Joined
·
24,307 Posts
Miyota 9015
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
Joined
·
7,795 Posts
imported post
Very cool! :c
Hackable, 24 Jewels, 28,800 VPH
Very cool! :c
Hackable, 24 Jewels, 28,800 VPH
imported post
Yes, the 9015 is going to be a really nice movement from Miyota. They've been working on this series for several years to get it perfected. I've got some very close inside connections and it looks like we'll be among the first watch companies to receive them.
It was originally supposed to be launched last Fall, then Spring of '10, and now Fall of '10. But we're supposed to receive our reserved batch sometime in August. We'll use the 9015 for the ViperFish automatics and for the two Limited Edition AutoPilots.
Also, there's a multi-function shown above but not a chrono. I've been telling them for several years that they really need to build an automatic chrono movement. Miyota's a very stable, very conservative company that doesn't do anything quickly. But when they do, you know it will be done well. However, they just recently informed me that they've decided to proceed with developing an automatic chrono movement, which I think will be built on the 9015 platform. Can't wait to see that one!
George
Yes, the 9015 is going to be a really nice movement from Miyota. They've been working on this series for several years to get it perfected. I've got some very close inside connections and it looks like we'll be among the first watch companies to receive them.
It was originally supposed to be launched last Fall, then Spring of '10, and now Fall of '10. But we're supposed to receive our reserved batch sometime in August. We'll use the 9015 for the ViperFish automatics and for the two Limited Edition AutoPilots.
Also, there's a multi-function shown above but not a chrono. I've been telling them for several years that they really need to build an automatic chrono movement. Miyota's a very stable, very conservative company that doesn't do anything quickly. But when they do, you know it will be done well. However, they just recently informed me that they've decided to proceed with developing an automatic chrono movement, which I think will be built on the 9015 platform. Can't wait to see that one!
George
Joined
·
9,128 Posts
imported post
I'm looking forward to seeing this movement in action.
I'm looking forward to seeing this movement in action.
imported post
djpop wrote:
It's a pretty complex case, comprised of over 40 different individual parts, all custom, designed, engineered, tooled, and manufactured. But the end result should be pretty unique. I'm really excited about it!
While all the parts tooling is underway we're also working on all the dials & hands. I'm currently on Round Two of the dial & hand assembly samples. After the first round I make a lot of adjustments for one more set of samples before production.
The one thing that looks like it may tricky is the final machining and finishing on the cases. Since it's such a complex case design we may need to send all the parts to a separate company that specializes in metal finish work. Not sure yet if we'll need to do this but it's possible and may add a bit of time. We'll see. Also, we're still waiting for more definitive delivery dates for the 9015 movements. Not sure if we'll get them from Miyota in early August or late August.
So, that's the latest! Oh yeah, and we're nearly finished with the logo too. It's looking very nice!!! Will show you guys when it's ready.
Thanks for askin'!
G
djpop wrote:
The ViperFish is coming along nicely. We're in the tooling stages with the case, bracelet, and rubber strap.
It's a pretty complex case, comprised of over 40 different individual parts, all custom, designed, engineered, tooled, and manufactured. But the end result should be pretty unique. I'm really excited about it!
While all the parts tooling is underway we're also working on all the dials & hands. I'm currently on Round Two of the dial & hand assembly samples. After the first round I make a lot of adjustments for one more set of samples before production.
The one thing that looks like it may tricky is the final machining and finishing on the cases. Since it's such a complex case design we may need to send all the parts to a separate company that specializes in metal finish work. Not sure yet if we'll need to do this but it's possible and may add a bit of time. We'll see. Also, we're still waiting for more definitive delivery dates for the 9015 movements. Not sure if we'll get them from Miyota in early August or late August.
So, that's the latest! Oh yeah, and we're nearly finished with the logo too. It's looking very nice!!! Will show you guys when it's ready.
Thanks for askin'!
G
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
