The Dial: Only Few Survive
The dial is the canvas, and the soul of every Homemade watch. While I craft many styles, Vitreous Enamel is the star of the show—a delicate dance with fire where powdered glass is fused to metal at over 1,400°F. Each dial is designed, laser-cut, and hand-finished in-house, requiring four to six hours of meticulous craftsmanship. The true cost is measured in patience: for every dial that meets my standard, about seven others are surrendered to the scrap heap.
The Design & Build: A Practice in Mindfulness
After my career as a firefighter came to an unexpected end due to PTSD, this work became a vital extension of my therapy. The '222' is a completely original, never-before-seen design born from that journey. I curate every component and hand-build each watch in my Rhode Island studio, ensuring they are regulated to ±10 seconds per day.
The Promise: It’s Personal
From the first sketch to long after it leaves my bench, every watch is a personal expression of craft—a piece of my story that I am proud to share and confidently back.
THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION THAT INSPIRES HOMEMADE’S SIGNATURE DESIGN
WORKS BY EDMUND DALO
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I'm a self-taught artist and watch builder. Although I am in the multi-year process of becoming a certified watchmaker, I am not yet certified. I aim to create, connect, and share my passion—not to compete with any brand or mindset. Each watch is hand-built/assembled, featuring artisanal elements and may contain slight imperfections, or, as I see it, Homemade Flavor. Please conduct your due diligence before purchasing to ensure that my work meets your needs. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Proud member of the RI Horological Society & American Watchmakers–Clockmakers Institute.
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Handmade by Mike at Swing Bridge Leather inside his home studio, right here in New England. His work blends traditional techniques with modern design, creating pieces for those who value enduring quality. Every product, from classic to custom creation, is cut and stitched by hand. No machines, just pure craftsmanship, ensuring each piece reflects precision, care, and the heritage of traditional leatherwork. Learn more at swingbridgeleather.com
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Parts and preassembled movements are sourced from reputable, trusted vendors based in the U.S., Asia, and Switzerland. Like many watches on the market today, each watch I create utilizes the global economy. Regardless of the source, every component that crosses my workbench, whether generic or OEM, must meet my exacting quality standards.