Glass Series

No dials.
Dials are a main feature of a watch, but for my first foray into watchmaking I decided on something more open, and not just the typical open face. No dial or markers whatsoever. Let’s see what is under the hood with no visual interference. Glass allows you to see everything: the entire movement, the movement holder, clamps and screws, the winding stem, everything. I can create custom dials, but for my first series I wanted to keep the workload manageable, as finding watch parts and assembling them is not trivial.

Hand wound or Automatic?
In short, both are available in the Glass series. The first few builds were intentionally hand wound, mostly because I enjoy hand wound movements, though they could be automatic movements with additional cost. Also, if I like a certain movement and case, it may mean removing the rotor and turning an automatic into a hand wound due to height tolerances.

Movement Selection.
Some models have Swiss movements, some models have Chinese movements. Selection depends on what the movement offers regarding a variety of aspects: visual appeal, height, complications, cost, etc. The models with Swiss movements are much more expensive than those with Chinese movements. The other major factor in cost difference is whether the crystal is Sapphire or Mineral and other case specifics.

Fun hand combinations!
I try to create hand combinations that are unique, pleasing to the eye, provide good contrast, and work well with certain straps. Sometimes I try to use hands in unconventional ways, but that varies by model and I point it out in the model descriptions.