Project Hommage : Save-The-Ocean 63MAS (Part 3)

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Further to my earlier entry @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2019/06/project-hommage-save-ocean-63mas-part-2.html, there had been lots of feedback from fellow readers here and Seiko collectors worldwide. Thanks for the overall overwhelming positive feedback, although there was also the occasional oddball whom were less than pleased with this project.

For starters, we would limit the production batch of our Save-The-Ocean 63MAS to 30 pieces for better quality control and easier arrangements. I have checked with the factory and we could have reduction in pricing if we were to commission 100 pieces at one go due to lower customisation and production fees; but that would definitely take more time to secure the orders compared to just 30 pieces. So after checking with some of you whom were in on this since day one, the consensus was to proceed with the initial arrangements.

We have managed to keep the price of the piece at USD300 as earlier planned.

After consultation with the manufacturer, we could accommodate shipping cost as per the following :
- Malaysia : Free delivery
- Other parts of Asia : USD10
- Worldwide : USD25

The final design as tweaked from the opinions and suggestions that came in resulted in the following :

Other details of the build would be as per the following :

• Case material : 316L stainless steel
• Case back : 316L stainless steel
• Case size : 44mm
• Lug to lug : 47mm
• Lug width : 20mm
• Strap : Calf leather / Tropical rubber
• Glass : Sapphire
• Bezel : Lumed ceramic bezel insert
• Movement : Seiko caliber NH35
• Crown : Screw-down

This design was truly reflective of us. The 30 of us loved Seiko watches, and what better way to identify ourselves as a fellow Seikoholic but to have the badge of honour proudly declared on the dial. We were essentially behaving like the knights of yonder past, wearing our hearts on our sleeves.

The Turtle brought forth our save-the-ocean message, and could be seen swimming in a carefree manner across the deep, blue sea as reflected on the sunburst dial.

And a befitting tribute was further paid to the original 6105 as worn by Captain Willard in the 1979 movie i.e. Apocalypse Now. If our generation do not take proper care on the eco-system of the world, it could well be apocalypse now. So let's start loving the sun, sea, and nature starting this very day!

There you have it, folks. The final design was simple yet suave; elegant yet sporty. And this work of art and work of love became a reality due to all your ideas and support. Andywristwatches acted as a medium where our creative juices could be put to work! 

I would henceforth be liaising with 29 lucky Seikoholics (one of the watch is mine!) for the further details of arrangement. If you would like to be a part of this lucky group, drop me an e-mail at toyotaharrier240g@gmail.com; and we would take it further from there.

Thanks for making this a reality for all of us!

(NB : Let's take another good look at this handsome piece!)

The journey so far :

Part 1 @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2019/06/project-hommage-save-ocean-63mas.html;

Part 2 @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2019/06/project-hommage-save-ocean-63mas-part-2.html;

Part 3 @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2019/06/project-hommage-save-ocean-63mas-part-3.html;

Part 4 @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2019/06/project-hommage-save-ocean-63mas-part-4.html.