Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Has anyone had a chance to see the latest from California based Seals Watch
Company already?
Having a vintage military feel, the Model C Field Explorer has a 40.5mm
brushed, polished, media blasted, or vintage stainless steel battle tank
style case, 200M WR, AR coated sapphire crystal, black, or German blue
lightly granulated textured dials with elevated dial ring with railroad style
markings, and Super Luminova coated hour, and minute hands, and red
tipped, or matte steel second hand. Then you also have a 26 jewel STP 1-11
automatic, leather, and canvas straps, leather watch pouch, and more
everybody.
Check them out...
Worn & Wound, and Seals Watch Co. with even more info...
http://wornandwound.com/review/hands-se ... -explorer/
https://seals-watches.com/
Company already?
Having a vintage military feel, the Model C Field Explorer has a 40.5mm
brushed, polished, media blasted, or vintage stainless steel battle tank
style case, 200M WR, AR coated sapphire crystal, black, or German blue
lightly granulated textured dials with elevated dial ring with railroad style
markings, and Super Luminova coated hour, and minute hands, and red
tipped, or matte steel second hand. Then you also have a 26 jewel STP 1-11
automatic, leather, and canvas straps, leather watch pouch, and more
everybody.
Check them out...
Worn & Wound, and Seals Watch Co. with even more info...
http://wornandwound.com/review/hands-se ... -explorer/
https://seals-watches.com/
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Hopefully this is a prototype and the dial lume will match the hands in the final?
- manitoujoe
- Posts: 3443
- Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:37 pm
- Name: Mark
- Location: Louisville, KY
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
I dig it
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have way.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
- gonzomantis
- Posts: 3423
- Joined: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:40 pm
- Name: Mike
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Pretty cool. I can't stomach a preorder though.
- manitoujoe
- Posts: 3443
- Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:37 pm
- Name: Mark
- Location: Louisville, KY
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
How do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have way.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
- mikeylacroix
- Posts: 3746
- Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:00 am
- Name: Mike
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
His new diver looks really good.
I have the type A, will pass on the field watch but am dead keen on the diver
I have the type A, will pass on the field watch but am dead keen on the diver
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
manitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
I’d assume the springbars fit into the tubes like they would into normal lugs.manitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- manitoujoe
- Posts: 3443
- Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:37 pm
- Name: Mark
- Location: Louisville, KY
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
I guess so...I guess drilled lugs is out. Lol
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have way.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
This is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
- manitoujoe
- Posts: 3443
- Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:37 pm
- Name: Mark
- Location: Louisville, KY
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Hahaha welcome aboard.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have way.
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
The Dark Seal looks interesting...
- mikeylacroix
- Posts: 3746
- Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:00 am
- Name: Mike
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Mike good to see u here!sealswatches wrote:This is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Michael from Malaysia here. Thanks for organising the bracelet
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Wow, welcome Michael, so great to talk with you. Thank YOU for building such a nice watch !sealswatches wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:49 pmThis is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Really is the best hearing what it's like to actually create a watch, and get a feel for everything.
Just all of the planning, checking, and double checking, prototypes, and perfecting things is
incredible imho. ..Actually like the way this one is right now, but can imagine liking the finished
watch just as much !
So so cool that you took the time to drop in DWC to talk with us like this.
Thanks so much ! Will be ridiculously fun seeing more of this beauty. All the best to you !
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Thanks! Pleased to be here
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
mikeylacroix wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:55 amMike good to see u here!sealswatches wrote:This is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Michael from Malaysia here. Thanks for organising the bracelet
Hey Mike! You got it, my pleasure!
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Thanks so much for the warm welcome, It would be a privilege to share more about how the watch came to fruition and the path to get here today. I’m about to board a flight home but I’ll put something together and share here if it’s alright with you?AtomicTom wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amWow, welcome Michael, so great to talk with you. Thank YOU for building such a nice watch !sealswatches wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:49 pmThis is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Really is the best hearing what it's like to actually create a watch, and get a feel for everything.
Just all of the planning, checking, and double checking, prototypes, and perfecting things is
incredible imho. ..Actually like the way this one is right now, but can imagine liking the finished
watch just as much !
So so cool that you took the time to drop in DWC to talk with us like this.
Thanks so much ! Will be ridiculously fun seeing more of this beauty. All the best to you !
- Axelay2003
- Posts: 5916
- Joined: Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:03 am
- Name: Gerard
- Location: City of Oranges, FL
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
First of all, welcome to this forum, Michael. Thanks for participating.
I had the Model A. I loved the design, case size(41mm), and quality of the piece. My only problem with the Model A is the Integrated strap and metal link.
The curvature of the strap/link starts around 60mm rendering it non wearable for my 6.75" wrist, even though your spec states that the L2L is at 51.0mm. That is correct, but take a look at where the strap actually curve downwards. Maybe the metal bracelet(it wasn’t available at the time I had the watch), has a more aggressive downward curve? If so, the integrated metal link would still stick out quite a bit.
The Model C case size of 40.5mm and 48.5mm L2L(no integrated metal link) is a winner for me.
I had the Model A. I loved the design, case size(41mm), and quality of the piece. My only problem with the Model A is the Integrated strap and metal link.
The curvature of the strap/link starts around 60mm rendering it non wearable for my 6.75" wrist, even though your spec states that the L2L is at 51.0mm. That is correct, but take a look at where the strap actually curve downwards. Maybe the metal bracelet(it wasn’t available at the time I had the watch), has a more aggressive downward curve? If so, the integrated metal link would still stick out quite a bit.
The Model C case size of 40.5mm and 48.5mm L2L(no integrated metal link) is a winner for me.
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
You got it Michael. Can't wait ! Hope you have a great trip.sealswatches wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:10 pmThanks so much for the warm welcome, It would be a privilege to share more about how the watch came to fruition and the path to get here today. I’m about to board a flight home but I’ll put something together and share here if it’s alright with you?AtomicTom wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amWow, welcome Michael, so great to talk with you. Thank YOU for building such a nice watch !sealswatches wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:49 pmThis is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Really is the best hearing what it's like to actually create a watch, and get a feel for everything.
Just all of the planning, checking, and double checking, prototypes, and perfecting things is
incredible imho. ..Actually like the way this one is right now, but can imagine liking the finished
watch just as much !
So so cool that you took the time to drop in DWC to talk with us like this.
Thanks so much ! Will be ridiculously fun seeing more of this beauty. All the best to you !
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Took a bit longer to make it back around but between then and now I took on a couple more projects which turned out to be nearly more than manageable. The launch of another collection, a sport watch and participation in Worn and Wounds Windup event in May.AtomicTom wrote:You got it Michael. Can't wait ! Hope you have a great trip.sealswatches wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:10 pmThanks so much for the warm welcome, It would be a privilege to share more about how the watch came to fruition and the path to get here today. I’m about to board a flight home but I’ll put something together and share here if it’s alright with you?AtomicTom wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amWow, welcome Michael, so great to talk with you. Thank YOU for building such a nice watch !sealswatches wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:49 pmThis is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Really is the best hearing what it's like to actually create a watch, and get a feel for everything.
Just all of the planning, checking, and double checking, prototypes, and perfecting things is
incredible imho. ..Actually like the way this one is right now, but can imagine liking the finished
watch just as much !
So so cool that you took the time to drop in DWC to talk with us like this.
Thanks so much ! Will be ridiculously fun seeing more of this beauty. All the best to you !
However during that time I managed to compile a fair amount of photos, those are here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rdwrbxgzoxmj ... 3C87a?dl=0
Is there anyone in the San Francisco area or that will be attending Windup next month?
-Michael
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
Sorry, I just saw this, I know, really late. Need to figure out the notifications.Axelay2003 wrote:First of all, welcome to this forum, Michael. Thanks for participating.
I had the Model A. I loved the design, case size(41mm), and quality of the piece. My only problem with the Model A is the Integrated strap and metal link.
The curvature of the strap/link starts around 60mm rendering it non wearable for my 6.75" wrist, even though your spec states that the L2L is at 51.0mm. That is correct, but take a look at where the strap actually curve downwards. Maybe the metal bracelet(it wasn’t available at the time I had the watch), has a more aggressive downward curve? If so, the integrated metal link would still stick out quite a bit.
The Model C case size of 40.5mm and 48.5mm L2L(no integrated metal link) is a winner for me.
Thanks so much for the feedback, most useful, especially for future designs of this case structure. The bracelet does snug the wrist very well. And the strap link doesn’t stick out. My wrist is 7.00”, so far so good. In the future I’ll angle the lugs downward and make shorter.
Correct, the proportions of the Model C can be enjoyed by many a wrist size. I recently mocked up an alternate case, just modified bezel and case heights, to see how making each more proportional looks. To me, really good, still collecting feedback. So far very positive.
-Michael
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- mikeylacroix
- Posts: 3746
- Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:00 am
- Name: Mike
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
good pics mike
can't wait for the seal diver
can't wait for the seal diver
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
sealswatches wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:44 pmTook a bit longer to make it back around but between then and now I took on a couple more projects which turned out to be nearly more than manageable. The launch of another collection, a sport watch and participation in Worn and Wounds Windup event in May.AtomicTom wrote:You got it Michael. Can't wait ! Hope you have a great trip.sealswatches wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:10 pmThanks so much for the warm welcome, It would be a privilege to share more about how the watch came to fruition and the path to get here today. I’m about to board a flight home but I’ll put something together and share here if it’s alright with you?AtomicTom wrote: ↑Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:51 amWow, welcome Michael, so great to talk with you. Thank YOU for building such a nice watch !sealswatches wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:49 pmThis is Michael from Seals Watch Company. Thanks fellas for the feedback and discussion about the new Model C. If you don’t mind my jumping in I’ll touch on the dial and hand lume. Yes, obviously not identical, just a situation that tends to occur in prototypes. In this case the dial maker and hands maker used a different recipe to create that color you see. Apparently we’re not on the same page. Since then I have spoke with each maker, and the solution is to utilize an existing SuperLumi-Nova that is of the same color. This way the code is identical. Prior to full production, a final prototype will be made to confirm this. Hope this helps, and am happy to chat about anything else. Oh, and if I drill the lugs you’ll end up with a pocket watchAtomicTom wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:02 ammanitoujoe wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:48 pmHow do springbars work on lugs like that?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pretty awesome right guys?!
Nick, think you are right. This is probably a prototype. ..Don't know though if the hand's lume
is, or are meant to be different than the dial's though. We'll have to wait, and see I guess.
Mark, not sure how spring bars would work with this one either. Sorry.
So glad everyone is liking this one. ..Thanks just for looking !!!
Really is the best hearing what it's like to actually create a watch, and get a feel for everything.
Just all of the planning, checking, and double checking, prototypes, and perfecting things is
incredible imho. ..Actually like the way this one is right now, but can imagine liking the finished
watch just as much !
So so cool that you took the time to drop in DWC to talk with us like this.
Thanks so much ! Will be ridiculously fun seeing more of this beauty. All the best to you !
However during that time I managed to compile a fair amount of photos, those are here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rdwrbxgzoxmj ... 3C87a?dl=0
Is there anyone in the San Francisco area or that will be attending Windup next month?
-Michael
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oh wow Michael, sounds like you have been really busy there ! ..Very cool !!!
Glad you had a safe trip, and were able to take a few more pictures of these
beauties. Honestly swear they look nicer, and nicer every time seeing them !
The combination of the crazy cool cases, and dials feels 100% new, but then
timeless to tell the truth. Really is terrific !
P.S. That Windup sounds like it will really be terrific too !
Thanks very much for the update here !
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:03 pm
- Name: Michael
Re: Seals Watch Co.'s Model C Field Explorer
My pleasure, I’m working on it now actuallymikeylacroix wrote:good pics mike
can't wait for the seal diver
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 150 guests