Wristshots: You asked, and so ye shall receive!
First, I feel warmly welcomed by this community. Comparing this platform with Reddit, FB groups, and other forums, there's way less toxicity here. Members are encouraging, and feedback feels genuine. While there might be a few bad apples, they seem rare.
As promised, here are some wrist shots of our debut watch, the Contra A39. Please consider a few changes we made since the Kickstarter campaign (not shown in the photos), based on backers' feedback:
The diameter reduced from 40mm to 39mm
Height decreased from 48mm to 47mm
Thickness reduced from 13.8mm to 12mm (including double-domed crystal)
New logotype on the dial and logomark on the crown
The bracelet now flush between lugs with a female end-piece
Bracelet links follow case chamfers with polished finishing
Hour markers (except 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock) slightly increased in length
The bezel width was reduced by 0.5mm
Dial opening increased by 0.5mm
Bracelet with a micro-adjustable milled clasp
Renamed the model to Contra A39
I'll share our 2D drawings and photo-realistic 3D renders in a new post. Prototyping new samples now. I'll show before and after "glow up."
I hope you like what we're doing. Feedback (respectful) is appreciated—always room to improve.
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Nice looking watch. Good luck.
Nice looking watch. Good luck.
Thank you so much!
Looks good. Is the idea to sell with both nato and bracelet. Or you have to pick one or the other.
Looks good. Is the idea to sell with both nato and bracelet. Or you have to pick one or the other.
Thank you! Right now we're selling them only with a bracelet. We will in the future make it an option together with a NATO and a fitted rubber strap.
I like it, reminds me somewhat of the unimatic which I also like
Good look with the new watch 👍🏻
I like it, reminds me somewhat of the unimatic which I also like
Good look with the new watch 👍🏻
Thank you, I'll definitely take that as a compliment. I appreciate your support!
The diameter reduced from 40mm to 39mm
Height decreased from 48mm to 47mm
Thickness reduced from 13.8mm to 12mm (including double-domed crystal)
Great moves!!! 🎉👏
So are the pictures of the old size?
This looks good. It’s generally not my style preference but I like this one. All the changes you listed are improvements, in my book.
Which movement are you using?
Do you have a side profile render?
The diameter reduced from 40mm to 39mm
Height decreased from 48mm to 47mm
Thickness reduced from 13.8mm to 12mm (including double-domed crystal)
Great moves!!! 🎉👏
So are the pictures of the old size?
Thank you for the encouragement! Yes, the pictures are of the previous version. Once I have the new samples of the upgrade, I'll make sure to share it here so you can see the changes more clearly.
This looks good. It’s generally not my style preference but I like this one. All the changes you listed are improvements, in my book.
Which movement are you using?
Do you have a side profile render?
Thank you, glad to know you like the changes 🙏
We're using the Miyota Cal. 9039 from their premium line. I do have a side profile photo of the old version (same version as in the wrist shots):
Thank you, glad to know you like the changes 🙏
We're using the Miyota Cal. 9039 from their premium line. I do have a side profile photo of the old version (same version as in the wrist shots):
Love the lug holes, too. Don’t design those away. LOL
That’s a very handsome watch! Love it that you’ve trimmed it down a bit, especially in the thickness. Congratulations and all the best!
Love the lug holes, too. Don’t design those away. LOL
NEVER, it's not a proper tool watch without them 😉
That’s a very handsome watch! Love it that you’ve trimmed it down a bit, especially in the thickness. Congratulations and all the best!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind feedback!
Congrats! At a quick glance the blue dial version seems like the dive watch cousin to the Fortis F-39 flieger, which is just such a good-looking piece imho. That’s to say I love where this is going.
Congrats! At a quick glance the blue dial version seems like the dive watch cousin to the Fortis F-39 flieger, which is just such a good-looking piece imho. That’s to say I love where this is going.
Definitely a flattering comparison, appreciate it!
Nice! Thanks for posting some shots.