In this episode of The Micro Collector, I’m joined by Quinn Lai, founder of EONIQ and DIY Watch Club.
Quinn has built one of the most interesting and multifaceted modern watch businesses I’ve come across. EONIQ began as a platform for custom and personalized mechanical watches and has since grown into a broader expression of craftsmanship, personalization, and Hong Kong watchmaking. DIY Watch Club gives collectors the tools, components, and guidance to assemble their own watches at home.
In this conversation, we talk about Quinn’s journey into watchmaking, the evolution of EONIQ, the story behind the Caliber 852 and his pursuit of a truly “Made in Hong Kong” mechanical movement, and how DIY Watch Club grew into a global community built around hands-on watch assembly.
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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 03:47 Quinn's Journey into Watchmaking 06:59 The Evolution of EONIQ 09:40 Craftsmanship and Customization in Watches 12:26 The Significance of the Caliber 852 Movement 15:15 DIY Watch Club: The Birth of a Community 18:25 The Popularity of DIY Watch Kits 21:12 Iterative Learning in Watch Assembly 23:55 Future Innovations in Watchmaking 26:43 Conclusion and Future Directions
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