seiko 5 cases though. Greater parts selection & waterproof to 100 meters. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

24 January 2018, 05:03 AM	#9
Houstongator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: jb Location: Texas Posts: 2,259	nice vid -- enjoyed it BTW I was in Spring Texas yesterday.

24 January 2018, 06:12 AM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.

24 January 2018, 08:58 AM	#11
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	__________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

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