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Progress Report

Monthly updates with insights into the development and prototyping process of the Deep Space Blue - the second O.G watch series.Inspired as an evolution of the first Deep Space series. Its theme is now fully modernised with an exclusive semi-skeletonised movement and innovative luminous elements, that result in a whole new specification and 38mm x 8.8mm construction.Limited to 35 pieces, each watch has its own unique pattern of stars engraved onto its blue lacquered dial.

Deep Space Blue
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Cador have been crafting dials for clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches for more than 65 years. The work on the Deep Space Blue dials requires multiple processes carefully performed by their expert hands.

Handdn, are strap making artisans who will use traditional methods to craft each Deep Space Blue watch strap by hand. It was a pleasure to work together on the first O.G series, and we look forward to creating many more unique strap designs with them.

Le Temps Manufacturer is a high-end movement developer and manufacturer based in Fleurier, Switzerland. We're excited to work with them to produce the Deep Space Blue's exceptionally finished and exclusive hand wound movement - the LTM5000-G.

Component specialist ATMOZ has been making watch cases, buckles and clasps since 1969. Their decades of experience working with renowned brands make them a fantastic partner to form our case, buckle and mirror polished hands in 904l stainless steel.

DECEMBER (2024)

Developing the Strap

After several prototypes, we’ve decided to add a dark blue, semi-hidden stitch, for improved durability while maintaining a subtle and contemporary look.
In the next image you can see its contrast on the reverse side of the strap, which has a lighter, electric blue lining.

To ensure a perfect fit, our friends at HOD watch workshop created a simple mould of the case from brass, which our strap maker Handdn is using to accurately test our new straps.More strap updates coming soon!

Case Design

During the technical drawing process further refinements were made to the case:1. The angled edges on the case body have increased in thickness sightly to achieve a better polish and contrast outline with the sandblasted case sides.2. The lug to lug width has been widened from 19mm to 20mm, to allow for more convenient strap options.The technical drawings for the case are now complete and manufacturing has started.

New Engravings

As well as the watch’s series number, a small O.G logo mark and material type mark will be etched into the case, hidden behind the straps.

The Hands

Independent watchmaker Jack Matthew Elam is in the process of prototyping the unique hands in brass.
These hands shown aren’t decorated, and will only be used to test with the 3D luminous hour and minute tips.
Due to the top curvature and fine tolerances, a current challenge is achieving a very clean and precise cut, especially towards the sharp tips.

The underside of the hands will be given a very fine sandblasted finish which you can see in the images above.
Because the final hands will be made in stainless steel, a channel may be cut into their underside to remove more material and reduce their overall weight. Fit and performance will be tested once the test movement arrives.

JANUARY

Test Dial

As well as assisting us with the 3D development and hands, Jack's been working to prototype a shooting stars dial, and we're excited to share some of the progress with you!

The O.G mark and a unique pattern of stars are first engraved on a sheet of titanium.

After the dial shape is cut out, its surface is diagonally brushed creating a gradient effect that's intended to imitate shooting stars when tilted in different light.During this prototyping process for the Deep Space Blue, we decided to mirror the angle of the brushed decoration, as another subtle difference from the original Deep Space watch series. The animated effect of shooting stars will be similar, just moving from a different trajectory.

Colour

To change the raw titanium to a deep blue colour, the dial is put through an electrochemical process called anodisation. Using different electric voltages, an array of different colours can be created.

*The stars on the final dials will be slightly smaller and more subtle. The logo will be engraved in silver. More updates coming soon.

Altering the voltage even slightly can completely transform the result - see how one attempt developed a strong purple before finding a dark shade of blue.

One of the custom decorations we wanted to create for this O.G movement was wider Geneva Striping on its bridges. To achieve this Le Temps Manufacturer had to make new tests to ensure it was technically possible, without affecting the movement's structural integrity and gear train pivots. We received the samples last year which look fantastic. You can also see the video below in case you missed it.

Renderings

Through 3D rendering we're able to simulate how the movement and its finishes will appear in different lighting. It looks great, but nothing will beat the real thing, which is currently in production!

The first Deep Space Blue cases have been completed!Like the first Deep Space series case, you can see a combination of sandblasted surfaces and polished edges that contrast to highlight its form. During the initial stages of the design, the sides of the case were intended to be decorated with straight brushing, however after showing the first Deep Space series prototype to more collectors, its sandblasted facets were always admired, so we decided to continue the aesthetic.

We'll explore the Deep Space Blue's special sapphire and luminous minute ring next month. Spoiler - it's good. Really good.

The familiar dodecagonal shaped case back and concave front bezel are highly polished with subtle sandblasted details that emphasize the Deep Space Blue's muted, two-toned aesthetic.

Buckle

Re-made in 904L Stainless Steel, the buckle, like the case, is also finished with polished and sandblasted decorations that compliment the case's two-tone aesthetic.Fun fact: This same decoration style was actually intended for the first Deep Space series, however because its buckles were made using a different machining process, their finish was more suited to being sandblasted and brushed.

A robust design with a slight curve to follow the wrist, this is a buckle that feels solid and secure.*On the production watches, the logo will be engraved deeper, and a small mark indicating the 904L steel material type will be included on the underside.

*Even the edges of the sapphire are glowing because of the Super-Luminova embedded within it.

To create greater depth and three-dimensional effect, the original Deep Space series incorporated a printed minute ring on the underside of the front sapphire. Considering an evolution of this design language, we want the Deep Space Blue to include discrete and practical luminous elements to fully modernise the theme.Our pursuit of fluid design encouraged us to develop a new way of integrating a luminous minute ring within the front sapphire - a method consistent with our innovative and integrated, two-part hands design.Our idea was to engrave into the front sapphire, removing the extremely hard material accurately and without breaking the piece as a whole.Once achieved, the frame of the minute ring is filled with Grade X1 Super-Luminova over multiple applications, to establish an even and uniform result between two completely different materials.In daylight the minute ring is bright white in colour, and appears to hover, suspended inside the sapphire. Its elevated position can cast a dynamic shadow onto the dial below, depending on the time of day. In low light the minute ring's white colour dissipates into a luminous blue glow.To limit the reflection and glare of the highly polished sapphire glass, its underside is also applied with five layers of an anti-reflective coating - ensuring the best possible view of the dial and display of time.

World's First?

Although the sapphire and minute ring may appear quite simple and unassuming at first glance, they were a technical challenge to develop, involving highly skilled and delicate processes. To our best knowledge some watch brands have printed Super-Luminova on chapter rings and dials made of sapphire, but the Deep Space Blue is the first watch to integrate Super-Luminova into the front sapphire.

Dials

Our friends at HOD Watch workshop have created some further prototype dials. The pattern of stars as well as the O.G mark have all been engraved by hand.You can see in the video just how dynamic the colour is - brighter light turns the dial to an atmospheric blue, however most of the time it displays a deep and darker tone that strongly contrasts with the stars and O.G mark.

There are areas we would like to refine further and we're considering the possibility of machining the O.G mark as a separate piece and then inserting it into the dial.We'd love to hear what you think about this -

APRIL

LTM5000-G Movements

The first movements for the Deep Space Blue prototypes have been completed!Developed in collaboration with Le Temps Manufactures in Fleurier, Switzerland, this new O.G movement is the perfect engine to power the next O.G watch series.Thank you to Yoann, Vasco, Carmen and Christophe for being so patient during the design process. Each area of the movement has been meticulously considered in terms of its decoration, including the development and testing of broader and more generous Geneva Stripes.

You’ll discover a harmony of classical finishes such as polished chamfers, Perlage and snail brushed gears, but make no mistake, this is a modern calibre, fitting a watch designed for now and the future.

The LTM5000-G is constructed using full as well as skeletonised bridges that highlight components such as the escapement wheel and create depth, despite the movement being just 3.3mm thin.

Straps

Handdn are artisans using traditional methods to craft each watch strap for this series by hand.We have two straps for the Deep Space Blue:Beyond Blue - an original design, handmade in your size from soft and flexible, navy and electric blue Alcantara.And Into Grey - Inspired by the original Deep Space, this unique strap moves into grey on the front side, for a neutral tone that highlights the blue shooting stars dial.We're also considering offering a leather strap option - do send us a message if this is something you would be interested in.

Hands

It's been a challenge, but the first complete prototype hands are ready!These unique hands have an unusual two-piece construction like the those on first Deep Space series. However, this concept has been taken further, with a new design that curves their top surfaces with a mirror polish. This subtle arch also hides the centre pinion, creating a clean aesthetic and homogeneous form. The design is inspired to reflect the concave shape of the case's front bezel. Duality and working in pairs and sometimes opposites is a design principle that all O.G watches follow.

World's First

These special hour and minute hands are made of 904l steel to compliment the exact tone of the 904l steel case. We believe this is a first in watchmaking, as most hands are made in brass - with a few exceptions in 316l steel.O.G will always pursue this level of attention to detail in design and production, to create watches never seen before.

Luminous Hand Tips

Our innovative modular hands' design allows for unique combinations of materials with distinct properties to merge as one structure.Like the minute ring inside the front sapphire - the white tips of the hands glow a matching blue colour in low light. This may seem simple enough, however creating the luminous tips with the same colour and strength of the minute ring presented significant challenges, as the tips are made through a completely different process.By creating a composite of the same Grade X1 Super-Luminova and a ceramic powder, we were able to mould the tips into solid, three-dimensional pieces, that follow the shape of the steel body sections, and fit together with a clean line of separation on the same level.We look forward to showing the hands in more detail once the first Deep Space Blue prototype watches are complete. Stay tuned!

New Website

Together with the release of the Deep Space Blue, we're launching a completely new O.G website. This will include more content, multi-language support and a special section for O.G collectors, with access to previews of future O.G watches and movements, as well as other exclusive content. Looking forward to sharing more on this with you soon!

JULY

Our Dial Partner

We're very pleased to announce that Cador in Germany will be creating the dials for the Deep Space Blue prototype and production watches.Cador has been producing watch dials for over 65 years! And their excellent reputation and expertise has made them a trusted partner to many prestigious watch brands.After discussing the design of the dial in detail with the Cador team, we've decided that to achieve the best and most consistent result, the dials should be made using a new process. Instead of using an electrical current to create a blue anodised coating, each dial will be applied with a specially developed lacquer over multiple layers to achieve its deep and dark blue colour. Every dial will then be engraved using a diamond cutting tool to form a unique arrangement of miniature stars, making each watch one-of-a-kind.Photos coming soon!

Movement Preview

We've made a short preview video on the LTM5000-G movement powering the Deep Space Blue. We'll be releasing more video and photo content on the watch's design and development as we lead up to the public reveal and launch!

AUGUST

Dials

The first Deep Space Blue dials should be completed at the beginning of October. We're excited to share the progress photos as soon as they're ready.As every dial's constellation of stars is distinct, all of the patterns need to be designed individually. Although some of the processes during the production can be done together - the engraving of the stars is a separate task for each dial.The image in the background shows just some of the unique arrangements that will be created.

SEPTEMBER

Dials

We've received the first photos of the new dials being made at Cador in Germany!You can see the dial blanks being stamped from brass, and their dial feet being attached below.They will be completed next month, so we look forward to sharing the final result and hopefully the assembled prototype watches!

Minute Track Preview

We've made a short video giving more insight into the design and development of the Deep Space Blue's minute track. More videos coming soon!

Sphere

Initial sketches of the silver spheres that will transport the Deep Space Blue watches.The next step is to develop them in 3D.

OCTOBER

Dials

Cador have finished the dials!The custom shade of blue has turned out really well and moves from an almost black to a deep rich blue.The brushed decoration beneath the lacquer creates a spectrum of tones as light is guided through it.

Because the stars are engraved using a diamond-cutting-tool, they have a brilliant effect and quality.Of all of the Deep Space Blue components, the dials have been the biggest challenge during this project - we've made three different versions with three different manufacturers.But the time and effort has been worth it. I'm very happy with these dials.

Sphere

We've been developing the silver sphere that will deliver each Deep Space Blue watch.This a 3D render of how it currently looks. The box is made with a black polished lacquer and the orb will be made from titanium or steel.

final update

To ensure the intergity of your O.G watch, this lifetime warranty will become void if your watch has been serviced/had any modifications made by a third party who has not been authorised to do so by O.G.To maintain this warranty your watch must be serviced by O.G at least every 4 years or when necessary.If a component is faulty or breaks despite this care, then O.G will always cover the repair costs to fix or replace the component - making sure your O.G watch is with you for a lifetime and beyond.

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