A watch for Valentina

[michele]

Based on a Nuno's pic, here is another project by me, based on a Vostok and on this image of Valentina. I have choosen a red dial to follow the color of the spacesuit, and also to give a bit more color to the watch, in homage to the woman.

[Oldheritage]

Looks great, I wish I could work with photoshop but I'm a disaster when it comes to computers

[arktika1148]

Based on a Nuno's pic, here is another project by me, based on a Vostok and on this image of Valentina. I have choosen a red dial to follow the color of the spacesuit, and also to give a bit more color to the watch, in homage to the woman.

Very good example, may be worth forwarding to Meranom/Dima/Jonny to see if a small run is possible.
They need money on their books, and 'specials' could be a little earner

[michele]

I have slightly modified the Valentina's image. Here is the result, very similar to the generic "cosmonaut" model, but with a specific dedication.

The idea is very simple, now we lacks only a professional designer and a reliable (and cheap) supplier.

(BTW, unfortunately the Chaika watch seems not good for this task, it should be "redone" entirely, NOS movements should be serviced, and the seller seems not very happy about the project).

[Vaurien]

I have slightly modified the Valentina's image. Here is the result, very similar to the generic "cosmonaut" model, but with a specific dedication.

The idea is very simple, now we lacks only a professional designer and a reliable (and cheap) supplier.

(BTW, unfortunately the Chaika watch seems not good for this task, it should be "redone" entirely, NOS movements should be serviced, and the seller seems not very happy about the project).

I like very much this project!
I have only one exception, about writing "Valentina Tereshkova 1961-2011". I don't like it, it looks to me something like a headstone with birth and death dates

We surely can drop dates, at least the last

[michele]

I like very much this project!
I have only one exception, about writing "Valentina Tereshkova 1961-2011". I don't like it, it looks to me something like a headstone with birth and death dates

We surely can drop dates, at least the last

No need to drop the dates, just some adds

[Vyshnee]

The graphic design development is coming along nicely .

You've probably already tried this but... have you tried putting the portrait image at 6 or 12? Then doing three lines of text at 12 or 6?

Date - Date
Name
50 Years

Some case back engraving or even a custom bezel would be nice for further context, plus it would free up some space on the dial, but that would likely be prohibitively expensive...

A very exciting and appropriate project! Thanks for taking the initiative .

[michele]

You've probably already tried this but... have you tried putting the portrait image at 6 or 12? Then doing three lines of text at 12 or 6?

Date - Date
Name
50 Years

Some case back engraving or even a custom bezel would be nice for further context, plus it would free up some space on the dial, but that would likely be prohibitively expensive...

A very exciting and appropriate project! Thanks for taking the initiative .

I have choosen the 9 'o clock position for several reason - to keep the layout of the original "cosmonaut" model, and because too many "Ukrainian homages" have gigantic pictures at 12 ' o clock.

Custom bezel - the buyers can install it later if they want it. All in all, the red dial matches very well with the usual "red dots" bezel.

IMHO this design would be already perfect (as said, i want a reissue of the "cosmonaut" model), but now everything should be converted in a precise vectorial drawing.

[CCCP]

Are you sure about 1961?
On Wikipedia I read she qualified in 1962 and was launched in 1963...

[Vyshnee]

What a beautifully designed postage stamp! Thanks for that ...