928 Wrist watches - Page 4

jsherid1 · 05-20-2009, 01:10 PM

I'm in if it looks good.

ew928 · 05-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom. M

.....Club sport rim for the background... subtle H4 lens outline scribed into the crystal, leather wrapped metal wristband,.....and a big exclamation point somewhere to remind us of our 928's

Erm, rubber wrapped kevlar wristband with the round (sorry OB guys) teeth of the timing belt raised pattern.
Teeth facing in for cooler wrist.
Or teeth facing out for design distinction.

Tom. M · 05-20-2009, 01:42 PM

Heck..use all the old timing belts for the wrist bands...good idea Ern..

cold_beer839 · 05-20-2009, 03:49 PM

I'm interested.

SharkSkin · 05-20-2009, 04:17 PM

You could get a pic of the headlight area, sort of like Randy's avatar but pan to the left(or right) a bit. If you frame it right it would be MY-agnostic(but use a car with 8" H4's

)

ew928 · 05-20-2009, 05:08 PM

So you don't want the DOT 8" style with the aiming nipples on the watch crystal.

SharkSkin · 05-20-2009, 05:19 PM

Full disclosure -- I'm not going to buy a $300 watch any time soon, no matter how awesome.

But yeah, avoid the H5's not only on the car but on any collector stuff related to the 928. They suck.

Alan · 05-20-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ew928

So you don't want the DOT 8" style with the aiming nipples on the watch crystal.

Yep - no nipples - its a family show...

I'd favor a simple classic design, not too much clutter, not too wierd - I do like the idea of the band in the style (approx) of a timing belt (outside).

Alan

pcar928fan · 05-21-2009, 12:47 AM

WOW! This thread has really taken off and gone back and forth...

The horologist/jeweler friend of mine IS a 928 owner (S4) and posts here from time to time...He met with the reps today for the company that we will be doing this through.

The case is 40mm or 42mm I can't remember, true/real Carbon Fiber face, auto winding movement and it looks like the price is going to come in at $525. I know that will run more than a few of you off. We are looking for the minimum run of 100...

More to come...hope we can pull this off.

SteveG · 05-21-2009, 12:25 PM

Jim: We have a rendering from (almost) everyone but you. I exaggerate. What we've seen and heard decsribed so far is very "swatch" and I'm losing interest. I realize this is not your fault, you are trying to offer something of value. I'm just saying from a marketing standpoint that a rendering at the get-go is better than this free for all. Good luck.

S4ordie · 05-21-2009, 12:39 PM

+1

Quote:

I'm just saying from a marketing standpoint that a rendering at the get-go is better than this free for all

Would be good to have three, or more, conceptual themes to look at. From this, collect comments/recommendations that ultimately drive the final design.

shmark · 05-21-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkSkin

You could get a pic of the headlight area, sort of like Randy's avatar but pan to the left(or right) a bit. If you frame it right it would be MY-agnostic(but use a car with 8" H4's

)

No way, I like the chrome rings!

pcar928fan · 05-21-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveG

Jim: We have a rendering from (almost) everyone but you. I exaggerate. What we've seen and heard decsribed so far is very "swatch" and I'm losing interest. I realize this is not your fault, you are trying to offer something of value. I'm just saying from a marketing standpoint that a rendering at the get-go is better than this free for all. Good luck.

With comments like this I can see why Dan said F-it!

You know it was not my objective to waste the time of the horologist or the manufacturer if there was no interest at all in this... I was not around for the first round, but clearly this will take more intestinal fortitude than I had anticipated...

"Swatch like"... Since when did Swatch start selling autowinding $500 watches??? I could send you to the website to check out the "normal" offerings of this company now, but choose not too... I am not trying to "offer something of value" to anyone either. I would like a "928" watch that looks good and will look good on my wrist and in the case with my other 20+ watches, I just need to find 98 other people who want a cool quality piece too or I can't afford to have my own 928 watch... I won't be making a DIME off this...it is not a business for me in any way...Just thought a few of you guys might like a 928 watch too is all.

Not to mention I am not asking for your money sight unseen. You will see the rendering when it is done. We have decided to go ahead and have that done and then see where we end up... OR, Steve and Dan H you are welcome to make your own rendering to show off, since you seem to know so much about this whole watch thing than me...

SteveG · 05-21-2009, 07:31 PM

Jim: I thought crediting you with " . . . producing something of value" was a postive statement. I see you don't take it that way, sorry for the vaguery. Fair enough. "If it looks good, I'm in." Good luck.

But if it's swatch-like, I'm out.

pcar928fan · 05-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveG

Jim: I thought crediting you with " . . . producing something of value" was a postive statement. I see you don't take it that way, sorry for the vaguery. Fair enough. "If it looks good, I'm in." Good luck.

But if it's swatch-like, I'm out.

Steve, thanks didn't read it the right way.

If I even THOUGHT this was going to be SWATCH like, I wouldn't be wasting my time or yours! That said, even the Quartz version of this companies standard watches ROCK! Love the look of them. I and the 928 enthusiast horologist will make sure that when we have a good dial design you will see it here first! We will make them go back if the first version does not rock...

View Poll Results: How much would you spend on a 928 wrist watch
$250 - $300 Quartz movement	28	27.18%
$375 - $425 Swiss Automatic movement	41	39.81%
$500+ Something highly limited and super cool	34	33.01%
Voters: 103. You may not vote on this poll

05-20-2009, 01:10 PM	#46
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05-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#48
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05-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#49
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05-20-2009, 04:17 PM	#50
SharkSkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 12,237	You could get a pic of the headlight area, sort of like Randy's avatar but pan to the left(or right) a bit. If you frame it right it would be MY-agnostic(but use a car with 8" H4's ) __________________ Dave A. 1978 928 5spd My 928 Site Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. --Douglas Adams There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile. --Richard Petty

05-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#51
ew928 Owns the Streets Needs Camber Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 10,079	So you don't want the DOT 8" style with the aiming nipples on the watch crystal. __________________ Ernest (NYC) 88S4 5-speed LSD

05-20-2009, 05:19 PM	#52
SharkSkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 12,237	Full disclosure -- I'm not going to buy a $300 watch any time soon, no matter how awesome. But yeah, avoid the H5's not only on the car but on any collector stuff related to the 928. They suck. __________________ Dave A. 1978 928 5spd My 928 Site Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. --Douglas Adams There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile. --Richard Petty

05-21-2009, 12:47 AM	#54
pcar928fan Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,888	WOW! This thread has really taken off and gone back and forth... The horologist/jeweler friend of mine IS a 928 owner (S4) and posts here from time to time...He met with the reps today for the company that we will be doing this through. The case is 40mm or 42mm I can't remember, true/real Carbon Fiber face, auto winding movement and it looks like the price is going to come in at $525. I know that will run more than a few of you off. We are looking for the minimum run of 100... More to come...hope we can pull this off. __________________ James Morrison Austin, TX '80 928 Euro S GT Club Racer Arrow Blue '81 928 Light Blue Metallic '82 928 Competition Package Arrow Blue '84 928 S Ruby Red Metallic '85 928 Euro S Guards Red '88 928 S4 Dark Blue '92 928 Euro GTS Polar Silver Metallic '94 928 GTS Grand Prix White 928 CALENDAR "High Heels & Hot Wheels 2010" Inquire for yours! 928 EVOLUTION DVD - all you need to know about 928's, Get yours! http://home.rr.com/jemorrison2

05-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#55
SteveG Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New York Posts: 3,438	Jim: We have a rendering from (almost) everyone but you. I exaggerate. What we've seen and heard decsribed so far is very "swatch" and I'm losing interest. I realize this is not your fault, you are trying to offer something of value. I'm just saying from a marketing standpoint that a rendering at the get-go is better than this free for all. Good luck. __________________ 928 '93 GTS, A/T, slate grey metallic, Konis, RMB 928 '85, 5-sp, Schwarz/Burgundy, gone but not forgotten. "War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothin." Edwin Starr

05-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#59
SteveG Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New York Posts: 3,438	Jim: I thought crediting you with " . . . producing something of value" was a postive statement. I see you don't take it that way, sorry for the vaguery. Fair enough. "If it looks good, I'm in." Good luck. But if it's swatch-like, I'm out. __________________ 928 '93 GTS, A/T, slate grey metallic, Konis, RMB 928 '85, 5-sp, Schwarz/Burgundy, gone but not forgotten. "War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothin." Edwin Starr