Watchmaking kit - The Classic Master - Ref.
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MEchanical watch movement
Text and video instructions
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This new design will be available in November 2024
Building a mechanical watch is a challenging task, but with our complete sets you will receive the prepared components for assembly, a full tool kit and detailed step by step instructions. All you need is a steady set of hands and a bit of patience, to complete this kit!
The Classic Master is a hommage to traditional watchmakers of the past. Its dial design is inspired by regulator watches of the past century with a classic railtrack minute index and a small second sub dial at 9 oclock. Above the three dimensional dial, a set of heat blued hands offers a unique touch to this watch and a tasteful add of colour. The watch is completed with a three piece stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal and satin brushed finish with polished edges and a wide open case back to reveal the movement.
Please note that a mechanical watch needs to be wound up via the crown every 48-50 hours to keep ticking.
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 plus micro screwdriver for the movement), 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 (incl. micro screwdriver) and the instructions (we recommended to start with a full watchmaking 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.
Case
Stainless steel case (42mm size) with see-through case back (22mm lug size)
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire glass
Dial
Textured dial with brushed index ring and small second sub-dial at 9 o'clock
Hands
Heat blued hands made in France
Movement
Hand-wound mechanical ST-36 movement, 17 jewels and Incablock anti-shock system, beating with 21,600 vibrations per hour.
Strap
Italian Leather strap with crocodile imprint (cow hide leather)
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The Classic Master is our tribute to great watchmaking. A classic dial with brushed chapter ring is completed by exceptional, heat blued hands made in France. The kit is completed by a finely brushed case with a case back revealing the mechanical movement with a swan-neck regulator, heat blued screws and Côtes de Genève bridge finishing.
Your kit components
Classic dial with heat blued Hands
A classic dial combining a hammered surface finish with a brushed chapter ring and printed numerals. Completed by a set of heat blued hands made in France.
Brushed steel
42mm stainless steel case with satin brushed finish and polished chamfers, exceptional see-through case back, sapphire crystal and knurled crown.
ST-3600
Mechanical watch movement with 48 hours power reserve and small seconds at 9o’clock, swan neck regulator and finished with Geneva strips and blued screws.
Leather or Sailcloth
Completed by a soft, Italian leather strap or durable Sailcloth strap made of Nylon fibres (both with quick release spring bars).
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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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In-store Pickup
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.