+1 ;-)much classier look and way more visible, too! :-!
the watches are for saleis this for sale yet??? :-d
gee thanks Chascom|> Definitely. It brings the whole dial to life.
(as an aside, the new dial inscriptions are a big improvement)
It might be removed in future version but the original I had to work with had words there and it balances out the Semdu on the topWas wondering what was the reasoning behind having 'Sapphire' on the dial.
China made was used on all (well msot as I know Alberta or Chascom will correct me, hehehe) chiense watches in the 1960's-1970's so its a bringing back the good old history of Chinese watch MFg's and since swiss use swiss made these are china made.Rex,
I am still not absolutely sure about two things:
1. The double-stones at the 12, 6 and 9 positions; one might be enough?
2. Grammar: "China made" would be a straight word-for-word translation from Chinese, it makes as much sense as "Switzerland made" or "Germany made" rather than "Swiss made" or "German made".
Small quibbles, of course.
The graphics over the entire dial area is a bit "top heavy" so if the upper half stays the same, the word "Sapphire" would indeed balance it out.It might be removed in future version but the original I had to work with had words there and it balances out the Semdu on the top
I am afraid I am not entirely comfortable with the name and logo: the "S in a shield" looks a bit like some incarnation of Sandoz, and the "Semdu" word is a little like a rush job, so to speak. The chosen font does not have that professional polish to it. And please, no copperplate! :-dI am thinking about removing the word semdu on the top and if I do removing the word Sapphire.
Woudl that work? it was more of a balance thing and also initially as a way to say these all have sapphire glass at this price point. Yes I could have gone either way. I am thinking about getting another set of dials made up as replacements that I will give away for anyone people that bought version 1![]()
Good luck, keep at it!but its a toss up and I had to narrow on a design for now. I will be having another 5-6 designs come out in the coming months if these sell decent.
I think the removing 'Sapphire' would be fine. With or without the Semdu brand? I think it could work either way.It might be removed in future version but the original I had to work with had words there and it balances out the Semdu on the top
I am thinking about removing the word semdu on the top and if I do removing the word Sapphire.
Woudl that work? it was more of a balance thing and also initially as a way to say these all have sapphire glass at this price point. Yes I could have gone either way. I am thinking about getting another set of dials made up as replacements that I will give away for anyone people that bought version 1
but its a toss up and I had to narrow on a design for now. I will be having another 5-6 designs come out in the coming months if these sell decent.
slowly leaning towards just having the S logo and no sapphire.I think the removing 'Sapphire' would be fine. With or without the Semdu brand? I think it could work either way.
Look forward to your new designs.
Rex,slowly leaning towards just having the S logo and no sapphire.
but as the last 2 posters showed people can go both ways.
Hence why if I do change I will (probably) offer a free dial replacement for previous initial version buyers.
I have about 8 designs currently and 4 more in the works, and modifications of these 8 designs for some future versions.
-Rex
So in yours and other peoples mind is simpler better or more classy style watches or not?Rex,
If the "Sapphire" word feels bothersome it is because it is positioned a touch too high. Lower it by the height of the capital "S" and use a lighter ink for printing, it would look fine: sometimes contrast is a good thing but at times, a lower contrast works better and brings about an air of sophistication. But then, "Sapphire" can be the name of this series of watches made to your design. Of course you need something on the upper half to balance that out.
Rex,So in yours and other peoples mind is simpler better or more classy style watches or not?
I have a straight forward more "military dial" that will be used in a future model that is very simple and elegant.
And yes I know not everyone can get everything they want. Not even me.
-rex