The point of this post is to illustrate some of the characteristics of my Glass Series, but also to highlight one of my favorite models and compare the two variations. 10/6 Glass Date-C 10/6 Glass Date-S Diameter: 42mm Height: 11.1mm Case: Stainless steel, brushed and polished combo Movement: Chinese DG2833, Hand-wound Power Reserve: 36 hours […]
I like all things Black and White, especially with an additional point of contrast. The GMT Two is my first quartz build and I decided to put this preference into practice. 10/6 GMT TwoGMTs are great for anyone who regularly travels or likes keeping track of two timezones. A quartz movement is a nice idea […]
Background After making a few watches for myself, I decided to start making some watches to sell. My brand name is 10/6 (“ten six”) and the first series of watches I am making is called “Glass” due to the raw open face and back. If you like seeing the complexity of a working watch in […]
Note: This was not an exercise in design, but rather an exercise in process. Glass – 42 Glass – Parallel The details: Brand & Model: 10/6 Glass – Parallel Diameter: 42mm Height: 11.1mm Movement: Chinese F8131, modified hand-wound Power Reserve: 40 hours Jewels: 17 Lume: N/A Frequency: 21,600bph (3Hz) Crystal: Mineral, Flat Water […]
This was my first attempt at assembling my own watch from parts and I am calling it “Glass.” I have learned a lot through trial and error as I purchased cases, movements, movement holders, hands, straps, and tools. A simplified version of the process follows… The details: Brand & Model: 10/6 Glass Diameter: 42mm Height: […]
Parts: spare/cheap/old wall clock foam board spray paint double-sided tape frame hanger Tools: utility knife straight edge No. 2 pencil tweezers screwdriver We have all had moments when we were staring at a wall considering decor and one of the choices is what wall clock would look good in a particular spot. I had […]