Reply With QuoteJust Wow! That looks terrific, certainly put me down for one of those.
Have a good Christmas.
Graham
I was approached by an Italian designer who had an idea for a watch. He's tried to get it made but the 300 minimum quantity makes it impossible to do so he asked if I was interested. I like his design very much, although some minor changes will need to be made and it will not be branded with his name. I think it would make a good replacement for the PRS-10, using the Ronda 715Li.
or possibly a version with a simple turning bezel for timing?
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Just Wow! That looks terrific, certainly put me down for one of those.
Have a good Christmas.
Graham
Very Nice, would definitely go for one of those.
Is the crown at the top?
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Interesting design.
Bezel version for me.
Oh yes, likin' that!
IN
Originally Posted by teadazed
+1
Merry Christmas
I like that design... but can the 715li be sourced with a date wheel orientated suitably for inclusion?
Actually, isn't the 715li difficult to source at all at the moment?
I like that Eddie, a simple design yet highly original, I also like the crown at 12. Will this have NATO on the dial and if so as a brand or a model?
Last edited by Lammylee; 24th December 2013 at 18:37.
I like it with the bezel. Would not mind having one.
Not my kind of thing at all.
(but don't let that stop you)
Interesting design. I agree that a rotating bezel would fit nicely. A date wouldn't be a bad idea either IMO.
I'd guess the idea of having a brand logo that looks the same if you flip it upside down is so that that becomes a matter of personal choice .. would make more sense at the bottom for me and I love the design. Personally prefer it as is rather than with a bezel.
EDIT! OK I can see that doesn't quite make sense given the difference in the relative position within the hour of the hour hand, between the 6 and 12 positions. I guess it's still a choice for a manufacturer though.
Last edited by monogroover; 24th December 2013 at 19:28.
With or without the bezel, that's a fantastic design, love it!
Certainly interesting but I don't like the case design at all but I can see that many would
I'll buy one if it goes into the production!
Lugs look great,rotating bezel is must have...
Love it , don't know why there aren't more watches with a crown at 12. Big yes to the rotating bezel, and a plea for titanium!
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
YES!!
How do you turn the crown ?
Excuse my ignorance in matters crown-related but how do you turn the crown with it at 12 ? Is there sufficient room to grab both sides, or do you have to take of the nato to adjust it ? or is the crown sort of "rolled" across the top with one finger.
Richie ( Eagerly awaiting Santa )
I do like the look of that but preferably as it is without any bezel versions etc. Keep it clean and plain, I would probably get one.
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And please, no date!
Last edited by robert75; 24th December 2013 at 21:17.
Count me in. I would definitely be interested if it comes with a timing bezel and possibly a date.
I love it and the twelve o'clock crown is magic.
Paul.
Looks very SciFi. Wonderful.
What else to say then Go, Go Eddie Go.
mc&hny
Thats a good point, looks like a flaw in the design to me. Unlike a normal bullhead style watch, where the strap folds out of the way, it looks here like it will not be possible to grip the crown on both sides because of the fixed lugs and the strap, if its a screw down crown, which would befit a name like the NATO watch, wouldn't it put undue pressure on the crown stem if you are only able to push it and turn it by added pressure from one angle/direction?
It also looks a lot like the crown would get snagged in the nylon weave of the NATO strap, especially if you used a strap that was too thick.
Good looking watch though, lets hope these things are not a problem, and can easily be resolved.
Last edited by Meinessex; 24th December 2013 at 22:15.
Nice, although I prefer the bezel version.
+1. No date though as it would mar the symmetry created by having the crown at twelve o'clock. I like the idea of a titanium case and I'm neutral on a turning bezel.
Just out of interest, would having a turning bezel introduce any more manufacturing issues on a titanium case than a steel one?
It's nice but the question remains - what brand name is this watch coming under? The Precista name doesn't seem right for a 12 o clock crown watch.
Not if the date was anywhere on the 12-6 axis ;-)
Yes, I did think of that - after posting, of course. Trouble is I automatically think of the date being at 3 o'clock. My preference for no date still stands though.Not if the date was anywhere on the 12-6 axis ;-)
I think it look really good - probably works better without the bezel. I think a small date window at 6 o'clock would be ideal
I like it.. looks interesting..
without bezel or date window for me..
and possibly with different colour seconds hand.... yellow maybe :)
Reminds me of the contra for some reason . Would look great on a GGB type strap with a dedicated OEM buckle in the same as the case material ( did I mention titanium yet ?) , a bit like the old Badgerbones buckle in metal. That would be special . Keep the dial simple. maybe just a discreet / stealth type logo like the 'Everest' on the Everest . SMiths Field Watch anyone?
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
'NATO'....?
Agreed. Cannot see association between this design and a "NATO" watch
Looks like a mixture of a vintage VDB and an 80's Porsche design.
+1, with bezel.
I like the design as is, no need for the bezel. But, I am curious about the crown issue. How will it work with a NATO strap?
Not sure about this one although may grow on me.
The pictures posted at the top of the thread are of a real watch, a prototype has already been produced. The strap doesn't appear to interfere with the crown in this picture.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
That's a cleverly designed and smart looking thing. I like the simplicity of the design. If it's going to be a practical field watch, would you include a date as you did on the PRS-10?
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
If it did have a date, it would be at 3. I know the movement is rotated 90 degrees but the standard date wheel will work at 3. My only doubts about the dial design is that there's minimal lume and for a mil-style watch, there needs to be more.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Lack of lume would be a problem, I assume it's not a big problem to add more?
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
I like it a lot, Eddie. Even better, would be a "Black Ops" version in black PVD with red or orange dial highlights, like the name and the second hand perhaps.
Good to hear about the lume. I'd prefer the plain version without a rotating bezel, though probably not an issue for me either way.
What about the crystal? If I'm seeing correctly, the pics show a flat crystal? Is domed acrylic out of the question?
If the crown was at '6' with a timing bezel and a date at '3', it would almost be a ZRC Grands Fonds homage.
I'd buy one.
With bezel and "interesting hands". Bigger plots for the lune too. No date thank you. Titanium would be an interesting choice too. Bring it on.
Last edited by gray; 25th December 2013 at 21:56.
Gray
Precista?
Would be interesting to see it in profile, as it's not clear how a true "NATO-style" strap would sit on a watch with lugs like that. Actually, I think I've made similar comments to about the recent copy of the Z.R.C. Etanche Grands Fonds.
Like it
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
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