CD-2 Prototype
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CD-2 Prototype
Work has started on the CD-2 prototype and I hope to bring you all some good pictures in this thread.
It is planned to have the watch finished in time for Basel watch fair, but the delivery of the crystals is currently the issue as it appears that all other parts will be completed on time.
Mhvj cal 2005 movement is being used in the prototype, as it will be in the limited edition. Two movements arrived from my order, though it appears today that these are loan movements to set up the watch and will be replaced by the finish that I have ordered.
I can’t read French, so I missed that part initially and am still not 100% sure.
There was some issue about the finish I ordered as well as the Strutec ® escapement that apparently could not be included as this order was short notice at 5 months!
When the raw material arrived, it went straight into the lathe
The programming of the CNC machine was done some time back as this material we have been waiting for, for some time.
The watchmaker does not use Stainless Steel, so it needed to be ordered specially.
On the series watch we will be having engraved black numbers with a 1.6mm lume pip at the 12 o'clock triangle. Originally 28 sapphire pieces were to be used in the bezel, but in the 11th hour that did not work out.
It is still number one on my list of things to do for the future, though it will add some considerable cost to the watch, no doubt.
On this prototype watch, the bezel will be filled with lume and a clear lacquer.
It is being done to test how it works out and more so to see how the 28 sapphire inserts will work in the watch aesthetically.
Over the coming months, a few prototype bezels will produced, including a full sapphire ring insert with lumed makers underneath and a 12 hour bezel to give the watch the ability to time commercial dives.
Bezel in the CNC machine
Case back was originally planned with a dive bell engraved.
No matter how I played with this drawing, it never looked 100% right to me, so I decided to have just text on the case back instead.
Eventually the drawing will appear, but it will take a few prototypes to get it right and it’s not just the drawing of course, it’s the method used to make it.
The Omega SeaMaster case back is my bench mark, but of course, it will add cost again.
Most likely will be stamped like the Omega and Swiss tooling costs have an interesting amount of zero's on the end, so doubtful it will appear this year.
I am more focused on presenting the CD-1 as well as the CD-2, Ti models, etc.
I am at this point happy to have a nice clean, plain case back.
Of course there is a long way to go and over the coming weeks, I hope to bring you all many pictures showing the construction of this watch.
And hope that all will be ready in time to present at Basel fair.
It is planned to have the watch finished in time for Basel watch fair, but the delivery of the crystals is currently the issue as it appears that all other parts will be completed on time.
Mhvj cal 2005 movement is being used in the prototype, as it will be in the limited edition. Two movements arrived from my order, though it appears today that these are loan movements to set up the watch and will be replaced by the finish that I have ordered.
I can’t read French, so I missed that part initially and am still not 100% sure.
There was some issue about the finish I ordered as well as the Strutec ® escapement that apparently could not be included as this order was short notice at 5 months!
When the raw material arrived, it went straight into the lathe
The programming of the CNC machine was done some time back as this material we have been waiting for, for some time.
The watchmaker does not use Stainless Steel, so it needed to be ordered specially.
On the series watch we will be having engraved black numbers with a 1.6mm lume pip at the 12 o'clock triangle. Originally 28 sapphire pieces were to be used in the bezel, but in the 11th hour that did not work out.
It is still number one on my list of things to do for the future, though it will add some considerable cost to the watch, no doubt.
On this prototype watch, the bezel will be filled with lume and a clear lacquer.
It is being done to test how it works out and more so to see how the 28 sapphire inserts will work in the watch aesthetically.
Over the coming months, a few prototype bezels will produced, including a full sapphire ring insert with lumed makers underneath and a 12 hour bezel to give the watch the ability to time commercial dives.
Bezel in the CNC machine
Case back was originally planned with a dive bell engraved.
No matter how I played with this drawing, it never looked 100% right to me, so I decided to have just text on the case back instead.
Eventually the drawing will appear, but it will take a few prototypes to get it right and it’s not just the drawing of course, it’s the method used to make it.
The Omega SeaMaster case back is my bench mark, but of course, it will add cost again.
Most likely will be stamped like the Omega and Swiss tooling costs have an interesting amount of zero's on the end, so doubtful it will appear this year.
I am more focused on presenting the CD-1 as well as the CD-2, Ti models, etc.
I am at this point happy to have a nice clean, plain case back.
Of course there is a long way to go and over the coming weeks, I hope to bring you all many pictures showing the construction of this watch.
And hope that all will be ready in time to present at Basel fair.
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good to hear.
Its Unreal seeing parts of the watch making process.. Thanks for the detailed pics. The finished product is coming closer and closer
Its Unreal seeing parts of the watch making process.. Thanks for the detailed pics. The finished product is coming closer and closer
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Awesome. I'd love to get to this point with watchmaking someday.
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A look inside like noone else!! Very special, best wishes with the continued development!
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IMO the most interesting of the micro-brew divers to come along in some time. (And I'm not even referring to all the catalogue stuff...) Will be a lot of fun following this thread Todd.
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This is going to be a very interesting journey, Todd; thanks for sharing it with us.
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Very nice-- thanks for sharing. Pretty damn neat
Eagerly waiting for the next installment!
Eagerly waiting for the next installment!
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craniotes wrote:This is going to be a very interesting journey, Todd; thanks for sharing it with us.
Regards,
Adam
Not too interesting i hope!
I have had 2 years of interesting, now i am looking for , efficient!
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Great build up thread.
Reminds me of similar threads by custom knife makers.
Reminds me of similar threads by custom knife makers.
"We'd better synchronize our watches."
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So cool
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On my next knife, i will do this as well.aikiman44 wrote:Great build up thread.
Reminds me of similar threads by custom knife makers.
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Love the inside scoop and pics. Thanks and look forward to following the progress.
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Seeing your watch made looks awesome. Thanks for giving us a peek inside the whole process.
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looks awesome... please continue adding pics as things progress. I love seeing the process.
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This is badass, so keep up the great work Todd.
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The pictures will continue all the way till its done and after.
This watch will be taken diving after it is completed.
It will do one full saturation with a colleague of mine, as i am not up to it at the moment (no diving medical) and then it will be put through it daily paces for a few weeks more by me, sent back to the maker to be re-finished, boxed, new Metta Catherina strap, and will never be used again.
Its too expensive for me to walk around with!
I might auction it at a watch auction i think, as the sale would help fund my next prototype.
This watch will be taken diving after it is completed.
It will do one full saturation with a colleague of mine, as i am not up to it at the moment (no diving medical) and then it will be put through it daily paces for a few weeks more by me, sent back to the maker to be re-finished, boxed, new Metta Catherina strap, and will never be used again.
Its too expensive for me to walk around with!
I might auction it at a watch auction i think, as the sale would help fund my next prototype.
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Like everyone else has said...love the behind the scenes pics....
Looking foward to seeing the progression...
Looking foward to seeing the progression...
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Todd.........you
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Oh yeah, now the excitement can begin for us and hopefully settle down for you.
Regards
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This is wat im talkin about! Great pictorial! Exactly the reason why real german made and fricker charges so much. U get wat u pay for! Cant wait to see the rest.!
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Techart wrote:This is wat im talkin about! Great pictorial! Exactly the reason why real german made and fricker charges so much. U get wat u pay for! Cant wait to see the rest.!
Gav
This is all very true.
Fricker are making my cases this way and i am paying for it!
This watch however is being made in Switzerland and will have a lot more hand finishing involved.
9 hours is planned if i remember right for applying the finish, i will check that tomorrow though.
150 hours in total is planned to build this watch.
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9 hours hand finishing, 150 hours total to build... now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Can't wait!!!
Can't wait!!!
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First CD-2 dial, this one for the prototype watch.
The font looks a little big, but i believe that is just the picture as we agreed on 2mm and the dial maker likes the result.
I am yet to see it, but happy to take their word, considering some names that they make dials for.
The font looks a little big, but i believe that is just the picture as we agreed on 2mm and the dial maker likes the result.
I am yet to see it, but happy to take their word, considering some names that they make dials for.
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