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, dial making, workshop, help, and movement.
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
: "My first watch project: transparent rectangular watch"
53 posts
#2
Dial making
: "Guilloche Open Heart Dial"
21 posts
#3
Workshop
: "First prototype"
17 posts
#4
Help
: "Attempts at beveling"
12 posts
#5
Movement
: "Hand-finished SW210"
10 posts
#6
Tools
: "Watchmaker side quest. Restoring old boxes for tools"
10 posts
#7
Part making
: "My first attempt at angalage turned out quite nice."
2 posts
#8
Build/seikomod
: "DIY Watch Project"
1 post
Member Growth in r/watchmaking
Yearly
+14k members(35.4%)
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Last updated: August 30, 2026