1,500+ watches built · every one finished · 30-day money-back
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1. German-curated precision parts - Same quality as $1,200+ retail watches
2. Seiko automatic movement - Sweeping hands & see the gears through open caseback
3. Foolproof build process - 2-3 hours of pure satisfaction, no micro-fiddling
4. Professional watchmaking tools - Keep them forever, build more watches
5. Bragging rights guaranteed - "I built this myself" story with every compliment
6. Your story, not ours - Clean dial, no logo. We put our mark on the caseback - this watch tells your story, not ours.
Three years ago, I wanted to give my mentor, Uwe, a gift that matched his standards. He was successful, a perfectionist, and a man who had everything. I didn't want to give him another tie or a bottle of whiskey. I wanted to give him an experience.
I sourced the finest components - submarine-grade steel cases, reliable Japanese movements, and sapphire glass. I curated them into a kit that would allow him to rediscover the joy of building something with his own hands.
When he finished, he didn't just wear a watch. He wore a story. He wore his own craftsmanship.
Today, THEMOD exists to bring that same feeling to you. Whether you are building it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this isn't just a watch kit. It's a legacy in a box.
You get the parts to build your own dive watch, extra components to mix up the style and all tools needed to complete it.
The Diver
Professional Watchmaking Tools Included
Keep these precision-engineered tools forever. Build more watches. Each tool is crafted to professional standards:
The Building Experience Experience the deep satisfaction of creating something beautiful and functional with your own hands.
Bragging Rights Included When someone compliments your watch, you you get to tell them you built it. That story is priceless.
Fast & Secure Shipping
Because of the flood of orders it is currently taking us around 3-5 business days to hand pack and ship your watch building kit. We use tracked and insured shipping to ensure your new treasure arrives safely.
Import Duties? We've Got You Covered
US, UK, Australia, EU, and Canada customers pay zero additional import fees - one less thing to worry about.
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OUR TRIPLE PROMISE TO YOU
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Not feeling it? You've got 30 days from delivery to claim our guarantee. We'll make it right, no hassle, no hoops.
48-Month Precision Warranty
Four full years of coverage on manufacturing defects. If an internal part fails on us, we'll repair or replace it. Because we build kits we'd wear ourselves.
Simon's Zero-Failure Promise
If you follow our guide and still can't get your watch ticking, you're not stuck. Send us the parts and we'll assemble your watch professionally or swap you into a pre-built watch head. You will end up with a working watch on your wrist. That's the promise.
Refer to our refund policy for all details.
Master Watchmaker Support
Direct Access to Our German Founder
Stuck on a step? Our founder Simon and his team of watchmakers are here to help. Real people, real expertise, real solutions.
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Add it up, piece by piece. $1,169 of German-curated watchmaking if you bought each part on its own.
See what our customers say
You can build a watch in 6 simple steps.
Attach the dial to the movement
Assemble the hands
Add your bezel
Place the movement into the case
Screw on the case back
Attach your favorite strap
And tell the story of how you built it yourself
Fred
I am so happy with the way my watch turned out. And I want to thank Simon and Riz for helping me with a little detail (I had to get a new part sent to me). My friends have noticed the watch and a couple of them already asked if I could build one for them.
Gordon
I got a great watch. I built the pilot watch. It was an easy build, the instructions were simple and they give you a great little toolkit. And their custom service went way beyond my expectations. I messed up, admitted it was my fault and they still made it right.
Caleb
I did it. I'm so happy. It looks beautiful and turned out so good. The bezel makes a really nice clicking sound when it spins. It's fantastic. It was a really fun experience and a great looking watch. I can't wait to hand it down to one of my boys.
Michael
My son gifted me this kit. It took me an afternoon to put it together. I ended up using the camera app of my phone as a loupe since the parts are quite small. It feels heavy and like something that will last.
Christian
It was an amazing experience for me. Took me about 2 hours to build. The tools and videos included are amazing. And now it's one of my favorite watches. I went with the dive watch with a green bezel.
$1,169 of watchmaking, piece by piece
Self-winding Seiko engine, seen through the caseback.
Marine-grade steel, sapphire crystal, 100m rated.
Swap black, blue or green.
Two faces, two watches - build one, keep one.
A full spare set, in case you slip.
Steel bracelet, leather and nylon — quick-release.
Every tool to build it — yours to keep.
12 guided video steps + a signed certificate.
We're talking German-curated 316L submarine steel. Japanese Seiko automatic movement. Sapphire crystal that laughs at scratches. Ceramic bezel that stays perfect forever.
Let your creativity run freely and create your own custom watch using all the components included in the kit.
Some people worry they'll mess up their first build. We get it.
So, if you follow our step-by-step manual and still can't get your watch ticking, just send us the parts back.
We'll assemble them for you and send you back the finished watch - you just cover shipping and processing.
So far though, no one has needed this. Out of over 1500 builders every single one was able to assemble their watch successfully.
- Simon, Founder
Based on 2700+ customers reviews
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42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
In a word, love it! The build quality is fantastic, and it has the heft and feel of a watch costing a LOT more. Right now, I'm wearing this and my Rolex Explorer and Tudor watches are sitting in my watch winder. Highly recommend!
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
Was a gift for my dad. He absolutely loves it and wears it everyday.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
I haven't taken it off since I got it. It's pretty sharp looking and keeps wonderful time. I love the sapphire crystal can withstand my daily activities and I don't have to baby my watch at all.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
Got the dress watch as a gift from my wife. Love the dial and the leather watch roll. It was fun building it. Really happy
39MM Dress Watch Building Kit - Pure Dial
I gifted it to myself for Christmas. The mod quality is excellent. Its been my daily wear since I finished it. Overall I'm very pleased with the watch, the price and the quality.
40MM Pilot Watch Building Kit - Obsidian
I absolutely love my watch the look it keeps time brilliantly very comfortable and stylish
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
I'm not handy at all so I was worried but the instructions were good and nothing broke. Took my time with it and got it done. Feels pretty cool wearing something you actually built
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
Gday I am really keen to share some thoughts about my experience, it was excellent.
40MM Pilot Watch Building Kit - Emerald
The watch was a present for my son. He said that he received it and it looks awesome (including the watch roll). Im looking forward to seeing it next time I visit him.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
The watch kit is amazing! Look and feels great, all components well constructed and has turned into my new daily wear since i finished the build. Will definitely be ordering others
40MM Pilot Watch Building Kit - Emerald
Loved it and my husband loved the gift on our wedding day, thank you!
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
Stunning watch love it out shines my other watches very happy thankyou
40MM Pilot Watch Building Kit - Emerald
It's a great watch and good quality.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
It looks as advertised and I was surprised at how fast it shipped. Great value for the money and I would buy it again.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
USPS lost my package. The mod customer support was fast though and sent out a new kit for free to me. Wathc kit loooks great and good weight on my wrist
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
Watch was beautiful, stylish, and just the perfect gift.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Black & Green Bundle
My partner absolutely loves it, the make and the colour are all perfect! He was very happy with his birthday present and wears it every single day.
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
Watch is brilliant. Very high quality. Thanks
42MM Dive Watch Building Kit - Exhibition Bundle
It was a gift for my son. He really likes it. I thought it looks amazing and was constructed beautifully. I am considering purchasing one for myself.
40MM Pilot Watch Building Kit - Emerald
