Pre-Order Borealis Estoril 300m Automatic

Pakz

Patriarch WIS
Big vote for C3 lume, though. BGW9 might look better, but I'm all for lasting lume.
I wonder why people keep on saying things like that... BGW9 is marginally less bright than C3 but clearly lasts longer, at least in my experience.
 

Seppia

Master Apprentice WIS
As promised unveiling last renders of the Borealis Estoril 300.

Some small changes to be made but will take some time to update those (we have to decide bezel numbers to be underscored or not). Not because we are lazy but we are all busy with HK Watch Fair.

My god Maria this is insanely cool!
Things I LOVE:
- reasonable size: I would have liked even smaller (I know I'm the minority) but 41.5 is great, especially considering the case protrudes a bit. I guess the bezel will be around 40-40.5mm?
- no date available! Yay!
- no fake vintage lume: the yellow lume we see around a lot these days is horrible and tacky

Things I don't like: nothing.

I agree though that the 3 on the bezel has to be rounded.
Any estimate when you're putting this for pre order?
 

gortz

Master Apprentice WIS
Things I LOVE:
- reasonable size: I would have liked even smaller (I know I'm the minority) but 41.5 is great, especially considering the case protrudes a bit. I guess the bezel will be around 40-40.5mm?
- no date available! Yay!
- no fake vintage lume: the yellow lume we see around a lot these days is horrible and tacky

Things I don't like: nothing.

I agree though that the 3 on the bezel has to be rounded.
Any estimate when you're putting this for pre order?
I totally agree. Also for me, stick to the BGW9 luminova.

Question about the case (maybe i missed an answer on this one). Will the case be polished with brushed parts?
 

lucjam

Master Apprentice WIS
It's all coming together well.
My input:
I think the double sword hands of the SMP would actually look better on this watch.
The bezel numerals need to match the Arabic dial.
The lume should be BGW9 - The white will go better with a black dial.
Have you considered a smaller size for the BOREALIS font and maybe a stylised "B" (as per the Sea Dragon crown) above it to make things in keeping with the original - just a thought.
 

777Ronny

Apprentice WIS
This is such an exciting project!

I know that you've spoken to this SEVERAL times now but I want to add my plea for an oyster style bracelet option! That's definitely something I'd be willing to pay more to have! Especially for a dream homage watch like this.
 

Itsonlytime

Master WIS
Very promising design Maria, my only other suggestion would be to place a date window at 4-5 position, so as to keep 3,6,9 on dial, would be excellent upgrade to dial.
I also hope you could offer a mesh type bracelet as option, as this watch design needs a S/S bracelet for a dress up look.
 

MFtime

Perfect Apprentice WIS
In Borealis I trust! Contingent on final price point it looks like you will have gotten me on board for another B project Maria! Will look forward to sign up date!
 
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