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Hi Watchuseek Compatriots,
Tomorrow Saturday the 16th of July we will be launching our kickstarter campaign for our new watch line.
For the next 3 days you will see our ads up around watchuseek
The past three years I have toiled on this concept after opening my flagship watch store in Bellevue,Wa (other side of the lake from Seattle)
The watch pictures posted are final prototypes that run and feel great on the wrist.
I appreciate all feed back and discussion of our product as that can only make it better in the long run.
I will post some pictures and chat about them and then continue my diatribe a little later.
Background on me Sam Mostad Founder of Arcane Watch Co.:
I have been in retail most of my life and in watch repair service and sales for the last 15 years.
I have schooling in materials engineering from Carnegie Mellon University ,(yes same place Michael Kobold went.)
My 2 retail stores Arc Watch Works & Engraving service Omega, Rolex and many other high brands as well as lots of vintage pocket watches.
We do engraving as well as wholesale repair for most of the jewelers in Bellevue/Seattle Area.
With years of seeing what fails on a watch we have been able to put that knowledge into action for you.
Ok here are some pics and please come see us at arcane.us these are large files so please take your time and enjoy the details.
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These are the two prototypes we've created the blue has been the most popular because it fits more peoples sensibilities.
The brown and teal one is made with the same process but different settings to show how diverse a truly bespoke can be.
People warm to loving this color combination after they get over the shock of what combinations they could possibly wear on their wrist.
![Analog watch Watch Watch accessory Fashion accessory Jewellery]()
The Blue dial features 20mm lug designs and the teal/brown has 24mm lugs these are completely interchangeable with each and every design we make.
The lugs in the picture have not been completely finished to remove machining marks due to time constraint the blue dial watch is the best example of the finish work on the contours and edges
![Analog watch Watch Watch accessory Strap Fashion accessory]()
Just to show off the lug versatility we flipped them over for the customer that no longer needs a watch for time but would like a artful piece of history on their wrists.
Now that you've seen the goods let me tell you a little more about the brand:
Tomorrow Saturday the 16th of July we will be launching our kickstarter campaign for our new watch line.
For the next 3 days you will see our ads up around watchuseek
The past three years I have toiled on this concept after opening my flagship watch store in Bellevue,Wa (other side of the lake from Seattle)
The watch pictures posted are final prototypes that run and feel great on the wrist.
I appreciate all feed back and discussion of our product as that can only make it better in the long run.
I will post some pictures and chat about them and then continue my diatribe a little later.
Background on me Sam Mostad Founder of Arcane Watch Co.:
I have been in retail most of my life and in watch repair service and sales for the last 15 years.
I have schooling in materials engineering from Carnegie Mellon University ,(yes same place Michael Kobold went.)
My 2 retail stores Arc Watch Works & Engraving service Omega, Rolex and many other high brands as well as lots of vintage pocket watches.
We do engraving as well as wholesale repair for most of the jewelers in Bellevue/Seattle Area.
With years of seeing what fails on a watch we have been able to put that knowledge into action for you.
Ok here are some pics and please come see us at arcane.us these are large files so please take your time and enjoy the details.
These are the two prototypes we've created the blue has been the most popular because it fits more peoples sensibilities.
The brown and teal one is made with the same process but different settings to show how diverse a truly bespoke can be.
People warm to loving this color combination after they get over the shock of what combinations they could possibly wear on their wrist.
The Blue dial features 20mm lug designs and the teal/brown has 24mm lugs these are completely interchangeable with each and every design we make.
The lugs in the picture have not been completely finished to remove machining marks due to time constraint the blue dial watch is the best example of the finish work on the contours and edges
Just to show off the lug versatility we flipped them over for the customer that no longer needs a watch for time but would like a artful piece of history on their wrists.
Now that you've seen the goods let me tell you a little more about the brand:
Arcane Watch Company is the only 100% American made brand
inside and out and every last detail.
FTC Should appreciate the clarity in that statement. ;-)
We even ask that our vendors use USA based resources,
including the Hytrel gasket formula from Dupont
and the sapphire for the glass fused in the states.
I have called and chatted with most of the brands doing work in the US and asked to make sure none of them claim that title already
and the last 2% of making it 100% is just not worth the effort it takes in most peoples eyes.
Our forefathers at Elgin and Illinois not only made all the parts for their watches they also made all the machines to make the parts.
With that as inspiration we can't help but go the extra mile and make ours 100%.
Our monoblock casing is milled from recycled aircraft titanium at a local aerospace machine shop.
We do all the design work in house for the original 2d drawings
then my CAD modeler extrudes the casing out for the shop to convert to CNC paths
The dial/case engraving and coloring are all done in house with our fiber tip Yttrium laser and electrolytic baths.
These techniques took me years to perfect to produce the rich colors you see in these prototypes.
Look at our kickstarter launch video that will be going live tomorrow july 16th 2016
for a better understanding of the work that goes into these pieces
Including the hands of the watch that are a time intensive process that creates the beautiful pillow top contour
as seen on these pictured(zoom in on these)
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and yes all these colors are also available in dial designs.
The movement at the heart of all this is an Illinois Autocrat Circa 1915 restored to its original beauty.
We have taken the time and dedication to make sure this is not a pocket watch conversion
but more like putting a classic big block engine in your modern chassis.
Along with refinishing and restoration we have used all the
modern technology and techniques to time and adjust it to the expectations of a fine mechanical wrist watch.
Need to go and finish the kickstarter lay out and make it gorgeous for all of you to visit.
I will be back later to tell you more and answer all your posts.
Thanks you for your time and consideration.
your questions here will go a long way to helping build up our FAQ
so none of our customers with be left wanting for details and information.
Sincerely,
Sam Mostad
Founder of Arcane Watch Co.
[email protected]
Watchline Website: Arcane.us
Stores: Arcwatchworks.com
inside and out and every last detail.
FTC Should appreciate the clarity in that statement. ;-)
We even ask that our vendors use USA based resources,
including the Hytrel gasket formula from Dupont
and the sapphire for the glass fused in the states.
I have called and chatted with most of the brands doing work in the US and asked to make sure none of them claim that title already
and the last 2% of making it 100% is just not worth the effort it takes in most peoples eyes.
Our forefathers at Elgin and Illinois not only made all the parts for their watches they also made all the machines to make the parts.
With that as inspiration we can't help but go the extra mile and make ours 100%.
Our monoblock casing is milled from recycled aircraft titanium at a local aerospace machine shop.
We do all the design work in house for the original 2d drawings
then my CAD modeler extrudes the casing out for the shop to convert to CNC paths
The dial/case engraving and coloring are all done in house with our fiber tip Yttrium laser and electrolytic baths.
These techniques took me years to perfect to produce the rich colors you see in these prototypes.
Look at our kickstarter launch video that will be going live tomorrow july 16th 2016
for a better understanding of the work that goes into these pieces
Including the hands of the watch that are a time intensive process that creates the beautiful pillow top contour
as seen on these pictured(zoom in on these)
and yes all these colors are also available in dial designs.
The movement at the heart of all this is an Illinois Autocrat Circa 1915 restored to its original beauty.
We have taken the time and dedication to make sure this is not a pocket watch conversion
but more like putting a classic big block engine in your modern chassis.
Along with refinishing and restoration we have used all the
modern technology and techniques to time and adjust it to the expectations of a fine mechanical wrist watch.
Need to go and finish the kickstarter lay out and make it gorgeous for all of you to visit.
I will be back later to tell you more and answer all your posts.
Thanks you for your time and consideration.
your questions here will go a long way to helping build up our FAQ
so none of our customers with be left wanting for details and information.
Sincerely,
Sam Mostad
Founder of Arcane Watch Co.
[email protected]
Watchline Website: Arcane.us
Stores: Arcwatchworks.com
