[ETCHY]

I don't suppose there'll ever be one of these will there ?

A hunter style case with some RLT engraving etc would look cool IMO .

What do you guys reckon ?

Dave

[blackandgolduk]

I could definitely go for some kind of RLT deck watch...

[- Baz -]

Great idea, Dave. In fact, I'd probably pay a fair bit for one - if it was up my street. Trouble is, the permutations are endless. We could be squabbling about what it should look like for ages... So, here goes!

1 Plain stainless steel case (not too big)
2 Full Arabic numerals on a white face (ie no 3, 6, 9, 12 malarkey) except for the 6 or 9 if small seconds
3 Small seconds preferred but not essential

[Julian Latham]

Great idea, Dave. In fact, I'd probably pay a fair bit for one - if it was up my street. Trouble is, the permutations are endless. We could be squabbling about what it should look like for ages... So, here goes!

1 Plain stainless steel case (not too big)
2 Full Arabic numerals on a white face (ie no 3, 6, 9, 12 malarkey) except for the 6 or 9 if small seconds
3 Small seconds preferred but not essential

Sounds ideal. I wonder what the minimum order would have to be to make the project viable for Roy?

Swiss mechanical movement ? Molnija have apparently ceased production so no new 3602/3's.

Price range ? My current passion is Turkish Railways pocket watches and I don't mind, ocassionally, just hitting three figures, but would be reluctant to pay much more, even for an RLT.

Julian (L)

[dapper]

For me, Roman numerals, sub seconds & and a bottom lug so that I can use it as a wristwatch




Cheers

This post has been edited by dapper: 27 January 2009 - 02:57 PM

[Julian Latham]

Just so I can get it clear - we are hoping Roy will do a limited run of RLT Pocket Watches, as a commercial venture, and every one will have a specific face/case configuration ??

I don't see any problem there .

Julian (L)

[ETCHY]

I think we'd need to know if our host thinks it's a good idea first

If it is feasible then maybe have a discussion/ debate as to what it should look like.

My vote would be for a black dial military look, a sort of RLT69 Pocket watch.

Dave

[Julian Latham]

I think we'd need to know if our host thinks it's a good idea first

If it is feasible then maybe have a discussion/ debate as to what it should look like.

My vote would be for a black dial military look, a sort of RLT69 Pocket watch.

Dave

Leg pulling aside Dave I agree with you we need to get the horse before the cart.

Just tickled me that so far we want an open faced/hunter with a black/white dial, with arabic/roman numerals. Movement quartz/mechanical ? Price point ?

We have yet to raise where the winder should be (12/3) and what style of hand - this debate could turn out to be a real doozy.

It is staggering to think what Roy must go through when launching a new watch - and risking capital to do it !

I've got my fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

Julian (L)

[mrteatime]

i wouldnt mind an rlt pocket watch

[Julian Latham]

i wouldnt mind an rlt pocket watch

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!! An orange face.

[mrteatime]

i wouldnt mind an rlt pocket watch

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!! An orange face.

you know me so welll

[Mikrolisk]

Uhm.... a pocket watch with lugs, that you can use it as wrist watch, with an orange dial???

Uuaahh... no, thanks!

A white enamel dial with good hands (blues steel breguet hands perhaps?) and a silver case is the minimum!


Andreas

[ETCHY]

I think we'd need to know if our host thinks it's a good idea first

If it is feasible then maybe have a discussion/ debate as to what it should look like.

My vote would be for a black dial military look, a sort of RLT69 Pocket watch.

Dave

Leg pulling aside Dave I agree with you we need to get the horse before the cart.

Just tickled me that so far we want an open faced/hunter with a black/white dial, with arabic/roman numerals. Movement quartz/mechanical ? Price point ?

We have yet to raise where the winder should be (12/3) and what style of hand - this debate could turn out to be a real doozy.

It is staggering to think what Roy must go through when launching a new watch - and risking capital to do it !

I've got my fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

Julian (L)

I must admit, the possible alternatives in design etc are pretty mindboggling

Got to say though if it meant producing an entirely new type of RLT, it might be worth it - fingers crossed

As you say though it's Roy's capital & effort so it'll be up to him.

Will the great man ever speak?

[- Baz -]

...on the other hand, I'd prefer something a bit more modern, something reflecting the RLT spirit. I've always liked the simplicity of the Junghans Sigma (minus the date window) so how about something along the lines of ...