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Dsloan
·I am down for this. Godspeed designing something based on all this input. I hope we don't all end up with the Homer car of watches.
So I have been thinking... Making a watch for friends (you guys)
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JwRosenthal
·Copy that - we'll do an avocado colored dial with teak inlays and a chrome-plated cushion case?
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"Don’t forget the Fix-o-flex!
Can I still get my deposit back?
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"So, are you thinking about bioceramic?
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JwRosenthal
·Close I’m going to 3d print the entire thing and use sistem 51 movements and use a minimal amount of metal in the entire watch.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...So just a bump on this. I have not forgotten this project and I think I can make it happen.
How many people would be interested in the originally posted case within 35-36mm, black "gilt" dial, NH movement, no date for about $300? Here is the catch, It come with an entry level watch making kit and you have to assemble it yourself. I might be able to do it at the same price assembled as well.
I have not decided the complete dial options and hand choices.
How many people would be interested in the originally posted case within 35-36mm, black "gilt" dial, NH movement, no date for about $300? Here is the catch, It come with an entry level watch making kit and you have to assemble it yourself. I might be able to do it at the same price assembled as well.
I have not decided the complete dial options and hand choices.
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sxl2004
·Count me firmly in
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pdxleaf
··"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"I like the original watch idea. It's a nice size and look for the case. A gilt dial is sweet.
The put it together yourself idea sounds interesting, provided the instructions aren't by Ikea. I could use some tools, too.
The wierd logo is a little off-putting. Not sure why but it gives off a South African Aryan vibe, which is unsettling.
I'm 90% in, 10% more details.
The put it together yourself idea sounds interesting, provided the instructions aren't by Ikea. I could use some tools, too.
The wierd logo is a little off-putting. Not sure why but it gives off a South African Aryan vibe, which is unsettling.
I'm 90% in, 10% more details.
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watchyouwant
·For more design ideas: look up Longines watches from the mid 30's to the mid 40's. Great dials there as well .....
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watchyouwant
·Dial ideas from Longines.... Case maybe 38 mm, thin oversized crown, Calstrava style flat and narrow bezel, instead of small second : the whatever Logo over the 6, Name: " O. one F. " For Omega Forum one.... Plus $ 50 for Name and whatever etching outside the Case back ?
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YYTIN
·For some reason I missed this thread in March… I should say I’m in … but wish to see the final design to confirm ;-)
It looks lice a nice idea and potentially a nice looking watch. Would not have gone for it from someone else but coming from you here in OF I want to support this initiative. Keep us informed.
It looks lice a nice idea and potentially a nice looking watch. Would not have gone for it from someone else but coming from you here in OF I want to support this initiative. Keep us informed.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI've made a few watches for myself, I'll post pics later.
While it may seem a simple task of gathering case/movement/dial/hands etc and just assembling them, it can be a bit more complicated.
Movement to case fitting can be relatively easy if parts are chosen from suppliers who can confirm form/fit/function.
There can be issues with fitting hands and experience with broaching fragile hands (and having the correct tools) would be an advantage.
Forgot. Here is my first watch build.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/woo-hoo-im-a-watch-maker.74812/
And then there was a follow-up to that.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mail-from-canada.80718/
I'll get some pics of my Seiko builds later, I'm enjoying a beer at the moment.
While it may seem a simple task of gathering case/movement/dial/hands etc and just assembling them, it can be a bit more complicated.
Movement to case fitting can be relatively easy if parts are chosen from suppliers who can confirm form/fit/function.
There can be issues with fitting hands and experience with broaching fragile hands (and having the correct tools) would be an advantage.
Forgot. Here is my first watch build.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/woo-hoo-im-a-watch-maker.74812/
And then there was a follow-up to that.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mail-from-canada.80718/
I'll get some pics of my Seiko builds later, I'm enjoying a beer at the moment.
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janice&fred
·I agree the design and looks should be yours rather than a jumbled conglomeration of forum suggestions. My only input is I'd be in if you offered the option of a Swiss movement for a few bucks more.
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Paedipod
·I'm in as well. Would be "nice" but not essential to have some sort of OF labelling if ok with Trev/Ash.
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FREDMAYCOIN
·So just a bump on this. I have not forgotten this project and I think I can make it happen.
How many people would be interested in the originally posted case within 35-36mm, black "gilt" dial, NH movement, no date for about $300? Here is the catch, It come with an entry level watch making kit and you have to assemble it yourself. I might be able to do it at the same price assembled as well.
I have not decided the complete dial options and hand choices.
