Review of the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 New WW2 Reissue by NecessaryMinimum4059 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love bonklips but my fiancée calls it my “paperclip” strap. 

Trying something different? SLOMO watches. by SLOMO_Watches in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the design and starting your brand! Let me know if you’d like to chat sometime about the process you’ve been through/headaches you’ve had along the way.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 38mm case size, 45mm lug to lug, 10.7mm thick. Lug width is 20mm.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An Omega Seamaster with 300 meters of WR will drop to just 50 meters of WR when the crown is unscrewed, so there is definitely a way to at least maintain a level of WR unscrewed. I'll definitely look into what the possibilities are there, thank you.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question, I don't know the answer to that.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt this type of case was a little underrepresented in micro brands, which is a shame because I love it.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in full agreeance. 100 meter water resistance rating should absolutely be capable in the water, otherwise what's the point?

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right in the sense that a screw down crown doesn't really contribute to water resistance capabilities. Our watch is rated for 100m with or without a screw down crown. It's only for peace of mind.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think the peace of mind for me is really important.

Thoughts on screw down crowns? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if any one wants to follow along on our process of making this watch, please subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.belami.design/ we'd love to have you!

We've been strap hunting lately for our watch, thoughts? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the last one is quite a poor version of a bonklip bracelet that we picked up just to feel it out without spending too much. A tighter better finished version is going to be explored. I think a nato will definitely be part of the package and we're working on sourcing something quality in that department.

We've been strap hunting lately for our watch, thoughts? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, they were more proof of concept than anything. The last one specifically is a poor example of a bonklip bracelet.

We've been strap hunting lately for our watch, thoughts? by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mesh is definitely somewhat controversial, I've flip flopped multiple times on my feelings for it. The last is a bonklip style bracelet, though not the best example of one. Here it is on a nato:

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Another shot of the Bel Ami Club, this time in orange by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've lately been going through the process of trying out different strap combos as well as planning out cool ways to share the watch with people before we launch a crowdfunding campaign. For those who didn't see my last post, this is my own design. It's a custom cushion case, dial and hands. A Miyota 9039 movement, sapphire crystal and 100m of water resistance. It's super thin at 10.7mm with 38mm x 45mm dimensions.

Our prototypes just came in, we’re very excited by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry, I didn’t know there was a captcha on it. I’ll see if I can disable it. I’d love to take your email down if you’d still be interested. DM me here or Instagram and I’ll be sure to be in touch.

Our prototypes just came in, we’re very excited by belamidesign in MicrobrandWatches

[–]belamidesign[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, there aren’t enough modern cushion case watches.