The Case

[HalifaxNS]

Look'n good .

[el presidente]

THAT'S what I'm talking about. It already has that cool vintage look. How about 2 crowns and an interior bezel for that supercompressor look? OK, I'll just be quiet then.

Hi David,
Here are a few based on your idea,

Graeme,

That one i like

[el presidente]

And maybe a polished edge on the case like this?

[jimyritz]

THAT'S what I'm talking about. It already has that cool vintage look. How about 2 crowns and an interior bezel for that supercompressor look? OK, I'll just be quiet then.

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Exactly....full agreement...

Mike

[ezcheese]

-Cushion design, but different from the Seiko 6105 and different from Doxa. Shooting for a design that takes the best from both styles.
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Maybe something like a Deporte case

A partially shrouded bezel like that might be a cool touch!

I guess at this point, we need to see which general design holds the most interest for most people. An internal or external bezel. Seems like the internal bezel is getting a lot of play so far.

[ikkoku]

awesome work Graeme

I like the first case as is with an external bezel. the only thing that i might change is to curve the case to contour the wrist (ala Dwatch)

the two crown version is reminding me too much of the new Zixens

[SCM64]

One thing to consider on an internal bezel is that it will take space away from the dial.

[polaco23]

i like the external bezel, and the first rendering. Graeme your a talented guy!

[merichar]

I like the first set of drawings slightly better, but both look good. 42-44 millimeters seems a pretty ideal size to me. The one crown model would seem to simplify many manufacturing concerns. Keeping to the KISS method would probably be a good idea for a first design.

[matt.wu]

Not a huge fan of solo 4 o'clock crowns. I'd prefer 3 o'clock, personally. And since it's a manageable size, shouldn't need to worry too much about the crown digging into the wrist.

Two crowns would be interesting though :D.

[vbuskirk]

I love the idea of an internal bezel, but it worries me that this seems hard[er] to get right on a budget.

[DMB]

so far so good. I like the hooded lugs and the size. 42 would be best IMO. Too many microbrews are 44 and up. It woul dbe a nice change. A single crown I would prefer at 3:00. I still like the 2 crown internal bezel idea, but it may be cost prohibitive. One thing about an internal bezel is that you could get some bitching color combos. I'm pretty opposed to a stainless steel bezel. I love inserts for the color factor.

[Diaboliq]

NOW this is what I'm talking about! SUPERCOOL
+ I would add drilled lugs and knurled crowns so it looks toolish as well

[Tragic]

It's just outstanding that we have Graeme here to do the mock-ups
We've also got knowledgeable people here that surely ought speak up if any feature we discuss would be difficult to manufacture and/or cost prohibitive.

[Brian D]

We've also got knowledgeable people here that surely ought speak up if any feature we discuss would be difficult to manufacture and/or cost prohibitive.

The only thing that may be a little more costly is the hooded lugs. Drilled lugs would be a little easier to machine. Hooded would require either broaching or EDM sinking. I could find out what the cost of both would be.

[Rambam]

If it looks anything like the case of Roars Speedy MK4,5 I`m in That case fits my girlywrists even at 42mm.

[Pasquale]

I got wood

[twostirish222]

That's Bangin YO

[mvyadam]

so far so good. I like the hooded lugs and the size. 42 would be best IMO. Too many microbrews are 44 and up. It woul dbe a nice change. A single crown I would prefer at 3:00. I still like the 2 crown internal bezel idea, but it may be cost prohibitive. One thing about an internal bezel is that you could get some bitching color combos. I'm pretty opposed to a stainless steel bezel. I love inserts for the color factor.

Agree with D on the "bitchin" color schemes on an internal bezel to make this watch more unique than a lot of the offerings out there, maybe something like these?-pics stolen from ebay, not mine

[ezcheese]

I like the idea of throwing some color in there. But who says we can't do that with an external bezel?

[kowalski]

At first I wasn't too keen on the idea of a cushion case or hooded lugs. I don't own any, so am not speaking from personal experience.

Now I am starting to come around. It may be nice to see a little bit more detail in that area.

I prefer 22 mm lugs, which would be more toolish if they were drilled.

[t20569cald]

Any thing less than 22mm between the lugs looks like a girly man strap on my wrist.
And i dont even have big wrists!

[chronos]

LOVE the original mock up

- Hooded lugs are great, and adding drilled lugs would be nice
- Cushion case- my all-time favorite
- External bezel, as it keeps it less complicated, keeps the cost lower
- Partially shrouded external bezel would be quite interesting...
- 22mm would be a great lug width- plenty of modern straps to choose from
- Love the idea of vintage-colored lume
- Any chance of a snowflake hour hand?

[scrutinize]

I love the first case the most...but have a question while designing these can we kinda keep in mind a smaller version for a later manufacture date? Some of us have girlish wrsits and they are supposed to be that way LOL. I think it would be fantastic to eventually have a his and hers models of the same design (because I know you guys are always bigger is better thought, but as a member I would love to have one as well....but sadly 42 or bigger would look like a dinner plate on my petite 5 1/2" wrist!)

[ezcheese]

Thanks for all the feedback so far! I think after hearing some very insightful opinions, we should go in this direction:

42mm diameter
22mm lug width
external bezel
hooded lugs
crown either at 3 or 4.

I want to post a poll regarding crown location. More people than I anticipated have shown a preference for the crown at 3.