Galileo - Watchmaking Kit

The Galileo possesses a rich blue reminiscent of the Cosmos. What better compliment to a dreamer than a watch that captures the mystique of the stars, a fascination that has entranced humankind for millennia.

Build your own mechanical watch. This all-in-one watchmaking kit includes every part, the tools, and a user-friendly guide — everything you need to build a real mechanical watch yourself.

Features & specifications

• ETA 6497-1 model 17 jewel mechanical movement
• Hand-wound & battery-free
• Genuine leather straps
• 44 mm case diameter
• Sapphire glass case, featuring a clear case back
• Colours: blue and gold

Rotate is made by creators for creators. Rotate officially launched in 2019 through Kickstarter, where we raised over 600% of our goal at $91K. Since then, we have been featured in the New York Times, Gadget Flow, Geeky Gadgets, and more. Rotate is a woman-owned, minority-owned business based in Los Angeles, California.

At Rotate™, we are dedicated to reviving the age-old craft of watchmaking. All kits are assembled, quality-checked and shipped out of Los Angeles, California. Get ready to Make Time!

Questions, answered

Do I need watchmaking experience?
No — the kit is made for beginners as well as hobbyists, with all parts, tools and a user-friendly step-by-step guide included.

Does it need a battery?
No. The movement is mechanical and battery-free — it runs on winding and the motion of your wrist (see the specifications for your model).

What's in the box?
One Galileo watchmaking kit: all watch parts, the tools to build it, and the guide.

Free shipping in Canada on orders over $75 — see our Shipping Policy for full details.

Package includes: 1 × Galileo watchmaking kit (all watch parts, tools and guide)
Package size: 30 × 25 × 10 cm (approx.) · Package weight: 1.2 kg (approx.)

Where we ship: We deliver to Canada and the United States, plus the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and many more countries worldwide. Your exact rate and delivery availability for your country are confirmed at checkout — before you pay.

Shipping — see your rate before you buy: Canada: FREE on orders over $75. Under $75, your exact shipping rate is calculated at checkout — you always see it before you pay, no surprises. United States: FREE on orders over $100; under $100 your exact rate is shown at checkout before payment.