Seiko Club Singapore Watch Project Design Feedback Thread

Now the design and voting threads are up, to reduce clutter, they will mainly for project updates and votes, so all design feedback comes here.



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"seiko siao"

Let me present to u the designs with all the parts description, for now we will go with choosing the dial and bezel first before we goes to the hands set.



We will finalize the dial,bezel,chapter ring then the hands set then finally whether how many members wants a full watch mods and how many members wants just the dial,bezel,chapter ring and hands set.



But to me to make this a forum watch I will suggest all to use the same watch which is SKX007 to make it uniform all across and looks more like a forum watch.

Designs as below:



Option 1 A & B





Option 1 A

Custom dial,smooth bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 4.23 o'clock,SCS wording(in red) & 200m/660ft(in white) at 6 o'clock



Option 1 B

Custom dial,original SKX 007 Bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 4.23 o'clock,SCS wording(in red) & 200m/660ft(in white) at 6 o'clock



Option 2 A & B





Option 2 A

Custom dial,smooth bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 3 o'clock,SCS wording(in red) & 200m/660ft(in white) at 6 o'clock



Option 2 B

Custom dial,original SKX 007 Bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 3 o'clock,SCS wording(in red) & 200m/660ft(in white) at 6 o'clock



Option 3 A & B





Option 3 A

Custom dial,smooth bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 3 o'clock,S.C wording(in White) & water+65resist(in white & red) at 6 o'clock



Option 3 B

Custom dial,original SKX 007 Bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 3 o'clock,S.C wording(in White) & water+65resist(in white & red) at 6 o'clock



Option 4 A & B





Option 4 A

Custom dial,smooth bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 4.23 o'clock,S.C wording(in White) & water+65resist(in white & red) at 9 o'clock



Option 4 B

Custom dial,original SKX 007 Bezel and smooth sliver chapter ring

SC65 logo(in red) at 12 o'clock,date at 4.23 o'clock,S.C wording(in White) & water+65resist(in white & red) at 9 o'clock

No feedbacks ????



Then I take the first shot as I'm really torn between a few designs.



I really dig the Option 2 round hour markers, very nice touch. Then I like the text layout of Option 4 as the normal text placement is very standard and safe but the date window at 4 don't balance well with the text at 9.



Argh.. gonna be a tough choice.

Very subjective but I feel 4A is unique in its way due to position of wordings and smooth bezel :D 1 vote nia so cast properly ah... Forum director :)

... nama.. forcing me..... lol

The text position, logo placement and date window layout is nicely placed I feel for 4a.

Add in SUS hands, I think will be real winner!

Something unique from other standard dial layout.



However, it would be more "balanced" if the [3] hr marker was same size like the [9]



Will the logo be red lumed? :D

Guys... since the dial are to be mounted into a SKX case, may I remind you that there is a minute chapter ring so all the dial designs will look busy in it. Of course, you can still source for a plain flat black chapter ring from yobokie but the overall cost will be more.



So, may I suggest do away with the minute markers on the dial. Just my one cents..... ;)

Bro watchlooker, we did take in consideration of the original chapter ring with markers, which is why will probably use a matt or polished one instead. Whereas said, the polish chapter ring might be better as it will cast a reflection of the dial's min markers, which might look quite stunning :) cheers

"watchlooker"

Guys... since the dial are to be mounted into a SKX case, may I remind you that there is a minute chapter ring so all the dial designs will look busy in it. Of course, you can still source for a plain flat black chapter ring from yobokie but the overall cost will be more.



So, may I suggest do away with the minute markers on the dial. Just my one cents..... ;)

bro, we know the min chapter ring will make the dial designed look busy that's why we insist on a smooth chapter ring.



Custom dial,smooth bezel and [color=#FF0000]smooth sliver chapter ring[/color]

"zeikphur"

Bro watchlooker, we did take in consideration of the original chapter ring with markers, which is why will probably use a matt or polished one instead. Whereas said, the polish chapter ring might be better as it will cast a reflection of the dial's min markers, which might look quite stunning :) cheers

"seiko siao"

bro, we know the min chapter ring will make the dial designed look busy that's why we insist on a smooth chapter ring.



Custom dial,smooth bezel and [color=#FF0000]smooth sliver chapter ring[/color]

I see and noted!



In my opinion, for dressy style the dial with minute markers is all ok with smooth chapter ring and smooth bezel. However, it is not nice in a diver style. Which is why, I draft the dial without the minute markers in the other thread to kick start the idea.





Of course, all your hard works and efforts are very much appreciated. It is a tough job to come out with a forum dial which can appease to everybody. If I gonna chose, option 2 12 marker, option 4 9 wordings.... that's it. ;)

can we set up a poll instead of voting via replies ... and limit each legit user to one vote

Poll results can't see which member voted. :(





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"big-e-294"

The text position, logo placement and date window layout is nicely placed I feel for 4a.

Add in SUS hands, I think will be real winner!

Something unique from other standard dial layout.



However, it would be more "balanced" if the [3] hr marker was same size like the [9]



Will the logo be red lumed? :D

Yesh! 4a with SUS hands. =P

Bro.. Post at voting thread :)

4B looks good too... but it seems everyone is going for the more conservative 2B :(



oh well.. i'll still support! :D

I know it is too late to give feedback, but I think most of the designs look really great :) Personal preference is for 1B, and I will use a black date wheel like in the SKX171. So from far the dial maybe can look no-date, and have some symmetry. :) I like the lollipops of 2B, but I already have a lot of divers' with such indices.



Nevertheless, will support any outcome :)

Can I check if the SUS hands are correct ?



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Just thinking the second hand should be thicker.... :lol: The ones shown like very thin...

"lunarin79"

bro lunarin, the second hand for SUS option in the voting thread is the same like in this picture? because according the picture in the voting thread, the second hand looks like very thin line :)

"sawungkampret"

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bro lunarin, the second hand for SUS option in the voting thread is the same like in this picture? because according the picture in the voting thread, the second hand looks like very thin line :)[/quote]

i think it shld be this hands if the committee members are getting from yobokies



the secondhand from the rendered pics are for illustration aids i believe



maybe they can clarify for you? :mrgreen:

"roo7"

Can I check if the SUS hands are correct ?



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Just thinking the second hand should be thicker.... :lol: The ones shown like very thin...

Sorry bros, Tried to juxtapose to some references which I found from the net as I do not have the exact specification of the hands :-) more or less, its at least 90% of the look intended. :mrgreen:

Sweet..

There is growing support for SUS hands, smooth bezel, in the voting thread. Seems to indicate a preference of the majority for mil-style watch - except that the indices are big round diver-esque?

Harro bros. i am as new as it can be. But happen to be in the design field n share ur enthusiasm with seiko. If I have one single influence... As I think it'll be a great project u r embarking on. Need to relook at the red SC logo from the options. The dial chosen will be great whichever we choose. The red logo some how haven't reach the 'steam' stage. Must let it Rrrrrrip Braddahssss!