edwardwchang
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hour hand length
The hour hand length definitely compromises functionality in favor of aesthetic balance. For a functional object like a wristwatch, this is a pretty risky compromise.
If you look at the Stowa B dial Flieger in my collage you can see there are two concentric subdial circles, one for the hour at 1/2 radius and a minutes circle track at 1 radius. The hour hand on the B dial flieger extends to 1/2r and it already looks a bit stubby.
The design of the RL watch has three circle subdial tracks at 1/3r, 2/3r and 1r. This gives it a cool military look vaguely like the concentric circles on targetting crosshairs
but it really splits up the dial. The hour arabic numerals are designated at the circle at 2/3r but thats where the minutes hand goes also so thats why the two hands are similar in length.
Its not ideal but if the hour hand were shorter, extending to only 1/3r it would look way too stubby.
This message has been edited by edwardwchang on 2016-03-07 08:48:02
This message has been edited by edwardwchang on 2016-03-07 08:48:47
The design of the RL watch has three circle subdial tracks at 1/3r, 2/3r and 1r. This gives it a cool military look vaguely like the concentric circles on targetting crosshairs
but it really splits up the dial. The hour arabic numerals are designated at the circle at 2/3r but thats where the minutes hand goes also so thats why the two hands are similar in length.
Its not ideal but if the hour hand were shorter, extending to only 1/3r it would look way too stubby.
Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer 39mm
After months of indecision I finally selected the RL Automotive Chronometer. The runner up was a new old stock PAM337. It was a close call between the two and I'm still not sure if I made the right choice. The RL is definitely a designer watch. Contrast t...
Congratulations
Quite like it, actually. One quibble. As a designer, can you explain the choice in the hour hand length? It is almost as long as the minutes hand and looks like it should be a few mm shorter.
hour hand length
The hour hand length definitely compromises functionality in favor of aesthetic balance. For a functional object like a wristwatch, this is a pretty risky compromise. If you look at the Stowa B dial Flieger in my collage you can see there are two concentr...
I see what you mean
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I'm so glad you withstood the pressure from the HoroPolice
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thank you
your support and excellent coverage of the Ralph Lauren skeleton watch really helped my decision. I'm thrilled with the RL and I'm sure I will still love it in twenty years. Ed
Congrats!!
Looks very nice on your wrist..... Fashion, watch, car.... Ralph Lauren is very adamant on these things, as you know..... Again, very good choice and congrats! Ken
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