Many people asked about the details of my first DIY watch, so here you have it.
All of the parts were sourced off AliExpress, and I was not let down by the quality. All of the parts cost me £64($81) on the dot, excluding all of the tools that I purchased.
The watch took me a couple hours to assemble, the hands are much smaller than you think they are, it is really a test of your dexterity. I also managed to accidentally sand off a bit too much of the crown stem, so I cannot push the crown to its usual position without screwing it down which messes up the time, I will need to order a new crown stem and creep up on the measurement. The whole experience was rather fun and relaxed though, and I am eager to build another watch soon.
I balled out on most of the tools I would need anytime soon as I want to start learning how to service movements and eventually start restoring watches similar to youtube channels such as Wristwatch Revival. I might consider filming some videos, but at the moment its more of a fun hobby than anything else.
If you want to get your start in DIY watches, you can get away with much fewer tools that I purchased, mine totaled out to be £55($69) so I thought I might as well, the cost of entry is fairly low, I would absolutely recommend you give it a shot if it tickles your fancy.