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