KWC Northern Lights ***Updated 10/23***

[Bradystraps]

Hi all,
Long time, no speak. Hope everyone is well.
I am moving forward with the Northern Lights and would love to hear any input you have.

Happy to answer any questions as well.

Best,
Todd

[Wario406]

Looks really nice Todd. I could possibly see myself trying a blue no-date. I like the design.

[CarloDWC]

Thank you and generally nice looking.

I would prefer different hands. Sword, pilot, different then those, more lume on them too.

I would prefer a lume marker below the date window.

I would prefer the marker at 12 to have the same chrome frame as the rest of the hour markers.

[DocHollidayDDS]

Would look better if the index at 6 on the no-date was the same shape as those at 3 and 9. I'm also not a fan of the colored border around the 12 index.

JMHO.

[CGSshorty]

I said this when you started working on these; the 3,6,9 markers should be the same. The one at 6 is weird and unnecessary.

[Ryeguy]

If this watch is to be designed as one to be worn on straps, would you consider squaring off the area between the lugs (similar to the Hemlig)?

The blue version on a blue BC rubber strap would make a fun summer watch. The squared off inner lug area would minimize “strap gap”.

[Bradystraps]

If this watch is to be designed as one to be worn on straps, would you consider squaring off the area between the lugs (similar to the Hemlig)?

The blue version on a blue BC rubber strap would make a fun summer watch. The squared off inner lug area would minimize “strap gap”.

It will have a bracelet as well. Still considering design options.

[watches503]

If this watch is to be designed as one to be worn on straps, would you consider squaring off the area between the lugs (similar to the Hemlig)?

The blue version on a blue BC rubber strap would make a fun summer watch. The squared off inner lug area would minimize “strap gap”.

It will have a bracelet as well. Still considering design options.

That’s great news ! Looking forward to seeing what bracelet you go with.


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[Ryeguy]

If this watch is to be designed as one to be worn on straps, would you consider squaring off the area between the lugs (similar to the Hemlig)?

The blue version on a blue BC rubber strap would make a fun summer watch. The squared off inner lug area would minimize “strap gap”.

It will have a bracelet as well. Still considering design options.

I'll be interested to see what you come up with.

I'm so used to seeing that asymmetric case style on straps, I'm just not sure how a bracelet will look.

My suggestions FWIW are:
1) make the radius between the lugs gentle, like a Doxa 300T case so those who wish to use a strap can do so without too much gap.
2) make the bracelet something light weight with lots of articulation. Maybe something in the BOR family, or similar to the style Mido uses on their Ocean Star Tribute

This is an example of what I would not do (no disrespect to the watch owners - just photos I found on the web):



I'll be following this thread!

[watches503]

If this watch is to be designed as one to be worn on straps, would you consider squaring off the area between the lugs (similar to the Hemlig)?

The blue version on a blue BC rubber strap would make a fun summer watch. The squared off inner lug area would minimize “strap gap”.

It will have a bracelet as well. Still considering design options.

I'll be interested to see what you come up with.

I'm so used to seeing that asymmetric case style on straps, I'm just not sure how a bracelet will look.

My suggestions FWIW are:
1) make the radius between the lugs gentle, like a Doxa 300T case so those who wish to use a strap can do so without too much gap.
2) make the bracelet something light weight with lots of articulation. Maybe something in the BOR family, or similar to the style Mido uses on their Ocean Star Tribute

This is an example of what I would not do (no disrespect to the watch owners - just photos I found on the web):



I'll be following this thread!

Yeah that’s a horrible bracelet for it. Great example.

An H-link might be cool.

I’d for sure buy it with this kinda mesh and end link set up.


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[Bradystraps]

Thoughts on this mesh bracelet?

[CarloDWC]

Since you ask, my personal opinion is that the mesh looks like an afterthought and not something built for the watch. Also I think that brushed finish would be best if you go with a bracelet.

Maybe an H style bracelet? Not this one particularly but something similar, I believe Sinn use something like this.

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[DocHollidayDDS]

Since you ask, my personal opinion is that the mesh looks like an afterthought and not something built for the watch. Also I think that brushed finish would be best if you go with a bracelet.

I concur with everything said above. That bracelet does not go with that watch. H-link, Engineer or Oyster-style would best suit this tool watch design language.

Also, I've never been a fan of bracelets that leave those big gaps between the lugs.

[Ryeguy]

The trick to any bracelet is the fitted end link.

I have that style mesh on my Squale 50 ATMOS, and while it was actually sold by Squale for the watch, it does look a bit like an afterthought (and that is even with a more squared off area between the lugs).



I'd figure the cost of manufacturing the fitted end link first, then decide on the bracelet style.

[CGSshorty]

This watch will probably work great on a NATO. The bracelet does nothing for me.

[watches503]

Since you ask, my personal opinion is that the mesh looks like an afterthought and not something built for the watch. Also I think that brushed finish would be best if you go with a bracelet.

Maybe an H style bracelet? Not this one particularly but something similar, I believe Sinn use something like this.

BRAC-81-01__93595.jpg

Yup. This would be pretty sweet


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[Bradystraps]

How about this style?

[Wario406]

I love that you’re considering bracelets- a nice president would be cool

[watches503]

How about this style?

I like that. With a taper.


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[DocHollidayDDS]

How about this style?

Better than the mesh, IMO.

[Bradystraps]

Working on some renders with the style bracelet. Will update again soon.

[Bradystraps]

A couple of different bracelet options. Please let me know your thoughts.

[Ryeguy]

Can you do fitted end links?

[CarloDWC]

If you go through the trouble of having a bracelet you should either used curved end links to fill (fit) the space between the lugs or maybe modify the case to make it straight so straight ends fit and fill the space.

Otherwise it looks like an afterthought. My opinion of course...

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[DocHollidayDDS]

If you go through the trouble of having a bracelet you should either used curved end links to fill (fit) the space between the lugs or maybe modify the case to make it straight so straight ends fit and fill the space.

Otherwise it looks like an afterthought. My opinion of course...

Absolutely. Gotta fill up that empty space somehow. Straps can have gaps, bracelets never really look good with them.

Yeah, I'm looking at you Omega Seamaster NTTD.