BUILT IN THE NORTH. BUILT AROUND YOU.

Northern Watch Works is an independent watch workshop specialising in custom builds, vintage-inspired watches, metal MoonSwatch conversions, repairs and modifications. Whether you know the exact specification or just have an idea, we’ll help turn it into a watch you’ll actually want to wear.

WHAT WE DO

  • CUSTOM BUILDS

    Choose the case, dial, hands, movement and finishing. We’ll work through the specification with you and build it by hand.

    START A CUSTOM BUILD 

  • VINTAGE BUILDS

    Explorer, Submariner, GMT and other vintage-inspired watches are a major part of the workshop. Browse current builds or commission your own specification.

    VIEW VINTAGE BUILDS 

  • MOONMODS

    Pre-built metal MoonSwatches and send-your-own MoonSwatch metal case conversions, assembled and tested in our UK workshop.

    VIEW MOONMODS 

  • REPAIRS & MODIFICATIONS

    Movement swaps, crystals, crowns, bezels, dials, hands, regulation and pressure testing.

    WATCH WORK 

FROM IDEA TO WRIST

1. Tell us what you want — an idea, reference image or full specification.
2. Build the specification — case, dial, hands, movement and details.
3. Deposit & sourcing — parts are sourced and your build is booked.
4. Built & tested — assembled, checked and tested before dispatch.

GET A CUSTOM BUILD QUOTE

PREVIOUS BUILDS

See watches that have already passed through the workshop. Use any previous build as inspiration and we can discuss recreating it, adapting it or starting from scratch.

VIEW THE BUILD GALLERY

WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

  • ★★★★★

    “Very responsive, gives good information and very concise. Watch came packaged safely, with quick postage. It even came with 2 extra straps and a tool to remove links. Would recommend.”

  • ★★★★★

    “Superb service from start to finish, high quality item at great price. Worked with seller on a few specifics and couldn’t be more helpful. Really pleased with the item and can’t recommend this seller more highly.”

  • ★★★★★

    “Stunning watch, very fast delivery, very well packaged as described, with soft case and two alternate straps. Amazing value and excellent communication. 11/10.”

A WATCH WORKSHOP, NOT A WAREHOUSE

Every custom build is dealt with directly, from the first message through to final testing and dispatch. We work on everything from everyday automatic watches to one-off vintage-inspired builds and sentimental pieces. If you’re unsure what you need, just ask — we’ll talk you through it.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP