Pre-Order Borealis Estoril 300m Automatic

[Doug]

Underscored bezel numbers are definitely a dealbreaker for me on this watch as it's supposed to be an homage to the original. But that's ok. You'll still sell a ton

 

[awasson5]

We have now a poll so you can choose which date version to produce. Date at 3 or at 6 o'clock. Poll closes in 5 days.

Be sure to visit and vote at http://www.borealiswatchforum.com/threads/poll-borealis-estoril-300-date-at-3-or-6-oclock.1434/

When the thread was locked, I believe the voting was disabled.

 

[mleok]

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

Please don't. I don't think that anyone seriously intent on using the timing bezel will have any issue aligning the bezel correctly without those silly underscores.

 

[mike thornton]

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

 

[mike thornton]

I love it-stll trying to decide between this and date-would be very happy with either!!!!

 

[Watchulookin@]

Date at 3, big triangle for me, not too bothered by colour, the white border on the date window has grown on me too. This has been fun!

 

[SuperP]

For those who keep asking about the date at 6 [i know it was awesome ] but its not possible read what Maria wrote in the thread with the poll.

What are the thoughts of rest of audience on this change ?
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Keep it clean like the original. I've made this btw bezel edited with no underscore; edited the 3 in 30 on the bezel with a more rounded one:

 

[SDGenius]

^can you make the numbers bigger to fill the gap from the removed underscores?

 

[Ed P.]

SuperP,
Those look great, but I like Pakz bezel numbers on Page 4. That is, center the numbers in the space, and make them larger. I'll go with the black date window, as long as we keep the white square around it. Otherwise, these look great!

 

[SuperP]

Yup, basically now the numbers on the bezel need to be slightly bigger or at least centered a bit, i didnt do it bc it will take me a lot of time and its very redundant, but im sure the factory will do it when they're gonna get their hands on it

Things is, i dont know if we can use the omega font for the numbers[its not really their font because i've created myself the numbers] but they do look quite similar

 

[TheWraith]

People need to remember the watch upon the Estoril is based. Don't tamper with the design too much, or your lose the point of this homage existing in the first place.

 

[Ed P.]

I prefer no dots under the bezel numbers. Just center the numbers and make the numbers somewhat larger. This, I believe, is in keeping with the original.

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

is in keeping with the original.

 

[jason solis]

Maria,

I greatly appreciate you and the Borealis Team asking us for feedback through the forum! I really like everything about what I have summarized below from all the 7 pages of post.

Questions:

· Can the font be slightly larger “Estoril 300” in Italic script font on the dial, so it’s closer to the SM300?

· Will you add the word “Automatic” in all Italic script font under the word “BOREALIS”?

· Is it possible to have drilled lug holes to make it easier for strap changes?

· Will the Double domed sapphire crystal have an internal AR coating in minimize glare?

Borealis Estoril 300m – Spec’s Summary to date, 8-09-2015:


It is a tribute to the SM300 from the 1960s. Estoril also has strong connections to the origins of the novel Casino Royale.

Base Spec's so far in the preliminary design on the Borealis forum:

· 41.5mm case

· 49mm L2L

· 20mm Lugs

· Miyota 9015 automatic movement

· Double domed sapphire crystal

· Sapphire Inlay bezel with BGW9 Lume (White, glows Blue) with short ticks under the numbers

· Big Triangle Black matte dial with BGW9 Lume

· Date and No Date dial options

· 20mm Rubber strap and James Bond style Nato strap

· Optional: 20mm mesh bracelet

· Case profile will be very similar to the Omega Seamaster 300m, I like this A LOT!

Perfect.

 

[Seppia]

Please don't. I don't think that anyone seriously intent on using the timing bezel will have any issue aligning the bezel correctly without those silly underscores.

I so agree with this.
A very small percentage of the customers will ever get this watch wet, and those who actually will know that you do not need the dots.

 

[Will Tan]

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

I vote no.

 

[Will Tan]

For those who keep asking about the date at 6 [i know it was awesome ] but its not possible read what Maria wrote in the thread with the poll.



Keep it clean like the original. I've made this btw bezel edited with no underscore; edited the 3 in 30 on the bezel with a more rounded one:

I think this is almost perfect, Just need to remove "m" and to shift the numbers on the bezel or have it bigger. Currently the horizontal alignment is out after removing the underscore.

Will have a hard time deciding which to go for. All options looks good!

 

[Marc141081]

Numbers neednt to be bigger, they have to shift down a Little bit an done. As i Said without the underscores it now Looks harmonic. For me Nothing to improve anymore. Ready to buy.

 

[Ventura]

That isn't an underscore under the numbers. It's just part of the marker which would've been there if the number hadn't been there and allows for perfect centre alignment with the marker on the dial.

 

[SimpleWatchMan]

What about the circled "T" that is visible on the genuine Royal Navy version?

Maybe change it to "B" to stand for BWG9 lume or Borealis. Good idea?

 

[SimpleWatchMan]

We have now a poll so you can choose which date version to produce. Date at 3 or at 6 o'clock. Poll closes in 5 days.

Be sure to visit and vote at http://www.borealiswatchforum.com/threads/poll-borealis-estoril-300-date-at-3-or-6-oclock.1434/

I can't vote, maybe due to my level now.