Watchmaking Guides

How to Set an Automatic Watch: Time, Date & Winding Explained
How to Set an Automatic Watch: Time, Date & Winding Explained
Learn how to correctly set the time and date on an automatic watch, safely wind an NH35 movement, identify midnight, and avoid the most common date-setting mistake. Read more...
Watch Case Size Guide: What Watch Diameter Fits Your Wrist?
Watch Case Size Guide: What Watch Diameter Fits Your Wrist?
Not sure whether 39 mm, 40 mm or 41 mm is right? This practical guide explains how case diameter, wrist size and watch design affect fit — and how to... Read more...
The Best Gifts for Watch Lovers Who Already Have Everything
The Best Gifts for Watch Lovers Who Already Have Everything
Watch enthusiasts can be surprisingly difficult to buy for. The watches they truly want may cost thousands, while the usual accessories are often already in their collection. Here are some... Read more...
How to Start Watchmaking as a Hobby
How to Start Watchmaking as a Hobby
Interested in watches but not sure how to begin? This guide compares the most common ways to start watchmaking as a hobby and explains why assembling a complete automatic watch... Read more...
How to Remove the Crown Stem from an NH35 Movement
How to Remove the Crown Stem from an NH35 Movement
Removing the crown stem from an NH35 movement is simple once you know where to press — but the release point is small enough that it can be surprisingly difficult... Read more...
How to Fit Watch Hands on an NH35 Movement
How to Fit Watch Hands on an NH35 Movement
Installing the hands is one of the most satisfying parts of building a mechanical watch — and usually the part that requires the most patience. On an NH35 movement, the... Read more...