rag9fx Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Any word on the datewheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I think Archi was handling the update - something about an alignment fix on the second print run - obviously it's not back yet. We're almost there guys. After the shop we used to size the wheels continually promised us new deadlines and then missed them, we fired them...or maybe they fired us. It's hard to tell. Since it cost them the same amount of time to do the setup work for our 100 piece run than it does the several thousand piece runs they do every day, it's no wonder we got shoved aside. The good news is we've found another (less elegant but perfectly adequate) solution and I know for a fact they are in production as I type this. If they meet ubi's stringent quality control standards, which I have every reason to believe they will, we will post an offer as soon as they arrive and are tested. As far as my involvement--I'm just the help. Ubi deserves the lion's share of the credit for the success of this project. It was 100% his idea in the first place. He provided both of the "originals" we used to design these. He directed, approved/nixed, and guided every step the entire process. He did all of the test-installations, and, as we all know, is the board's primary source of knowledge of the appearance and functioning of vintage watches so we can be sure that once these have the stamp of approval they'll look and work great. I just spent a few days inefficiently researching materials and technologies and several weeks on Adobe Illustrator work that would probably have taken someone who knows what they're doing a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Arch.... I am humbled by your kind words, but you, W and I all know that this project would still be nothing more than an idea without your efforts. I thank you for your hard work on this! It's been an incredible journey thus far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I second that. With John's commitment and Ubi's wisdom this should have a great outcome. I am the "cheerleader" on this project - and not a very attractive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 @kruzer Dont hide your light under a bushel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I suspect these will be offered for sale shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Never take a rusty razor to your satchel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIBBY! Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Can this thread be "stickied"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Never take a rusty razor to your satchel... Is that code for something Randy? If so, I don't want to know ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) Randy, I would like one datewheel. Perhaps we could talk about it via email? Cheers Edited January 26, 2007 by Eunomians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Randy, I would like one datewheel. Perhaps we could talk about it via email? Cheers I'll mail ya in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveblue Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 this is very encouraging news!!!! sounds like things are getting close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 this is very encouraging news!!!! sounds like things are getting close! Keep your fingers crossed, guys...the first batch of production pieces using the new method have arrived and will be tested randomly over the next couple days. If they work, and my money is on them working just fine, we're in business.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Keep your fingers crossed, guys...the first batch of production pieces using the new method have arrived and will be tested randomly over the next couple days. If they work, and my money is on them working just fine, we're in business.... Refresh my memory on the new vs. old method....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Have them in hand... I will be going over the wheels tonight/tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIBBY! Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 PayPal is loaded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy T Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 The excitment is building. I think I just wee'd my pants a little. Everyone of you who have a hand in this project, no matter how small, need to be recognized for your unselfish contribution. You are about to make many of us very very happy. Thank You for taking this on. Count on at least one here when ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 UBI, You are trhe man I am ready to order, can't wait any longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag9fx Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hells yeah!!! im trembling in anticipation! i hope you all have enough to go around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Waiting for these things is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ubi- Please put them out of their misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIBBY! Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAH! Last version worked out OK?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 wow, hope everyone gets at least one, I can't wait amazing initiative and effort, this is great for the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's being a very long wait and post... I hope those who confirmed at very beginning are still in the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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