[hanz079]

Re: 2011 Laco Special Edition Project - GENERAL DISCUSSION

The problem is that this is a 50 unit run and and the project leader stated that we have to make do with the existing cases.
Nothing fancy, maybe some detailing here and there.
As much as we like to let our creative juices fly... we just can't.

 

[hanz079]

Re: 2011 Laco Special Edition Project - GENERAL DISCUSSION

Sorry if I sound that I underestimated the dial and case engraving.... I actually don't.
I am actually very excited about this project and I really hope we won't be seeing the watch in 2 years time.
Being a 50 unit run, taking into consideration of cost... the best we can do is dig up an old dial design and try to stay as close to the original as possible.
The W-SS dial posted by Janne is looking interesting... I haven't seen one of those around.
I think as much as we would like to design a project watch frm the ground up... I think it's not feasible...
And to move away frm the Laco history and heritage would be an insult to the brand... this is purely my humble opinion.
As much as I respect the Steinhart Proteus project, I would not recommend the same for this Laco project.
Steinhart is known mostly as a quality homage maker... they can do a fresh project based on any input that they like as long as it sells.
We must remember Laco's roots and not stray too far.

 

[hanz079]

Since the question of the case size seems to crop up most of the time.
What say we start on the voting on the case size?

 

[hanz079]

You are right, Aristo does have a model with the sextant dial.
But I guess it's still more unique than your run of the mill A-dial B-dial...
Since the project is still in it's early phase...
Anyone with suggestions on the dial design better voice out now.

 

[hanz079]

Erm... did I come out sounding rough?
Sorry if I did...
What I meant was if there is any suggestions, now is the best time to be heard.
Any pictures or references would be ideal.