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Dave
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6.75” / 17.15 cm Wrist
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Can you mod a Sinn 104 dial & movement into a 556 case?

I really like the 104 dial & handset, but I'd rather have it in the bezel-less 556 case. Is this do-able? Both are Sellita SW200 based. The dial sizes look roughly the same. Apologies if what I'm...
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3D printed prototypes are in

4 sizes: 34, 35, 36, & 37mm width. Lug holes work! 20mm lug width on all. 37mm Seiko 5 case and 40mm Yacht Timer case for comparison. Getting the...
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Modeling different sizes: 34, 35, 36, 37mm width

So meticulous, but width determines a lot. This case shape makes the size decision tricky. It's generally square, but features big rounded corners. F9...
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commented on Can you mod a Sinn 104 dial & movement into a 556 case? ·

Yes, I do know about the Sinn 556 Isetan Limited Edition, which was pretty much a 104 A dial in a 556 case. But there were only 50 of these made and I dig the minute track of the 104 more.

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commented on Hello, quick intro, bio and offer. ·

Those stands are so nice. Love the angled type - great use of 3D printing.

commented on What is the best cheap automatic/manual mechanical watch ·

Hard to beat previous generation of Seiko 5s like the SNK809, which you could get for $100 a year ago and at one time $70

commented on 3D printed prototypes are in ·

Me too! Thank you for that enthusiasm!

commented on 3D printed prototypes are in ·

Thank you! My goal is to self-fund a small run of these watches. No Kickstarter!

commented on Time to share some more details about my GMT project! Part 2 ·

hiiiiii very fun to see your progress. I really dig that case shape! Fellow novice watch designer here. Could you share you experience working with manufactures for producing the steel prototypes?

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This the first I've heard of Election. Thank you for sharing!

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Designing a digital watch

Hello! I am designing a digital LCD watch. I've been tinkering around for 3 years. Now, I'm getting slightly more serious and producing prototypes. En...
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