This is Jim Skeltons new BRAND. They are being produced for him by Wing Liang of Android.
All payments will be handled through Android. All work and shipping will be handled through Android.
What is posted below is info from Facebook*[/B]
**Official Announcement** I am pleased to now be able to offer more information regarding the launch of my new brand of watches. STRIDER WATCH LTD (yes, named after my son) will be releasing the first model, called the Hyperdive very soon. I have one of the 3 prototypes in my hands right now, and will be releasing some sneak peek images shortly.
HYPERDIVE Specs:
46mm case (large dial opening, so will appear to be slightly larger)
316L Steel
Hand built in the USA
Miyota 9015 automatic movement, will be adjusted in-house to run within 5 spd
Numbered Limited Edition of 500 total watches
3 variations (silvertone/black, silvertone/grey, black/black/black PVD)
*The TOTAL across all 3 variations will be 500 pieces, not 500 pieces per variation*
Extreme amounts of Superluminova in unique applications
Textured sandwich style dial (asphalt/antique texture)
500 Meters water resistant & tested
Sapphire crystal
Multi-link 5 row bracelet
Leather strap (thick)
NATO strap
2 tools: One for bracelet link adjustment, one for interchangeable lugs
Custom packaging & travel case
Price will be $550 USD, with $50 OFF for all those who pre-order (pre-order expected to launch in December), so early adopters will get it for $500.
I have wanted to do this for a number of years, and now I am finally able to release my own line of watches, that are 100% my designs from the ground up. I am overjoyed to be fortunate enough to have partnered with my dear friend Wing Liang for my production. With Wing's incredible talent, and technical mind, we have been able to quickly overcome several hurdles that my design has thrown at me. Sometimes what you dream up in your mind may make it to paper and CAD, but won't always translate to a workable design in the real world. Wing is able to catch these things before it causes lost time going back and forth with the factory.
With the exclusions and limitations set forth by ETA, I chose to use the Miyota 9015 automatic movement. The 9015 was designed to compete with the ETA 2892A2 (which is a model higher up in quality and price than the ETA 2824-2) and has proven itself to be a fantastic quality movement with finesse and great accuracy. This also prevents us from running into supply issues down the road for parts, or whole movements.
The first model, the Hyperdive is a no-frills tool diver. It does exactly what you want a diver to do, and look good doing it. Free of unnecessary do-dads or design elements that clutter up many divers today, it is clear and easy to read at a glance, creates a sleek look on the wrist, and is perfectly legible in low light and zero light conditions. The 5 row, multi-link bracelet will come with a sliding adjustable clasp for a wetsuit extension, that can also be easily slid in and out while on the wrist to provide adjustments for comfort during daily wear. No need to take the watch off to make this adjustment. This system has been employed by a number of quality dive watches previously, with great success.
I chose a full brushed finish with no polishing so that as a daily wearer watch, you can feel free to bang it up, scratch it up and wear it without feeling like you have to baby it. When the scratches get to be too much, you can simply run a green Scotchbrite pad over the surfaces and bring it back to a factory new look in SECONDS. No second tone of finish to get in the way of doing this at home yourself. *NOTE, this obviously excludes the all black PVD model which obviously cannot be brushed out due to the finish over the steel.
A simple interchangeable system utilizing hex-headed screws (one sided, no extra parts to worry about losing) that thread directly into the case lugs allows for fast changeout from the bracelet to the 2 provided straps in the kit, all while adding rock solid security and a solid feel as you'd expect from any solid end link bracelet.
This is a straight forward, daily wear diver that should fit well into anyone's lifestyle. My goal was to make it more of a "medium size" by today's standards, so that it can be easily worn, but still project a large look on the wrist. It is stout though, believe that. Very substantial and weighty feel, without being cumbersome as is so prominent these days in the dive watch segment. Priority was placed on comfort.
More details to come soon.
Prototype photo tease.
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All payments will be handled through Android. All work and shipping will be handled through Android.
What is posted below is info from Facebook*[/B]
**Official Announcement** I am pleased to now be able to offer more information regarding the launch of my new brand of watches. STRIDER WATCH LTD (yes, named after my son) will be releasing the first model, called the Hyperdive very soon. I have one of the 3 prototypes in my hands right now, and will be releasing some sneak peek images shortly.
HYPERDIVE Specs:
46mm case (large dial opening, so will appear to be slightly larger)
316L Steel
Hand built in the USA
Miyota 9015 automatic movement, will be adjusted in-house to run within 5 spd
Numbered Limited Edition of 500 total watches
3 variations (silvertone/black, silvertone/grey, black/black/black PVD)
*The TOTAL across all 3 variations will be 500 pieces, not 500 pieces per variation*
Extreme amounts of Superluminova in unique applications
Textured sandwich style dial (asphalt/antique texture)
500 Meters water resistant & tested
Sapphire crystal
Multi-link 5 row bracelet
Leather strap (thick)
NATO strap
2 tools: One for bracelet link adjustment, one for interchangeable lugs
Custom packaging & travel case
Price will be $550 USD, with $50 OFF for all those who pre-order (pre-order expected to launch in December), so early adopters will get it for $500.
I have wanted to do this for a number of years, and now I am finally able to release my own line of watches, that are 100% my designs from the ground up. I am overjoyed to be fortunate enough to have partnered with my dear friend Wing Liang for my production. With Wing's incredible talent, and technical mind, we have been able to quickly overcome several hurdles that my design has thrown at me. Sometimes what you dream up in your mind may make it to paper and CAD, but won't always translate to a workable design in the real world. Wing is able to catch these things before it causes lost time going back and forth with the factory.
With the exclusions and limitations set forth by ETA, I chose to use the Miyota 9015 automatic movement. The 9015 was designed to compete with the ETA 2892A2 (which is a model higher up in quality and price than the ETA 2824-2) and has proven itself to be a fantastic quality movement with finesse and great accuracy. This also prevents us from running into supply issues down the road for parts, or whole movements.
The first model, the Hyperdive is a no-frills tool diver. It does exactly what you want a diver to do, and look good doing it. Free of unnecessary do-dads or design elements that clutter up many divers today, it is clear and easy to read at a glance, creates a sleek look on the wrist, and is perfectly legible in low light and zero light conditions. The 5 row, multi-link bracelet will come with a sliding adjustable clasp for a wetsuit extension, that can also be easily slid in and out while on the wrist to provide adjustments for comfort during daily wear. No need to take the watch off to make this adjustment. This system has been employed by a number of quality dive watches previously, with great success.
I chose a full brushed finish with no polishing so that as a daily wearer watch, you can feel free to bang it up, scratch it up and wear it without feeling like you have to baby it. When the scratches get to be too much, you can simply run a green Scotchbrite pad over the surfaces and bring it back to a factory new look in SECONDS. No second tone of finish to get in the way of doing this at home yourself. *NOTE, this obviously excludes the all black PVD model which obviously cannot be brushed out due to the finish over the steel.
A simple interchangeable system utilizing hex-headed screws (one sided, no extra parts to worry about losing) that thread directly into the case lugs allows for fast changeout from the bracelet to the 2 provided straps in the kit, all while adding rock solid security and a solid feel as you'd expect from any solid end link bracelet.
This is a straight forward, daily wear diver that should fit well into anyone's lifestyle. My goal was to make it more of a "medium size" by today's standards, so that it can be easily worn, but still project a large look on the wrist. It is stout though, believe that. Very substantial and weighty feel, without being cumbersome as is so prominent these days in the dive watch segment. Priority was placed on comfort.
More details to come soon.
Prototype photo tease.
