Bronze Case Watch: Special Edition for our own?

[Godzillaz]

Any one interested in a bronze case diver style sport watch that make specially for own forum?

On a recent GTG, some one in the group that they will be interested in one.

I myself will be proud to own one. However we need to gauge the numbers of people who are keen.

May we see a show of hand who is interested on this Bronze diver watch? If the number is too low then it might not happen.

Regards
Tyler

[G.MAC]

I am interested. Provided the price is not in the region of the bronzo.

[Godzillaz]

What would be a right region. Do you have a range in mind? 10k still not in the region of bronzo   

Regards
Tyler

I am interested. Provided the price is not in the region of the bronzo.

[zameenzahari]

I'm in ...but of coz need to have a look first!

[jefnando]

Gotta see the design and the price. Who is gonna design it?

[Godzillaz]

What design would you like to see and what price range do you prefer?

Regards
Tyler

Gotta see the design and the price. Who is gonna design it?

[hanz079]

Designing and planning a project watch is no easy task.
Most will be interested in discussion stage...
During design stage, everyone have their own preference.
Dimensions, case design, hands, movement to use etc.
Once pricing is out, you will know how many are really interested.
And if the numbers do not add up, we end up spending lost time planning, designing, sourcing of cases, movements, dial and hands and etc.

[G.MAC]

Agree with bro hanz. But logically the viable bronze case would be of a diver or panerai-like. Personally I think the pricing would be in the region of RM5k. We have to bear in mind that this is a bronze watch and many will quote magrette and their low pricing but it ended up to be brass. So we have to be really realistic in this.

[Godzillaz]

That's the reason for this post. If the response is position then maybe we can proceed to talk to manufacturer.

Regards
Tyler

Designing and planning a project watch is no easy task.
Most will be interested in discussion stage...
During design stage, everyone have their own preference.
Dimensions, case design, hands, movement to use etc.
Once pricing is out, you will know how many are really interested.
And if the numbers do not add up, we end up spending lost time planning, designing, sourcing of cases, movements, dial and hands and etc.

[am_sober]

Some references or views on project watches... ><

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,3287.0.html

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,14.0.html

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,3254.0.html

[TheHobbit]

We have to bear in mind that this is a bronze watch and many will quote magrette and their low pricing but it ended up to be brass.

Not defending them but it was not their fault. Other micro brands were also impacted by the same supplier who promised bronze but delivered brass.

[G.MAC]

not blaming. Just setting things straight from the start. Bronze cases arent cheap. Just want to clarify that point.

[JayJay]

I am interested,

Care to provide photo first?
And some basic specs

[Godzillaz]

We are not even close to that point yet.

If we have the finish watch or prototype then this post would be redundant.

1st we need to know how many are interested then at what price range.

When we have a glue of how many people are interested and at what price people are comfortable to pay.

Only then we come to ...
2nd: Picking the case and design. 

Movement wise there ain't that many to choose from, Eta or Miyota. Inhouse movement is a no no unless we're talking a watch that cost 15k. I'm sure no one would pay for that. Regardless of how pretty the movement is.

Regards
Tyler

I am interested,

Care to provide photo first?
And some basic specs

[jefnando]

What design would you like to see and what price range do you prefer?

Regards
Tyler

i personally think that bronze watch should stay true to the dive watch design
super compressor case would be good, preferrably with a 22mm lug width
machine wise, for date, either a miyota 9015 or the famous eta 2824
if no date design, can consider a vostok 2416
price range... of course as low as possible 

[jefnando]

We are not even close to that point yet.

If we have the finish watch or prototype then this post would be redundant.

1st we need to know how many are interested then at what price range.

When we have a glue of how many people are interested and at what price people are comfortable to pay.

Only then we come to ...
2nd: Picking the case and design. 

Movement wise there ain't that many to choose from, Eta or Miyota. Inhouse movement is a no no unless we're talking a watch that cost 15k. I'm sure no one would pay for that. Regardless of how pretty the movement is.

Regards
Tyler

yes, forum watch project is a difficult one,
i would suggest that someone design a watch and try to get the price from the supplier
THEN post the design and price range and see who is interested
isn't that what most micro brands are doing?
and they collect deposit too...

btw, anyone knows any malaysian watch case maker?

[takashi78]

Too many cook spoil the soup.

Look at past "projects".

[Godzillaz]

That's not a good idea because if we just go ahead with design without knowing how many watch we're going to order and at what price then it's a massive work. Not fair to those who put in the effort. If the project don't materialise then all those effort are wasted.


Regards
Tyler

We are not even close to that point yet.

If we have the finish watch or prototype then this post would be redundant.

1st we need to know how many are interested then at what price range.

When we have a glue of how many people are interested and at what price people are comfortable to pay.

Only then we come to ...
2nd: Picking the case and design. 

Movement wise there ain't that many to choose from, Eta or Miyota. Inhouse movement is a no no unless we're talking a watch that cost 15k. I'm sure no one would pay for that. Regardless of how pretty the movement is.

Regards
Tyler

yes, forum watch project is a difficult one,
i would suggest that someone design a watch and try to get the price from the supplier
THEN post the design and price range and see who is interested
isn't that what most micro brands are doing?
and they collect deposit too...

btw, anyone knows any malaysian watch case maker?

[ancs88]

Interested!!!

[Godzillaz]

Thanks. Still we have less than 10 but still not bad for day old post.

Regards
Tyler

Interested!!!

[watchmanu]

count me in if the budget is within my range and if i manage to obtain HM approval...am i the no. 10? 

but ofcoz would love to look at the design and movement as well. 

please do keep me in the loop. 

[joskovic]

  i'm in*

*terms and conditions apply

[Godzillaz]

OK. 7 people so far.


Regards
Tyler

i'm in*

*terms and conditions apply

[Aquafly62]

Count me in. Cheers

[jefnando]

Me too