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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: Rogier du Bellier on March 20, 2015, 03:29:02 AM
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Hi there everyone,
I wanted to ask your opinions on my Swiss Made watch I am creating Rogier du Bellier. I know the design will not be to every ones taste and appreciate constructive criticism.
Based out of Zürich (Switzerland), Rogier du Bellier was created out of the need to produce functional, stylish and affordable watches manufactured in Switzerland, without the luxury brand and retail mark-up of other Swiss Made brands. Ultimately, my goal was to create a brand that represents Swiss watch making by maintaining the quality. However, making it more affordable by cutting out Retail mark-up.
Here are the specifications of the watch:
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 48 mm
Band Material: Genuine Leather
Band Width: 24 mm
Buckle: 316L Stainless Steel
Dial Window Material: Crystal Mineral Glass
Clasp Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Display: Analog
Luminescent minute and hour hands
Movement: Ronda 8040N Swiss Quartz
Date and Day Function: Yes
Water Resistent: 5ATM
I would really appreciate any feedback :)
I have 6 variations of "The Citadel" Chronograph and one finished working prototype:
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270975/files/20150305083528-Rogier_du_Bellier_01.jpg?1425573328)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270976/files/20150305083545-Rogier_du_Bellier_02.jpg?1425573345)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270978/files/20150305083608-Rogier_du_Bellier_03.jpg?1425573368)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270979/files/20150305083628-Rogier_du_Bellier_04.jpg?1425573388)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270980/files/20150305083644-Rogier_du_Bellier_05.jpg?1425573404)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1270981/files/20150305083659-Rogier_du_Bellier_06.jpg?1425573419)
Finished working prototype:
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1276476/files/20150307121520-image.jpg?1425759320)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1276483/files/20150307121636-image.jpg?1425759396)
(https://images.indiegogo.com/file_attachments/1302282/files/20150317080945-image.jpg?1426604985)
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What's the price range like? Any mechanical movement variation model?
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Hi niksfs1881, thank you for the response. The price starts at $279 - $299, I am planning my second design / model to have an automatic movement. For my first model to keep retail down below $300 haveing a Swiss movement I needed to go Quartz. Regards
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Congratulation! Looks good - premium and solid build quality with reasonable price tags!
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Thank you nikfs1881, I know it will only appeal to certain people because its big 48mm and has only a Swiss quartz movement but therefore I think the price reflects that and is reasonable for a watch manufactured in Switzerland. My next model i plan to make a 42mm case with an ISA Automatic movement. Regards
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The dial arrangement is symmetrical which is nice. Just a question. How doess the case back look like? Any interesting etchings?
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The dial arrangement is symmetrical which is nice. Just a question. How doess the case back look like? Any interesting etchings?
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Thanks for the response meoramri, nothing special on the back just the logo and some references :)
(http://i.imgur.com/mmIyH1z.jpg)
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The 2nd model with blue minute marker looks cool
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Looks good
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Very nicely executed design and style.
Looks great, with different strap combos available.
Overall a great job. Wish you all the success. :thumbsup:
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Thank you JeepWH really appreciate the feedback! The watches are available for pre-order on Indiegogo. Have a great weekend! Regards
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I prefer the white dial.. Look classy
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Here some more photos:)
(http://i.imgur.com/6kBMPBa.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l4a9nFm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/K9rUYtl.jpg)
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Dial looks too busy and cluttered for my liking
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Dial looks too busy and cluttered for my liking
Thanks for the response. Yes i can agree some people will find the dial design busy :) Best Regards
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Congratulations and wish you the best in your endeavour!
Looks to be reasonably priced for what it is. How's the packaging of the watch? For a quartz watch and at that price, an attractive package that includes accessories may help!
Looking forward to your automatic range!
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Congratulations and wish you the best in your endeavour!
Looks to be reasonably priced for what it is. How's the packaging of the watch? For a quartz watch and at that price, an attractive package that includes accessories may help!
Looking forward to your automatic range!
Thank you for the response, no accessories availabe at the moment but I have pictures of the packaging below. I'm running a funding campaign for pre-orders that will hopefully be successful so that I can fund the second model which will be automatic :) will keep every one up to date here :) [ mod : pls do not post commercial link ](http://i.imgur.com/c1SWasZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WvrQIuI.jpg)
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i like the 1st model, very nice design, nice combination :thumbsup:
looking forward to your next creation with automatic movement
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i like the 1st model, very nice design, nice combination :thumbsup:
looking forward to your next creation with automatic movement
Thank you ! Best regards
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Too Busy and cluttered :thumbsdown:
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Thanks for your opinion :thumbsup:
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Dear Rogier,
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