D. Gibson

It's a bummer, but that DIY watch kit from Man Crates didn't live up to my expectations. My wife got it for me for my birthday before I left for deployment, and I couldn't wait to put it together for almost a year. When I finally opened it up at home, I was let down. The instructions in the kit seemed more like a story about making a watch rather than clear, easy steps to follow. On top of that, some parts were missing, like the temporary stem and crown. Plus, the movement I got was different from what was shown in the guide, and on top of everything, the watch face was all bent out of shape. It was really disappointing to face all these issues, especially since I was really hoping to enjoy this gift.