Pre-Order Borealis Estoril 300m Automatic

[Jesús]

• 2 dial versions (big triangle and dial like mine with 12). Both with date and no date versions

If at the end I can choose between versions with "triangle" and with "12" ... I'm going to have a problem: I like 2!

About the date, I took illusions with the date at 6, and 3 do not like. Therefore it is sure to ask no date.

 

[Dan Page]

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Very nice, i like both date and non date versions of this with the large marker [ at 12 position ] its a classic

It featured sword hands and both date / non date versions.

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I think the black date wheel is key to the watche's charm, I hope you move forward with that option.

Personally I want one of these versions that more closely reflects the original design.

 

[Dan Page]

I think the black date wheel is key to the watche's charm, I hope you move forward with that option.

I am fine with this being an option paid for by those who want it.

 

[Seppia]

This is getting better and better.
I particularly liked Maria's statement about keeping the watch as thin as possible, I hate today's ultra-thick watches.

 

[Pakz]

We still do not know yet what the thickness is but will be the minimum possible without compromising water resistance. We will only work on technical designs after the dial, bezel hands are finalized.

Hopefully this can start next week as it is now almost agreed:

• text on dial Estoril 300m to be changed to Estoril 300
• removing the underscore in dial for numbers
• the 3 on the 30 of bezel to be a round 3
• 2 dial versions (big triangle and dial like mine with 12). Both with date and no date versions

That sounds about perfect... Except the "underscore" for the numbers in the bezel. It looks a bit odd the way it is, but only because there is the marking point at say 30 but not the 29 nor the 31. Include small "dots" (well squared dots) in line so that there's a white index at every minute, and that would be more balanced AND very nice for diving...

Like so:

 

[Borealis Watch Admin]

What are the thoughts of rest of audience on this change ?

 

[Dan Page]

What are the thoughts of rest of audience on this change ?

I like it, does make it better for using the bezel for timing.

 

[tbs7777]

Good morning all!

This way it looks best

 

[SDGenius]

^^I can dig it, really helps balance the 10 out

 

[Marc141081]

I find it to be a bit overloaded. In my opinion no Points under the Numbers makes it most Harmonic.

 

[Chancy]

I would like the big triangle dial with no date or date at 6.

 

[elliottest]

That sounds about perfect... Except the "underscore" for the numbers in the bezel. It looks a bit odd the way it is, but only because there is the marking point at say 30 but not the 29 nor the 31. Include small "dots" (well squared dots) in line so that there's a white index at every minute, and that would be more balanced AND very nice for diving...

Like so:

Thats the best looking version....right there,

 

[DrNikolai]

What are the thoughts of rest of audience on this change ?

It looks a little cramped -- but functionally, it works well for timing more precisely around the 10-min markers.

Thanks for doing your best, Maria! We're not easy to work with, but you are doing amazing for all the feedback.

 

[Borealis Watch Admin]

It looks a little cramped -- but functionally, it works well for timing more precisely around the 10-min markers.

Thanks for doing your best, Maria! We're not easy to work with, but you are doing amazing for all the feedback.

Thanks but I am sure in the end won't be possible to please all but hopefully will be able to please most.

 

[jinikari01]

We still do not know yet what the thickness is but will be the minimum possible without compromising water resistance. We will only work on technical designs after the dial, bezel hands are finalized.

Hopefully this can start next week as it is now almost agreed:

• text on dial Estoril 300m to be changed to Estoril 300
• removing the underscore in dial for numbers
• the 3 on the 30 of bezel to be a round 3
• 2 dial versions (big triangle and dial like mine with 12). Both with date and no date versions

I knew there was something special about Borealis...
thanks for all your hard work and for putting up with all of us. lol

 

[Itsonlytime]

What are the thoughts of rest of audience on this change ?

I like this revision, looks balanced, and better for timing, than the original bezel layout.
Thanks for asking, and caring about our thoughts.

 

[awasson5]

Well, I signed up here just for this watch. Will be my first Borealis.

My preference is the 12 with date, or the Triangle no date. To me, having the Triangle with date is very unbalanced, as the 6 and 9 are just out of place on an otherwise numberless dial. Also don't care for the DLC.

I'm all for fewer choices and lower cost. Too many cooks spoil the pot.

I'll be ordering one, regardless of what is decided.

You will not regret your purchase in any way. I have 2 and that number will likely get larger.

 

[RoadWarrior]

The Scorpionfish was a one time deal we had with factory as explained during pre-order process. Our margins on each Scorpionfish were almost nil and was also a way for factory to be able to put on use parts they had.

The Estoril 300m will be a top watch made of 100% custom made parts but as with all Borealis watches will be offered at a very reasonable price specially during pre-order.

We haven't yet calculated production costs as we are working out details so can't tell yet what the price will be.

Whatever the price that is decided on will be reasonable as in the past I'm sure,have many DLC watches so that is a non issue to me and a good option beside the SS.

 

[RoadWarrior]

The date at the six o'clock position would be my choice,IMO the dial looks better all the way around.

 

[cecil]

That will be done in next iteration (same as for bezel numbers without indentation and the 30). Factory is now too busy with HK fair.

Love that look much better....with the date @ 6 o'clock!