New Build - Adventure/Travel Watch
Finished this the other day. I'm pretty happy with it!
I scratched the dial when I was trying to clean up the center hole to clear the pinion on the NH34 - so I'll be doing that again soon. I'm on the fence about the red second hand as well. I think I'll wear it around and ponder 🤔
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Matt
Hello! I'm a watch/machine nerd living in the Seattle area. I've had a career as a bike mechanic but now I work at a desk and talk on the phone all day. In my spare time I tinker with bikes and watche...
Seattle, WA, USA
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6.50” / 16.51 cm
Looks good👍👍👍..well done
The only dial I accidentally scratched to hell was also a Tokeilab. I do like their matte finish, but it is sensitive.
I agree on the second hand, something that stands out but is black&white would probably work.
That’s a busy bezel… but it’s quite fun to look at.
I think I'd try for an electric blue color for the second hand.
Looks good👍👍👍..well done
Thanks! Been mulling over the idea for awhile so I very much appreciate it!
That’s a busy bezel… but it’s quite fun to look at.
Haha, verrrry busy! It's and O.U.T.C.A.S.T bezel insert. I thought the idea was interesting so I literally tried to build a watch around the bezel. Time will tell if I find it truly useful....
I think I'd try for an electric blue color for the second hand.
I had not thought about blue but you might be on to something!
Thanks for the idea! I think that would look cool, too. I haven't tried modifying the text on a finished dial - any tips?
The only dial I accidentally scratched to hell was also a Tokeilab. I do like their matte finish, but it is sensitive.
I agree on the second hand, something that stands out but is black&white would probably work.
It really is sensitive. I think it scratched in places just from picking up brass shavings with rodico. I really like the look, though and their logo is one of my favorites for an aftermarket dial. They really did a good job playing on the old military tritium symbols
I had not thought about blue but you might be on to something!
Whatever you choose, I look forward to seeing it