The finished watch
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Builder's assembly notes
Builder reports successful assembly
- What fit
- What needed adjusting
- Parts swapped or substituted
The builder wrote these notes. Hands-On hasn't inspected or tested the watch, and nothing here is a water-resistance rating. The compatibility checks are separate: they're automated and only look at the listed parts.
Components
The list of parts currently associated with this build.
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Movement
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Assembly guides
Step-by-step guides for fitting the dial and hands, casing the movement and closing the caseback. Written for Seiko NH35 and NH36 movements.
Recommended tools
A compact kit for assembly. Check the sizes and tips against your parts before buying.
Depends on your caseback: use a wrench and friction ball for a screw-down back, or a press for a press-on back.
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Hand-removal levers
Lifts hands with levers or a hand puller when you need to refit them.
