Dear forum members
Some German-speaking members of this forum may know that a German-speaking telegram channel was launched about 2 years ago, which currently has around 90 members (RWI only). A fun group that shares the hobby with each other every day.
In early 2023, the idea of making a community-watch was discussed. I would like to mention the following members here because they put their time and ideas into it:
@g-yice @Stuzzy @Steffen3010 @derjenigewelcher
First we defined the specs: An NH35 movement (good and cheap), a diver, and a personalized box as well as a custom dial. Despite several talented watchmakers in our area, we didn't want to build the watch ourselves, but more as a "Cooler Daily". have it made. A 90 usd variant was a prototype which was not satisfying, so i trashed the watch and just took the movement for other projects
Then we contacted the Chinese manufacturer "San Martin" and since we already knew about the quality standarts of San Martin, we chose San Martin as the producer of our watches. Plus, we have also secured water resistance of 10 bar.
After we finished the dial design and we liked the case, strap, hands etc., we created renderings of blue and black watches, which we posted as suggestions in the Bierhaus telegram group.
In the end there were 10 people who ordered the watch. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of a blue watch right now, but I'm sure someone else will be able to post it here.
The watches are limited to 10 pieces (see dial) and cost us 360 euros with the box and a high-quality polishing cloth. The cooperation with San Martin was flawless and very professional.
Have fun with the pictures
Some German-speaking members of this forum may know that a German-speaking telegram channel was launched about 2 years ago, which currently has around 90 members (RWI only). A fun group that shares the hobby with each other every day.
In early 2023, the idea of making a community-watch was discussed. I would like to mention the following members here because they put their time and ideas into it:
@g-yice @Stuzzy @Steffen3010 @derjenigewelcher
First we defined the specs: An NH35 movement (good and cheap), a diver, and a personalized box as well as a custom dial. Despite several talented watchmakers in our area, we didn't want to build the watch ourselves, but more as a "Cooler Daily". have it made. A 90 usd variant was a prototype which was not satisfying, so i trashed the watch and just took the movement for other projects
Then we contacted the Chinese manufacturer "San Martin" and since we already knew about the quality standarts of San Martin, we chose San Martin as the producer of our watches. Plus, we have also secured water resistance of 10 bar.
After we finished the dial design and we liked the case, strap, hands etc., we created renderings of blue and black watches, which we posted as suggestions in the Bierhaus telegram group.
In the end there were 10 people who ordered the watch. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of a blue watch right now, but I'm sure someone else will be able to post it here.
The watches are limited to 10 pieces (see dial) and cost us 360 euros with the box and a high-quality polishing cloth. The cooperation with San Martin was flawless and very professional.
Have fun with the pictures
