WUSSE - Design (Part 8: Case material and finish)- Discussion

[CzechMate]

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Dear fellow WUSSEs,

this week, we are going to discuss the case material and finish. Simon (Triton) is working on drawings for our next thread regarding crown, so in the meantime, we will discuss and vote on this crucial element.

(you miss the drawings, right? you want to see something new, some feed for your imagination, some new eyecandy, right? Well have you ever heard, that the greatest pleasure comes from self-denial? )

So, what are the options for case of this gorgeous watch we are creating here?

brushed steel
bead blasted steel
brushed titanium
bead blasted titanium
DLC black stainless steel (I am not sure if we can have whole watch in DLC, will discuss with Simon)

We can create combinations of above stated, like brushed titanium case with DLC black bezel, or bead blasted stainless steel case with brushed titanium bezel, or DLC case wit brushed titanium bezel? The possibilities are endless...

What would you like for this watch?

Let the discussion begin!

(BTW, for inspiration, look at the pictures of new Triton and old Triton at Steinhart Watches)

[CzechMate]

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My favourite would probably be bead blasted titanium with DLC black bezel, the case would be light and hypo-alergenic and the color contrast would be amaizing!

Also brushed steel case and brushed titanium bezel could look nice!

These are the situation, where I regret that my imagination is mostly limited to those naughty imaginations involving big boobs and me being wonderbra...

[SydneyDan]

Well, CM old buddy, I'm going to jump on the bandwagon first and go for beadblasted steel with a DLC'd bezel. I think that the Proteus is different enough in appearance from the Triton 100ATM that this combination would suit it best tool. As far as I can tell, the outer edge of the bezel on our Proteus is smooth and not ridged like the Triton, and I think this combo will work beautifully on the Proteus as well. After all, aren't they supposed to be mythological brothers?
I've always preferred the weight and presence of steel as opposed to Ti and also the fact that Ti does scratch much easier than steel. Beadblasting actually makes the steel a little bit more resistant to scratching too. Do we even know if the case can be done in Ti?
Anyway, that's my 2.2 cents.

BTW, the rubber strap on the 100ATM looks great....

[CzechMate]

Well, CM old buddy, I'm going to jump on the bandwagon first and go for beadblasted steel with a DLC'd bezel. I think that the Proteus is different enough in appearance from the Triton 100ATM that this combination would suit it best tool. As far as I can tell, the outer edge of the bezel on our Proteus is smooth and not ridged like the Triton, and I think this combo will work beautifully on the Proteus as well. After all, aren't they supposed to be mythological brothers?
I've always preferred the weight and presence of steel as opposed to Ti and also the fact that Ti does scratch much easier than steel. Beadblasting actually makes the steel a little bit more resistant to scratching too. Do we even know if the case can be done in Ti?
Anyway, that's my 2.2 cents.

BTW, the rubber strap on the 100ATM looks great....

Well, my old friend, my first choice was beadblasted steel as well. I changed my mind just because I had the possiblity to weight the Triton in my very own hands and it felt heavy. But that was because it was on steel bracelet.
I did not know Ti is prone to scratches, that changes the situation a bit...
I am OK with bead blasted steel. After all, there is no better feeling than a nice hunk of steel on your wrist, you can always use it as throw and kill street weapon...

[rukrem]

I have a Triton in Steel and am going to purchase the new model as well . . . So, Brushed Stainless Steel and Bead-blasted are a no go for me; I also have 2 PVD watches in my arsenal, so DLC is a no go. Which leaves me with Titanium. IN either Brushed or Bead-Blasted does not matter at this point. I have had a few Titanium watches over the years and they are no more prone to scratching than the S/S cases I have had. Granted they are harder to touch up -does not make a difference to me. Personally, I think a light weight, darker metal would suit this watch very well and give it a very distinctive character not usually found. Additionally, I do not see the need to make the bezel a different color since it is stationary -it would break up the lines of the watch and make it look cheaper in my opinion.

[SydneyDan]

Just a thought--should we check with Simon (Triton) to see if having this case and bezel in Ti is a possibility before we waste time and effort discussing it?

[markrlondon]

As mentioned by others, titanium does scratch easily. Also I favour a chunkier, heavier watch, so I think I prefer steel.

The DLC bezels that Triton showed as options in his last set of drawings looked fantastic, so whatever the case material or finish I suggest we go for a DLC bezel.

Brushed steel is a common choice, perhaps too common, so I favour bead blasted steel for that toolish look.

So my preference is: Bead blasted steel case with DLC bezel.

[rukrem]

So my preference is: Bead blasted steel case with DLC bezel.

Wouldn't that result in a watch that looks too similar to the new Triton?

[handwound]

Plus, bead blasting would be nearly impossible to repair small marks yourself. My vote would be for brushed Ti with the DLC bezel.

[CmdrBond]

Like MarkR I also prefer the weight of a steel watch over the Ti. Would like brushed steel like the Sinn U series but would have to ponder the bezel - I can see the point of a different colour to highlight that feature, but then I like the idea of all one look with just high quality paint in the numbers. Would like to see an image of both options for the bezel before deciding at the weekend, not sure if Simon would have the time though.

My thoughts for now, see what happens