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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by pinkwindmill
    Lose the seconds hand (great point by Denizen regarding no seconds markers) - if anything, replace the VI marker with a seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock - that would look super-cool... Come on you Photoshop pros - at least let's see what that would look like. ;)
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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by pinkwindmill
    Lose the seconds hand (great point by Denizen regarding no seconds markers) - if anything, replace the VI marker with a seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock - that would look super-cool... Come on you Photoshop pros - at least let's see what that would look like. ;)

    I say leave the sub seconds alone ;-)



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    Re: PRS-30

    Hehe Chris, this is turning into photoshop tennis :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
    I'm not as think as you drunk I am.

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    Re: PRS-30

    That tiny seconds hand at six is not a good position for this design IMHO.
    In fact no second hand at all seems the best solution :) .

    Cheers,

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  5. #105

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    I like the second hand at 9 o'clock or not at all.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by Daddelvirks
    ...........

    In fact no second hand at all seems the best solution :) .

    Cheers,

    Daddel.
    I agree.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by chrisparker
    I like the second hand at 9 o'clock or not at all.
    But then again, it would be too much Panerai... wouldn't it?
    I'm not as think as you drunk I am.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by mr1973
    Quote Originally Posted by chrisparker
    I like the second hand at 9 o'clock or not at all.
    But then again, it would be too much Panerai... wouldn't it?
    My thoughts exactly, but I agree it does not work at 6 o'clock either so maybe best to stick with none.

    Cheers,

    Guy :)

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by Daddelvirks
    ........... In fact no second hand at all seems the best solution :) .
    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas
    I agree.
    +1....... A seconds hand at 9 makes it too unbalanced for elegance of the rest of the dial.

    Jeroen

  10. #110

    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by mr1973
    That, but at 9 o'clock and moved in so that it doesn't obstruct the "IX" too much. It is a little too large at the moment, so fractionally smaller.

    EDIT: But the best option is no sub-seconds at all.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Looks like a Trias or one of the other lower tier wannabe's not up to Eddies usual style. If made it will not go into the museum collection.

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    Re: PRS-30

    No. What it needs is a ivory white subdial at 9. Below is a crude attempt but hey, I am not Mike! - You´ll get what I mean from it anyway:


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    Re: PRS-30

    :lol:
    It's not my kind of watch, but it's got potential (how much and how any changes, is something yet to be found it seems).

    Best wishes,
    AP;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCJM

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    Re: PRS-30

    hideous
    not like the precistas i know

    makes me wanna throw up

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by draz

    and

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    Re: PRS-30

    Well you know what guys, I like it :thebirdman:

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    It looks too cluttered with the seconds dial just plain is best imho

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    Quote Originally Posted by JCJM
    Well you know what guys, I like it :thebirdman:
    LOL! :D

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    Re: PRS-30

    Maybe we could try it without a minute hand?

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  21. #121

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Maybe we could try it without a minute hand?

    Eddie
    No hands and no movement a real cost cutting idea! :D

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Maybe we could try it without a minute hand?

    Eddie

    Maybe with a different case, dial and hands it would look OK.

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    Re: PRS-30

    I personally I have to go with the NO's, I really dislike the dial, and agree it doesn't fit with the rest of the watches on the Precista range....

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    Re: PRS-30

    I like this basic design - Roman dial, two hands, Radiomir-esque case, and flieger crown (without a crown guard) - with a touch of Bauhaus in the lugs. It combines some of the best elements of different time periods and design schools. My preference would be for the 38mm size, with either the Ronda 715L or Seagull movement. May I suggest a few "tweaks?"

    1) Either substitute an onion crown for the flieger, or move the crown to the 9 o'clock position. The current set-up looks like it would be very irritating to the wrist with the large, sharp crown.

    2) Use the brand "Precista" on the dial below the XII, but with a slightly larger font and more "modern" version of the script (perhaps something like an "Ariel Cursive/Italic"). Above the VI put the WR rating in the same style font, but non-Italic.

    3) Screw-down crown, please (more sense of safety if there are no crown guards).

    4) Issue the watch with a Time Factors Rallye Strap as standard (with choice of color).

    Hope this helps to move the discussion forward.

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    I like this watch.

    I like the Roman numerals and dots, the two hands (blued?), and the yellow luminous color. I prefer a script Precista on the top of the dial and minimal or no text on the bottom half of the dial. Crown guards are a nice touch, but only if they wrap around the crown a bit. I usually prefer manual wind watches, although an automatic or even quartz could be a possibility as well. No screw down crown with the manual movement, either way with an automatic or quartz.

    I'd also prefer a slightly domed cyrstal, not flat. A vintage looking domed plastic crystal may also look good. Unless there's something really special about the movement, I'd prefer a solid back.

    However, I would vote for a larger size, say 45-46 mm. 42 mm just looks too small on my wrists (although from what I've seen in this thread so far I suspect more people are happier with 42 mm)

  26. #126

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    I'd buy one in a second...

    Mark

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    and without a minute hand!

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    Re: PRS-30

    If we had no hands at all, I could call it "Guess".

    Eddie
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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by pinkwindmill
    Quote Originally Posted by mr1973
    Quote Originally Posted by chrisparker
    I like the second hand at 9 o'clock or not at all.
    But then again, it would be too much Panerai... wouldn't it?
    My thoughts exactly, but I agree it does not work at 6 o'clock either so maybe best to stick with none.

    Cheers,

    Guy :)
    Then why go with the sandwich dial and hand-wound movement? No matter what, a watch like this and yes, also the PRS-20 will ALWAYS get linked to a Panerai.
    (but imho, that's absolutely not a bad thing, if doe well...look at the PRS-20 and RXW's)

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    Re: PRS-30



    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    I like the original, but with a second hand if auto (like to see at a glance its working)....or have it with quartz without. Also think the Precista would look nice in the Panerai font :lol:

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    In a more coherent moment ( as opposed to furtively typing in a meeting), my strong preference here is no seconds hand, although if it is there, the 9 oclock position feels best (no rationale). A small amount of text on the dial appears to enhance the overall effect (IMHO).

    regards

    Mark

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    If you're going to use a Seagull etc..movt. is there any with some complications that might be attractive? The prs-20 is very simple and clean--that's the attraction already. I do like the seconds hand, and heck a PR, gmt, chronos, regulatour (spelling? that complication with the hour and the minutes separate), any excuse for two crowns etc..would be nice to see.

  34. #134

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne


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    Ooh! Meta-humour. Me like.

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    no hands and the dial turns instead :lol:

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    If we had no hands at all, I could call it "Guess".

    Eddie
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    Re: PRS-30

    Sub-seconds would be a deal-breaker for me.

    They're the reason I reject most Panerai's. It's the weird second hand that doesn't match the hour and minute ones.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Perhaps it's time for Eddie to do his first ana-digi display:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamdring
    Perhaps it's time for Eddie to do his first ana-digi display:
    Ooh, kewl, totally crown operated! :D

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    Re: PRS-30

    :laughing3:

    :D :lol: :lol:

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by Glamdring
    Perhaps it's time for Eddie to do his first ana-digi display:


    "Do a Breitling" by having the display colour match the dial when turned off, and you're onto something :lol:

    SM73 - would you go for sub-seconds if the hand design was better? Just interested - I've always thought the Panerai "leaf" was a little odd too.

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    Re: PRS-30



    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by thenikjones
    SM73 - would you go for sub-seconds if the hand design was better? Just interested - I've always thought the Panerai "leaf" was a little odd too.
    Possibly. Although I don't enjoy sub-seconds anyway, generally speaking.

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    Re: PRS-30

    Never been attracted by this type of watch (I wouldn't own a Panerai even if they cost 1/10th of their current price), but I have to say this one looks very nice, not sure why. 42mm also makes it wearable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne


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    Yeah mon! I wan dis one :? :drunken: :drunken:

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    Re: PRS-30

    This is my first chance to make any comments on this. I really like the idea of a smaller sized "Italian". Not sure if I would go with the 38mm or the 42mm. It all depends on the lug tip to lug tip dimension. Has that spec been established yet?

    The point may be moot for me though since I just don't like Roman numerals. Good luck with it.

    Rick

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    Re: PRS-30

    I haven't had much sleep, but how did we get to No.30 on the PRS project list? The 50 would have been the 23 originally IIRC. I can only think of the Vanguard being added recently.

    Dave

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by dforgrieve
    I haven't had much sleep, but how did we get to No.30 on the PRS project list? The 50 would have been the 23 originally IIRC. I can only think of the Vanguard being added recently.

    Dave
    I adopted the "arbitrary random progressive numbering system".

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    Re: PRS-30

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne

    I adopted the "arbitrary random progressive numbering system".

    Eddie
    :lol: :lol:

    Hey, I've got a PRS-50 and a PRS-53!
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    Re: PRS-30

    Subseconds at 9 is very nice and helps to bring the design away from being a mod up PRS20 to something that can stand on its own...

    a contrasting subdial for the subseconds would make it really special too... except that I understand a nice subdial would probably add to the cost of manufacture?

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