How about another run of watches..?
12-11-2013, 08:01 PM
#61
Rennlist Member
Id buy one..but I would prefer the OB clock style, and very muted in bling graphics.
The 9 being '928' in the right font, a ! at the top, and Major/Minor ticks for the other hour markings on the face..but no other numbers.
The 9 being '928' in the right font, a ! at the top, and Major/Minor ticks for the other hour markings on the face..but no other numbers.
12-11-2013, 08:07 PM
#62
Nordschleife Master
My personal preference would be the "928" as seen on the workshop manuals at the 9 position, and something like a 16" phonedial graphic positioned with the wheel center where the 3 goes. Other than that, no numbers, and maybe ticks similar to the early round clock?
edit: WSM 928 text logo as seen in this pic:
12-11-2013, 09:12 PM
#63
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Thread Starter
Yeah, I like the 928 at 9 o'clock in the OB style (like the manuals). I really like the '!' at 12 o'clock. Tachometer-style 3 & 6? Just hour indices?
Another question becomes: day/date window.
Harold suggested the SNKE51 as the base for those choosing that option. This is it:
And here with a strap:
Another question becomes: day/date window.
Harold suggested the SNKE51 as the base for those choosing that option. This is it:
And here with a strap:
12-11-2013, 10:44 PM
#64
Nordschleife Master
No worries, James. I've already moved on. (I apologize, but I wasn't paying super-close attention to that thread after I realized that the original run was long gone.)
Seiko 7S26 movements mostly have the same face size. The difference being that the larger cases will have a chapter ring, the smaller ones will not.
I'm leaning toward a tachometer-based design with the '!' at the top (nice element). I'm not sold on the silhouette, but I'm not averse to it, either. Same with emphasizing the design numbers (9, 2, 8).
Seiko 7S26 movements mostly have the same face size. The difference being that the larger cases will have a chapter ring, the smaller ones will not.
I'm leaning toward a tachometer-based design with the '!' at the top (nice element). I'm not sold on the silhouette, but I'm not averse to it, either. Same with emphasizing the design numbers (9, 2, 8).
I also like some of the ideas I have read in this thread for a different design and I don't oppose elements of the old design being used in this new design. I just didn't want it lifted wholesale...
For instance I like "928" at the 9 o'clock position. I like a silhouette of an OB in some form.
I like that it will be built on a Seiko base so it will fit many different case styles. I like the Seiko watches I have had over the years. I will likely be a buyer...I only have like 30 watches so clearly I need a few more! LOL!
Looking forward to the progress on this.
12-11-2013, 11:03 PM
#65
Yeah, I like the 928 at 9 o'clock in the OB style (like the manuals). I really like the '!' at 12 o'clock. Tachometer-style 3 & 6? Just hour indices?
Another question becomes: day/date window.
Harold suggested the SNKE51 as the base for those choosing that option. This is it:
And here with a strap:
Another question becomes: day/date window.
Harold suggested the SNKE51 as the base for those choosing that option. This is it:
And here with a strap:
12-11-2013, 11:58 PM
#67
Nordschleife Master
I would like to see a dial like that on a Motochron. Pablo posted one of these on his Flussig/Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/flussigmaga...ation=timeline. What about some variation on the 928 speedo or tach a la...
12-12-2013, 01:05 AM
#68
Rennlist Member
"I would like to see a dial like that on a Motochron. Pablo posted one of these on his Flussig/Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/flussigmaga...ation=timeline. What about some variation on the 928 speedo or tach a la..."
While those are cool watches, the reason I wear a watch is to tell the time. Those watch faces -- particularly with their half-hidden hour hands -- are not easy to read. Nice bit of art; not practical as an everyday watch.
While those are cool watches, the reason I wear a watch is to tell the time. Those watch faces -- particularly with their half-hidden hour hands -- are not easy to read. Nice bit of art; not practical as an everyday watch.
12-12-2013, 01:21 AM
#69
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How about a one hand watch?
12-12-2013, 01:26 AM
#70
Nordschleife Master
"I would like to see a dial like that on a Motochron. Pablo posted one of these on his Flussig/Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/flussigmaga...ation=timeline. What about some variation on the 928 speedo or tach a la..."
While those are cool watches, the reason I wear a watch is to tell the time. Those watch faces -- particularly with their half-hidden hour hands -- are not easy to read. Nice bit of art; not practical as an everyday watch.
While those are cool watches, the reason I wear a watch is to tell the time. Those watch faces -- particularly with their half-hidden hour hands -- are not easy to read. Nice bit of art; not practical as an everyday watch.
12-12-2013, 09:04 AM
#71
Drifting
Without seeing a rendition it's hard saying, but following are my initial preferences. I think I would like the 928 at 9, the ! at 12 (or crest if we can get away with it), split about day & date widow, but think it should be all or none, split about silhouette at the bottom.
I'd prefer a brushed or matte case, but am most concerned that what ever is selected blends properly to look right as in properly proportioned fonts, objects, hands, colors, finishes, ect. Also, it we don't put a car at the bottom maybe we could include the word "Automatic" or "Rogerbox" on the lower half to balance it out.
I'd prefer a brushed or matte case, but am most concerned that what ever is selected blends properly to look right as in properly proportioned fonts, objects, hands, colors, finishes, ect. Also, it we don't put a car at the bottom maybe we could include the word "Automatic" or "Rogerbox" on the lower half to balance it out.
