Originally Posted by swanbourne
Looking good!
This looks fantastic
As said, I too would like a smaller size (38-39mm) if the movement permits, but the suggested 41mm might be OK if the height's not too much.
I'm not sure about gold hands, as I very much liked the image with silver hands:
I trust it will have an exhibition caseback, so all this loveliness can be seen.
Unitas 6498, screwed Glucydur balance,Nivarox hairspring, swan-neck regulator, 3/4 bridge with Geneva stripes and blued screws.
Extremely nice and very classy :-)
Unitas 6498, screwed Glucydur balance,Nivarox hairspring, swan-neck regulator, 3/4 bridge with Geneva stripes and blued screws.
Eddie
Very nice...I can see myself buying that one as soon as it is released!
Silver hands and markers in 38-39mm would be
That's my position too.
I share this view too. Presumably the availability of suitable movements is relevant here.That would be nice.
I've thought a modern Smiths dress watch would be a good seller. Based on these…
Edit: Sorry, maybe I wasn't being emphatic enough - 41/42mm is just too big for me. I trust those who post in support of this size already wear same and are pledging genuine interest.
Edit 2: Is it possible to use the Miyota 9015 movement for a central seconds Smiths homage. What with the ETA position.
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I really like the basic look of the watch and at 41-42 mm, I don't think that it is too big for a "smart" watch. We're not talking tuxedo watch, here, this is something that could be worn with a suit or smart casual.
My only concerns are with the dial. I like creamy dials, but this one just seems a bit flat to me. I think that it needs some sort of texture or "depth", perhaps it could be something as simply as putting a bit of detail in the sub-dial like concentric circles. (Is that called guillauche?) Alternatively, the dial could be made slightly silvery to give it a bit of shimmer. I'm not suggesting anything ornate, just something very simple to add a bit of life to the dial. As it stands, the flat cream coloured dial doesn't seem to have anything special to make it "pop".
My other concern is the logo -- I don't care for it. I think that there are better logos in the Time Factors' arsenal.
I think the idea of doing rose gold hands and markers is a great idea. Add a bit of depth to the dial and this would be an amazing watch.
Good luck,
Jay
Looks great, count me in.
Rose gold would be an excellent idea Eddie, yellow gold has been done to many times before, rose gold would subtly make it stand out in the crowd........
Distinction and quality for the ones that notice
Did I mention that the dial will be .925 silver?
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Wow!!!! I would do C. Morgan to get on the waiting list...
Please count me in Mr. Eddie
OK....that's just made my "definitely purchase" list!
Classic simplicity, very nice. The logo reminds me of the Poirot title sequence.
Did I mention that the dial will be .925 silver?
Eddie
Sounds excellent :-)
Did I mention that the dial will be .925 silver?
Eddie
Looking very tasty... Would the logo be printed or applied?
Silver dial, you say? That should be very, very interesting! I can't wait to see it.
Cor!
Good observation. :-)
Hoping for applied!
I was showing this to my other half last night, and she said 'Shame you can't see it mocked up on the original image…'
Well considering this is what I do everyday, she knew saying that would mean I'd do a five minute mock up!!
I really am interested in this one!
^^^ That's wonderful!
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Thanks Eddie! I reckon the watch will also look fantastic!
Great stuff Eddie :)
I would be up for one of these as well.
One of those for me too please, definatly with the rose gold hands and markers
This design looks good :-)
A few thoughts ..
38-39mm would be a great size for this style of watch
How about having 2 or 3 dial colours available : say silver / white / dark blue ( aqua terra ish shade)
I'd definitely be up for one if not too large .
..hope it comes off :-)
You should definitely read page 1!
At 41mm and an implied lug-to-lug of over 50mm (correct me if this is wrong) it will be too large for me.
A shame as I do so want a modern dressy watch and my initials are AS
Fingers crossed for the PRS 35/36.
Quite like the first one, not so much the rose gold.
I also wonder how many brands TF should try and have and if another one is necessary...?
I wanted a brand name for this watch which evokes thoughts of gentlemen in a time past.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
The brand makes it for me; I'll be buying one for my father because of the name. Also because it's a stunning dress watch.
I think you have another winner there Eddie!
Beautiful Eddie! A true classic!!
Looks great, but sadly would be too big for me.
I have to agree, why not just Smiths for all your watches?
In that case, may I humbly suggest 'Ear Trumpet'?
Is there a projected release date for this yet? I'll need to start saving
Also I have the question, why another brand?
And maybe the brand logo a little more modest on the dial?
perhaps adding Sphynx or Sapphire to designate the model a name might aid its elegance? perhaps an elegant Sphynx motif?
Croco strap FTW!
Exhibition case back has been asked for, a prospect Eddie? Would seem a shame to work on the movement and not show it off.
I'm also in. This is the nicest theoretical watch I have seen in a long while. It's exactly what I've been looking for, as long as it's not too big.
Don't be a clown. Join us, join us...
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I think that the AS Owners Club would have something to say about that. Actually, looks like they might be planning something, if their latest filing is anything to go by...
Something stylish to go with
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-maga...nitor-28853164
I still have a cravat.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Then you Sir are a gentleman.
I was in a play a couple of years ago playing the part of an WWll RAF squadron leader, and to complete the outfit I bought a rather red racy cravat, its good to be different.
Not everyone who wears a cravat is a gentleman.
p.s. I still have a couple.
^^^ I never wore mine like that, that's more of a scarf (and a woman's scarf at that).
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Would Staybrite be a runner for some projects Eddie?
Seems to fit well with steel Sheffield and Smiths.
I have previously considered "Bessemer".
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Kelham?
As the very satisfied owner of a PRS-30 (a recent purchase), I'm thinking that something like this would look good in bronze, a sort of faded elegance or dress-down watch.
I think simple lines suit bronze as a material much better than some of the 'steampunk' concoctions on the market.
This gentleman of times past (circa 1962) favoured a Smiths Imperial.
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