2010 Projects Survey.....

[Yao]

I like the chrono idea - especially one based on proto-speedmasters like this

I am wondering about the whole quartz issue, though. What is the attraction to quartz over an automatic like the ETA/Valjoux 775X family? Cost? I would definitely be on board for an auto, not so sure about a quartz.

The reason for quartz is that it is less expensive to do and therefore less expensive to sell. It also ties up less of my capital in a long term project. Also the other point is that a chronograph has many more parts and a more complicated dial (generally). If there is interest I would prefer to start with something simpler like a quartz movement. At this point it is just an idea. I am really curious as to how much interest there would be in such a project.

Personally I don't like the 7750. I prefer the 2894-2 even though it is a modular chronograph. I probably won't venture into a mechanical chronograph until the unemployment rate actually drops.

[Cowbiker]

Curious where the Snowflake may show up and if blue dial and bezel are being considered, an LRRP like that would be a pick-up for me.

[clarencek]

The reason for quartz is that it is less expensive to do and therefore less expensive to sell. It also ties up less of my capital in a long term project. Also the other point is that a chronograph has many more parts and a more complicated dial (generally). If there is interest I would prefer to start with something simpler like a quartz movement. At this point it is just an idea. I am really curious as to how much interest there would be in such a project.

Personally I don't like the 7750. I prefer the 2894-2 even though it is a modular chronograph. I probably won't venture into a mechanical chronograph until the unemployment rate actually drops.

My $0.02 and coming from a fan... I personally wouldn't be interested in quartz unless it was solar-powered which may go against what this whole effort is about (homage, nostalgia, etc.).

There's something about a battery and having to change it that I find inconvenient even thought I've never had to. I know - totally irrational, but my only quartz watches were tough solar casio's or eco-drives from Citizen.

[Salmosalar]

I would like to suggest a tribute to the IWC INGENIEUR.

The iteration I have in mind is the model prior to the current generation. About 38mm diameter with Faraday soft iron cage about the movement to protect it from magnetism This Faraday cage is then suspended on rubber rings within the main case to protect from physical shocks. Water resistance increased to 300 meters as the original only went to 120 meters.

And a GMT function would be nice.

Thanks. :thanks

[rmasso]

The reason for quartz is that it is less expensive to do and therefore less expensive to sell. It also ties up less of my capital in a long term project. Also the other point is that a chronograph has many more parts and a more complicated dial (generally). If there is interest I would prefer to start with something simpler like a quartz movement. At this point it is just an idea. I am really curious as to how much interest there would be in such a project.

Personally I don't like the 7750. I prefer the 2894-2 even though it is a modular chronograph. I probably won't venture into a mechanical chronograph until the unemployment rate actually drops.

Bill,

I fully agree with you and this is why I thought you were going with quartz. Quartz is not bad if priced right. It makes for a tough watch too... Less maintenance costs... Especially on a complicated piece like a chronograph. A quartz chronograph is still a complicated piece of machinery, but much simpler in terms that it won't need adjusting or repair for the most part and its maintenance is a battery change every so often. They are highly accurate, and if it looks like an homage of the Daytona I posted earlier, it would be a great, carefree fun watch to add to any collection.

I can see a 2894-2 Daytona homage go really nice.... modular or not. The biggest issue I have with mechanical chronographs (and mind you I have a few but have sold many also) is that they are very expensive to repair and COA.

Richard

[Steve356]

Ocean 2000 would be awesome. Eterna makes something similar but with a less interesting dial.
How about combining the 2 Seamaster Projects? I like the thin bezel and dial/hands of the early Seamaster, but the case is really plain. It would be very cool to put that bezel and dial/hands into a later curved lug case.

Quartz chronograph would be a great replacement for the Lemania 5100 military chronographs. You've got to consider using the ETA quartz movement that has the central minute counter! it's only been used in a few models, like the discontinued Tutima Pacific, Bell&Ross 120, etc. You could recreate Sinn EZM1 or something similar. There's not much out there like it. I think it would be very practical and very popular

[Bill J]

No offense Bill, nothing from the survey appeals to me. Too many watches too close already available. Same goes for quartz chrongraphs, there are a lot of them available already. Sorry :(

[Yao]

No offense Bill, nothing from the survey appeals to me. Too many watches too close already available. Same goes for quartz chrongraphs, there are a lot of them available already. Sorry :(

No offense taken. Its more important that I hear what you guys are saying. I really wouldn't want you to tell me what you think I wanted to hear.

[Inq]

I think the IWC with a quartz movement like the original and a titanium case would make an excellent project: underated but great design, carefree and not very expensive movement, and military connection.

http://www.iwcforum.com/Articles/OceanBund/text.html

[Thieuster]

I just completed the survey. And once again, I'm very pleased with the fact that Bill is checking with us about his plans!

About the quartz idea: I wouldn't buy a (MKII) watch that's a homage to a vintage watch that was originally built with a mechanical or automatic movement.
On the other hand, I'm currently looking for a vintage Lip with an 'electric' movement. However, I'm a little uncertain about it: how to service this watch when it's broken... not all watchmakers are able to repair or service these watches. That's where (-imho-) a MKII quartz homage steps in! A MKII homage to an -originally- quartz driven vintage watch would be great!

(Phew, that was not easy expressing this in English - sorry if this posting's text is a little chaotic)

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