Category Archives: pimp your watch

Introducing: Motor City Watch Works

Posted on August 31st, 2010

Motor City Watch Works offers services in the customization of watches. Besides repair, servicing, refinishing, crystal replacement and pressure testing, they also have spare parts to use for your watch modding project. The staff can also apply bead-blasting and Cerakote ceramic coating.  

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introducing: Getat Watch Company

Posted on August 20th, 2010

Getat Watch Company is an e-store run by a watchmaker who specialized in custom watches and parts inspired by military timepieces of the Pact of Steel countries, namingly German and Italian. Unlike most eBay sellers, Getat Watch ensures that all dials are coated with Swiss luminous compounds. The cases are available in different sizes and with different surface finish. [...]

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Introducing: Vintage Watch Parts

Posted on August 6th, 2010

The watchmaker behind Vintage Watch Parts is specialized in fitting vintage movements into new cases, but he also does restoration on all watch components: movements, cases, dials, hands, crowns… you name it. The website is also intended as a resource for handy men and Panerai afficionati who are not afraid to compromise the manufacturer’s warranty [...]

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100th entry

Posted on August 6th, 2010

Watchprojects.com has now reached the 100th blog entry. The Independent Watchprojects.com was launched to target a market niche, but judging by the growing number of small independent brands and their popularity on forums, the genre is increasing in popularity. I would like to express special thanks to TLex of OceanicTime, for consenting to let us link back to some of the scoops he [...]

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MKII now focusing on complete watches, drops selling parts

Posted on March 11th, 2010

This is not fresh news per se but Bill Yao (founder of legendary MKII watch company) announced on February 10th 2010 his decision to stop selling parts (dials, hands and case parts) to focus on complete watches only. Mr. Yao started his business by selling modding parts for ETA-based watches (mainly dials and hands), and success allowed him to [...]

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introducing: D.O.T. watch works

Posted on August 31st, 2009

D.O.T. watch works is the official dealer/assembler for Noah Fuller’s 10watches. Here is their presentation: Dawn Of Time Watchworks offers a wide range of services to give your watch a new look, or new life. We offer beadblasting, aluminum oxide blasting, case refinishing, crystal replacement, minor repairs such as crown replacement, customization/modification work, pressure testing, [...]

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introducing: Bob Thayer Jr.

Posted on August 31st, 2009

Bob Thayer Jr. does custom work, modifications, repair and restoration. He also uses NoctiLumina, a luminous material that glows for up to 36h.

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introducing: eWatchparts.com

Posted on August 31st, 2009

eWatchparts.com is specialized in aftermarket parts for brands like Breitling, Omega, Panerai, Rolex, Tudor and ETA movements. It can be a good starting point to source parts for doing a custom job on a watch.

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introducing: Everest Watchworks

Posted on August 23rd, 2009

Everest Watchworks has made their specialty to restore luminous coatings and create original dial designs. Kent Parks interacts with the client to achieve the most satisfactory result. The man has become a reference in watch modifications and there is a rather long waiting list, but it is worth the wait. Everest Watchworks also offers modified [...]

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introducing: a19als

Posted on July 23rd, 2009

The mysterious screen name a19als runs a gallery showing the range of original Seiko straps and bracelets to personnalize your watch.

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