Project Build a Camel. Round 2a - The Case
So, the clear choice of material was Stainless Steel.
We now need to decide what case style we want. There are quite a few options so I'll create 4 pool stages and then the winner of each poll pool will go head-to-head in a final poll. Think of it as the World Cup for watch cases.
It'll take a little time to get our result but anything worth having takes time and effort. 😋
The first batch are:
1. Nautilus
Diameter - 42.5mm
Lug to Lug - 47mm
Lug Width - 20mm
Depth (without caseback) - 10.5mm
2. Seamaster
Diameter - 43.5mm
Lug to Lug - 46.5mm
Lug Width - 22mm
Depth (without caseback) - 10.5mm
3. Nautical
Diameter - 42.5mm
Lug to Lug - 52mm
Lug Width - 22mm
Depth (without caseback) - 12mm
4. Urchin
Diameter - 42.5mm
Lug to Lug - 49mm
Lug Width - 22mm
Depth (without caseback) - 11mm
Choose wisely my friends 🥰
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Gareth
A self-confessed Seikophile who spends far too much time looking at bits of watches under a microscope. Probably the finest restorer of vintage Seikos in my house. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/gasworks
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7.00” / 17.78 cm
Doesn't movement determine case depth?
Doesn't movement determine case depth?
It'll be an NH movement. The caseback will have a bearing..
It'll be an NH movement. The caseback will have a bearing..
That's why I voted for thick.
That's why I voted for thick.
When in doubt... go thick 😋
That's why I voted for thick.
Any of the cases will work with an NH movement.... they're all designed with that in mind.
I'm biased towards weaponized crown guards.
Gone urchin for a bit smaller case size 👍
Gone urchin for a bit smaller case size 👍
There will be smaller cases to choose
https://www.namokimods.com/collections/casebacks/products/skx-slim-caseback-brushed-finish I've recently fitted this slim caseback to a few of my mods. It makes a noticeable difference, and I would recommend for any NH Mod!
https://www.namokimods.com/collections/casebacks/products/skx-slim-caseback-brushed-finish I've recently fitted this slim caseback to a few of my mods. It makes a noticeable difference, and I would recommend for any NH Mod!
I'll give plenty of options on caseback. Some like it thicker 😉