r/watchmaking

54k members
r/watchmaking is a subreddit with 54k members. The community frequently discusses watch, movement, dial, build, and watchmaking, and they frequently recommend/review rotary tool, microscope, and cad software, and the most common flair used is question, movement, help, workshop, and tools.
A community for watchmakers and people interested in watchmaking.

Popular Topics in r/watchmaking

#1

Watch

44 posts
#2

Movement

31 posts
#3

Dial

20 posts
#4

Build

12 posts
#5

Watchmaking

12 posts
#6

Case

9 posts
#7

Repair

7 posts
#8

Tools

7 posts
#9

Parts

7 posts
#10

Custom

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/watchmaking

Rotary Tool

4 reviews
#1
Saeyang
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Proxxon
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Ray Foster
4.0 from 1 review

Microscope

2 reviews
#1
Sterline Opticals
1.0 from 1 review
#2
Linkmicro
5.0 from 1 review

Cad Software

2 reviews
#1
Autodesk
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Fusion 360
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/watchmaking

#1
Question
: "Interesting markings"
25 posts
#2
Movement
: "SW210 Hand Finishing Project"
6 posts
#3
Help
: "38,is it worth doing the official BHI horology courses? ( UK based) EU passport holder"
5 posts
#4
Workshop
: "Day 4 of the 30-Day Challenge"
4 posts
#5
Tools
: "Any idea what spring bar tool is used here?"
3 posts
#6
Dial making
: "Day 6 of the 30-Day Challenge"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/watchmaking

Yearly
+14k members(35.7%)

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Last updated: August 11, 2026