Reddit mentions of SE 5" Non-Magnetic Brass Tweezers - AA-BRASS

First time posting here! I consider myself a watch enthusiast with a small but meaningful collection. I was talking to a friend on vacation and he showed me a watch he built. I got inspired and did some research to get ideas.

I found this post on reddit and felt like I had to try it myself.


After watching this video, I went to ebay, Amazon, and Esslinger to get started.

[Movement] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/P439-Parnis-Watch-Kit-Classic-17-Jewels-Asian-Hand-Winding-6498-Watch-Movement/182498551716?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649)

Case

Dial

Hands

Strap

Helpful tools:

Screwdriver set

Tweezers

Case Cushion

Dust Blower

Hand presser

Rodico

I'd also highly recommend some gloves and patience! You definitely need to be careful with the hands as they are delicate and you really need to push straight down to get them on there.

I'm still not sure if I like the crown, but I'm pretty happy overall!

I hope this inspires others to give it a try.

Here's the list of all the tools I got:

Tweezers- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028C9IMO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Hand presser/lifter- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0748HZTMH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Case opener- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0058EDAUA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Clippers for cutting the stem- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-End-Cutting-Pliers-Nippers-4-quot-Electrical-Wire-Cutter-Jewelry-Tool-Allied-/322393033884?txnId=2067048388011

Magnifyer (loupe)- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LDG2HQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Magnifyer holder- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079CBLTDG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Case cushion- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GPH2M6X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Silicone grease (for the o-ring)- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0058ED3MA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Rodico (for picking up dust)- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008YMGYBU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

You'll also need a set of jewelers screwdrivers and files, which I already had, and some nitrile gloves or finger cots so you dont get oil and dirt from your hands onto the movement. I've also seen other people recommend getting a movement holder to hold onto the movement while you attach the dial and hands.