Reply With QuoteMiddle one looks great. sell as kits?
I've made a few posts before mentioning new old stock movements and discussing possibilities for them. I've been offered a few movements this week and suggestions for how they could be used. I like some of these but it's unlikely they will see the light of day, they're not available in sufficient quantity to make them viable.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Middle one looks great. sell as kits?
The middle one is a winner Eddie! :-)
I like the idea of number 3, minus the jaggy red hand.
I like the idea of kits, too.
N
What about having a blank case made without holes for the buttons and having a simple jig made to allow the correct number of holes to be drilled in the correct positions depending on which movement you're going to put in it?
Like No 2 and No 3.
Kits are a great idea, as long as you put them together for us.
Very much like 1 & 2 not so sure about 3 but that could be the red lightning flash.
Number 1 and number 3 please. I really like the look of those cases very JLC.
Not sure jlc would be too pleased with number 2 but the members here would
The idea of the pennant markers was actually taken from the old Omega Ranchero, JLC don't have a monopoly on them.Originally Posted by Andy Schuhren
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
The chrono would be very nice
Is the movement something (manual edit. there seems to be word automatic on dial :) from valjoux or even something more interesting?
Last edited by messenius; 20th October 2012 at 12:59.
Number 3 is a mechanical alarm using the AS5008.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
It's not very often that three designs will all grab me in one go but they all do - and then some. The idea of all, but especially 2 and 3, are really exiting prospects. I hope you can make them viable options.
Gray
Oh, ah, my God, why do you show us these knowing that they will not see the light of the day? That is cruel even for your standards! I think number three is just great!!!!
They all look great! Number 2 is my favourite.
It would be great if one of these designs saw the light of day.
Cheers,
Jay
The chrono in the middle looks stunning.
If it was offered with the option of a 60 minute or 12 hour bezel (or if both were provided) I think you would sell lots... well... at least one
I'd put my money down right now for number 3.
Come on Eddie make number 3 at the very least, a mechanical alarm carrying the Smiths masthead would be an essential purchase.
And I suspect I'd be prepared to pay silly money for it, especially when one considers how much a Deep sea alarm costs.
Please make number 3 if it has to be a choice. I'd be in the market for one.
I'm liking number 3!
And so would I. It just looks right!I'd put my money down right now for number 3.
I like all three especially #3
Yes, that would be my vote too.
I like number 2, and would definitely buy one.
3 does look especially good, although I too would perhaps opt for a plainer alarm hand.
The AS 5008 is a very cool possible. Alarm, date, auto. Great stuff. I know 2 people who would buy one straight off.
Dave
My vote would be for # 1 and then #2
Love the simply layout of #1 but to bad this will only be eye candy.
As number 1 doesn't seem to have any special complications (other than date) surely this could be brought to life with a movement TF already use , such as the Miyota from the PRS 25.
Lovely classical designs.
#2 looks like a winner.
They all look really cool! I like now. 1 & 2 best.
Is the kit idea anywhere close to a reality?
Dual chrono all the way!
I'd be very interested in any of the three, and numbers 2 and 3 especially.
What's the significance of the NOS movements though: could you not make these with ones that are currently available?
I would probably buy a kit of No. 2 - certainly of 3...
Not fussed about the chrono, but I'd cheerfully buy either of the other two. Nice designs.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
I would buy number three in a flash. Please will you put me down for one? 40 to 42mm case, bracelet, please.
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I wouldn't want it made in Switzerland though!
"A man of little significance"
Since number three has an alarm and the hand for it is a lightning bolt, does that mean instead of a bell or buzz you get an electric shock?
"A man of little significance"
#1 looks great!
#2 definitely, #3 possibly.
all 3 look fine to me, i'd also be interested in the alarm one in the compressor case :)
I like the alarm one Eddie, something reminiscent of the old Oris version - I reckon it would sell well....I'd buy one!
Even without 'unusual movements' 1 and 2 look easily doable, and also look very handsome indeed - I'd buy one or both with a Seagull movement provided they weren't the size of a clay pigeon, i.e. bigger than 40mm.
Oh yes. Please. Please. Please.
(And keep the jagged hand, it's very unusual).
Simon has perfectly summed up my thoughts on Eddie's examples. I'd be most interested in #2 although they all look most attractive.
David
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Agreed. I like the jaggy red hand on #3 but it's #2 I'd be most tempted to buy.
What movement would be powering 2? I just wonder if and LE would be possible with the modern Chinese equivalent following on in the same case and configuration?
All three look good to me.
Just out of curiosity, how many of those NOS movements would make a project like that viable?
I have to take 300 cases minimum and there aren't enough movements to make 300 watches.All three look good to me.
Just out of curiosity, how many of those NOS movements would make a project like that viable?
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
That's a shame as no. 1 is lovely.
Fair enough.
Those are good though, it'd be a shame if they never materiaised. Miyota 9015 for the first one, Seagull ST-19 for the chrono?
Modern mechanical alarm? easy choice for me.
I assume with the others there could be an LE version using the movements we have and then a generic version using a miyota or other movement. Do Miyota or Seagull do a mechanical alarm though or at least one within a reach-able price point?
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