[Thieuster]

I really like the 300 m - 1000 ft solution! Indeed, it's better than the 'Project' text. One detail: according to the 'Système International d'Unites' in Paris, it's 'm' and not 'M', so this 300 m is the correct way of writing this.

Furthermore, I love the look of all dials! However, the curved corners of the date window give the dial a more original look, the straight corners are very 'aftermarket' when you compare them. (As a matter of fact, it's the same with Seiko's 6105 dials)

Looks like Watchco is unloading their SM300s.

Where did you find them?

Menno

 

[Neily_San]

A & B: I just removed the Circle-Y
C & D: D has the Circle-Y removed. Both C & D are missing the word "Automatic" under the logo.

Bill,

Whilst I prefer the Project 300 on the dial, I am more than willing to go with your recommendation on the depth rating.

Of the above dials I would go with dial B.

:-D

Neily

 

[Yao]

please make sure you CURVE the corners of the date window. For some reason, the curved corners of the date window on the original 1960s models look so much better than the squared versions on the modern day Watchcos.

Edward thanks for this detail!

I took some lume shots last night but want to wait for more feedback on the depth rating idea and dial mock-ups I posted before starting a new line of discussion. So please post your feedback!

 

[Kent108]

My preference is for dial B: no "Y", but with the word "Automatic"

 

[Tetraflop]

No depth rating please.
It looks "wrong" on a 300 dial.

Dietmar

 

[marchone]

The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 42 may be a good reference to draw against. It does a lot of things right like mixing cursive and sans-serif fonts.

On another note, the Circle Y logo has a lot of branding opportunity in it. Use it alone to create another product line, or combine it above MKII or kill MKII and rebrand as "Circle Y" Yao. Like Omega does with its Greek letter atop its name.

 

[curt941]

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I like dials B and D. But I noticed the hour indices at 3,6 and 9 are curved not flat on the inside. Subtle, but I would make them flat.

Other than that I like it a lot |>

 

[Neily_San]

Bill,

If I vote for dial B again, does that count as 2 votes ;-D

Neily

 

[OmegaCosmicMan]

Bill,

If I vote for dial B again, does that count as 2 votes ;-D

Neily

If you do, then I get to vote for dial "D" again- hahahahaha :-d:-!

 

[chris7013]

I assume this isn't the final choice we have to make, but if it were I would go with B.

 

[Semuta]

To me the open 9 and 6 is an integral part of the design...

 

[sotomakikomi]

I really love the 300m-1000ft option with no name. I like dial B (automatic, no Y) but option D is very good also. I don't like the Y circle, but I think that open 6s and 9s would be better.

 

[enkidu]

D is my favorite followed by B. No date window for me, please, so as to destro-fy as is my wont.

 

[Yao]

No depth rating please.
It looks "wrong" on a 300 dial.

Dietmar

Thanks for your input. What would you like to see instead?

 

[Yao]

I assume this isn't the final choice we have to make, but if it were I would go with B.

If you have more detail to add please do. This isn't the final decision but everyone's feedback will shape the discussion going forward.

So if you have more to add this is the time.

 

[gman54]

D is my favorite followed by B. No date window for me, please, so as to destro-fy as is my wont.

I second enkidu's comment.

 

[Yao]

I second enkidu's comment.

There will be a date and a non-date version at the least. There will be only one lume option though in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Kent108]

On on unrelated note, this case design thread, started in August 2011, now has 257 posts and 13 pages; this makes it a bit of a pain to locate the newest comments. Any chance we can lock this down and start a new thread now that the project is a definite go and serious design (rather than speculation) has begun?

There will be a date and a non-date version at the least. There will be only one lume option though in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Neily_San]

There will be a date and a non-date version at the least. There will be only one lume option though in case anyone was wondering.

Bill,

Thanks for this update.

Of course it now makes my choice more challenging. Obviously thus is z good challenge to have.

If there is going to be a date window then may I please add my voice to the request for rounded corners.

Also ( clarification : this is not a play for a spares kit as per the Kingston ) would you allow us to choose a date and then order a non-date after the fact ?

Thanks in advance.

Neily

 

[Tetraflop]

Thanks for your input. What would you like to see instead?

My thoughts:
Only modern Omegas use this style of depth rating but a lot of modern and vintage Rolex`do.
Project 300 is a homage of a vintage Omega, so this depth rating feels " wrong " for me.

If really no font works for the Project 300 name
I´d prefer
- nothing written
- or the circled Y works great for me.

Dietmar