The prototype is finished!

[chrishiew]

Hi All,

Sorry for being a little off-topic but relevant in a way .. .. kindda confusing, yah, I know .. .. Anyway, I received an email this morning. Thought I shared the link: BOSS Black Automatic Leather Strap Watch | Nordstrom .. seems to me like, it is the same movement as our Chinese Mechanical Forum Moon-phase watch, right?

Cheers,
ChrisH

[paulie485]

Agreed. Forum has already done a tourbillon and now a moon phase. A chrono is definetely overdue. That, or a proper, non-homage diver.

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There are plenty of bezeled divers in the world. I would rather see a tough 100mwr field watch, perhaps with a second time zone. Plain brushed case, good lume, drilled lugs, totally utilitarian, totally bomb proof.

Paul

[ColinW]

Any updates from our esteemed organizers? I can't wait to see some of the completed watches and the accuracy of these time tests

Not that I can speak for our esteemed organizers, but I think the next communication will be along the lines of a, 'They're done. Send payment to....' type of thing.

It is a shame there wasn't more communication from the builder. If once a week or so there was a 'I ordered these parts...', 'Received this...', 'Started assembling this...', 'On vacation until about...', 'Time trials are blah, blah, blah..." Well, you get the idea.

Although I'm in no rush, I do feel bad for the people who wanted the watch for a certain date/event. I know the feeling... I guess we all know the feeling or we wouldn't here on WUS!

Hello, my name is Colin and I have a watch problem.

[ColinW]

Hi All,

Sorry for being a little off-topic but relevant in a way .. .. kindda confusing, yah, I know .. .. Anyway, I received an email this morning. Thought I shared the link: BOSS Black Automatic Leather Strap Watch | Nordstrom .. seems to me like, it is the same movement as our Chinese Mechanical Forum Moon-phase watch, right?

Cheers,
ChrisH

I don't know; Martin and some others are movement experts, but it sure is big for that kind of style: "Approx. case diameter: 45mm."!

[bencayetano]

Hi All,

Sorry for being a little off-topic but relevant in a way .. .. kindda confusing, yah, I know .. .. Anyway, I received an email this morning. Thought I shared the link: BOSS Black Automatic Leather Strap Watch | Nordstrom .. seems to me like, it is the same movement as our Chinese Mechanical Forum Moon-phase watch, right?

Cheers,
ChrisH

Aside from the gold and the price, that's a pretty good looking watch. A bit large but I like it.

Not that I can speak for our esteemed organizers, but I think the next communication will be along the lines of a, 'They're done. Send payment to....' type of thing.

It is a shame there wasn't more communication from the builder. If once a week or so there was a 'I ordered these parts...', 'Received this...', 'Started assembling this...', 'On vacation until about...', 'Time trials are blah, blah, blah..." Well, you get the idea.

Although I'm in no rush, I do feel bad for the people who wanted the watch for a certain date/event. I know the feeling... I guess we all know the feeling or we wouldn't here on WUS!

I agree. It would have been nice to be kept up to date once in a while. Delays happen but I'd rather know why than have people just assume that the extra time means more quality control.

But all is well. I'm just glad that it's moving along.

[miroman]

... Hello, my name is Colin and I have a watch problem.

Hi Colin,

try to relax, repeating this:

Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches.
Which switched witch watches which Swatch watch switch?

and You'll feel relaxed and comfortable :).

Regards, Miro.

[Auroch]

There are plenty of bezeled divers in the world. I would rather see a tough 100mwr field watch, perhaps with a second time zone. Plain brushed case, good lume, drilled lugs, totally utilitarian, totally bomb proof.

Paul

The forum has already done a nice, non homage diver, IIRC. Prometheus something or other. I'd like to see a decent field watch too - nothing that screams "overcompensating", just "tough".

[ColinW]

try to relax, repeating this:

Whoa, I had a hard time just reading it once slowly!

[bencayetano]

Easter 2013 can't come soon enough.

[elqqqq]

Hah, I've settled to 'patience waiting until the end of the world' -mode, ever since I realized that the watch will not be ready for my birthday (February) (not complaining here btw!).

But don't worry guys, at least I had a reason to get another timepeace at the time...! :D