Author Topic: Opinions on my first watch creation :) Rogier du Bellier (Read 7440 times)

Rogier du Bellier · « **on:** March 20, 2015, 03:29:02 AM »

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:

Finished working prototype:

nikfs1881 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2015, 04:07:14 AM »

What's the price range like? Any mechanical movement variation model?

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Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2015, 04:10:57 AM »

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

nikfs1881 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2015, 04:13:53 AM »

Congratulation! Looks good - premium and solid build quality with reasonable price tags!

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Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2015, 04:25:43 AM »

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

meoramri · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:05:53 AM »

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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Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:16:21 AM »

Quote from: meoramri on March 20, 2015, 05:05:53 AM

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

Timeless · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2015, 01:46:04 PM »

The 2nd model with blue minute marker looks cool

CKL1213 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:00:32 PM »

Looks good

JeepWH · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:21:04 PM »

Very nicely executed design and style.

Looks great, with different strap combos available.

Overall a great job. Wish you all the success.

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:13:25 PM »

Thank you JeepWH really appreciate the feedback! The watches are available for pre-order on Indiegogo. Have a great weekend! Regards

arsene · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:04:43 PM »

I prefer the white dial.. Look classy

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2015, 12:06:31 AM »

Here some more photos:)

watzisname · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2015, 02:16:53 PM »

Dial looks too busy and cluttered for my liking

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2015, 02:58:52 PM »

Quote from: watzisname on March 22, 2015, 02:16:53 PM

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

sidestreaker · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:42:54 PM »

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!

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:05:58 PM »

Quote from: sidestreaker on March 22, 2015, 03:42:54 PM

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

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Willie Ho · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:29:03 PM »

i like the 1st model, very nice design, nice combination

looking forward to your next creation with automatic movement

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:53:10 AM »

Quote from: Willie Ho on March 22, 2015, 04:29:03 PM

i like the 1st model, very nice design, nice combination

looking forward to your next creation with automatic movement

Thank you ! Best regards

Nobby · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2015, 08:25:46 AM »

Too Busy and cluttered

Rogier du Bellier · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:01:08 PM »

Thanks for your opinion

ck77 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2015, 08:37:54 AM »

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