{"title":"DIY Watch Club Experimental Unit","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"experimental-kit-series\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY WATCH CLUB Experimental Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003cstrong\u003eExperimental Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — a place for our community to explore what's next at DIY Watch Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThese projects are still in their experimental stage, which means you can \u003cstrong\u003eget early access at a special price\u003c\/strong\u003e before the official launch. This offer is \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive to members who have purchased a DIY Watch Club kit before\u003c\/strong\u003e. In return, we ask for your honest feedback after completing your build. Your thoughts help us improve our kits, tools, and tutorial videos so we can create even better experiences for everyone in the DWC family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEvery kit in the Experimental Unit is fully functional and carefully prepared — we're refining and improving the finer details with your valuable feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur First DIY Kit for the Experimental Unit (batch 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/Chronograph_-_Vk64_movement_-_diy_watch_club.jpg?v=1772792542\" alt=\"DIY watch club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're kicking off this new series with the \u003cstrong\u003eDIY Chronograph Watchmaking Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz hybrid movement — our first non‑mechanical design and one of the most requested projects from our community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadvanced‑level kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (for now), created for members who've already built at least one DWC watch. If you're new to watchmaking, we recommend starting with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.diywatch.club\/collections\/recommended-starter-bundle\"\u003estarter kits\u003c\/a\u003e. But if you're ready for a new challenge, this Chronograph kit is the perfect next step in refining your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe part of our Experimental Unit and help shape the final product!\u003cbr\u003eIf you've purchased a DWC kit before, you'll receive an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003e40% OFF coupon by email within 5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e — bringing the price down to just US$228 after discount. Tap the button below to join and be among the first to build the Chronograph Watchmaking Kit before its official launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBatch 2 Is Here — Ready for the Challenge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for all your feedback from last time. We’ve made improvements to some of the tools and refined the packaging. We’re now excited to introduce \u003cstrong\u003ebatch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’re ready to take on the challenge and receive a coupon code, please register using the form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2rem 0;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdGfool1X6-AdHYWCExyxbUbKN--Cva0Z8cRoYr25JG2bSh4g\/viewform\" class=\"button product-form__cart-submit btn no-underline inline-block font-bold text-lg py-3 px-6 rounded shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 bg-[#722F37] hover:bg-[#5F252E] text-white border-0\" style=\"text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; width: auto; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e REGISTER HERE \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; margin: 60px auto; max-width: 1200px; width: 90%; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 380px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cblockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaNm0UuhdkX\/?utm_source=ig_embed\u0026amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin:1px auto; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:100%;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaNm0UuhdkX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView this post on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 350px; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 24px; color: #333; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy did this take so long? We had to invent new tools for everyone to make this VK Chronograph kit possible.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555;\"\u003eAssembling a VK chronograph is something that even experienced watch‑assembling experts would find challenging on the first couple of tries. But we aim to make this kit accessible to even 1st‑time watchmakers. That’s why we invented the hand‑setting, alignment, and stem‑removal tools for this kit. There were many back‑and‑forth sessions with TMI engineers, and we even sent our setups to be tested by TMI. Many prototype versions, even some mass‑produced parts that failed our final testing, were discarded. After 3 years of hard work, this is finally ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: #ff2a00; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e At its current state (Experimental Unit), this is likely not very friendly to 1st‑time watchmakers. That’s why the DIY Watch Club Experimental Unit discount is only available to those who have built DIY Watch Club watches before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diy-watch-club-chronograph-watchmaking-kit","title":"[Experimental - Advanced Kit] DIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit - Batch 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDIY Watch Club Chronograph Watchmaking Kit — Experimental Edition (Batch 2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wait is finally over — our most requested watchmaking kit from the DWC community has arrived!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced-level kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for members who’ve already assembled at least one DWC watch. If you’re new to watchmaking, we recommend starting with one of our beginner kits first. But for those ready for a new challenge, this Chronograph kit is the next step in mastering your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’ve carefully reviewed all your feedback, and we’re excited to introduce Version 2 of this kit. We’ve upgraded several tools and refined the packaging. Once again, we’d love to hear your thoughts to help us continue improving the overall experience. If you’ve purchased one of our kits before, please fill out the form \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdGfool1X6-AdHYWCExyxbUbKN--Cva0Z8cRoYr25JG2bSh4g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— we’ll send you a special 40% OFF coupon code \u003cspan\u003e(starting at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS$228 after discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003eso you can enjoy a discount on this kit. In return, we simply ask that you share your thoughts after completing your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour insights will help us perfect this project for the entire DWC community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe DIY kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eComplete components of one 38.5mm dress mechanical watch \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 388.281px;\" width=\"552\" height=\"150\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 231.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 231.531px;\"\u003eWatch Case:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 231.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.5mm DWC Chronograph Watch Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: SS316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Acrylite 8N specialty high-domed vintage acrylic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size: 38.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug size: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug: 45.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: ~12.5mm including crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant: 3ATM (assuming correct assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWatch dial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e32.8mm DWC Chronograph Dial (Silver)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 sets of thin simplistic polished chronograph series hands +  extra second hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSeiko VK64 - \"Mecaquartz\" Hybrid Movement (Made in Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 132px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm \u003cspan\u003eDWC Classic Leather Strap (Black) or DWC Sarto Leather Strap (Brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatchmaking tool options:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWC Essential tools for this experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent Pack + Key Tools for Chronograph \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete video instructions in \u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime required：\u003cstrong\u003e120 - 240 ~mins \u003c\/strong\u003e(This is an advanced watchmaking kit that takes more time to assemble. Take it slow and enjoy the process at your own pace.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMod potential：★★ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDifficulty Level: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e★★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey challenge: Watch hands alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Movement — VK64 Mecaquartz Hybrid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/Chronograph_-_Vk64_movement.jpg?v=1772788304\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt the heart of this Chronograph is the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement — marking the first non-mechanical kit in the DIY Watch Club series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe VK64 is a hybrid movement that merges the best of both worlds: the precision of quartz timekeeping and the tactile, instant-reset experience of a mechanical chronograph. Its smooth push-action and flyback reset give you that authentic mechanical feel, while its quartz base ensures superior accuracy and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial In‑House Designed Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/1570\/3106\/files\/Chronograph_-_second_hand_tool.jpg?v=1772788288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo make the Chronograph build smoother, we’ve developed a custom in‑house tool exclusively for this kit — the \u003cstrong\u003eChronograph Second Hand Tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the trickiest parts of assembling a chronograph is achieving perfect second-hand alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tool is designed to make that process precise and frustration‑free. It also functions as a stem removal tool and a stable movement holder, giving you added convenience and confidence throughout the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe Chronograph Second Hand Tool is one of several key tools required for this chronograph watchmaking kit. For those who already own the standard toolbox, we are also offering a separate components pack, so you will not need to pay extra for tools you already have. 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