This is part 1 of 2 videos where I am building my very own mechanical watch using NH35 movement and other parts sourced from the internet. In this video, I designed the watch case in Fusion 360 and got it CNC machined from PCBWay. In the next part, I will design the watch dial using a PCB and assemble the watch.

As I dug deeper, I discovered that you can buy almost everything needed to assemble your watch, from the movement to the hands, all customizable to your preferences. Being from India, I found that while there are some watchmakers here, there's no well-known DIY watch community. Additionally, finding individual parts locally is nearly impossible. eBay turned out to be my best option for sourcing all the necessary components.

I decided to use an NH35 movement because it is the most commonly used and has readily available resources and support. I also purchased a couple of sets of watch hands to match the design I had in mind. However, for the case and dial, I decided to take the DIY route and create them myself.

PCBWay has been a great help with my PCB projects. I came up with the idea of creating a watch dial using a PCB - taking advantage of the various color options and layering techniques to achieve some cool effects. In addition to their PCB services, PCBWay also offers CNC machining, which I can utilize to CNC the watch case.

The plan is to divide the project into two parts. In this part, I'll design the watch case in Fusion 360 and have it CNC machined. In the next part, I'll design the dial using PCB and assemble the watch.