Build Your Own Watch

Now to be clear, I have not seen, touched or put together one of the watch kits from ROTATE.

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The company is (according to their website) based in Los Angeles.

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So for $195, you get the watch components and tools to assemble those parts.

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Here are the pertinents, straight from the source.  I want to stress this point, because at a total listed price of $195.00, I sincerely doubt that the movement is an actual ETA 6497-1 ; )

All-in-one kit to build your own mechanical watch. Parts, tools, and a user-friendly guide included.

Specifications:
- ETA 6497-1 model 17 jewel mechanical movement
- Hand-wound & battery-free
- PU leather straps
- 44mm case diameter
- Sapphire glass case, featuring a clear case back