Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we'll cover how to remove watch hands. Whether you are looking to replace watch hands for your Seiko's, or to remove any of the three watch hands to reinstall the watch hand with correct alignments, this video should be useful. This video is designed for beginners so we'll cover some basics.
Key content timestamps:
▶00:00 - Tools and protection for watch hand removal
▶00:29 - How to remove a full set of watch hands
▶01:20 - A method to remove minute hand only (only applicable if second hand is not installed)
Relevant videos to watch hand setting:
▶ Watch hand setting part 1: Hour and Minute hands (youtu.be/Jy-bXjloJB8)
▶ Watch hand setting part 2: Second hand (youtu.be/52oz1bgpLtA)
▶ Watch hand removal guide (this video)
▶ Basic second hand installation troubleshooting (youtu.be/4engQ_T_7n8)
DWC watch shown in this video: DWC-D01A with Seiko NH35(A) (shop.diywatch.club/collections/frontpage/dwc-dxx#MainContent)
Watchmaking tools/equipment required for this video:
▶Dial protection (Professional dial protection such as Bergeon 6938 or thin plastic films such as zip lock bags will work)
▶Hand removal tool
Join us to explore the possibilities of at-home watchmaking! We are working on everything from assembling/modding watches, regulating movements, and even bluing your own steel watch hands at home!
▶At-home watchmaker's shop: shop.diywatch.club
▶Instagram (@diywatchclub): instagram.com/diywatchclub (we have a weekly giveaway)
▶Facebook: facebook.com/diywatchclub
Happy watchmaking!
In this video, we'll cover how to remove watch hands. Whether you are looking to replace watch hands for your Seiko's, or to remove any of the three watch hands to reinstall the watch hand with correct alignments, this video should be useful. This video is designed for beginners so we'll cover some basics.
Key content timestamps:
▶00:00 - Tools and protection for watch hand removal
▶00:29 - How to remove a full set of watch hands
▶01:20 - A method to remove minute hand only (only applicable if second hand is not installed)
Relevant videos to watch hand setting:
▶ Watch hand setting part 1: Hour and Minute hands (youtu.be/Jy-bXjloJB8)
▶ Watch hand setting part 2: Second hand (youtu.be/52oz1bgpLtA)
▶ Watch hand removal guide (this video)
▶ Basic second hand installation troubleshooting (youtu.be/4engQ_T_7n8)
DWC watch shown in this video: DWC-D01A with Seiko NH35(A) (shop.diywatch.club/collections/frontpage/dwc-dxx#MainContent)
Watchmaking tools/equipment required for this video:
▶Dial protection (Professional dial protection such as Bergeon 6938 or thin plastic films such as zip lock bags will work)
▶Hand removal tool
Join us to explore the possibilities of at-home watchmaking! We are working on everything from assembling/modding watches, regulating movements, and even bluing your own steel watch hands at home!
▶At-home watchmaker's shop: shop.diywatch.club
▶Instagram (@diywatchclub): instagram.com/diywatchclub (we have a weekly giveaway)
▶Facebook: facebook.com/diywatchclub
Happy watchmaking!
