Watchmaking kit - The Orca (41/36mm) - Ref. 23114
automatic watch movement
text and video instructions
full watchmaker tool kit
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The Orca pledge
The Orca Special Edition is a project watch to support the work of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). For every kit sold, we donate £20 to support their work and as a thank you for your support, you will also receive an exclusive print from local UK artist Gemma Carter in A5 format. You can see more of her art on Instagram or under www.gemmacarterart.com.
START YOUR WATCHMAKING JOURNEY WITH THE ORCA SPECIAL EDITION
A classic, black diver case in 36 or 39mm size, equipped with a unidirectional 120-click bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and screw down crown. This robust, water-resistant case is completed by a matte diver dial with applied indices (blacked out) matching the colour scheme of a majestic Orca whale. Over your dial a set of skeletonized polished black hands will indicate your time.
Within the case, the reliable and precise NH-35A automatic watch movement drives your watch without the need for batteries or manual winding, purely powered by the movement of your wrist.
OUR WATCHMAKING STARTER KITS
Containing all parts, tools and instructions our kits are an ideal start into the world of horology. Learn more about the way a watch ticks, the origins of watchmaking and how to assemble your own automatic watch at home.
All our kits contain a detailed instruction booklet as well as access to our step-by-step video guides available on our homepage (click here for an example) to assist you throughout the assembly.
Safety notice: Please note that these kits are not toys and are unsuitable for children of any age. They contain small parts which can be swallowed as well as sharp tools. Please always handle the tools (especially tweezers) with utmost care and caution. Keep the ends away from your eyes, skin or any other person or animal.
Case
Black stainless steel Diver case (41mm/36mm size) with see-through (41mm) or solid (36mm) case back (water-resistant to 10 ATM)
Bezel
120 click ceramic bezel (uni-directional)
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire glass
Dial
Classic, matte dial with applied hour markers (blacked out)
Hands
Skeletonized black polished hands
Movement
TMI(SEIKO) NH-35A automatic watch movement with 41 hours of power reserve, 24 jewel bearings, and date function.
Strap
Black FKM strap with quick-release spring bars
Our kits are available as Full watchmaking kits or as No tools variants:
- Full watchmaking starter kit includes watch components (case, dial, hands, movement, and strap), a full tool kit (watch hand levers and press, movement cushion, friction ball, cleanroom products, dust blower, Rodico, precision tweezers, table mat, screwdriver (pilot watches only), watchmaker’s loupe and headwire) and detailed instructions (printed booklet in each kit and access to our step-by-step video guides via our homepage)
- No tools kits include only the watch components and the instructions (we recommended to start with a full starter kit to ensure you have all the right tools for your first assembly)
Safety notice: Please note that these kits are not toys and are unsuitable for children of any age. They contain small parts which can be swallowed as well as sharp tools. Please always handle the tools (especially tweezers) with utmost care and caution. Keep the ends away from your eyes, skin or any other person or animal.
Everything except the bench
Our workshop - delivered to your doorstep
We developed our kits after building watches for years and the result is a full watchmaking starter kit including everything you need.
All the knowledge of FWM, all the experience and also the vast global network of suppliers, has been combined in our comprehensive tool and watch component kits.
This ensures not only a great experience building your first watch, but also that you can re-use all parts for the next watches you want to build.
Free & Fast delivery
Shipping Policy
Our kits are shipped from our London workshop with Royal Mail and we aim to send them within 1-2 business days. UK and EU shipments are free for all our watchmaking kits.
International orders are shipped via UPS or a similar courier. Orders are shipped excl. UK tax (deducted at check-out). Please note that customers will remain liable for local taxes and/or import duty for deliveries outside the UK.
For more information, please follow the link below to view our shipping policy.