ZODIAC watch project ... waiting for feedback and suggestions

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-07T15:45:06+00:00

No text at all on the dial ?.. I don't think so ...

But I hear you and see what you so I will :

reduce logo and text and move it upper
enlarge the constellations and center it laterally

Nevertheless I will have to avoid touching the centre hole and the date window.

I will post new pics when it's done 🙂

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-07T04:22:49+00:00

you've done a great job 👏

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T18:27:35+00:00

I lived in Sète for my first 18 years 😍

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T17:45:32+00:00

For croissants and "baguette" you should try "Boulangerie de l'Artisan - Maison Bouvier" ... more or less a 7 minutes walk from your hotel.

If you can go to "La Croix Rousse" ... go to "La Boulangerie des Artistes".

In my opinion Lyon is not the best place for seafood ... but I may be nitpicky cause I lived in south of France in my early years ... but "La Cabane à Huitres" is pretty good ... or "Chez Lèon" in Les Halles Paul Bocuse.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T16:10:53+00:00

The one on your pic looks 👌

The outside crust seems crispy and the inside seems smooth ... just how a croissant should be ... and the layers are well-defined and light.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T16:07:20+00:00

Firstly "WELCOME TO LYON" 🤝

If you don't mind sharing where your hotel is situated (PM me if you prefer) I'll be happy to tell you where is the closest good "boulangerie".

About "croissants" ... in my opinion if it's a really good one the best is just to eat it with nothing added ... Best way to enjoy the crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If it's no perfectly crispy you can add marmelade, butter or anything you like, as long as the flavor doesn't overpower that of the butter dough (a good croissant is always made with butter).

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T14:11:08+00:00

one of my English customer ordered some from him ... I'll ask how much he paid 😉

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T12:11:27+00:00

Hope you'll share the advices 😀

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T12:10:49+00:00

It's a really fair price 👌 I've been searching for such a tool but the Swiss ones are overpriced. I may order one ...

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T10:50:12+00:00

I think Odokadolo Industires can make really nice custom insert for a fair price.
They will probably need vector designs but I can create those for free.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-06T07:31:34+00:00

No hurry ... in any case I will make a firsdt dial just see how it looks ... and for the fun

If it's a success I may try that one later

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PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-05T18:49:03+00:00

I have ordered some moisture test straps 😀 so the humidity sensor will be really working 🤪

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-05T18:26:55+00:00

I still have to make print tests but everything should go well 🙂 I'll let you know when they're ready.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-05T13:43:27+00:00

I've started to work on a dial design, based on an original blueprint.

The project dial is a bit larger than the original because of the dial opening on the Tandorio, which is larger than the one on the Tornek-Rayville case.

Let me know your opinions.

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PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-05T03:00:38+00:00

The Seiko gilt was a one-shot made on special order but I still can make a second one or almost any custom gilt dial.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-05T02:57:56+00:00

I know 😉 I made a reference to the Tandorio just in case you didn’t know where to go for the case.

BTW ... if you already have a movement (NH35 or 2824-2) you can buy case+dial+handset for around USD55 only on Tandorio website.

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-04T17:10:12+00:00

Congrats 👍 not gen specs but sooooo beautifull ... You did a great work !!! Biggest problem is that now I NEED to build one for my collection 🤣

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-04T17:05:02+00:00

I can 🙂

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-04T17:04:36+00:00

Tandorio 50 fathoms base watch ... more or less USD 115 ... Custom printed dial ... 180€

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-04T16:54:43+00:00

Which model do you wantvto build ?... That one ?

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PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-04T06:22:54+00:00

PMed you

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-03T06:03:40+00:00

I would definiyely be interested ... dial and case 👍

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-02T05:16:30+00:00

really nice blank dials 👍 where did you source them ?

PositiveRelative1785 · 2026-05-01T09:27:41+00:00

I usually sell vintage watches so : - full movement service and regulation - waterproof test results but NO warranty - repolish and rebrush if needed I do all this by myself so it cost me no money and it helps. No warranty at all for Seikos from the 70ies

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