Making Custom Watches: Intro and Applying a Logo

An intro to a series on making custom watches and applying a custom logo. In my Making Custom Dials series, I focus on the dials only, but this series will walk through building prototypes and complete watches. More videos to follow... #watchmaking #customwatch #customdial
Visit the website! watchcomplications.com/making...
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Logo manufacturing: egologo.me
Google "electroformed nickel stickers"
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  • @WatchComplications
    @WatchComplications4 жыл бұрын

    egoLogo is not running at the time of writing this comment, but you can find other places that do similar work. Google "electroformed nickel stickers."

  • @kholekamduna2762

    @kholekamduna2762

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Do you make photo custom dials for sale, say in bulk?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kholekamduna2762 not photo dials, if I understand what you're saying. I typically don't make dial runs for other brands/people. I focus on custom designs for clients or for my brand.

  • @wolfnoggin2165

    @wolfnoggin2165

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Subscribed!!!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mhmudashraf you would have to find a company that makes electroformed stickers or small logos like tinylogo

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mhmudashraf have you looked at TinyLogo? As for making them yourself, not very easily. You’d need the right equipment to do it, and that machinery is very very expensive.

  • @user-vl2yt4km7b
    @user-vl2yt4km7b4 ай бұрын

    Hi Brian! I recently "stumbled" into the idea of assembling my own watches with purchased components. After receiving components to assemble two watches, I learned it was going to be important to understand how each of the components come together (not quite as straight forward as I had assumed). I am really appreciating the encounter of your "Making Custom Watches" series of videos. It is exactly what I think I needed 😃. Thank you for all of your effort in putting the videos and series together!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah it can be a rabbit hole and there is so much to learn. Glad you were able to find the channel and are getting something out of it. Best of luck!

  • @stathyena
    @stathyena5 жыл бұрын

    Oooo I'm gonna like this series

  • @jayb_187
    @jayb_1872 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos I’ve recently found a love for watches and have decided to custom build my own so far it’s been abit tricky sourcing everything as I would assume most people would like to keep their information a secret but you are very helpful in letting people know the process to get certain parts aswell as applying them thankyou a lot your videos have been awesome to watch

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool, glad to hear you've found it all helpful so far. And good luck on your own journey!

  • @CyberRabid.
    @CyberRabid.3 жыл бұрын

    That Seagull swan neck 6497 is a great movement.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    A good basic movement for people learning and with fairly accurate time telling.

  • @chizramos
    @chizramos2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you can help me so I can make my very own custom face dial, specially I love the vintage style.

  • @vincentanacleto5315
    @vincentanacleto53154 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a video where you go over what tools you would use when making the watches? Love your vids, thanks!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure, good idea. I'll put it on the list!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just added a video that gives an overview of the basic tools! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpqLpsuln6eWk7g.html

  • @greggusan
    @greggusan2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, watched several in your series and find them super helpful and inspiring. Definitely want to create my own dials as there is never a dials that nails exactly what I'm looking for. As for applying the logo, was wondering if you ever have problems with an applied logo fouling the hour hand? Is the logo thin enough, or do you have to be careful that it's above the arc of the hour hand? On a side note, I wonder if the 10/6 logo would look better on the bottom half the subdial instead of the top half? For balance perhaps.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good question. The logos are very thin, so usually not an issue, but in same situations it can interfere due if the post length on the hand is very small or non-existent and/or if the hand is pressed down too far. So it is something to be cautious about. As for where to put the logo, I’ve played around with a variety of locations. Each seems to have some pros and cons.

  • @chizramos
    @chizramos2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I just want to know where to orders the parts components to make a custom face dials? Much appreciate

  • @chizramos
    @chizramos2 жыл бұрын

    Please send me some information on where to orders some parts assembly for custom face dials.

  • @amdsk8r
    @amdsk8r3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I see a lot of people asking for egologo info but I'm more interested in the dimensions of the logo. Can you share the font size or even better: do you know the LxWxH of the logo?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    the preferred size I've settled on for my specific logo is 4.5mm (length, up/down), 4.8mm (width, left/right), and I think the thickness (height) is around 0.15mm. They are thin!

  • @richardsalinetrojr1957
    @richardsalinetrojr19573 жыл бұрын

    Have a invicta grand diver that I removed the invicta logo as well as the diver bell type logo on dail but it left the adhesive residue behind.any chance you can tell me how I can remove that adhesive residue without harming or discoloring the dail in anyway?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    Water and a qtip. Maybe a mild detergent, but that depends on the dial surface material. If you use anything beyond that it is likely to mess up the dial in some way...like rubbing alcohol, acetone, etc. Sometimes rodico can help get lingering adhesive off things, though that depends on what sort of adhesive it is. All told, it’s difficult to remove dial elements without mucking up a dial.

  • @dacat8171
    @dacat8171Ай бұрын

    Where do I get the Rolex 👑 symbole from?

  • @watchyour6398
    @watchyour63984 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME! I have a laser 150W laser cutter. How can I make a logo like that one for my custom watch? What material is that and what glue are u using? Please please tell me, I've been trying to do this since ever. Great vid btw. Cheers!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    I get them made via egologo.me

  • @watchyour6398

    @watchyour6398

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications thx a lot!

  • @Blunt00-c8e
    @Blunt00-c8e11 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me Dial size and indices size and thickness? You can do a video on dial making

  • @erroldillon1548
    @erroldillon15483 жыл бұрын

    What type of glue should you use to glue a decal on your watch face.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    Two methods I've used are what I show in some of my later videos starting with this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqF53NugdJnJgrA.html You can use the glue that comes with the waterslide decal paper or you can use something like micro set and micro sol to encourage adhesion, which is the method I prefer.

  • @nwest6451
    @nwest64512 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation and well put together video, but finding logo manufacturers is not easy so if there is any advice on where to look that would be appreciated.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    Correct, logo manufacturers are hard to find. Search for "electroformed nickel stickers" and similar terms and you'll hopefully be able to find one that fits your needs. That's the closest thing to what mine are. Sadly the company I used is no longer operating and I'm glad I bought in bulk.

  • @theplasticdesert2408
    @theplasticdesert24084 жыл бұрын

    Apologies if you’ve made a video on this (I’ll find it) but how do you apply the adherence to the logo? Thank u and you guys are amazing.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    They come shipped on an adhesive paper from the factory/distributor I use. So I typically don’t have to apply any extra adhesive.

  • @theplasticdesert2408

    @theplasticdesert2408

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch Complications cheers

  • @HOPP750
    @HOPP7502 жыл бұрын

    A little late to the party but have you had any issues with the logos coming unglued with heat changes?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    nope

  • @williamfurt4441
    @williamfurt4441 Жыл бұрын

    anyone have any new websites to order this type of custom sticker from? I'm having trouble finding some!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    Жыл бұрын

    read the video description and comments and you’ll find some direction. look at TinyLogo and another option is googling electroformed nickel stickers

  • @kumamimiboshi
    @kumamimiboshi3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am very admire of this. May I know where I can get those customised logo sticker? I also want to build my own watch.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    Google "electroformed nickel stickers" And choose a supplier who might work for you.

  • @rsg5850
    @rsg5850 Жыл бұрын

    How do you take the logo (glued) without leaving a mark on dial

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    Жыл бұрын

    maybe try warming it up, but usually once adhered, you aren't going to be able to remove it without damaging the dial in some way.

  • @kasperreisner
    @kasperreisner4 жыл бұрын

    Hey. Great video! How did you apply the hour markers? Are they soldered into the dial or applied like the logo?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    The markers are soldered and was able to get these dial with them already applied.

  • @kasperreisner

    @kasperreisner

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications thanks! Thinking of getting into dial making myself and found your videos very informative! Looking forward to the how-to guide on applying markers when you decide to tackle that!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a vid on hand applying lume markers in my Making Custom Dials series. Eventually, I'll do one on applied markers too, probably.

  • @themaskedguitarman

    @themaskedguitarman

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications where did you source the dial?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@themaskedguitarman These dials can be found on eBay. Just search for 6497 dials in the watch parts area.

  • @amirtahir7896
    @amirtahir78963 жыл бұрын

    Hi I wanna remove promotional logo from dial, any suggestions

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    well that depends on the dial, and if it's applied or printed. Either way it's difficult to do without messing up the dial, unless it's lightly glued on with an adhesive.

  • @eamonmolineux340
    @eamonmolineux3404 ай бұрын

    Who does the small metal logo for you or do you do them your self.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 ай бұрын

    I used a company in hong kong called egoLogo, but they are no longer in business (I bulk ordered before they closed). the closest thing to it is electroformed nickel stickers (google it). one company i know of that makes them is called tinyLogo

  • @samuelevinti
    @samuelevinti Жыл бұрын

    I've always asked myself, can't you source those metal/metallic sticker with letters and just attach them if you want to create a text-type logo? I could not find them on the internet, since I don't want the seiko or rolex one to make fake watches

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    Жыл бұрын

    mine are laser cut but the company is no longer in business, I bulk ordered before they stopped. you can google electroformed stickers, tinylogo is a good option.

  • @timeintheuk
    @timeintheuk5 жыл бұрын

    I clicked the bell

  • @mwade6982
    @mwade69825 ай бұрын

    Great vid and very helpful for something I am about to do. Can I ask - what are the glasses you are wearing?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm assuming you mean the ones while I am doing my watch work and not my actual glasses? amzn.to/3RGwaSE I discuss them here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpqLpsuln6eWk7g.html

  • @mwade6982

    @mwade6982

    5 ай бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Thank you. That's what I was looking for🙂

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    5 ай бұрын

    @@mwade6982 glad I could help

  • @beatsbydarrius3828
    @beatsbydarrius38283 жыл бұрын

    Where can I purchase the dial? Those designs are beautiful and I can't find it anywhere on Ebay when I'm searching "guilloche watch dial"... I need that dial.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    eBay. Search "Goutent 36.8mm watch dial" and you'll see the current options.

  • @beatsbydarrius3828

    @beatsbydarrius3828

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Thanks so much! Currently out of stock 😅

  • @thomaslehman1429
    @thomaslehman1429 Жыл бұрын

    Where do you have your logos made they are very cool!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    Жыл бұрын

    I had them made at a place called egoLogo, which is no longer in business. Glad I bought in bulk. Some other places do similar work, though hard to find.

  • @johnjames77
    @johnjames77 Жыл бұрын

    It would be great if you make some kind of jig to get your logos in the same spot each time

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    Жыл бұрын

    could make something, but dial sizes change, markers and other elements are different sizes, it typically varies from custom build to build, though I'm getting more into making custom parts than custom watches these days.

  • @paultillett3189
    @paultillett31893 жыл бұрын

    What did you use to stick the logo with and we're can I get it please ? 😊

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    these particular logos come with an adhesive backing that is fairly forgiving. If more is needed, gs hypo cement is a useful aid.

  • @paultillett3189

    @paultillett3189

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications ok nice one thank you 👍

  • @kylesuarez6411
    @kylesuarez64114 жыл бұрын

    Any alternatives for egologo? Great videos btw

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, what you want to look into is Electroformed nickel stickers. There are several companies out there that do it, such as Paxya. I have not used them before, but have heard positive experiences. www.paxya.com.tw

  • @kylesuarez6411

    @kylesuarez6411

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Cool thanks!

  • @cutorra96
    @cutorra964 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get the watch hands from??

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think I got those hands from Esslinger, though I also buy a lot of hands from Ofrei.

  • @richardsalinetrojr1957

    @richardsalinetrojr1957

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications I love Esslingers.seem to always have some of the best prices especially for oils and grease for watchmaking.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 жыл бұрын

    they do have fairly good prices and a reasonable selection of parts/tools.

  • @paulm8172
    @paulm81725 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the logos for this? I am looking for something like this for a project I'm working on. Thanks for the video!

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    5 жыл бұрын

    egologo.me

  • @MattKnowsThat

    @MattKnowsThat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch Complications dead link.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    works for me, it’s somewhat flash based, so maybe you’re not seeing all of the site?

  • @Punchabearinnamouf

    @Punchabearinnamouf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Doesn't work for me either, tried in 3 browsers but it just asks for login info.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Punchabearinnamouf Yup, it seems the owners have taken it down. They did mention to me they might be stopping that side of the business, but it could also just be that they took it down during the virus situation and have not put it back up yet. I will try to ask and get some info.

  • @yaeda
    @yaeda3 ай бұрын

    what does the 10/6 signify for you?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 ай бұрын

    it's a Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland reference to the price tag on his top hat. I'm just a fan of the character and book

  • @yaeda

    @yaeda

    3 ай бұрын

    @@WatchComplications thats dope! great content

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    3 ай бұрын

    @@yaeda this one is an older video, so plenty of newer stuff to watch. thanks for checking it out.

  • @andrewting3273
    @andrewting32734 жыл бұрын

    Where do you buy watch logo?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stated in the video description: egologo.me

  • @domandroid

    @domandroid

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications when I click on the link, it ask for a username and password.....any idea why?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@domandroid their site was hacked a little while back and since COVID, have not been able to get it back up and going again. I've asked the owner recently if it will be back up any time soon and haven't heard back yet. You can also find it on eBay.

  • @domandroid

    @domandroid

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications oh that sucks for them. Thanks for the answer!

  • @brucetaylor3348
    @brucetaylor33484 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get your small embossed logos from? Do you create them yourself?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    egologo.me

  • @brucetaylor3348

    @brucetaylor3348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Thank you!! Great videos!

  • @johnmuldoon3872
    @johnmuldoon38722 жыл бұрын

    Do you take orders?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    email me to discuss what you are looking to purchase. watchcomplications [at] gmail

  • @stevenwang7850
    @stevenwang78502 жыл бұрын

    You should use a stylus to push down the logos.

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’ll work, as will and eraser, peg wood, etc. I’ve used a variety of tools to do this. Several options all work well.

  • @ryanmartinez7564
    @ryanmartinez75644 жыл бұрын

    What mm is your logo?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    4.8mm width x 4.5mm height...if it were in a box fairy close to the edges of the design. so 5x5mm give or take.

  • @ryanmartinez7564

    @ryanmartinez7564

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications thank you I appreciate it

  • @ryanmartinez7564

    @ryanmartinez7564

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Have you ordered from the lately? I'm wondering if they are still in business

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ryanmartinez7564 they are still in business, I bought from them in December 2019/January 2020 and talked with the owner about two weeks ago.

  • @ryanmartinez7564

    @ryanmartinez7564

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Thanks for letting me know. I went to the site and it wasn't pulling up so glad to hear they are still open. Take care.

  • @dantaylor1173
    @dantaylor11732 жыл бұрын

    a pencil eraser works best for me the pencil itself is a good handle

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    2 жыл бұрын

    good option as well!

  • @cv600rr
    @cv600rr2 жыл бұрын

    That Sea-gull movement will hold its own against it's Swiss counterparts.

  • @s.d.r.8415
    @s.d.r.84154 жыл бұрын

    I'm confused by egologo. When I click your link, it takes me to a login, which I don't have. SO when I click cancel, it tells me I don't have access to the server. When I Google it, I can't find anything solid. In fact, the closest thing I've found is a Facebook page and eBay page, both of which don't offer enough information to help me. SO yeah, still don't know how to get a logo made for my watch. Any more help besides just the egologo.me link?

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    4 жыл бұрын

    hello. The owner told me over a month ago that the site got hacked and they were reworking it to bring it back online. They thought it would only be a few days, but apparently it’s taking longer. I've tried reaching out a couple times, but haven't heard back yet. It's still available via eBay. I would try sending a message to the seller via eBay and see if you can hear back if it's functional yet or not. So far it's the only place I've found that can make these at reasonable cost. But yeah, the main site is not working right now, unfortunately.

  • @s.d.r.8415

    @s.d.r.8415

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WatchComplications Thanks a lot, that clears things up.

  • @cosmiconion87
    @cosmiconion878 ай бұрын

    now he is gong to.......

  • @WatchComplications

    @WatchComplications

    7 ай бұрын

    exactly. I get that sometimes, but generally my approach is to go slow and in detail, as there aren't enough videos that do that when it comes to lots of things and watchmaking tasks specifically. I'd rather go at a slow pace for those who want it, and if faster is desired, double speed or FF get the job done. Thanks for watching.