How to Install GMT Hand, Hour, and Minute Hands for Seiko NH34/4R34 (Part 1 of 2)

In this video (Part 1), we&discuss in detail how to attach GMT, hour, and minute hands onto your watch with basic equipment and how to choose the correct tool for hand installation. We have used a Seiko NH34 aka 4R34 as a demonstration, but the principle should work for other GMT movements. This video is designed for beginners so we&cover quite some basics. This is an update to our previous guide on watch hand installation. It is now expanded to include instructions on installing GMT hands, hour hand, and minute hand. Timeline: ▶00:00 - Introduction ▶00:29 - Required tools for hand installation and removal ▶01:28 - Propping up the movement and dial assembly ▶02:16 - Picking up a watch hand ▶02:34 - GMT hand positioning and alignment checking ▶04:05 - Setting the hour hand to the correct height ▶05:22 - Adjusting watch hand level ▶05:57 - Setting the hour hand ▶06:42 - Setting the minute hand ▶07:43 - Final checks Relevant videos to watch hand setting: Watchmaking tools/equipment required for this video: ▶A pair of tweezers ▶Rodico ▶Loupe (3-5X should work) ▶Hand removal tool Join us to explore the possibilities of at-home watchmaking! We are working on everything from assembling/modding watches, regulating movements, and even bluing your own steel watch hands at home! Happy watchmaking!