Quest for perfect dresswatch > Making my own watch > DIY Project

A diving, sports or chronograph watch. I like them all. But a neat, classic watch on a leather strap is what I find most interesting. And that’s what this topic is about.

It starts with not being able to find that one watch and the road to making it a reality for myself.

The starting point in my search was to find a reasonable flat watch for daily use with a diameter of around 38mm. With a good balance on the dial. Small second at 6 o’clock. No date. And from behind view of a nice…

Quest for perfect dresswatch > Making my own watch > DIY Project

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After years of searching: Making my own watch.

Hello watchlovers. It’s Paul from the Netherlands.

Over the years i’ve bought many watches. First Seiko divers, followed by Omega, Rolex and Grand Seiko.
In 2016 i started a online watch business in selling, trading used modern watches.
My personal taste for divers changed into dresswatches. So i got into Longines, Omega, Zenith, Jaeger le Coultre, Minerva and ended up with Patek, Vacheron and A. Lange. I really liked the style of the ’50. Three part jumbo cases.

Beginning 2024 i thought…

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