The Watch Thread - Part 3

[balzebub]

I cant agree more. some of those WUS even looked down on asian, taking any chances to mock at us. very racists. bt I guess it happens everywhere in this world.

Agreed that's why i prefer not to talk too much on WUS

 

[Quest]

just gotten quote for Oris Diver Date from AD at PS, 3.4k before 25% discount......

1.5k budget can get diver date

 

[rachdanon]

Agreed that's why i prefer not to talk too much on WUS

I cant agree more. some of those WUS even looked down on asian, taking any chances to mock at us. very racists. bt I guess it happens everywhere in this world.

Just chill and be yourself there. I enjoy my time at WUS a lot. I identify myself as Singaporean and talk about local experiences too. I guess I don't take it personally the occasional "correction" or rebuttals there. Especially with the written word, its easy to read between the lines and see mockery that isnt there. With 300+ posts I got already 66 likes. And like others have said, there is a wealth of views and insights there. And many actually play the fool and talk cock too, including me

 

[Elshan]

Hello guys! Just wanted to seek your opinion about some watch designs I've done up!

I have been planning to start a new micro brand of my own. I love bronze watches myself hence I decided to do a bronze watch as the first model.

Basic specs
-CuSN8 Bronze
-Miyota 9015 movement
-Sapphire crystals
-10ATM
-44mm diameter
-either 24mm or 22mm strap width as these are commonly available

Pricing wise will be around S$500 (lemme know if too exp or too cheap )

Any comments or critiques about the designs are welcome Do let me know which you might prefer as well!

Design 1



Design 2: Internal diver bezel

 

[hwaa]

hmm, why internal diver bezel?

 

[balzebub]

Hello guys! Just wanted to seek your opinion about some watch designs I've done up!

I have been planning to start a new micro brand of my own. I love bronze watches myself hence I decided to do a bronze watch as the first model.

Basic specs
-CuSN8 Bronze
-Miyota 9015 movement
-Sapphire crystals
-10ATM
-44mm diameter
-either 24mm or 22mm strap width as these are commonly available

Pricing wise will be around S$500 (lemme know if too exp or too cheap )

Any comments or critiques about the designs are welcome Do let me know which you might prefer as well!

Design 1



Design 2: Internal diver bezel

Hmm looks okay la, have been shopping for a bronze diver/pilot watch. Would like to see an external bezel option preferably with lume as well and better WR.

 

[balzebub]

hmm, why internal diver bezel?

Look more dressy I guess, like longines legend diver..

 

[patryn33]

Didn't look like a diver more like a dress watch, leather band
How is the lug design? Can replace strap easily? At 10atm back sapphire display or bronze?

Fashion brand with 9015 can be found at ~usd$200. Maybe little high for a startup

I would like to see a bronze style "ITALIAN" CALIFORNIA DIAL (PRS-20C), no logo no brand

 

[Elshan]

@hwaa Trying to set myself apart from other microbrands, right now most offer the usual diver styles (helson, ancon etc) so I'm looking towards a dressier style

@patryn33 Yeah more of a dressier sports watch, not so much hardcore diver style. Strap most likely will offer both a leather and rubber in the package.

Lug system will most likely be a spring bar style as the hidden lug style doesn't offer enough space for a screw bar. Back will be a sapphire display with SS around to prevent contact with the skin. 10ATM was due to manufacturer limitations for a bronze case(beats me as well).

Pricing wise was based on some research around similar bronze watches. So far the lowest was USD$395 which many people commented it was surprisingly cheap already so I wouldn't want to go lower. Maybe for SS case $200 might be more in line but bronze will be tough to do.

Cheers guys!

 

[edchys]

My bronze watch. Sometimes it good to give the micro brand a try.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Hello guys! Just wanted to seek your opinion about some watch designs I've done up!

I have been planning to start a new micro brand of my own. I love bronze watches myself hence I decided to do a bronze watch as the first model.

Basic specs
-CuSN8 Bronze
-Miyota 9015 movement
-Sapphire crystals
-10ATM
-44mm diameter
-either 24mm or 22mm strap width as these are commonly available

Pricing wise will be around S$500 (lemme know if too exp or too cheap )

Any comments or critiques about the designs are welcome Do let me know which you might prefer as well!

Design 1



Design 2: Internal diver bezel

y can't create a watch with unique design like AP, Hublot, BR or Panerai?

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

I dun see your company being more successful than Olivier

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

no offense elshan, u need to rework on your design til its better than sevenfriday

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

how come nv consult pple from sg-roc as well?

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

dsign 1 buckle too big for case

 

[ahboy82]

Didn't look like a diver more like a dress watch, leather band
How is the lug design? Can replace strap easily? At 10atm back sapphire display or bronze?

Fashion brand with 9015 can be found at ~usd$200. Maybe little high for a startup

I would like to see a bronze style "ITALIAN" CALIFORNIA DIAL (PRS-20C), no logo no brand

bro, got any other lobangs for 2nd hand tag monaco?

 

[hwaa]

anyone knws if omega does verification if wanna purchase 2nd hand?

 

[Elshan]

I dun see your company being more successful than Olivier

TBH if my first model is as popular as olivier i'll see it as a success Have more modest goals for a start to validate the feasibility of the brand before looking to expand into something more radical (eg seven Friday)
Sevenfriday is a great design but its a slightly different look than what I'm going for. Plus I don't really have the 20k USD or so to splurge on a design studio like them

Cheers and appreciate the input!

 

[hwaa]

sevenfriday design, its either u like them or really dont like them, subjective looks.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

brand name needs to change...is it zelco?