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DWP - Official Announcement !!
On behalf of Ernie Romers, Watchuseek owner and Fidel Chirtes, designer/engineer, I am pleased to make this official announcement and introduction of Watchuseek Dive Watch Forum's first ever forum designed watch, the WUS Dive Watch Project (DWP)
First I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ernie for the forum and the use of the WUS logo, Fidel for the awesome design and technical guidance, Jim (RhinoRanch) as master facilitator, the DWF moderators and forum members who contributed to the development and for the continued support.:thanks|>|>|>
The eye candy:
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The details:
Limited edition of 100 units
ETA 2824
45mm case diameter (bottom)
43mm bezel diameter
24mm lug width
16.45mm height
Double domed sapphire crystal
1000m WR
Brushed 316L SS
Auto HRV @ 9 o'clock
C3 Superluminova
12 month warranty
Packaging & extras:
Packaging - something cool TBD and discussed further, feel free to post suggestions. Looking to include a rubber strap and possibly a tool.
Pricing:
Regular price = $895 + shipping
Pre-order price = $750 + shipping for all WUS members
Required deposit = $300. 50 confirmed and paid orders required to start production
Important information:
This watch is a fresh design and as such many of the parts require new tooling. Therefore please understand that the construction of the watch will take many months to complete. Progress updates will be given as new information becomes available. Pictures of prototypes and/or samples will be provided when available. For pre-ordering you are getting an awesome deal on a limited production timepiece. Many of us know that waiting for a new watch can be frustrating so please keep this in mind when making this commitment. I know this is a little vague, but there are so many things that effect the production cycle. However if enough interest early on, I'd expect to have them completed before the year-end.
Ordering process:
As you may know there was an informal serial number reservation list a while back. In order to accommodate those who "reserved" a specific number, you will have first dibs to keep your number.
If you HAVE "reserved" a number already, send an email to [email protected] with your first and last name, WUS username and the serial number. I will provide you with a PayPal address you can send the $300 deposit to. There will be a reasonable amount of time given to hold your number and make the deposit. Afterwards, you will be contacted if I don't hear from you. And then if you don't make your deposit, your number will be removed from the preferred list and be made available for someone else.
If you HAVE NOT "reserved" a number already, please stay tuned and be on the lookout for the open ordering process.
Thanks,
Keith
First I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ernie for the forum and the use of the WUS logo, Fidel for the awesome design and technical guidance, Jim (RhinoRanch) as master facilitator, the DWF moderators and forum members who contributed to the development and for the continued support.:thanks|>|>|>
The eye candy:
The details:
Limited edition of 100 units
ETA 2824
45mm case diameter (bottom)
43mm bezel diameter
24mm lug width
16.45mm height
Double domed sapphire crystal
1000m WR
Brushed 316L SS
Auto HRV @ 9 o'clock
C3 Superluminova
12 month warranty
Packaging & extras:
Packaging - something cool TBD and discussed further, feel free to post suggestions. Looking to include a rubber strap and possibly a tool.
Pricing:
Regular price = $895 + shipping
Pre-order price = $750 + shipping for all WUS members
Required deposit = $300. 50 confirmed and paid orders required to start production
Important information:
This watch is a fresh design and as such many of the parts require new tooling. Therefore please understand that the construction of the watch will take many months to complete. Progress updates will be given as new information becomes available. Pictures of prototypes and/or samples will be provided when available. For pre-ordering you are getting an awesome deal on a limited production timepiece. Many of us know that waiting for a new watch can be frustrating so please keep this in mind when making this commitment. I know this is a little vague, but there are so many things that effect the production cycle. However if enough interest early on, I'd expect to have them completed before the year-end.
Ordering process:
As you may know there was an informal serial number reservation list a while back. In order to accommodate those who "reserved" a specific number, you will have first dibs to keep your number.
If you HAVE "reserved" a number already, send an email to [email protected] with your first and last name, WUS username and the serial number. I will provide you with a PayPal address you can send the $300 deposit to. There will be a reasonable amount of time given to hold your number and make the deposit. Afterwards, you will be contacted if I don't hear from you. And then if you don't make your deposit, your number will be removed from the preferred list and be made available for someone else.
If you HAVE NOT "reserved" a number already, please stay tuned and be on the lookout for the open ordering process.
Thanks,
Keith
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Now that's more like it... hopefully a few more sneaky shots will materialise to keep us all going!!
A true work of art.
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Now that's more like it... hopefully a few more sneaky shots will materialise to keep us all going!!
Initial Impressions and More Pictures!!
Fidel has had the DWP for about a week now and I am pleased to report that he is more than happy with it and is extremely pleased with the overall result. There are a few items that need tweaking and we are already working on them in order to expedite the completion of this project. In fact, we expected there would be a few things that needed to be addressed. For some reason the lugs came polished instead of brushed. So to whomever first mentioned that from the first picture, good eyes. We need to tighten up the tolerance where the lugs meets the case. We'd like the case-back engraving to be deeper. And we think we can do better with the lume.
I hope to have more information as Fidel has a chance to delve into it a little deeper.
Here are some pictures.
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Fidel has had the DWP for about a week now and I am pleased to report that he is more than happy with it and is extremely pleased with the overall result. There are a few items that need tweaking and we are already working on them in order to expedite the completion of this project. In fact, we expected there would be a few things that needed to be addressed. For some reason the lugs came polished instead of brushed. So to whomever first mentioned that from the first picture, good eyes. We need to tighten up the tolerance where the lugs meets the case. We'd like the case-back engraving to be deeper. And we think we can do better with the lume.
I hope to have more information as Fidel has a chance to delve into it a little deeper.
Here are some pictures.
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I was thinking the same thing
Also, it looks like the bracelet links appear to be flatter than in the concept drawing, at least those next to the lungs?
And another nitpick - the digits in the date window seemed bigger in the drawing, or is it just the angle of the latest pics?
Re: Initial Impressions and More Pictures!!
I'd also say the bezel is a bit more angular than the previous pictures - I actually like that.
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I'd also say the bezel is a bit more angular than the previous pictures - I actually like that.
You are right, its not the angle the digits are smaller and the bracelet links not even close to the original drawing.I was thinking the same thing
Also, it looks like the bracelet links appear to be flatter than in the concept drawing, at least those next to the lungs?
And another nitpick - the digits in the date window seemed bigger in the drawing, or is it just the angle of the latest pics?
Lets wait and see I guess.
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