The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

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The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Bradystraps » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:18 am

Exciting news! I am designing a field watch which will be called the Artillerist. Still finalizing the specifications but here are the highlights as of now:

Case size: 41mm / 48mm lug to lug
Case thickness: 12mm
Case material: Brushed or blasted stainless steel, Drilled lug holes
Lug width: 22mm
Movement: Swiss Selitta SW200-1
Water Resistance: 200M
Lume: Karlskrona K3 blend (similar to Nordic Shield lume)
Date window: 6 o'clock position
Crystal: AR coated sapphire
Straps: Nylon Zulu and Karlskrona Ryttare Waterproof Leather with signed buckle

Target price: $395.00 USD



I hope to have a rendering in the next week to share.

:cheers:
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by andrema » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:19 am

You should do fixed lugs
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Post by pbj204 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:28 am

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You should make one of these. It's not like they're ever for sale anyway.

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:04 am

good to see you branching out with a field watch - good luck!

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Post by streetracer101 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:13 am

Nice movement for the price, but that name is terrible.

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:19 am

streetracer101 wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:13 am

Nice movement for the price, but that name is terrible.
Makes for an interesting caseback.


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Post by Henryj » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:26 am

Drilled lugs?
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Post by BBK357 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:28 am

The watch sounds great but I agree the name is not good.


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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:30 am

I agree too. Name is too much. If you must use it, keep that shit off the dial, please.

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Post by HapaHapa » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:32 am

andrema wrote:You should do fixed lugs
Please no
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Post by andrema » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:53 am

HapaHapa wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:32 am
andrema wrote:You should do fixed lugs
Please no
For a field watch...why not?
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Henryj » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:22 am

Bradystraps wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:18 am
Exciting news! I am designing a field watch which will be called the Artillerist. Still finalizing the specifications but here are the highlights as of now:

Case size: 41mm / 48mm lug to lug
Case thickness: 12mm
Case material: Brushed or blasted stainless steel, Drilled lug holes
Lug width: 22mm
Movement: Swiss Selitta SW200-1
Water Resistance: 200M
Lume: Karlskrona K3 blend (similar to Nordic Shield lume)
Date window: 6 o'clock position
Crystal: AR coated sapphire
Straps: Nylon Zulu and Karlskrona Ryttare Waterproof Leather with signed buckle

Target price: $395.00 USD



I hope to have a rendering in the next week to share.

:cheers:
I like where you're going with this, dimensions are pretty reasonable. I'll contradict pretty much everything I've ever said, and suggest rethinking a date window unless it's very unobtrusive.

We've gone over and over what "field watch" means. My two cents suggests a time keeping tool for a guy on the ass end of nowhere. Robust and simple, easy to take care of. Not big or bulky, no heavier than it needs to be, good lume, simple hands that work and are easy to read at a glance? The classic model is a basic Rolex Explorer.

If a 6497 would fit in a 40-41mm case, I'd suggest hand wind. If not, then a reliable auto. Drilled lugs or fixed bars, the idea being if the strap fails, you can replace it with something at hand like a shoe lace or used panties. Screw down crown, 100 meter WR is enough. A long enough strap that it'll go over a jacket sleeve or gloves. A long time ago, I toured the Maritimes on a bike that didn't have a clock. My mental model here is a watch I could have worn outside my rain gear at 70 mph.

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:32 am

So since it's going to be Artillerist, is it going to be super shockproof and mudproof or anything interesting like that?

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by andrema » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:46 am

Henryj wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:22 am
Bradystraps wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:18 am
Exciting news! I am designing a field watch which will be called the Artillerist. Still finalizing the specifications but here are the highlights as of now:

Case size: 41mm / 48mm lug to lug
Case thickness: 12mm
Case material: Brushed or blasted stainless steel, Drilled lug holes
Lug width: 22mm
Movement: Swiss Selitta SW200-1
Water Resistance: 200M
Lume: Karlskrona K3 blend (similar to Nordic Shield lume)
Date window: 6 o'clock position
Crystal: AR coated sapphire
Straps: Nylon Zulu and Karlskrona Ryttare Waterproof Leather with signed buckle

Target price: $395.00 USD



I hope to have a rendering in the next week to share.

:cheers:
I like where you're going with this, dimensions are pretty reasonable. I'll contradict pretty much everything I've ever said, and suggest rethinking a date window unless it's very unobtrusive.

We've gone over and over what "field watch" means. My two cents suggests a time keeping tool for a guy on the ass end of nowhere. Robust and simple, easy to take care of. Not big or bulky, no heavier than it needs to be, good lume, simple hands that work and are easy to read at a glance? The classic model is a basic Rolex Explorer.

If a 6497 would fit in a 40-41mm case, I'd suggest hand wind. If not, then a reliable auto. Drilled lugs or fixed bars, the idea being if the strap fails, you can replace it with something at hand like a shoe lace or used panties. Screw down crown, 100 meter WR is enough. A long enough strap that it'll go over a jacket sleeve or gloves. A long time ago, I toured the Maritimes on a bike that didn't have a clock. My mental model here is a watch I could have worn outside my rain gear at 70 mph.

Just my thoughts, for what they're worth.
You nailed it. Fixed lugs FTW
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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:47 am

Looking forward to seeing rendering? Any dial drawing available ?
Drilled lugs pls


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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by 59yukon01 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:34 am

Please make sure of lug hole placement so there's no strap gap like on the BS & NS.

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:38 am

even though is a chance I will end up in ass end of nowhere - I vote for Drilled Lugs

Maybe a poll after we see renderings?!?

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by dnslater » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:09 pm

I like fixed lugs with a NATO long enough to put over a jacket.

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:18 pm

I second the fixed lugs motion. So convenient

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Post by Morethan1 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:34 pm

No date version?

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Bradystraps » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:38 pm

I am leaning towards drilled lugs still and there will definitely be an unobtrusive date function at 6 o'clock. I understand it can't be everything to everyone. :cheers:
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Post by Nomadz » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:39 pm

Agree the Name is not the Best. Lose the date if its a field watch. A hand cranker would be awesome.
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:39 pm

Yeah basically just make a knock off Tudor Ranger and call it an Artellirist or Tankist, I like Tankist better :thumbsup:

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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Bradystraps » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:41 pm

"Artillerist" may or may not be on the dial. I need to play with designs and see what looks best and balanced.
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch

Post by Bradystraps » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:27 pm

Considering a Swiss Quartz option as well.
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