LE and the CD-1

t20569cald · Post by **t20569cald** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:14 pm

So the LE still appears to be on track, but with Basel watch fair having been on, no new news to report.
By the end of the month, I should find out for certain, and then we will only be a couple of months from delivery, so all is looking good. (finally)

The CD-1 response was maybe not what I expected, but then thinking about it, I only asked a small list and put the question here, so the response was actually not bad at all.
Aegir is basically unknown outside this forum, and while it does appear from time to time in some post here and there, it is very little.
This will all change soon, when the prototype is back from Thomas Prescher, and a colleague of mine will take it into saturation, as well as the LE launch of the CD-2.
So right now, the CD-1 dial, a first dial that is really only being made to see proportions of print tools and appliques, is being made, and I have asked Fricker to start looking at the drawings of the case. It is important to keep the original design, but also getting the correct ratio between bezel thickness, angle, and dial size. This may take several rapid prototypes to sort out, but after all, this watch needs to be dressy as well, and done right first time.
I would hope to have something for everyone to see (in the way of renders) in the coming 6 weeks or so.

zepp21 · Post by **zepp21** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:42 pm

Wait a sec...you're changing it? I freckin' love it as it. End of story. See your sig Todd. Keep it that way.

mfxr · Post by **mfxr** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:56 pm

Todd, FWIW I am keen to see the CD-1 in the flesh. I don't think I piped up in your other pre-order thread. (I would guess there are alot of others like me that are very keen based only on the limited info about the CD-1, but are really waiting to see it in the steel before actually making a commitment, or pre-commitment as the case may be) Hope that makes sense

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:59 pm

Todd...you're kicking ass. Best news...better than basel

t20569cald · Post by **t20569cald** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:35 pm

zepp21 wrote:Wait a sec...you're changing it? I freckin' love it as it. End of story. See your sig Todd. Keep it that way.

That is the CD-2 though. Watch will be the same, just some bezel options later.

No, I am not changing the CD-1, but the angle of the bezel, needs to fit with the thickness, and dial size. It will not differ much, or maybe at all from the original renders. Maybe 1mm off the bezel, maybe. And yes, it will keep the hex screws!

Dedalus · Post by **Dedalus** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:13 pm

All sounds very promising, Todd.
I know I'm not alone in eagerly anticipating the first prototypes of the CD-1.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:18 pm

That looks great Todd.

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:41 am

Thanks for the update....

caesarmascetti · Post by **caesarmascetti** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:39 am

t20569cald wrote:
zepp21 wrote:Wait a sec...you're changing it? I freckin' love it as it. End of story. See your sig Todd. Keep it that way.

That is the CD-2 though. Watch will be the same, just some bezel options later.

No, I am not changing the CD-1, but the angle of the bezel, needs to fit with the thickness, and dial size. It will not differ much, or maybe at all from the original renders. Maybe 1mm off the bezel, maybe. And yes, it will keep the hex screws!

That looks perfect. The Hex Screws will make changing straps much easier for those of us with less than steady hands

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:53 am

I always thought it would be cool if "Made in Germany" was replaced with just "Deutschland" on German watches.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:33 am

t20569cald wrote:
zepp21 wrote:Wait a sec...you're changing it? I freckin' love it as it. End of story. See your sig Todd. Keep it that way.

That is the CD-2 though. Watch will be the same, just some bezel options later.

No, I am not changing the CD-1, but the angle of the bezel, needs to fit with the thickness, and dial size. It will not differ much, or maybe at all from the original renders. Maybe 1mm off the bezel, maybe. And yes, it will keep the hex screws!

the design, size and proportions on this photo look quite perfect to me!
This watch is stunning with the minimalist bezel and overall clean design!!

I can see wearing it at the office and sporting it on an Isofrane the week ends and at the beach!! It'll be very versatile!

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:41 am

I've liked this version the best.

Todd - can Fricker cases support a bracelet ??

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:52 am

patstarrx wrote:I've liked this version the best.

Todd - can Fricker cases support a bracelet ??

You should see the problems Korsbek is having dealing with Fricker about bracelets. It is so bad he will not be offering bracelets in the future.

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:12 am

Thanks for the info Chris.

t20569cald · Post by **t20569cald** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:15 pm

CGSshorty wrote:
patstarrx wrote:I've liked this version the best.

Todd - can Fricker cases support a bracelet ??
You should see the problems Korsbek is having dealing with Fricker about bracelets. It is so bad he will not be offering bracelets in the future.

The reason I never offered them in the first place, is there is German, and then there is "German" .

Fricker does not make bracelets, but sources them instead.

I went to a Swiss firm, that I will use when Aegir has the money, but min order is 300 pcs, and these things are not cheap!
As I do not yet have the marketing that can sell even a third of that, then it would be a bad move, so for the foreseeable future, it will be rubber and leather.

t20569cald · Post by **t20569cald** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:17 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
t20569cald wrote:
zepp21 wrote:Wait a sec...you're changing it? I freckin' love it as it. End of story. See your sig Todd. Keep it that way.

That is the CD-2 though. Watch will be the same, just some bezel options later.

No, I am not changing the CD-1, but the angle of the bezel, needs to fit with the thickness, and dial size. It will not differ much, or maybe at all from the original renders. Maybe 1mm off the bezel, maybe. And yes, it will keep the hex screws!

the design, size and proportions on this photo look quite perfect to me!
This which is stunning with the minimalist bezel and overall clean design!! I can see wearing it at the office and sporting it on an Isofrane the week ends and at the beach!! It'll be very versatile!

Thanks, and it may just remain the same. Once the first rapid prototype is made, it will give me an idea how it sits on the wrist.
There is likely to be 3 made to see what works best overall.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:10 pm

Boy these threads are killing me

I spent time on Aegir's site and now I want one

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:14 pm

t20569cald wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
patstarrx wrote:I've liked this version the best.

Todd - can Fricker cases support a bracelet ??
You should see the problems Korsbek is having dealing with Fricker about bracelets. It is so bad he will not be offering bracelets in the future.
The reason I never offered them in the first place, is there is German, and then there is "German" .

Fricker does not make bracelets, but sources them instead.

I went to a Swiss firm, that I will use when Aegir has the money, but min order is 300 pcs, and these things are not cheap!
As I do not yet have the marketing that can sell even a third of that, then it would be a bad move, so for the foreseeable future, it will be rubber and leather.

I can understand that.. have about a dual deployant clasp for the rubber straps ??

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:22 pm

You'll get a buckle and you'll like it.

aikiman44 · Post by **aikiman44** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:25 pm

CGSshorty wrote:You'll get a buckle and you'll like it.

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:42 pm

U guys suck..
A deployant on rubber will give it that bracelet feel without one. I'm trying to rock the Shit
With a thousand dollar work suit..

aikiman44 · Post by **aikiman44** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:32 pm

You mean a street suit?

bshappy · Post by **bshappy** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:50 pm

patstarrx wrote:U guys suck..
A deployant on rubber will give it that bracelet feel without one. I'm trying to rock the Shit
With a thousand dollar work suit..

craniotes · Post by **craniotes** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:52 pm

patstarrx wrote:U guys suck..
A deployant on rubber will give it that bracelet feel without one. I'm trying to rock the Shit
With a thousand dollar work suit..

Yeah, a deployant would really complete this look...

Carry on, Todd; we'll handle Don Corleone here.

Regards,
Adam

t20569cald · Post by **t20569cald** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:17 am

patstarrx wrote:
t20569cald wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
patstarrx wrote:I've liked this version the best.

Todd - can Fricker cases support a bracelet ??
You should see the problems Korsbek is having dealing with Fricker about bracelets. It is so bad he will not be offering bracelets in the future.
The reason I never offered them in the first place, is there is German, and then there is "German" .

Fricker does not make bracelets, but sources them instead.

I went to a Swiss firm, that I will use when Aegir has the money, but min order is 300 pcs, and these things are not cheap!
As I do not yet have the marketing that can sell even a third of that, then it would be a bad move, so for the foreseeable future, it will be rubber and leather.
I can understand that.. have about a dual deployant clasp for the rubber straps ??

Actually, I have some samples. Swiss ones, and being put on leather now to see, then the diver deployment on rubber.
I already know they are fine to buy, but again, 300 min order, and they are not cheap!

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