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PostSubject: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 12:24 pm

Hey fellas... Haven't had a lot of time to post lately with Noah bein' over in Canada for treatment, planning my wedding, moving apartments, and keepin' things in order. Hope you guys have been farin' well...

I just got samples of some new dials today. These ones took 6 months of R&D, and were fairly complicated due to the indices and getting the lume in there properly. These are a tribute to the 1970's Aquastar Benthos...I've done 4 types..with logo/without, with date/without..Before I go to production, I want to put out my feelers and ask you guys whatcha think.. Here's a quick pic of one in a Tsunami.....



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Thanks fellas...Keep yer stick on the ice.

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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 12:28 pm

Looking good so far Jake!

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PostSubject: Thanks, man...I'm gonna get some better pics tomorrow...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 12:32 pm

I'm now officially in LOVE with this watch (don't tell my fiancee) Wink
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 12:42 pm

It's a winner Jake, go with it!
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PostSubject: Nice...Thanks...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 12:53 pm

I'll show you some pics of the different variations (better quality pics) tomorrow, mate. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 1:05 pm

Pretty cool, Jake.
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PostSubject: Right on...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 1:29 pm

Even with the bad pics you guys are likin' it....Looks like I'll go to production. Only 24 samples right now until then.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 2:10 pm

very nice Jake!
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 2:28 pm

New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_cheers Looks good, another winner Jake.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 6:50 pm

Hey Jake ! New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_smile Sounds like you have really been busy ! Congratulations on
the coming Wedding, and new apartment sir. Seems like you are keeping
things in order VERY nicely with this dial. Those markers are AWESOME,
especially that one at the 12 o'clock position ! New XW/DOT Dials... 46145 NICE job all the way
around if you ask me !..Thanks for stopping by, and showing us these
pictures !

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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 10:35 pm

Very cool. I really like that watch as well. I am not in love yet, but I am in deep like.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeTue Jun 01, 2010 11:13 pm

Very nice...If you get bored of the third one, I'll take good care of it for you New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_biggrin

BTW - great work Jake!!

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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 12:41 am

I like it,but take the hash marks off the chapter ring.Those are already present on the bezel so it looks redundant.
Marathon uses tall chapter rings but are blank.Just plain aluminium.looks much cleaner.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 12:53 am

To the contrary, a watch must have hashes either on the dial, or on the rehaut. If there are only hashes on the bezel, they are useless without a point of reference. All dive watches that do not have hashes on the dial have them on the rehaut, and vice-versa (like Marathon)

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yamahaki wrote:
I like it,but take the hash marks off the chapter ring.Those are already present on the bezel so it looks redundant.
Marathon uses tall chapter rings but are blank.Just plain aluminium.looks much cleaner.


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PostSubject: A few better PICS...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 12:56 am

Here's a few better ones Smile

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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 12:58 am

I know this Jake.I'm just saying that hash marks on the chapter ring don't look right on this particular watch.You asked for
opinions,I gave you mine.If you didn't want opinions,then don't state it.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 1:07 am

I comented on your opinion, giving you the reason that there has to be hash marks on the chapter.....This dial has no hashes. Your opinion is welcome, and I hope that my anwswer was too.

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I know this Jake.I'm just saying that hash marks on the chapter ring don't look right on this particular watch.You asked for
opinions,I gave you mine.If you didn't want opinions,then don't state it.
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 1:14 am

I like them because they were going after the aquastar look but did the ring a little different! Might have a blank stainless one in stock that would work if some don't care for the ring?
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 1:25 am

Sure, man...All compatible with Seiko SKX and 10watches custom parts. This example is a Tsunami with custom parts installed.

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I like them because they were going after the aquastar look but did the ring a little different! Might have a blank stainless one in stock that would work if some don't care for the ring?
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 9:39 am

Hello Jake,

As a suggestion, I would settle for a slightly smaller font for the "Automatic" notice. Other than that, it is very much attractive as-is.

One question, though: taking into account that the 12-hr marker lume is doubled but actually slimmer than the 09 and 06 markers, will it not look a bit unbalanced when "fired up"?

Keep up the good work, Jake!

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PostSubject: Thanks...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 10:56 am

Thanks..I'm thinking the same thing about altering the size of the text, and possibly the text itself.

As for the markers...I kept them in the spirit of the original...It looks nice "fired up" as It distinguished the 12 from the others Smile

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Hello Jake,

As a suggestion, I would settle for a slightly smaller font for the "Automatic" notice. Other than that, it is very much attractive as-is.

One question, though: taking into account that the 12-hr marker lume is doubled but actually slimmer than the 09 and 06 markers, will it not look a bit unbalanced when "fired up"?

Keep up the good work, Jake!

Cheers,

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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 11:18 am

Jake B wrote:
Thanks..I'm thinking the same thing about altering the size of the text, and possibly the text itself.

As for the markers...I kept them in the spirit of the original...It looks nice "fired up" as It distinguished the 12 from the others Smile

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Thanks for the return, Jake! As for the markers, I cannot help myself: you gotta lume shots already? New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_cyclops
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PostSubject: Soon....   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 11:23 am

No time right now...4 days til the wedding and have to wrap up biz before taking of to Malaysia on honeymoon ;-) I'll be on it soon enough.


MarcelloGT wrote:
Jake B wrote:
Thanks..I'm thinking the same thing about altering the size of the text, and possibly the text itself.

As for the markers...I kept them in the spirit of the original...It looks nice "fired up" as It distinguished the 12 from the others Smile

Jake B


Thanks for the return, Jake! As for the markers, I cannot help myself: you gotta lume shots already? New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_cyclops
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PostSubject: Re: New XW/DOT Dials...   New XW/DOT Dials... Icon_minitimeWed Jun 02, 2010 11:31 am

Jake B wrote:
No time right now...4 days til the wedding and have to wrap up biz before taking of to Malaysia on honeymoon ;-) I'll be on it soon enough.



Getting married!?!? Now that is a lame excuse to avoid your "duties", don't you think? Nah, just kidding! Here's my very best wishes for a great wedding for you and your bride, Jake! New XW/DOT Dials... 74725
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