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    That really does look good. If the yellow deeper like amber it might help legibility of the hand on that sub-dial. But that splash of colour and the overall look together looks spot on to me.

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    Love the way the day/night indicator looks, if you want a less obvious but still colourful contrast, perhaps light blue/navy, or sand/brown (root-beer inspired)?

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    I like it.
    But I love most chronos!
    I still need a PRS 5 though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Side of The Loon View Post
    Love the way the day/night indicator looks, if you want a less obvious but still colourful contrast, perhaps light blue/navy, or sand/brown (root-beer inspired)?
    I tried pale blue but the yellow looks better (to my eyes).

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I tried pale blue but the yellow looks better (to my eyes).

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    Fair, maybe light green (to match the lume)/dark green? Might co-ordinate well?

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    Here it is with amber (Pantone 3514CP).



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    That is looking very good

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    Agree^, amber looks stunning

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    Of all the colours I prefer the the Amber by some way


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    Amber is much nicer. It also provides much better contrast with the white hand.

    I'd love to see a red central seconds hand, but i realise that might be a bit too far for some people.
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    It looks very good. The only thing that could keep me from buying it is the dimensions. Something like 40/41x47/48 would make i perfect, especially on the bracelet. I feel that it would be more refined in a smaller case..


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    Quote Originally Posted by AdmiralNilsson View Post
    It looks very good. The only thing that could keep me from buying it is the dimensions. Something like 40/41x47/48 would make i perfect, especially on the bracelet. I feel that it would be more refined in a smaller case..


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    Size is always contentious: no matter what size a watch is, some people will say it's too small whilst others will say it's too big. It's the same with strap or bracelet, fixed bars or springbars, sapphire or acrylic etc, etc, etc.

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    I really like the amber colour... less jarring that the white and nice to have a splash of colour. I always wonder why the night indicator isn't lumed, to help reading that dial at night?

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Size is always contentious: no matter what size a watch is, some people will say it's too small whilst others will say it's too big. It's the same with strap or bracelet, fixed bars or springbars, sapphire or acrylic etc, etc, etc.

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    I know, i know. Considering that it is my only complaint i think it might do okay regardless..


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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Size is always contentious: no matter what size a watch is, some people will say it's too small whilst others will say it's too big. It's the same with strap or bracelet, fixed bars or springbars, sapphire or acrylic etc, etc, etc.

    Eddie
    Yes, its an endless debate as we all have our preferred target size, shape etc, etc and at some point someone [Eddie] has to go with what he feels best from all our comments! [or without our comments! ;) ]

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    Amber looks nice.

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    What do you think of it so far?

    Quote Originally Posted by seikopath View Post

    I'd love to see a red central seconds hand, but i realise that might be a bit too far for some people.
    I think the amber looks good but instead of a red central I’d highlight the amber via the tip of or the counter /back end of the second hand. I’m not sure what it’s called but this should be clear enough.

    Maybe I don’t know but I think the colour should be someplace else on the watch to pull it all together.
    Last edited by canuck; 21st May 2018 at 16:57.

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    What do you think of it so far?

    Amber looks perfect, as does the rest of the watch. I’ve started saving.

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    Apologies for the noobism.. I never considered a Precista, but I have to say, this concept looks Fantastic!! I’ll also do some research on the movement as I’ve never heard of it, thank you!


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    If the yellow on the 24-hour subdial is supposed to represent daytime ...then shouldn’t it be on the left side of the dial?

    As it stands it is black (dark) from noon to midnight...



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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    If the yellow on the 24-hour subdial is supposed to represent daytime ...then shouldn’t it be on the left side of the dial?

    As it stands it is black (dark) from noon to midnight...


    Oh, haha, yes - with all my thinking about appropriate colours I'd missed that. Would presumably be horizontal from 6 to 18?


    Edit: returning to look at the Flightmaster, it had the indicator coloured the same way as the current drawing. I presume it depends how you split the day into halves, following the numbers or the daylight. Do think that from 6 to 18 would make more sense myself, but then Eddie may well disagree - perhaps on grounds of aesthetics?
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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    If the yellow on the 24-hour subdial is supposed to represent daytime ...then shouldn’t it be on the left side of the dial?

    As it stands it is black (dark) from noon to midnight...



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    I don't understand this, surely from 12:00 round (clockwise!) to 6 is surely day. It certainly is on the 5100.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Side of The Loon View Post
    Oh, haha, yes - with all my thinking about appropriate colours I'd missed that. Would presumably be horizontal from 6 to 18?


    Edit: returning to look at the Flightmaster, it had the indicator coloured the same way as the current drawing. I presume it depends how you split the day into halves, following the numbers or the daylight. Do think that from 6 to 18 would make more sense myself, but then Eddie may well disagree - perhaps on grounds of aesthetics?
    As it is represents am/pm rather than day/night which should be divided horizontally.

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    Any chance lume can be added to the seconds hand(s)?

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    You can either have it as a AM/PM indicator (0 - 12 and 12-24) or day/night (6-18 and 18-6) depending how you print the subdial and apply the hand.

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    Sapphire bezel
    Sapphire crystal
    Amber subdial
    42mm Case
    Bracelet

    All sounds perfect to me. I even like the idea of aged lume.

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    Personally I prefer the first images. I know the day/night indicator can add a bit of diversity and colour but really they're pointless; I always know whether it's day-time or night-time. For me it doesn't pass the 'so-what?' question:

    Admirer - "that's a nice looking watch, what does the coloured section represent"

    Wearer - "it tells me whether it's day-time or night-time."

    Admirer - "do you often have trouble understanding the difference?"

    Wearer - "er, no. Actually it is a bit pointless isn't it"

    It's how I would feel anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Personally I prefer the first images. I know the day/night indicator can add a bit of diversity and colour but really they're pointless; I always know whether it's day-time or night-time. For me it doesn't pass the 'so-what?' question:

    Admirer - "that's a nice looking watch, what does the coloured section represent"

    Wearer - "it tells me whether it's day-time or night-time."

    Admirer - "do you often have trouble understanding the difference?"

    Wearer - "er, no. Actually it is a bit pointless isn't it"

    It's how I would feel anyway.

    Might as well make some use out of the 24hr indicator, no?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Personally I prefer the first images. I know the day/night indicator can add a bit of diversity and colour but really they're pointless; I always know whether it's day-time or night-time. For me it doesn't pass the 'so-what?' question:

    Admirer - "that's a nice looking watch, what does the coloured section represent"

    Wearer - "it tells me whether it's day-time or night-time."

    Admirer - "do you often have trouble understanding the difference?"

    Wearer - "er, no. Actually it is a bit pointless isn't it"

    It's how I would feel anyway.
    I take it you won't be having one then :-)

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    id love to see a touch of red on there .
    maybe on the subdial hands?
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I take it you won't be having one then :-)

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    I didn't say that ;)

    I'd buy the first example in a flash, it's just the day/night thing I don't like.

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    Have you a rough indication on pricing, Eddie?

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    Quote Originally Posted by EchoSevenNine View Post
    Have you a rough indication on pricing, Eddie?
    You won’t get that until the day it appears in the shop.

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    Definitely drawn to this one, the amber sub dial certainly adds something and I like both the new clasp designs.

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    Have to say the day/night dial is a deal-breaker for me whatever the colour. It was just fine without.

    As Dave says a splash of red, perhaps on the subdial hands even as tips to the hands (perhaps including the second hand) might work, but the iteration prior to the day/night dial looked great to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Personally I prefer the first images. I know the day/night indicator can add a bit of diversity and colour but really they're pointless; I always know whether it's day-time or night-time. For me it doesn't pass the 'so-what?' question:

    Admirer - "that's a nice looking watch, what does the coloured section represent"

    Wearer - "it tells me whether it's day-time or night-time."

    Admirer - "do you often have trouble understanding the difference?"

    Wearer - "er, no. Actually it is a bit pointless isn't it"

    It's how I would feel anyway.
    I can think of several practical uses :-)

    cave exploration, travel by submarine, space travel, as well extended stays in bunkers, or indeed wine cellars(!)

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    A quick and dirty phone pic of the prototype from the manufacturer. I should have the prototype next week and will post more pics.



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    I like this
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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    A quick and dirty phone pic of the prototype from the manufacturer. I should have the prototype next week and will post more pics.



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    Thats lovely!


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    Looks superb!

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    And on strap.



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    Very nice, although I am not in the market for a chrono, but I especially like the bezel, very Blancpain 50 Fathoms.

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    That really does look very special.

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    Lovely. But may i ask why the day/night quadrant is illuminating midnight to midday, rather than the more usual 6 am to 6pm?
    The counterpoise on the second hand looks a tad large too.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Lovely. But may i ask why the day/night quadrant is illuminating midnight to midday, rather than the more usual 6 am to 6pm?
    The counterpoise on the second hand looks a tad large too.....
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    That looks incredibly smart

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    If it works for Omega, it works for me.


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    Interesting, fair point. Of course Mk 3 and 4 speedmasters shade the halves like i describe..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Interesting, fair point. Of course Mk 3 and 4 speedmasters shade the halves like i describe..........
    It's largely irrelevant. If it was supposed to indicate day/night, it would have to change as the seasons change. In winter it can be dark from 4PM to 9AM whilst in summer it's 10PM to 3AM. As it is, it indicates first half/second half of the day.

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    Indeed. It’s a chronograph, not a GMT.
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