i just designed my 1st dress watch inspired by the 60s. please have a look and let me know your comments so i know what enthusiast like and improve on my next design.
thanks!
ivan
Specifications
Case diameter: 38mm
Height to apex of crystal: 10mm
Case thickness: 7mm
Crystal: 3mm double dome sapphire (anti-reflective coated on inner surface)
Case material: 316L stainless steel
Dial: convex sunburst dial in silver, grey, blue and black (*stretch goal Green) colour
Strap: 20mm harris tweed strap
Movement: Choice of Seiko VH31 Quartz movement running at 4 ticks every second (4 Hz) OR Miyota 6T33 hand-wound mechanical movement (4 Hz)
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