Watchmaking kit - Diver One - Ref. 23111
UK tax included. International orders are sold excl. VAT. Please see shipping & tax information below.
Automatic watch movement
Text and video instructions
Full watchmaker tool kit
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Start your watchmaking journey with the DIVER ONE
The classic diver watch! A timeless icon for decades our own interpretation of this watch is now available as watchmaking kit to be assembled at home. The case is equipped with a unidirectional, matte black 120-click bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and screw down crown. Robust and water-resistant, the case is completed by a matte diver dial available in four classic colours with applied indices filled with lume and silver polished hands. Within the case, the reliable and precise NH-35A automatic watch movement drives your watch 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 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.
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 Diver case (41mm size) with see-through 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 (lume filled)
Hands
Silver polished diver hands (lume filled)
Movement
TMI(SEIKO) NH-35A automatic watch movement with 41 hours of power reserve, 24 jewel bearings, and date function.
Strap
Durable sailcloth strap with white stitching. black FKM rubber material (both with quick-release spring bars) or stainless steel bracelet (micro adjustment clasp, screwed-in links)
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.
Diver Dial and Hands
The Face of your watch
Combining a classic diver dial with applied indices and silver polished hands with applied lume.
- 28.5mm matte coated dial
- Lume filled silver polished hour markers
- Silver framed date window
- Silver polished, lume filled watch hands
THE NH-35A
YOur Movement
The NH-35A included in this kit is an automatic watch movement developed by TMI, a subsidiary of Seiko.
- 24 jewel bearings
- 21,600 beats per hour
- Power reserve of 41 hours
- Sweeping seconds hand
- Calendar function (3 o'clock)
- Hacking seconds function
Steel or FKM - resistant to everything
Flexible Strap or Bracelet
The Diver One is available on a flexible FKM strap or a stainless steel bracelet. FKM is an exceptional material for watch straps and recognized for its resistance to any external influence such as heat, water or sweat.The strap is equipped with quick-release spring bars and an engraved buckle.
The stainless steel bracelet with curved ends hugs the curvature of your case and thanks to screwed-in links the length can be comfortably adjusted. The additional micro adjustment clasp allows you to change the length on the go and in an instant.
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.
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.