codguy wrote: ↑September 27th 2024, 8:22amYes its just a colour, nothing dangerous
https://www.rctritec.com/en/news/old-ra ... and-origin
I'll be damned, didn't know Superluminova produces a radium substance for watches, thought the stuff was banned in the 60's. Learning new crap everyday.
I own a watch with a vintage looking luminous material applied but it is no-way a radium isotope
Aah, ok, I get it now. So it's not really YOUR watch project, but rather watches you've bought from China. Maybe set aside an afternoon and think about why you're doing this, what this venture will achieve, does the world need more watch 'brands' and expensive mechanical watches, and is this really a positive contribution to the world and a productive way to spend your limited time on this planet.Echo watches wrote: ↑September 27th 2024, 6:48amI don't make them myself, factory does, watchmaker assembly them together.jason_recliner wrote: ↑September 26th 2024, 4:08pmAre you making these at home? Or do you have a workshop?
That was my private message to Pierre of Alato when I cancelled my KS, dude reached out to me asking why.jason_recliner wrote: ↑September 28th 2024, 2:45pmAah, ok, I get it now. So it's not really YOUR watch project, but rather watches you've bought from China. Maybe set aside an afternoon and think about why you're doing this, what this venture will achieve, does the world need more watch 'brands' and expensive mechanical watches, and is this really a positive contribution to the world and a productive way to spend your limited time on this planet.Echo watches wrote: ↑September 27th 2024, 6:48amI don't make them myself, factory does, watchmaker assembly them together.jason_recliner wrote: ↑September 26th 2024, 4:08pmAre you making these at home? Or do you have a workshop?
Ok, whatever
For me its not about making money. Actually this endevour cost me more than I get back on selling the pieces. You know why I do it? I do it for the satisfaction of seeing a design of a watch come to life. It is a fantastic feeling. I do it because of all the unexpected meetings with new interesting people this endevour bring into my life. I do it because I love the journey. Does it save someones life? Does it make your everyday better? No.. is it innovative and groundbreaking? No.. it is a jewelry, meant to wear and admire - as a fantastic creation. Actually, I recommend you to go design one of your own, have it produced. You will see what I mean :)WISenheimer wrote: ↑September 28th 2024, 6:43pmThat was my private message to Pierre of Alato when I cancelled my KS, dude reached out to me asking why.jason_recliner wrote: ↑September 28th 2024, 2:45pmAah, ok, I get it now. So it's not really YOUR watch project, but rather watches you've bought from China. Maybe set aside an afternoon and think about why you're doing this, what this venture will achieve, does the world need more watch 'brands' and expensive mechanical watches, and is this really a positive contribution to the world and a productive way to spend your limited time on this planet.Echo watches wrote: ↑September 27th 2024, 6:48am
I don't make them myself, factory does, watchmaker assembly them together.
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What do these guys expect to do that is so special and rarified and better?
I think the tell is in the thread title. My own watch. Me me me. Strictly an ego self gratification deal
Let me know if you are addressing ALATO when you say "a certain KSer". I would gladly comment any question if thats the case. /Pierrebbattle wrote: ↑September 25th 2024, 6:07pmThere are loads of Kickstarter watches that have gotten funded but go no further. Manufacturing costs somehow grow and eat up the money. The solution? Why, announce another Kickstarter project to get enough funds to ship watches from the first project.
I'm watching this in real time right now; a certain KSer is still fiddling with the design parameters. This has been going on for a while now; will I recognize the watch once it is finally delivered? Who knows.
One thing I know; I won't be bothering with Kickstarters again.
Well Pierre, your persistence, passion, and product are obviously all commendable or even remarkable.ALATO wrote: ↑September 30th 2024, 1:45pmFor me its not about making money. Actually this endevour cost me more than I get back on selling the pieces. You know why I do it? I do it for the satisfaction of seeing a design of a watch come to life. It is a fantastic feeling. I do it because of all the unexpected meetings with new interesting people this endevour bring into my life. I do it because I love the journey. Does it save someones life? Does it make your everyday better? No.. is it innovative and groundbreaking? No.. it is a jewelry, meant to wear and admire - as a fantastic creation. Actually, I recommend you to go design one of your own, have it produced. You will see what I mean :)WISenheimer wrote: ↑September 28th 2024, 6:43pmThat was my private message to Pierre of Alato when I cancelled my KS, dude reached out to me asking why.jason_recliner wrote: ↑September 28th 2024, 2:45pm
Aah, ok, I get it now. So it's not really YOUR watch project, but rather watches you've bought from China. Maybe set aside an afternoon and think about why you're doing this, what this venture will achieve, does the world need more watch 'brands' and expensive mechanical watches, and is this really a positive contribution to the world and a productive way to spend your limited time on this planet.
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What do these guys expect to do that is so special and rarified and better?
I think the tell is in the thread title. My own watch. Me me me. Strictly an ego self gratification deal
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