What machining experience do you have? I recommend you read Watchmaking, by George Daniels.

 

You need a lot of specialized training and tools to actually make a movement. Do you mean assemble a movement? Either way, it takes a lot more than just getting some tips...

 

Thanks for the tip and i have some knowledge on machining. I do own a cnc machine and many more.

 

What tolerances will your cnc machine work to?

 

I wouldst want to assemble one i want to make the gears from scratch. I can buy some of the harder to make parts like the mainspring

 

Sounds like you have the basic knowledge to do it then. I know there's some ppl on here who could help you, just give 'em time to respond. That's over my head lol.

 

You should read up on the theory of watchmaking. Before designing you have to calculate the gears and their ratios. Wrong ratio and your watch won't keep time at all. Before moving to actually making the whole movement you should practice making the parts by themselves.

It's a worthy goal and you should push for it. As long as it's something you really want to do. It's not going to be easy and it's probably going to take quite a while to succeed. Don't forget to keep us updated as I'm sure I'm not the only one looking forward to following up an interesting project like this.

 

Many wish to, few Start, fewer still complete.

Get a big box of patience.
Be prepared to accept perfect only. Remake anything which is not perfect.

Post pictures, post often, an audience can be motivational, as well as occasionally helpful.

I began this journey about 3 years ago.

I can make hands and dials quite well now. This is my current project. Once the case is done I start on my first movement.





Good Luck

Dave

(See what I did - post photos :-!)

 

Many wish to, few Start, fewer still complete.

Get a big box of patience.
Be prepared to accept perfect only. Remake anything which is not perfect.

Post pictures, post often, an audience can be motivational, as well as occasionally helpful.

I began this journey about 3 years ago.

I can make hands and dials quite well now. This is my current project. Once the case is done I start on my first movement.





Good Luck

Dave

(See what I did - post photos

)

Thanks for sharing will definitely keep that in mind

 

I'll have to check sorry don't know of the top of my head

 

I saw this animation on YouTube not too long ago and it was watches in 5 simple components. How accurate would that watch be? It was exactly what I needed

 

I don't see how it would be possible to create a watch with just five simple components.

 

Ima look for the video give me a sec

 

The dial is steel shimstock, with low temperature enamel.
There is a full thread over here:
Titanium case

Dave