Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the watch hand installation video guide for GMT mechanical movements like the MIYOTA 9075 and the TMI/SEIKO NH34. We also cover details on how to achieve the best alignment for these movements.
After completing your GMT, hour and min hands, you can proceed to the next video for second hand installation: youtube.com/watch?v=52oz1bgpLtA
If you need the tools, you can consider our tools here: shop.diywatch.club/collections/watchmaking-tools
Useful timestamps:
▶00:00 - Introduction
▶00:22 - Making sure we have good dial alignment
▶00:42 - Securing the movement
▶01:05 - Taking a look at the posts, the watch hands and choosing the correct watch hand setting tools
▶01:56 - GMT hand part 1: Aligning and loosely setting the GMT 24-hour watch hand
▶03:29 - GMT hand part 2: Setting the GMT 24-hour watch hand to the correct height
▶04:08 - Techniques for adjusting watch hands if they tilt up or down
▶04:33 - Aligning and setting the hour hand
▶06:00 - Aligning and setting the minute hand
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!
This is the watch hand installation video guide for GMT mechanical movements like the MIYOTA 9075 and the TMI/SEIKO NH34. We also cover details on how to achieve the best alignment for these movements.
After completing your GMT, hour and min hands, you can proceed to the next video for second hand installation: youtube.com/watch?v=52oz1bgpLtA
If you need the tools, you can consider our tools here: shop.diywatch.club/collections/watchmaking-tools
Useful timestamps:
▶00:00 - Introduction
▶00:22 - Making sure we have good dial alignment
▶00:42 - Securing the movement
▶01:05 - Taking a look at the posts, the watch hands and choosing the correct watch hand setting tools
▶01:56 - GMT hand part 1: Aligning and loosely setting the GMT 24-hour watch hand
▶03:29 - GMT hand part 2: Setting the GMT 24-hour watch hand to the correct height
▶04:08 - Techniques for adjusting watch hands if they tilt up or down
▶04:33 - Aligning and setting the hour hand
▶06:00 - Aligning and setting the minute hand
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!
