Ocean Diver prototype sample photos

[sapcmc]

Greetings,

We all have been waiting for this great milestone and we have finally hit it. Ocean Diver prototype is now semi-finished (they are still finishing case) but we are able to post some very much anticipated photos :-) .
Let me know what you think.
Be aware case is still semi-finished, it will have a better finishing.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercb.jpg



http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown5.jpg

and now we can see how it will look like with inner rotating bezel

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandstrap.jpg

and watch back

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/DSC00447.jpg

What do you think?

[ventura]

:-!:-!

Love the crown. Should have excellent grip.

What movement have you decided on buddy?

[sapcmc]

:-!:-!

Love the crown. Should have excellent grip.

What movement have you decided on buddy?

Movement will be a Seagull ST16.

[ventura]

Yeah I should've read the specs better. :-d

[sapcmc]

no problem, always glad to help.

[HalifaxNS]

:-! Lookin good

[Artonthewrist]

Starting to salivate, hey does the ST16 movement have a power reserve?

Dan

[Ray MacDonald]

It's going to be a lovely watch. Congrats to Brian and Carlos.

[sapcmc]

version to be used has no information on power reserve but when fully wind can run for over 36 hours. As it is an automatic movement you shouldn't have a problem when wearing it.

[pompe]

well i did sign up for the chrono but now when i see these pictures i want both.

wonder if the kids would mind a christmas witouth presents.

[sapcmc]

and why not Ocean Divers for the kids ;-) ?

[bfgreen]

Very exciting to see my design transformed into reality! As Carlos said these are pictures of raw unfinished parts that have to under go several more finishing processes before they are ready for assembly. I can't wait to receive one of the prototypes and actually put it on my wrist :)

BTW - did you all notice the number on the case back in the picture shown? "000/500" - that's gonna be a pretty rare number to have!

Thanks for posting the picture so quickly Carlos.

[Kent108]

I, too, had planned on buying only the chrono, but now am tempted by the diver, too.

Thankfully, the only person who would miss out of christmas presents would be my wife.

Hmm, decisions .... :think::-d

well i did sign up for the chrono but now when i see these pictures i want both.

wonder if the kids would mind a christmas witouth presents.

[giosdad]

It looks great Congrats Carlos and Brian. Is that a generic strap or did the strap spec change?

[Gordon]

Nice! Very nice indeed! :-!:-!:-!:-!:-!

[zippofan]

Oh yeah, looking good :-!

It will be my Christmas present, I can't wait!

Cheers,
Griff

[bfgreen]

Is that a generic strap or did the strap spec change?Barry, it's the same strap that we have spec'd out all along. It has a ballistic nylon (Kevlar looking) finish on the front and beautiful soft leather on the back. Waterproof and very comfortable to wear.

Remember too that the Ocean Diver has screw-in lug bars instead of flimsy spring bars, so the strap ain't going nowhere and you won't loose the watch when you go diving :)

[Ray MacDonald]

Remember too that the Ocean Diver has screw-in lug bars instead of flimsy spring bars, so the strap ain't going nowhere and you won't loose the watch when you go diving :)Diving? Mine's going to formal night on a TransAtlantic cruise. ;-)

[giosdad]

Barry, it's the same strap that we have spec'd out all along. It has a ballistic nylon (Kevlar looking) finish on the front and beautiful soft leather on the back. Waterproof and very comfortable to wear.

Remember too that the Ocean Diver has screw-in lug bars instead of flimsy spring bars, so the strap ain't going nowhere and you won't loose the watch when you go diving :)

Thanks Brian. It looks great. I like the look. I just did not see the grommets that I thought the strap had on each hole.

[JesperF_DK]

Looking very smooth - can't wait to see the real deal :-!

[Barry Washburn]

:-!Greetings,

We all have been waiting for this great milestone and we have finally hit it. Ocean Diver prototype is now semi-finished (they are still finishing case) but we are able to post some very much anticipated photos :-) .
Let me know what you think.
Be aware case is still semi-finished, it will have a better finishing.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercb.jpg



http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandcrown5.jpg

and now we can see how it will look like with inner rotating bezel

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/oceandivercaseandstrap.jpg

and watch back

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/sapcmc/DSC00447.jpg

What do you think?

[Barry Washburn]

I liked the design with the internal bezel and numbers at the 6 and 9 on the diver so signed up fon the preorder list for #49.

BWW

[Watchcap]

I'm just curious - would it cost that much more to go with the better spec'ed ST24 movement? :think:

[Artonthewrist]

I'm down with Watchcap on that one,

Is it possible and if so what would the up charge be on
a better movement?

Dan

[sapcmc]

Watch has been sized/optimized for a Seagull ST16 movement and project is final.

[Patstarrx]

Developing nicely

#15 on order

[daviswalker]

Brian, Carlos,

The prototype looks nice. My only comment is that the knurling on the crowns seems quite heavy. I find that it attracts the eye a bit too much and detracts from the clean lines of the watch - for me at least. Have you considered a lighter pattern that doesn't cut as deeply into the crowns? Like the cross-hatching on the old Glycine Airmans.

Dave

[Gordon]

Brian, Carlos,

The prototype looks nice. My only comment is that the knurling on the crowns seems quite heavy. I find that it attracts the eye a bit too much and detracts from the clean lines of the watch - for me at least. Have you considered a lighter pattern that doesn't cut as deeply into the crowns? Like the cross-hatching on the old Glycine Airmans.

Dave

I pretty much like the crowns as they are. The heavy knurling looks cool to me. Looking forward to further pics as work progresses.

[Samurai165]

very nice, looking forward to see the final product.

[993Targa]

Just beautiful! I love how chunky the crowns look!

[KBW&]

yeah those crowns are awesome...i forget what # I reserved but I can't wait to get it.

[sapcmc]

Everyone can check out reservations made here - http://forums.watchuseek.com/showpost.php?p=1281336&postcount=1