PRS50 pics

[JCJM]

I already stated that it wasn't going to be an accurate homage to a particular model in the range. If you want accuracy, you'll have to buy an original.

If this is your first involvement in a Time Factors watch, you will soon realise that to please 50 people, you'd need to make 50 different watches. :wink:

Eddie

True. Could I please have mine with a bit heftier hands ála Rolex maxi :)

[siddhartha]

I like the rad dial/diamond marker-can I get on the list?

Chris

[deano42]

Bit late to this party...

Will the lume be vintage lume or white..??

If there is a vote on this can we go vintage lume..

Thanks
deano

[Dave E]

Another option then.



Eddie

Hmm, might just have shifted my allegiance to that one!

[swanbourne]

Vintage lume don't shine too good.

Eddie

[JCJM]

Bit late to this party...

Will the lume be vintage lume or white..??

If there is a vote on this can we go vintage lume..

Thanks
deano

Seconded.

[Dave E]

Vintage lume don't shine too good.

Eddie

I'd be wholly happy with that design and non-vintage (C3?) lume.

Hmm, my Longines Spirit has similar colour lume to that vintage:



It actually shines pretty well!





Don't know what they did to make it work this way, however.

[deano42]

Vintage lume don't shine too good.

Eddie

But the vintage lume is cool.! Come on Eddie this will be a cracker with the vintage lume to match the NOS movement, plus kick the Yao version into touch..??

Also what is the lug width..??

Thanks
deano

[Nalu]

Vintage lume don't shine too good.

Eddie

I agree. If you want vintage lume, keep the watch a few years - that's my approach.

Love this watch and it couldn't come at a better time for me! Are you officially taking reservations Eddie? Does a reserved spot on the list include a SN choice? I know everyone jumped in before the watch was even shown, but I'm wondering if you've made a list or even if the project is far enough along to do so?

Again, well done on this one. The 'No Rad' dial is the biz! :D

[Dean in Canuckistan]

...Are you officially taking reservations Eddie? Does a reserved spot on the list include a SN choice? I know everyone jumped in before the watch was even shown, but I'm wondering if you've made a list or even if the project is far enough along to do so?

Again, well done on this one. The 'No Rad' dial is the biz! :D

You're already on the list you snot. Quit rubbing it in.

All 50 LEs spoken for - the list is 2/3 of the way down the page or so. Quoted on the last page as well.

[finzup]

Another option then.



Eddie

Absolutely brilliant! Love this one.

Why doesn't anyone else lume the bezel? Fantastic idea.

What a watch for my first Precista!

Finzup (#14) :D

[Nalu]

You're already on the list you snot. Quit rubbing it in.

All 50 LEs spoken for - the list is 2/3 of the way down the page or so. Quoted on the last page as well.

Just saw that, sorry Deano I saw this thread first and posted before reading everything. PM sent to Thorpey as I'd like to have the same number on this one as I do for the Itie.

[Dean in Canuckistan]

You're already on the list you snot. Quit rubbing it in.

All 50 LEs spoken for - the list is 2/3 of the way down the page or so. Quoted on the last page as well.

Just saw that, sorry Deano ...

No need for apologies at all. :thumbleft: Congrats on making the list. I'm hoping a few pass on the watch when the time comes so I can get one for myself :twisted:

I hope my original post didn't seem unhappy or upset. I was being a snot myself!

[JCJM]

[quote=Dean in Canuckistan]

You're already on the list you snot. Quit rubbing it in.

All 50 LEs spoken for - the list is 2/3 of the way down the page or so. Quoted on the last page as well.

Just saw that, sorry Deano ...

No need for apologies at all. :thumbleft: Congrats on making the list. I'm hoping a few pass on the watch when the time comes so I can get one for myself :twisted:

I hope my original post didn't seem unhappy or upset. I was being a snot myself![/quote:1j7wxhqg]

Just hang on there. There will always be some who for a reason or another will pass when the time comes to actually go for it.

[Dean in Canuckistan]

Just hang on there. There will always be some who for a reason or another will pass when the time comes to actually go for it.

While I feel sad for those who might have to give up their reservation due to personal hardships, I can't help but express my happiness at the prospect of getting one of these LE beauties. :occasion9:

[Flying Doctor]

Oh how did I miss this. Been looking for a decent Fifty Fathoms or homage or replica for yonks. Only found out tonight about this one. Gutted to have missed it. Eddie, if there is a reserve list, please put me down for one.

You fifty lucky buggers, that's all I can say. :cry:

Pete

[Dynamo]

Fifty Fathoms writing in the watch that can cause some trouble ?

Cause, Fifty Fathoms is brand (or trade mark) own by Blancpain (Swatch Group)

Thta would be nice a Dail like polish version



Regards

Dynamo

[Crusader]

Cause, Fifty Fathoms is brand (or trade mark) own by Blancpain (Swatch Group)

Good point there.

... of course, with a proper silicone-oil filling, it could be called "the unfathomable". :lol: :wink:

[swanbourne]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

[maxegb]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Then the presence of the "no radiation " symbol loses it's point, IMHO

[JCJM]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Then the presence of the "no radiation " symbol loses it's point, IMHO

I disagree. IMHO the "nr" makes the watch complete.

Respectively,

[swanbourne]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Then the presence of the "no radiation " symbol loses it's point, IMHO

What does the "No Radiation" symbol have to do with "Fifty Fathoms"? Tornek-Rayville used the symbol without it.

Eddie

[MichaF]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Then the presence of the "no radiation " symbol loses it's point, IMHO

I disagree. IMHO the "nr" makes the watch complete.

Respectively,

Ditto - I even like it better without the Fifty Fathoms on the dial for two reasons: 1. It's not a Fifty Fathoms, it just looks like it. 2. The case is WR200m, which isn't Fifty Fathoms either :wink:
We could call it 109 Fathoms :D (or round it to Hundred Fathoms)

[dowsing]

Another option then.



Eddie

Looks great, I really like the second hand & the diamond. They round it off nicely.

[messenius]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Eddie, are you going to use some other name instead, if I may ask :?:

[quoll]

I prefer it with just Precista on the dial too. Still like the idea of 'No Radiations' on the LE.

I think someone else had queried whether slightly bolder hands would be possible? It would make it easier on old eyes like mine...

[raysablade]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Eddie, are you going to use some other name instead, if I may ask :?:

How about Precista PMW (Polski Marynarka wojenna), for the LE at least?

[Mercutio]

Hi Eddie and all, just a short note (from one who sadly cannot afford a new watch at moment :( )

Just in case you substitute the "Fifty Fathoms" with something else on the dial - please do not use the font of the "Fifty Fathoms" from the original. It worked ok with the lettershapes from "Blancpain", since that is in block letters more or less, but looks terrible combined with the Precista-letters - combining two different script-like fonts so close together is not the done thing in typography.

So, I was rather glad to read that you will not have that printed on the dial - maybe I can get me a non-LE later on...

[JCJM]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Eddie, are you going to use some other name instead, if I may ask :?:

How about Precista PMW (Polski Marynarka wojenna), for the LE at least?

Why not "Precista No Radiation" and take the script of the radiation logo and leave just the symbol???

[messenius]

How about 'Fifty Phantoms' :lol:

Years ago when I saw this watch, it took me sometime to realize, that it actually didn't mean that

[Narwhal]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

So what about using "50 Fathoms"?

[Dave E]

So what about using "50 Fathoms"?

Might fall into the category of 'pushing your luck' :)

[maxegb]

What does the "No Radiation" symbol have to do with "Fifty Fathoms"? Tornek-Rayville used the symbol without it.

Eddie

Right, i did not think about that.
And as a matter of fact, loosing the "fifty fungus" wrinting below precista in the last picture made me appreciate the no radiations symbol more.
It's strange how reducing the clutter on the top half of the dial balanced the whole thing.
aged lume or not i second the idea of the diamond at 12 and the ed tipped second hand.

[Watch Dilettante]

I really like this version of the dial -- keep the aged lume look (hey, if Ken Setser and Jack Alexyon can lume-match hands and dial with an aged look and still get plenty of glow, then we should be able to do it as well...), plus maybe slightly more robust hands in the same style; the BIG crown WITH A DOMED TOP is a must, of course:



But -- which bezel version are we using -- the "less crowded" version of the bezel font (as pictured above) which has some black space above and below the bezel font (much better and far more elegant IMHO)

-- OR --

the more 'crowded" version of the bezel font as shown in the pic below -- not much visible space above and below the bezel font - doesn't look as good IMHO) :

[swanbourne]

The bottom bezel because it's:

a. Domed
and
b. Already made.

Eddie

[Dave E]

The bottom bezel because it's:

b. Already made.

Eddie

:lol:

[Michael in Frisco, Texas]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

So what about using "50 Fathoms"?

Not only would that be pushing one's luck, I think it could violate the trademark...

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[Watch Dilettante]

The bottom bezel because it's:

b. Already made.

Eddie

:lol:

oops! Open mouth, insert foot.

Hey, at least it's domed! :)

:D :D :D

[Dean in Canuckistan]

The bottom bezel because it's:

a. Domed
and
b. Already made.

Eddie

:lol:

[Ron Jr]

Eddie you are making it sound like these could ship very soon. Will I have the PRS-50 before the Stingray?

[swanbourne]

Eddie you are making it sound like these could ship very soon. Will I have the PRS-50 before the Stingray?

You'll have to ask Bill about the Ron. I still don't have a firm delivery date. :wink:

Eddie

[DaveR]

Great job, these look by far better than Yao's ones

Oh, I don't know about that :)




Different approaches and two great products. Most striking difference between the two is that Eddie's hands are plated and Bill's are white. Also Bill's date window is more low-key, probably out of deference to the fact that the early FF's generally had no date display.

[BruceS]

Wow. I love this one Eddie!!

[Gert]

Dynamo is correct, "Fifty Fathoms" is the registered trademark of Blancpain S.A., which is why it won't be used. :wink:

Eddie

Eddie, are you going to use some other name instead, if I may ask :?:

In keeping with the maritime customary measures theme, how about Three-and-one-third cable lengths, or just "3 1/3 C.L." :wink:

Cheers,
Gert

[S.L]

:shock:

Feck.
I cut down on forum surfing due to work and other trivial activities and completely misses this project until today. :cry: :cry: :cry:

Let this be a warning to you all, make sure to have your priorities in order or this could happen to you too one day...

/Stefan

[A.Pottinger]

Defintiely about priorities, hit it on the head, S.L., imho.
I had an attack of the priorites now :wink: -saw this at the outset and was one fraction of a twitch away from pressing a message in order ask to reserve a number; whilst the list was small...

I regret not reserving one although I have some other general committments.

It looks delicious. Some food for thought :roll: :wink: :)
The hard bread of remorse!

Best wishes and enjoying watching it here-looks great (btw, all the versions look great!). Looking forward to a non-LE in ETA- it will be a great success/popular imho.

AP :)