2012 WUS Edition

[Oldheritage]

That's going to drive the price up a lot, and I'm not really a fan of tritium if that is going to make the lume useless in 10 to 20 years.

And, seeing as we kind of suggested every possible kind of watch imaginable, I guess we have​ come full circle

[CheapThrills]

Why don't use tritium if everyone want great lume? Multiple collours, something like Ball.

Was thinking this too...
Sottomarino has watches with trits for ~100$. I think it would be at least worth checking the rough price for added trits.
If too expensive, maybe just for 2,6,9 &12 with hands?
Would "just hands" be too lame?

[Tom Watkins]

Can I suggest a watch made from a different material, it seems hard to find a titanium watch that I actually like.
Or a ceramic with some really high grade sapphire crystal? no scratch's anyone.

[Oldheritage]

If I'm not mistaken, handling tritium does require a special license, which I'm not sure any of our potential manufacturing partners has. Besides, who are you going to turn to when your tubes need to be replaced?

[Islandwatch]

I would like to hear a water proof minute repeater, sort like the Sekio mob have, sweet muzack with some nice Lum for under $250.00.
just saying . . .

[ColinW]

In addition to tritium needing replacing every 10 years or so, costing more, and perhaps not being available to us, the tubes are not very attractive, they add to the height of the watch, and, although constant, they're not super bright - not the "WOW" kind of brightness I had in mind.

Don't get me wrong, I like tritium and have owned two and still have one of them (gave my Luminox to my son after having it overhauled):



But I think a great paint thickly applied, a luminous dial, or a sandwich dial would be cooler.

[ColinW]

Can I suggest a watch made from a different material, it seems hard to find a titanium watch that I actually like.
Or a ceramic with some really high grade sapphire crystal? no scratch's anyone.

More great suggestions!

I think we'll need to see what the response to them are and then get some ballpark pricing.

[ColinW]

I would like to hear a water proof minute repeater, sort like the Sekio mob have, sweet muzack . . .

Go on, pull the other one...

[ColinW]

Looks like we've come full circle and are starting to repeat ourselves...

Perhaps. Back then I believe I was still fixated on the alarm watch (too bad about the movement). Anyhow, lume being an important feature is new (I think ) and seems to be well received. Also, we're keeping the thread bumped!

If we're looking for more inspiration in the dual-crown internal bezel cushion-case department, check out Doxa's 750 GMT - a beautiful watch but at nearly 45 mm diameter way too big for my skinny wrist. Great pictures can be found in this review / comparison: Comparative Review: Seiko SBDX001 Marinemaster vs Doxa Sub750T GMT

That case down at 42mm would be awesome!

Please note ...

For better or for worse, I'm sure our work-of-art will be unique!

[Oilers Fan]

I am liking where these suggestions are heading. I can't wait for the project to start up again.