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1 hour ago, watchweasol said:

Your work does you credit.  I like the blue one, it has that timeless appeal and I think will always be in fashion like the black. Keep up the great work.

Thank you. That’s all the encouragement I needed. I’ll nickname it the Weasol. 
The OROLUX Weasol is done!

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Ha  Ha   I like that,  how about "The Weasol Watch Co"   No thats going a bit too far.   But I like the simplicity and un fussy style it is to me classic.  When you look at it it tells you the time, its prime function without complication.      like I said  Clsaaic.             cheers

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Had a bit of a play this afternoon with trying to achieve a spun dial finish (rather dangerously I fear). It inspired me to adapt an old design, and try something new. Comments and criticism are gratefully accepted as usual. 
Once again these are ‘fast and dirty’ proof of concept creations. 
 

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2 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi  They may be down and dirty proofs but they are still quality, I have seen watches sold with worse finishes than those for sure. I would like to see your finished article if those are proofs.  Classic, clean and simple.

Thank you once again for the kind words watchweasol. I’m currently collecting supplies to start a finished watch. May need to spend some time improving my enamelling technique first tho! 
As soon as I finish something, you guys will be the first to know. 

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The Orolux ‘Mil-spec’ (working title, lol) has arrived! I can’t believe how excited I am! I know it’s very similar to every other military inspired watch out there, but this one is mine (guess the military film reference). And I’m pretty sure most modern mass produced military watches don’t have an enamel dial. 
 

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Hi   they are looking good  The hands  would suit either  lume or not My preference  no lume,  I think the case suits the style and a flat crystal to keep it slim.  The only issue I would have is with the second hand whilst very cleverly done I think a plain one would be better as the current one takes the eye away from the actual watch. Again my preference alone, others will have a different opinion I am sure.  Bur a cracking job well done.

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I very much appreciate your opinion watchweasol, and believe I completely agree with you. With a clear head brought about by a new day it’s easier to be objective. I’ve already ordered a flat crystal as well as one with a slight dome to try out. I think this will make the watch much more wearable. After measuring the height of the hand stack I reckon I could fit a flat crystal as well as removing 1.5mm from the bezel height. I think this will transform the watch. As much as it pains me to say it I agree with you regarding the seconds hand too. It just doesn’t suit the watch. 
I’ve actually found a case for sale in Japan that fits a 6498 and is only 40mm in diameter and 11mm thick. It’s expensive but looks top quality. I’m very tempted to give it a try. As I get older 44mm feels just too large! 

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Just so watchweasol doesn’t think I’ve forgotten about him, here are some progress photos. Bezel has been slightly reshaped, the case has been refinished, the seconds hand has been changed, and it has a new flat glass. Total watch thickness now down to 11.5mm. Much better. 

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