The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch
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Traditionally, no. I don't want a completely "by the books" field watch. I prefer drilled lugs myself. Ohh, and my waterproof leather will have my built in springbars as well for quick strap changes.
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Seppia wrote:Agree 100% with the concept. I wish somebody in the micro world would have the balls* to REALLY think "tool watch" and use a movement similar to the ones in the Tuna, or a super solid solar quartz.Henryj wrote: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.Bradystraps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:18 amExciting 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.
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.
In my opinion, a real modern tool watch supposed to be worn during the apocalypse should have a quartz movement, ideally solar.
*not saying those who don't do it are noobs or posers, just I would love to see someone dare to make it really tool.
2017 automatic "tool" watches give me the same impression that I get when I see the typical "mall soldier" or "mall ninja", the guy who's 380lbs and dressed full tactical and shit.
Bertucci uses quartz and auto movements, solid Titanium cases and fixed lugs, and tritium lume on most. Pretty good Field watches.
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The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch
GPW Field Watch, Hamilton Field Watches, etc. While a true Field watch may fixed bars or their buyers are looking for them, majority are buying for style, not functionality.andrema wrote:Springbars on a field watch don't mix
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I really like the GPW. Great value it seemstattoo chef wrote:GPW Field Watch, Hamilton Field Watches, etc. While a true Field watch may have them or their buyers are looking for them, majority are buying for style, not functionality.andrema wrote:Springbars on a field watch don't mix
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Cause I'm an office guy who plays poser at being a field guy
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This. Shoulderless give you the reliability of fixed bars, without taking away the ability to put a bracelet on the watch if you choose.
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This....Seppia wrote:In terms of reliability, shoulderless bars + lug holes is virtually indestructible
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch
Love the concept but "Artillerist" is a little . . . scary.
Maybe "Ballistic" or "Airburst" . . . ?
Maybe "Ballistic" or "Airburst" . . . ?
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Super Soaker would be a cool name
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"Artillerist" = Swedish term for soldier in the Artillery.
I didn't think the name would be an issue whatsoever but I am always open to everyone's input. That's what is so great about this place.
I didn't think the name would be an issue whatsoever but I am always open to everyone's input. That's what is so great about this place.
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch
Drilled lugs is always more appreciated for me.
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I hope to have a rendering to show here over the next couple of days.
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Can't wait!
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Bradystraps wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:37 amI hope to have a rendering to show here over the next couple of days.
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Re: The Karlskrona Artillerist Field Watch
Little late to the game for tankist.. but he could get out in front with submarinist, balloonist, helicopterist, or if he wanted to get ahead of Yao, make a paradive-ish.
Any one of these would make an equally massive wall of text for the dial.
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I like all of those choices Chris
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Maybe just a more basic "gruntist"
You could have "Embrace the suck" in curved text along the 6 o'clock side similar to Tudor's "Rotor Self Winding"
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