DIY Vintage Skeleton Dive Watch Kit | Complete Seiko movement 40mm Dive Watch with tools and full video guide:

This kit combines the beauty of a classic vintage rolex-inspired watch case, with a modern Seiko NH70 skeleton movement. 

Our high-dome vintage crystal is made from Acrylite 8N, a specialty material that minimizes perceived thickness while offering exceptional optical properties for an authentic vintage look and feel. Paired with a DWC crystal lume dial, this watch combines a classic aesthetic with a modern twist.

The watch case is one of the components we are most proud of. Inspired by iconic vintage divers like the Rolex 5512/5513, this 40mm case is crafted to sit beautifully on most wrists with its slightly smaller case body. With a modern movement being so much larger than the classic rolex movement, this case required quite a bit of engineering design work for it to keep the beautiful vintage diver ratios. The exhibition case back is meticulously designed to maximize the viewing window, providing a full view of the stunning Seiko movement at the heart of this watch.

Featuring perfect proportions, a time-tested design, a reliable Seiko mechanical movement, and comprehensive specialty tools and teaching materials from the world's leading DIY watch brand, this kit is the ultimate choice for watch enthusiasts. You can't go wrong with this exceptional DIY experience.

The DIY kit includes:

• Complete components of one 40mm Diver series mechanical watch 

  Watch Case:	40mm DWC Vintage Diver Case Material: Stainless Steel Crystal: Acrylite 8N specialty vintage high-dome acrylic  Case size: 40mm (40mm bezel, 38mm body) Lug size: 20mm Lug-to-lug: 47.5mm Thickness: 13.3mm (including high dome crystal) Water-resistant: 10ATM (assuming correct assembly)
  Case Back:	Stainless steel Exhibition case back (Hardened Mineral Crystal)
  Bezel:	40mm DWC Classic Bezel (Stainless Steel)
  Bezel Function:	unidirectional 60-click
  Bezel Insert	37.6mm DWC Aluminum Diver Bezel Insert - Black
  Watch dial:	28.5mm D02 Silver Crystal Skeleton Luminous Dial (Japan BGW9 Lume)
  Hands:	Silver Diver Hands with BGW9 Superlume (TMI NH Series)
  Movement:	TMI NH70A movement by Seiko
  Strap:	20mm DWC Stainless Steel Bracelet (With endlink)

• 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) 

Time required：120~ mins (Simply enjoy the watchmaking process at your own pace)

Mod potential：★★★★ (With great potential for modding due to Seiko Mod compatibility. Details below)

Difficulty Level: ★★★★ (without the new second hand installation tool)

• Key challenge: second hand installation

Difficulty Level: ★★★ (With the new second hand installation tool. Details below)

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• We made the hardest step much easier!

  We know. Installing that second hand for the first time can seem a little daunting. That's why we spent a year to invent this second hand installation tool for everyone.

  Get the tool here.

SEIKO MOD COMPATIBILITY:

This dive watch is partially compatible with Seiko Mods. For detail please check out our blog post here: 

https://diywatch.club/en/blog/parts-compatibility-for-seiko-mod

MODDING SUGGESTIONS

A Seiko made original rotor with Côtes de Genève finish, customized by us. A perfect icing on the cake for the watch you assembled yourself or a mod you are proud of. Best paired with an exhibition case back. Design your custom rotor