After many time of asking, MWF finally decided to go for a project watch like many other big forum!
The small numbers of interested member limiting our possibility... not many watch company willing even to consider our order!
before we talk about price and design!
Big Thank YOU to Vintage VDB
for turning our dream to reality!
Pls visit their store here
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/board,43.0.htmlafter months of getting the design firm up and bla bla.... mths of waiting....
detail of the process pls read here
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,6540.0.htmland here
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,7302.0.htmlFinally all the 15 MWF Project Bronze watches arrived yesterday
external box cover is the white paper box that protecting the inner watch box
the leather watch box is nice, not too big but unique on its own... very well made though
all watches from EU come with 2 yrs warranty nowadays.... here the cards, nothing fancy
Before i unveil the watch....another thumbs up to VDB, for th extra sport rubber strap.
this black color isofrane alike strap is 28mm at lugs and 26mm at buckle. It is so soft, i
believe its gonna be very comfortable.... (i have not try it yet) and the
black pvd 26mm buckle also given both the buckle and strap is signed with vdb logo
heres the very limited 15 pieces of 1
st MWF PROJECT WATCH
this is it overall look like from the front... i certainly like it very much.... (yeah, i love VDB way of making raw vintage feel watches).... although may not be every1 cup of tea !
look at this beauty! the 46mm bronze case may look massive.... but it is easy to wear!
the rotatable diver bezel is just cool, especially the big lume on Omin is like glowing all the time n very eye catching to the extend of forming the DNA of VDB watch
brown dial is simple but very matching
and i personally like the hour markers is like 80s rolex way ....
gold color hands are rough... the orange second hand is striking...
the black pvd coated crown on 12 really bring out the design of this watch.... esthetically - but may not good on function, its abit tough to open and close, u need to get use to it!
the beat blasted '
MWF ' wording on the lover case is not what we wanted at first, I am asking for deep engraving actually.... Communicating with some one only speak German do give me problems... Anyway, it's not too bad though!
looks.... its getting patina already... oh boy !!!
a very 1st watch thats bear MWF on its case ! hopefully this is not the last one
the doom sapphire crystal was like plexi in old watches... its reflection actually disturbing my shooting ....
the black pvd case back has all the engraving we asked for
nothing to shout, but its first time that we have MWF website engraved on it
the watch come with a handmade dark tan thick leather strap... matching the watch perfectly ! 28mm on both end
however european size is little too long for most of us! my apology to those who have small wrist that take up the watch
the leather strap is not easy to bend near lugs sometimes, bcoz it is thick!
anyway, hand finish is felt!
i like the black pvd coated buckle, does it look big? its 28mm actually... its well cut and finish
the watch is huge, but it is well curve and with the short lugs design, it is very wearable! believe me!
after a day of wearing, the workhorse eta2824-2movement in it running within 10s... watch is comfort....
vdb is no famous for fine finish dress watch.... watches are flaws, but thats the proof of handmade case?
not all bezel align to 12, dust on hand, scratches on lug side and lug screws, bezel turning not as smooth....
some straps are longer, some darker, some softer,.....
final words.... i m proud of this very first MWF jamtangan projek Gangsa ! this is not the perfect watch....
i even spotted one of it have a different caseback and hands
VDB confirmed thats the first they made, prototype to to call.....
so see later who is the lucky one, anyway, the proto watch gold color engraved case back looks more match the watch!
last photo....
tomorrow i will courier 2 to penang, distribute some this coming saturday, holding 1 for our member in hong kong now
let see these 15 bros can ever catch up again
i
LOVE my
GANGSO
