The Prodi Watch Guide

Build it, understand it, wear it.

Plain-English guides to automatic watches: how to build one, which movement to pick, and how to look after it.

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Ready for your first build

Every part. Every tool. One afternoon.

The Prodi Dive Kit is a 40mm automatic you assemble yourself, with tools, a second dial and help within 24 hours.

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