Watchmaking kit - WestCoastDiver (WCD) - Ref. 231135
UK tax included. International orders are sold excl. VAT. Please see shipping & tax information below.
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A grainy California dial with a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals and black coated hands with contrasting white lume. A mix of polished and brushed surfaces on the water resistant, black coated Diver case in 41mm size and a reliable, precise NH-38 automatic watch movement. All that is completed by a waxxed oil leather strap or water resistant FKM.
Case
41mm stainless steel diver case (black) with a combination of brushed and polished surfaces
Bezel
Blacked out ceramic bezel insert and 120 click spring
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire glass
Dial
Grain texture California style dial with embossed numerals (lume printed)
Hands
Matte black diver hands with white lume filling
Movement
TMI(SEIKO) NH-38A automatic watch movement with 41 hours of power reserve and 24 jewel bearings.
Strap
20mm waxxed oil leather strap made of Italian cow hide or black FKM rubber strap (both with quick-release spring bars)
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.
Your kit components
The Beach Dial
With a grainy texture this California Dial captures all the colours of a day out on a Black Sand Beach. With extra strong lume and the "error-proof" design, a highly visible dial.
Ultra-robust case
41mm of black, stainless steel, a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal with a uni-directional 120-click ceramic bezel.
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.
Strap or Bracelet
Choose from our soft Italian leather straps or a waterproof, embossed FKM strap equipped with quick release spring bars for an easy and quick change.
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.
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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.