Pentax 0 Posted April 6, 2011 the watch Looks Great IMHO I would make it a GMT Model I have found a company that can make the Dial in Germany just that the cost will be quiet high I have also found a way to make Steel numbers with pins in the back just like Rolex does you can rout out the numbers on a solid block of Steel cast them with steel then you can smoothen them out its very easy and them comes the Luming Process Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulder 0 Posted April 6, 2011 I always thought to be a chronometer it had to have a stop watch feature? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 6, 2011 That's a Chronograph mulder mate Cheers pentax, good suggestions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted April 6, 2011 put a faux chrono, lol no no, please make 2 versions, I want to see full luminous dial ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matlow 0 Posted April 6, 2011 will be watching this project with interest... The big question is.... When do you find time to sleep? Nooo. The big question is..... Where can I find a rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted April 7, 2011 the watch Looks Great IMHO I would make it a GMT Model I have found a company that can make the Dial in Germany just that the cost will be quiet high I have also found a way to make Steel numbers with pins in the back just like Rolex does you can rout out the numbers on a solid block of Steel cast them with steel then you can smoothen them out its very easy and them comes the Luming Process Contact Athaya on homageforum.com to have custom steel dials made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 7, 2011 Ok guys, here's Version 1.1 Correct case interior to accept an ETA 2834-2 with gaskets, movement ring etc. Modified caseback incoroporating the lugs. New Logo and Removal of Brand from Dial New Lug Design Sharpened Bezel Edges and reduced profile Ceramic/DLC coated Case Ok Pics and a short (very rough) motion study. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted April 7, 2011 Wow! Great animation and drawings! Its definitely moving in the right direction Very interesting case construction as well. What did you do the Animation in? I think Andy's suggestions about softening the lugs a bit and raising (Dome?) the crystal would make it even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 7, 2011 those side profiles don't have the fucking crystal in them. Hold on..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted April 7, 2011 +1 to Sol mate.. I really like the look of it and it finally got rid of the "Ghost" logo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 7, 2011 Ok Here's a view with the crystal included. And then a version with softened lugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted April 7, 2011 Much better. But to be a real pain, I think the crystal needs to be even higher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted April 7, 2011 Me too. Who'd have thought we'd agree, Solk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonbon 0 Posted April 7, 2011 V2 looks good, like it! What size is this, could not find that anywhere.. How about a bigger date window, ala super ocean heritage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted April 7, 2011 Its 43mm, (and the Date window is the same size as the SOH by the way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sm1rf 0 Posted June 11, 2011 Is this project still running, I think the design is fab? I love fixed lugs, I would have fixed lugs on all my watches if some didn't benefit from a steel or otherwise bracelet. Keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted June 11, 2011 This is an amazing project Ska. Where was I in April and how did I miss this great thread? The design looks beautiful. Very creative and I can't wait to see the prototype in this thread and on the wrist check. Ska, Perhaps you will be joining the makers of custom watches. Great stuff. Congratulations on your wonderful design and I trust you prosper in the work. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 11, 2011 There's a thread on the progress of the dial somewhere! Some awesome 2-plate ceramic thing, it's stunning and if the rest of the watch is this good I'm going to have to be extremely naughty and set fire to the plastic by buying one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted June 11, 2011 Yep this is VERY much still in progress. Prototyping has commenced, and is being documented. As Aren said, there's a more recent thread with a video of the 1st dial being laser cut. Sorry to disappoint by the way but she doesn't have fixed lugs, instead she's got screw in bars like on Panerai Luminors which will comfortably take bracelets, NATOS, rubber and leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SevenSevenFifty 0 Posted June 12, 2011 BTW what movement do you plan to use (not sure if anybody asked yet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 12, 2011 Ska told me- Swiss Sellita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted June 13, 2011 Ska told me- Swiss Sellita. Sort of . . . :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Oh...pray tell! The thread in the general forum makes me drool!!!!!! Hottest watch ever!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
