CD-2 pictures on rubber.

[t20569cald]

Not sure how i feel about this strap.
I like its look, though think a full rubber would suit the CD-2 better.
I like the buckle, but it feels strange like Aluminum. Nice though.

Its comfortable, but when it gets sand in it, its a pain to get it out.
If i was diving everyday or surfed, etc, i dont think this would be the right strap, but as an occasional beach trip, or dive, sure, it is no trouble to clean it out in fresh water.

I have some other samples of straps from Italy, same rubber compound coming, to try and see the difference.
I hope they are here in the coming days.
The crown by the way was brass, made for Basel, as we ran out of time to do the tube and screw down crown.
It will be going back to Thomas Prescher soon, to be finished, then used in saturation diving.
It still getting some abuse anyway, just not in the water yet.

[CGSshorty]

I love it, but then again I already own three Isofrane straps. I agree that something like the new Breitling Diver Pro II might look better on this watch and I look forward to seeing what else you try.

[t20569cald]

I love it, but then again I already own three Isofrane straps. I agree that something like the new Breitling Diver Pro II might look better on this watch and I look forward to seeing what else you try.

Not going for the fitted end, as i think most will chop and change the strap to other watches at some point.
In the future i might look at that option, when i know truly what i want.

I have rubber coming from Italy and a company in Switzerland. The Italian rubber is the same compound as this Isofrane, and the Swiss one is a little different.
I will see what works best for everyday wear and some action. Also, it needs to look right too.

[CGSshorty]

The Breitling rubber is not fitted. It might be worth trying one out just to see if you like the look.

[BSears]

Sounds good ,Todd. Will it have a tang buckle or a deployant? A nice sturdy deployant would set it off, imo.

[t20569cald]

Sounds good ,Todd. Will it have a tang buckle or a deployant? A nice sturdy deployant would set it off, imo.

Still up in the air too.
I have not found a deployment of the right quality.
Interestingly enough, at Basel there were only a few strap companies and one that had decent bracelets with a min order of 500.
Of course i never went into the hall that had Asian parts, so i am sure they had some.

But i am yet to find a quality deployment.
The one on my Panerai is top of the line for sure, simple and comfortable. I was hoping to find something like that, but that really needs to be handed over to a company to produce them special, which honestly Aegir can not afford at this time.
There is so many things i want to buy and do, and add, but cant.
Realistically it will have a tang buckle.

[toxicavenger]

Todd, I like the strap but I am also on the fence on what would look better. If anything since so many people love the Isofrane that would be a factor in purchasing your watch. And like you said it could be used any other watches that they own.

Impressive looking watch, you should be proud of it!!!

[Jamie]

God Damn I waqnt one of those so bad.

[demer03]

I'd rock that thing on Isofrane....it's beautiful!

[dukerules]

It looks exceptional on the ISO, Todd, but I think this one will look stunning on absolutely anything. I'd be interested to see it on a vented rubber strap (a la the Panerai accordion rubber).

[t20569cald]

It looks exceptional on the ISO, Todd, but I think this one will look stunning on absolutely anything. I'd be interested to see it on a vented rubber strop (a la the Panerai accordion rubber).

Nice looking rubber that Panerai one.
What i did find by going 24mm, is the "standard" off the shelf range from companies is limited.
It used to be, 24mm had all the range, i guess it shows how long it has taken to get this watch this far!
22mm seems to have all the choice now.

I like a 24mm strap though and think it suits most mens wrists, even if their wrists are not so thick.
I have not seen the Swiss 24mm rubber i am being sent, as he did not have it at Basel, though they did make for top mainstream brands, and i did offer some of the up, and they looked good.

[aikiman44]

Looks great on the Iso, but I'd also be interested in others.

[abuemily]

I've got to say I love it on that Isofrane--but I haven't seen a dive watch that doesn't look good on it. I really dig the CD-2 on rubber more than on the leather/Metta strap, but I'm not a big fan of leather on divers (I had one of the GS Metta's and I wore it maybe twice over a year-long period and finally sold it).

[t20569cald]

In an answer at WUS to the case back, i posted this. Thought it may be relevant to post it here as well as some must be wondering what its made of.

That is a gold plated brass case back.
Funny how it happened actually, Thomas Prescher was not really set up to engrave stainless steel, and he snapped a tool off in the CNC trying.
So he offered me the idea of machining out the case back to insert a plaque in with gold plate.
I think it turned out great, but i have been wearing this watch in the sand a bit, and its starting to show.
When the watch goes back to Thomas Prescher for fitment of the correct crown and tube, we will take it saturation diving. As well as putting in the planned Mhvj cal 2005 movement.
There was a small issue that made us use the Soprod A10 for the Basel show, but now it will be changed.

After all the diving and abuse it will have, it will then find its way back to Thomas Prescher a final time, for a complete refinishing, service, etc, a new dial, as the current one has been changed just a little for a different font , new Metta Catharina strap and i will ask he makes a new solid gold disc to go in the back, then this watch will be retired permanently, left in its box never to be worn again.

[fastward]

Looks great on the Isofane as well.
Your attention to detail is second to none.

Can't wait until these are released into the wild.

[giosdad]

I like it on the Isofrane, but would like to see the other options as well.

[t20569cald]

I like it on the Isofrane, but would like to see the other options as well.

They are on the way.
By that time this watch wont look so new, even now its looks stressed, but thats what its for.
Cant wait to see the look on Thomas Prescher's face when he gets it back!
Some shots for comparison on leather, and a couple of lume shots too.






and with the Aegir knife, just because i can.

[CesarG]

Any chance of luming the seconds hand?

[sharkfin]

Love Isofranes, looks good.

Also leather fits quite well too.

Nice pics.

+1 on lumed seconds hand.

[t20569cald]

There will not be a lumed second hand on the CD-2 or the CD-1.

It will appear on another model though, when Aegir watches is running well, and we have the chance to build them.
The model is a very heavily scuba based watch, rather than the commercial watches now

[CesarG]

The model is a very heavily scuba based watch, rather than the commercial watches now

What does that mean? More amateur than pro? No Nintendo

[t20569cald]

The model is a very heavily scuba based watch, rather than the commercial watches now

What does that mean? More amateur than pro? No Nintendo

More Play Station 3.

No, the current watch was always designed for a commercial diver, it was designed firstly while sitting in a dive bell.
The CD-1 in fact was it.
Take into account that a commercial diver has a hat mounted light, so great lume is not needed, as the second hand can be seen with the hat light, no need for a lumed second hand.
The idea was to make a diver, that was not a complete diver, but could also be worn as a dress watch, while just a hint of its origins showings, such as the He valve and general thickness.
It was following the idea, that unlike you guys, most people have only one watch, and commercial divers are a tight fisted bunch, so they tend to as well. Following this concept, the CD-1 was born, and it is the watch i want to wear, as i designed it for me, before Aegir Watches became a company. A commercial watch has no use for a bezel either, as its not up to the diver when he wants to come out, or back to the bell. A dive supervisor will tell him when that will happen, plus he may be in the water for 8 hours or so at a time.
The CD-2 with timing bezel, was made as a comprise, and more leaning towards a style, that many prefer.

The future watch i was talking about, will do away with the He valve as scuba has no use for it.
Will have an Orange , slightly over sized minute hand, and a second hand with a lume marker near its end.
Will come on rubber only and will no longer use an applique dial, but rather lumed painted markers for better under water visibility.
Will have a full sapphire insert in the bezel, with lumed markers underneath.
Still using the A10 from Soprod of course.
It will be directed at scuba diving, having full function over form.
The size will be 42mm, but a 44mm will also be offered due to its use.
These things will take money and time to realize, but its all being worked on in the background, be it a little slow.

[CesarG]

badass thanks for the response!

[craniotes]

So, basically what you're telling me is that I'm also buying an Aegir "Scuba".

Cool.

Regards,
Adam

[t20569cald]

So, basically what you're telling me is that I'm also buying an Aegir "Scuba".

Cool.

Regards,
Adam

Ah, yeah.
And the CD-1, the CD-1 power reserve with day date, the CD-2 Tourbilon, the Ti versions, then the square diver.
The CD-1 LE, the grade 36 Ti versions, and,,
Should about cover it i think.