Karlskrona Baltic Shield - Update Thread (Updated 2/6)

[mellonb1]

Bonerrific!

[JDC222]

Super cool!!! Can't wait!!!

[hoppyjr]

The watch gives me weudd.

[streetracer101]

These actually look really nice. I'll have to snag one up when you guys start flipping them.

[JDC222]

These actually look really nice. I'll have to snag one up when you guys start flipping them.

There's still a few available Ron!

[Bradystraps]

And, then there was Sailcloth................

[YOHOHO]

Looking really good

[deepcdvr]

Very nice, Todd!

[jsj11]

Looking great Todd, good work. Am really enjoying excited by this one. It's looking like a major piece of kit

[marchone]

I liked watching this project develop. Strong work Todd.

[DEMO]

Todd,

Damn! these look really good. With the fine tuning you are doing these watches will be a home run. And I love the side profile with the domed crystal that flows into the contour of the bezel. Can't wait to see these in person.

[DEMO]

That looks amazing on the sailcloth strap.

[Bradystraps]

Thank you all for the kind words. I will continue to keep this thread updated as conditions warrant.

Best,
Todd

[mattcantwin]

Once all is fine, I'll work on getting you untied from that whale.

[Bradystraps]

Once all is fine, I'll work on getting you untied from that whale.

Thank you, Matt. Luckily, my alter ego is Aquaman.

[T.R.]

And, then there was Sailcloth................

Damn good looking. Nice work.

That lollipop with the yellow tip just rocks. That just might have sold me. It's been very cool to see this project work it's way to completion.

[Bradystraps]

Hello all...
One more modification to report. The drilled lug hole position will change a bit and be a bit farther away from the end of the lug. The holes on the prototype watches are too close to the edge of the lug for my liking. Not huge news to report but, I wanted to be fully transparent and disclose all modifications I am making for the production pieces.

As soon as I have pictures of the new hand set and bezel, I will post them.

Best,
Todd

[CGSshorty]

Just make sure a Zulu will fit through easily. There is nothing worse than having to remove the bars to change nylon straps.

[JDC222]

Just make sure a Zulu will fit through easily. There is nothing worse than having to remove the bars to change nylon straps.

Good point.

[mellonb1]

Thanks for the update, Todd. I had noticed that the lug hole positioning looked a bit off.

[Ryeguy]

I agree with you, Todd. Drilled holes out by the lug tips look odd to me. I think his is a good move.

[Axelay2003]

Yes!

[Ryeguy]

Just make sure a Zulu will fit through easily. There is nothing worse than having to remove the bars to change nylon straps.

Check out the space between the case and the strap in this photo, Chris. There is a ton of space there - arguably too much with the bar holes drilled where they are.

I think Todd can pull the holes in a few mm's which will make them appear more centered on the lug and still leave plenty of room for a thicker ZULU strap.

On the plus side, I think with holes pulled in a little bit, you could wear this on the Sailcloth without the current huge strap-gap.

[marchone]

Too much gap.

[59yukon01]

Agree....too much camel toe there8-)