watchski Posted September 9, 2006 Report Posted September 9, 2006 any update yet randy? well, it looks like you have over 100 orders... so much for just 10. Thank gosh i am early on the list.. i am waiting on one... What sort of time frame you think we are looking at for completion? any ideas?
hu12 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Posted September 9, 2006 well, it looks like you have over 100 orders... so much for just 10. Thank gosh i am early on the list.. i am waiting on one... I'll second that..
ubiquitous Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Posted September 9, 2006 Dial prototype is in the works. I asked that the 'O' in ROLEX is done correctly (eliptical o.d. with round i.d.) and that the YACHT-MASTER font is nice and bold in a dark red font Believe me.... As soon as I see something, you guys will know
manuel Posted September 9, 2006 Report Posted September 9, 2006 Does the producer have a idea about the numer of orders he is going to receive? Can he figure out that? This guy is going to love you Randy!
watchski Posted September 9, 2006 Report Posted September 9, 2006 Dial prototype is in the works. I asked that the 'O' in ROLEX is done correctly (eliptical o.d. with round i.d.) and that the YACHT-MASTER font is nice and bold in a dark red font Believe me.... As soon as I see something, you guys will know How long do you think it will take him to complete the prototype? Not trying to bug you, just curious? Also, do you think EL's version like you have or Trusty's new "perfect" version is a better way to go?
ubiquitous Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Posted September 9, 2006 Well, to give an idea of time frame for the prototype development, my dial guy said it will take 15 to 20 days to have the sample ready. I will have a look at a picture of the dial first; I will probably post those images to the forum to get additional feedback if any is needed. If the sample/prototype looks visually okay, I will have him send me the sample to install in my watch, of which I will post some pics of so that everyone has an idea of how it will look installed. As for quantity of dials produced... I wanted this to be a limited run as scaling this project to a high volume ordeal can come with it's fair share of headaches. However... I will do my best to work with my dial guy to try and accomodate all that are interested in this item. With regards to which version of YM to go with... That is up to you guys. I myself went with the EL 16622 for two reasons- The case and the bezel. However, actual watch preference is up to each individual, as there are varying expectations amongst everyone here
ubiquitous Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 Just a small and rather insignificant update- Spoke with my dial guy and he is going over the layout of the font, the style, etc. I have stressed the importance of the shape of the coronet, the font used for ROLEX (emphasizing the semi-eliptical shaped O), the bold, dark red of the 'YACHT-MASTER' font, etc. I have asked about the possibility of SuperL; he will have to check pricing on that and will get back to me. My gut feeling is that he may not offer this due to cost exceeding his prior quote.
Linder Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Hi Ubi, As the hands will have to be relumed with SuperL anyway, I would be just as happy getting the dial without lume as I would getting it superlumed. To me, the price is not as important as whether I pay him extra for the SuperL or I pay someone else for it, either way, it will cost me Thank you very much for the update.
zetterdawg Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Just a small and rather insignificant update- Spoke with my dial guy and he is going over the layout of the font, the style, etc. I have stressed the importance of the shape of the coronet, the font used for ROLEX (emphasizing the semi-eliptical shaped O), the bold, dark red of the 'YACHT-MASTER' font, etc. I have asked about the possibility of SuperL; he will have to check pricing on that and will get back to me. My gut feeling is that he may not offer this due to cost exceeding his prior quote. How many people here would pay more for superlume? Show of hands - I'd rather have it printed on, then hand-painted on. It'll look much better, and actually cost less. If you end up printing more dials due to demand, the price should actually come down as there will be significant setup costs that will be mitigated over the number of dials printed. Please consider Superlume! Z
ubiquitous Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 Cost will not drop lower than $50 per dial. That is the lowest it will go regardless of how many dials above 10 are made.
ubiquitous Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 If you want platinum... One of my sources has a genuine platinum dial and bezel set from a 16622; in used condition and the bezel needs to be refinished. Only $2800.00 for the combo. EDIT to add... It's egregiously overpriced
manuel Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 I dont mind if the dial is superLumed or not. Furthermore it would be something cool to perform by ourselves! I never lumed any dial however. I think this is a very nice opportunity to own the closest dial. So better dont burn this guy!
Linder Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Otherwise it would be sitting in your toolbox I'm sure
watchski Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Otherwise it would be sitting in your toolbox I'm sure I would sure pay extra is Ubi or the watchmaker could superLume mine for me since i dont know how to do it. I would prefer to have it ready to go. I will pay extra for this service.
Chronus Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 superlume is great if it is even and like the genuine dial, otherwise not.
bruce79 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 This is my first time reading this thread but I can say that from what I've heard, applying lume is no easy task and is in fact, pretty tedious. Anyway, can't wait to see the finished dial.
watchski Posted September 18, 2006 Report Posted September 18, 2006 any progress on this? I too, am getting anxious... Would just like an update.
ubiquitous Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Posted September 18, 2006 Still waiting... Hope to see something from my dial guy soon. As soon as I know something, you'll know as well...
Starbug Posted September 18, 2006 Report Posted September 18, 2006 If I had the skills to fit this myself I would be next in line Pity I'm such a lamer when it comes to small nuts and bolts I have a EL Yachtmaster too, so I'll be monitoring this thread with great interest
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