Watchmaking kit - Mayfair Phantom - California Special Edition
automatic watch movement
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Full watchmaker tool kit
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The Mayfair Phantom with an embossed, black California dial with white, lume printed an 3D embossed numerals (Arabic/Roman numerals). Completing the matte coated 40mm case with sapphire crystal and see through case back, is the set of similarly black coated hands with white lume. This kit is powered by the NH-38A automatic watch movement with a central, sweeping seconds hand, 41 hours power reserve and 24 jewels.
Containing all parts, tools and instructions our kits are an ideal start into the world of watchmaking. Learn more about the way a watch works, the history of watchmaking and how to assemble your own automatic watch at home.
All our kits contain a detailed instructions book as well as access to our step-by-step video guides available on our homepage to assist you throughout the assembly.
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 DIY 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.
Size
Width (Bezel)- 38mm
Lug to Lug - 47.0mm
Height - 11.8mm
Weight (approx.)
85g (Leather)
100g (FKM)
Case
Black coated Mayfair case made of stainless steel, see-through exhibition case back, drilled lug holes and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Size: 38mm bezel, 45mm incl crown, 47mm lug to lug, 12mm thickness)
Dial
Embossed matte dial with printed hour markers (black lume)
Hands
Matte black coated hands (black lume filled)
Movement
TMI(SEIKO) NH-38A automatic watch movement with 41 hours of power reserve and 24 jewel bearings.
Strap
Black FKM rubber strap (125/75mm) or Italian cow-hide leather strap (120/80mm, crocodile print) with quick-release spring bars
Your kit components
Embossed and coated
Available in 3 colours with black lume hourmarkers, precission scale and 3D embossed centre. The dial is accompanied by a set of matte black hands with black lume.
Matte Black Steel
With 40mm size, the Mayfair case fits perfect on almost all wrists, completed by a scratch resistant, flat sapphire crystal and an open caseback to see your movement.
Your Movement
The NH-38A is an automatic watch movement made by TMI (a subsidiary of the Seiko Group) boosting 24 jewels, a 41 hours power reserve and hacking seconds.
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Shipping Policy
Our kits are shipped from our London workshop with Royal Mail and we aim to send them within 1-2 business days.
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.
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Pick-up in our workshop
If you are based in London or drive through, you are also welcome to come to your workshop and pick up your kit in person. We will need your order in advance to arrange your kit for you, but you are of course welcome to take a look around while you are here.
Please note our workshop is strictly appointment only and only open on the weekends.