Prototypes

[Angrybear]

Update for anyone that hasn’t been put to sleep by my continued post. 
I finished the black watch and had been happily wearing it, but something wasn’t right. So I made some adjustments to the dial design, and at the same time decided to try some more colours. 

[Angrybear]

Test colours....

[Angrybear]

Decided on making a gilt relief dial in the blue and I think it’s a vast improvement. Please let me know your thoughts? 
I’ll probably keep posting until someone tells me to shut up, so if the thread is getting a little tired please also let me know. 

[Angrybear]

[watchweasol]

Your work does you credit.  I like the blue one, it has that timeless appeal and I think will always be in fashion like the black. Keep up the great work.

[Angrybear]

1 hour ago, watchweasol said:

Your work does you credit.  I like the blue one, it has that timeless appeal and I think will always be in fashion like the black. Keep up the great work.

Thank you. That’s all the encouragement I needed. I’ll nickname it the Weasol. 
The OROLUX Weasol is done!

[watchweasol]

Ha  Ha   I like that,  how about "The Weasol Watch Co"   No thats going a bit too far.   But I like the simplicity and un fussy style it is to me classic.  When you look at it it tells you the time, its prime function without complication.      like I said  Clsaaic.             cheers

[Angrybear]

Had a bit of a play this afternoon with trying to achieve a spun dial finish (rather dangerously I fear). It inspired me to adapt an old design, and try something new. Comments and criticism are gratefully accepted as usual. 
Once again these are ‘fast and dirty’ proof of concept creations. 
 

[Angrybear]

[watchweasol]

Hi  They may be down and dirty proofs but they are still quality, I have seen watches sold with worse finishes than those for sure. I would like to see your finished article if those are proofs.  Classic, clean and simple.

[Angrybear]

2 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi  They may be down and dirty proofs but they are still quality, I have seen watches sold with worse finishes than those for sure. I would like to see your finished article if those are proofs.  Classic, clean and simple.

Thank you once again for the kind words watchweasol. I’m currently collecting supplies to start a finished watch. May need to spend some time improving my enamelling technique first tho! 
As soon as I finish something, you guys will be the first to know. 

[watchweasol]

look forwards to it.

[Angrybear]

The Orolux ‘Mil-spec’ (working title, lol) has arrived! I can’t believe how excited I am! I know it’s very similar to every other military inspired watch out there, but this one is mine (guess the military film reference). And I’m pretty sure most modern mass produced military watches don’t have an enamel dial. 
 

[Angrybear]

I’ve just been told off for spending too much time ‘playing with silly watches’, and not enough time earning a living. Back to the grind stone.....

[Angrybear]

Ok, last photo I promise! 
 

[Angrybear]

I liked the last watch so much I decided to try a version for the 6498. Just finished reshaping and painting the hands. I really like them without the lume for this dial. With or without lume? Answers on a postcard. 

[Angrybear]

In the proposed case. Case needs some work still. Don’t like the shape of the bezel. Really need a lathe...

[Angrybear]

With high dome acrylic crystal. Either this or a flat sapphire Crystal. The flat crystal may keep the thickness down. What do you think? 

[Angrybear]

[watchweasol]

Hi   they are looking good  The hands  would suit either  lume or not My preference  no lume,  I think the case suits the style and a flat crystal to keep it slim.  The only issue I would have is with the second hand whilst very cleverly done I think a plain one would be better as the current one takes the eye away from the actual watch. Again my preference alone, others will have a different opinion I am sure.  Bur a cracking job well done.

[Angrybear]

I very much appreciate your opinion watchweasol, and believe I completely agree with you. With a clear head brought about by a new day it’s easier to be objective. I’ve already ordered a flat crystal as well as one with a slight dome to try out. I think this will make the watch much more wearable. After measuring the height of the hand stack I reckon I could fit a flat crystal as well as removing 1.5mm from the bezel height. I think this will transform the watch. As much as it pains me to say it I agree with you regarding the seconds hand too. It just doesn’t suit the watch. 
I’ve actually found a case for sale in Japan that fits a 6498 and is only 40mm in diameter and 11mm thick. It’s expensive but looks top quality. I’m very tempted to give it a try. As I get older 44mm feels just too large! 

[Angrybear]

Just so watchweasol doesn’t think I’ve forgotten about him, here are some progress photos. Bezel has been slightly reshaped, the case has been refinished, the seconds hand has been changed, and it has a new flat glass. Total watch thickness now down to 11.5mm. Much better. 

[Angrybear]

Dial enamelling experiments coming soon, including my first attempt at cloisonné. Perhaps in a new thread. 

[watchweasol]

Hi  The lowered crystal and the changed second hand do the business looks very professional, nice and clean and the second hand change (Matching the hands ) blends nicely and doesn't take the eye away from the dial as did the aeroplane.  as class act  I like it very much.

[Michael1962]

Some really imaginative and creative stuff here. I particularly like the blue and black ones from the first page.

Nice work. Kudos.