First watch design!!! Comments please

[Omega21]

I totally agree with the comment above that this watch needs a bracelet that echos the case design.
- I like the design of the crown.
- I like the date at 12 not 3
- I do not like your 12 marker because it looks just like a Seiko, and presumably you want to set this watch apart from them.
- I agree with the comment above that the dial design is not anything different. The hands are great, the case is superb, but the dial needs something more to set it apart.
Great thread!

[goddino371]

I like the angularity of the watch. Just a suggestion to evoke more of an oomph... could you use the 12 marker at the 3, 6, and 9? The bolder marker might make more of a statement. As I imagine this to be a 42mm watch from the pictures, could you move the winder from the 3 position to the 4 position? It'd prevent the winder from digging into your hand, and provide an endearing quirk to the overall design.

[rupertenberg]

Thanks to all for the comments.
I really appreciate the honesty....as you know critique of any sort (negative or positive) is very helpful.

To answer the question regarding software, I use Rhinoceros 4.0 and for rendering I use a combination of Bunkspeed Hypershot and Photoshop. For me, rendering is such an important tool, especially rendering in a realistic manner. It gives me that instant gratification of seeing an object in 'reality'.

How do others view rendering and what softwares to you use?

Moving back to the watch:

For the strap.....well....I really like leather straps....however I have seen some really nice stingray strap which in my opinion match with the watch quite well. Anyone want to post an image of what they though regarding a strap matching the case??

Just to comment on the post from "JLau_design"...would I like to move into production?? Absolutely! I am currently talking with some people her in NZ regarding prototypes but the initial plan in to do a limited number..perhaps 10.
I am discussing with my brother certain aspects of the deisgn (movement etc) but the plan is to be able to sell. As all of you know, there is a lot involved with this type of thing...not to mention the cost of producing limited numbers.

To kcie2u, jlau_design, pryolume, JDB and OMEGA21 oh, and goddino371, thanks very much for the comments again. Such a great forum!

I will be continuing to post so keep up the comments.
Enjoy 2010, oh, and post some of you stuff?

Cheers.

[Eurosport]

i like the brushed case very much also the dial goes good with it imo. very edgy, in a good way, the design is definitely good. i would prefer a different color on the seconds hand/name, perhaps a dark blue

[RayT]

hi pardon my noob-ness...but what did u use to produce those images? they almost look like u took a photo of the real thing!

[TNT13]

I like the first one, just a bit concerned that the corners might be a bit sharp to the touch. A nice matching metal bracelet is a must!

[Patricia Klein]

Very nice watch! Beautiful, clean lines!

[t20569cald]

G'day Mate.

What about those sharp angles catching on things, shirt cuffs etc?
From the way i look at it, that might be an issue.

Otherwise there is some potential there i think.

[Rhino-Ranch]

Hmmmm... I'm seeing an industrial hour glass shaped case w/ two dials, with the sub dial dedicated to 24 hours and could be set for separate time zone !
Get to work... and stop slackin ! Kidding.
Jim

[velo-ct]

Just a view from another angle showing case thickness.

I like the bold styling but it will be expensive to get produced with the precision that would be required.

It will be difficult to get the outside facets to line up on those corners to a point when you consider even very tight manufacturing tolerances. Even a small angle or position error will pull your corners out of alignment.

If you can let surfaces run off each other independantly it will be easier to machine. You might want to add some small radius corner breaks and inside fillets on all your edges so you can see what they look like after finishing as both brushed and especially polished will take the outside edges off and there is no tool that can cut an inside corner with zero radius.


Keep up the good work let us see how they turn out after protyping.

-Frank