Recon GMT Date Window

[Duffy0401]

Ok since this is being debated I figured I'd make it a poll so Poul can access the feedback a little easier.

[jclevoy]

Most everyone probably already knows.....between 4 & 5, with number horizontally adjusted. Rectangular/circle doesn't really matter to me.

[Hondo]

Duffy thanks for the poll...any thought of adding the option to make this a real tool watch and eliminating the date altogether...??????

[jclevoy]

Duffy thanks for the poll...any thought of adding the option to make this a real tool watch and eliminating the date altogether...??????


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That would make ultimately tool, but..........Man, I use the date incessantly at work. Everyday, many times per day.:-(:-(

[poulbrix]

Ok since this is being debated I figured I'd make it a poll so Poul can access the feedback a little easier.

Hi Duffy,

I appreciate that you created a new post with a poll :thanks

[Willith]

I like the square date window over the circle version, the circle just looks weird to me. Maybe even outline it in a white box or if you can get a black date wheel with white numbers leave it unboxed and it will just blend in with the dial. b-)

[subkrawler]

......leave it unboxed and it will just blend in with the dial.

I think that's the point.

[b2s]

I hope you will stay will 6 o'clock postion. The mock up picture on the other thread confirms it for me.

BTW, I can live with 4-5 o'clock date window position for the Oceaneer.

[jclevoy]

I hope you will stay will 6 o'clock postion. The mock up picture on the other thread confirms it for me.

BTW, I can live with 4-5 o'clock date window position for the Oceaneer.

His latest mock-ups are with the date window round, at the 4.5 position on both the Oceaneer and the GMT.

He updated these pics yesterday.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=135626 (http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=135626)

[b2s]

Thanks, Jason. I have seen it and still do like 6 postion better for GMT. The Oceaneer, on the other hand, |>|> Me like it like that 4.5 postion ;-)

[jclevoy]

Thanks, Jason. I have seen it and still do like 6 postion better for GMT. The Oceaneer, on the other hand, |>|> Me like it like that 4.5 postion ;-)

I can totally understand what you are saying. I DEFINITELY like it better on the Oceaneer........But I do go back and forth about the 6 or 4.5 for the GMT.

Ultimately, I think they both would be ok and that the watch will look great.:-p:-p

[b2s]

I hear you Jason. While we are all waiting for the delivery date of the OE, I can't wait to hear news for the GMT and the Oceaneer :-d:-d
I have been looking forward to this GMT since Poul posted it a few months back :-p:-p

[esantelli]

Poul,
please consider the GMT to have the date at six
rectangle white background with black number
this would act as a natural extension of the indice marker and keep the dial clean looking.
(similar to mkII gmt but his date is at 3)
eds

[Skipdawg]

Poul,
please consider the GMT to have the date at six
rectangle white background with black number
this would act as a natural extension of the indice marker and keep the dial clean looking.
(similar to mkII gmt but his date is at 3)
eds

That sounds like a cool idea. b-) Anyone with the graphics skills to do a mockup of how that would look? ;-)

[esantelli]

Skip
I tried to make a mockup first photoshop attempt
see below
eds
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek.jpg
That sounds like a cool idea. b-) Anyone with the graphics skills to do a mockup of how that would look? ;-)

[jclevoy]

Skip
I tried to make a mockup first photoshop attempt
see below
eds


eds,
that is a pretty darn good attempt, especially for your first try.|>|>

[Skipdawg]

eds,
that is a pretty darn good attempt, especially for your first try.|>|>

I agree and I like the idea. |> Poul I think it is worth exploring at the very least. ;-)

[poulbrix]

Skip
I tried to make a mockup first photoshop attempt
see below
eds
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek.jpg

I like that look :-!

Good job Esantelli :-)

I will see what my graphics designer can come up with.

[poulbrix]

Poul,
please consider the GMT to have the date at six
rectangle white background with black number
this would act as a natural extension of the indice marker and keep the dial clean looking.
(similar to mkII gmt but his date is at 3)
eds

Hi Esantelli,

I will see what the majority of people like and base my decision on that, but I do like your idea ;-)

Should the dial have "RECON GMT" on it?

[narwhal]

What happens when the date goes to double digits? I can see how that would work for the 3 o'clock position but not at 6.

[poulbrix]

What happens when the date goes to double digits? I can see how that would work for the 3 o'clock position but not at 6.

Good point Narwhal :-! and yes I did realize that

The width of the indices at 3, 6, 9 will have to increased.

[esantelli]

I think the window will need to be a hair larger, but there are many watche s with the date at six, obviously
this was just a rough attempt to show what the six position could look like
I prefer the cleaner dial, without Recon GMT personally
eds

[b2s]

I hope it stays this way (as it originally was). I will be getting one for sure so long as date window stays at 6 o'clock ;-) Either black or white window is sure a winner for me.

[esantelli]

Attempt number 2
slightly large date window at six
eds
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek2.jpg

[jclevoy]

I can't say that I care for that:-(:-(:-(:-(

[55Kingpin]

Attempt number 2
slightly large date window at six
eds
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek2.jpg

I believe if the indices at 3, 6, and 9 were widder it would work.

[esantelli]

I agree with you
I actually think you have a 6 oclock date window that is about the same width as the indice
see my 07 LM6 below
eds

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/IMG_0693.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek3.jpg

[jclevoy]

I believe if the indices at 3, 6, and 9 were widder it would work.

It actually might look cool with wider indices at 3,6, & 9. Eds, can you try it??

[poulbrix]

I agree with you
I actually think you have a 6 oclock date window that is about the same width as the indice
see my 07 LM6 below
eds

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/IMG_0693.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z17/esantelli/korbek3.jpg

Like this :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2393301001_6ec01c8325_b.jpg

[55Kingpin]

Like this :)



Poul,

Looks good, but I think we should go even wider with the 3, 6, and 9.

[poulbrix]

Poul,

Looks good, but I think we should go even wider with the 3, 6, and 9.

I made 3, 6, 9 wider :-)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2549496303_3c2f109134_b.jpg

[55Kingpin]

Poul,

Lookin good! That date "hides" really well. Very unobtrusive, but it's there when you need it.

I'm not sure if the indices should be a little wider or the font of the date should be smaller, but I do think the date needs a little more "background" on each side......

[Dave I]

Just my opinion, but when the date is at the 6 o clock position you have to tilt your whole wrist to see the date rather than being able to just glance at the watch when the date is at 3 or 4 o clock position.

How lazy can you get? I hear you shout, not much more I answer, but function should also be considered as well as aesthetics when designing a watch. If the idea is to hide the date window as much as possible then don't include a date window.

[subkrawler]

Just my opinion, but when the date is at the 6 o clock position you have to tilt your whole wrist to see the date rather than being able to just glance at the watch when the date is at 3 or 4 o clock position.

You lost me there Dave. What exactly are you talking about, tilting your wrist?

[Dave I]

Yes, I know it sounds daft, but I tried it at my desk the other day, normally i just look down and can see the date without any movement, with the date at 6 I would have to tilt my whole wrist in a conscious effort (this seems dafter the more I type) try it and see what you think, Im quite happy to be proved wrong on this, I think it looks better at 6 but is more user friendly at 3 or 4.

Edit;

I was probably using the wrong watch for this as it has a large dome that meant that the watch had to be at right angles to my eyes to see the date if it was at the 6 o clock position, please disregard my previous post.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc236/daveathall/IMG_0638.jpg

[poulbrix]

I made the indices at 3, 6, and 9 even wider now.

Let me know your feedback

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2561411727_154dd3feff_b.jpg

[nocavat]

i like it!

[55Kingpin]

I like it, too.

Maybe even lengthen the 6 o'clock indice to shorten the gap between it and the date window....make them seem like one unit, and keep the total overall length the same as the 3 and 9 markers.

[poulbrix]

I like it, too.

Maybe even lengthen the 6 o'clock indice to shorten the gap between it and the date window....make them seem like one unit, and keep the total overall length the same as the 3 and 9 markers.

I will see what I can do :-!

Thanks for the suggestion

[Buck90]

I was thinking that the indices at 3, 6, and 9 could come to a point. That way when the hour hand lined up with them they would ether point at each other or fully overlap. I would also like the see the serrations on the besel to be twice as wide and a little deeper. And yes there is more I would like to see, how about screws used on the lugs and braclets.

So that is what I would like for x-mass

buck90