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This bumps up my desire to build my own mechanical watch using one of the kits here: https://rotatewatches.com (something I've had bookmarked for a while as a possible rainy day project)

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One of my isolation projects was to put together a watch using an ETA 2824-2 movement from EBay. You might want to consider buying the parts you want individually. Match a case to a movement or it's clone. Find a dial that matches the movement complications and the case diameter. Find hands that match the movement and the case diameter. Most of the work is in the identification of parts, putting the watch together is really just like slapping a small sandwich together (minus putting the second hand on, that... is a test of dexterity, perseverance and commitment, the shaft you have to set it on is ~0.25mm).

Often a seller will be a small time watch maker and their components will all fit together, a good way to save on shipping.

Result: it's become my favorite watch, I wear it every day.

Next project was to use a bunch of cheap clone parts and a 3d printed dial, still working on that one :)

I'd love to see a picture of your watch!

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