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Mechanical Bitcoin movement

Build logs, machining experiments, watchmaking notes, and lessons from trying to make a mechanical watch shaped by Bitcoin.

This is the main record of the project: what worked, what failed, what changed, and what I learned along the way.

Second Sketches
2024/08/25 10:40 UTC
TLDRYou're diving deeper into watch design with Adobe Illustrator, even if the initial sketches aren't perfect. You're seeing potential in the proportions and envisioning a cool combo of a see-through dial, leather strap, and unique hands. It's a reminder that creativity often starts rough but can lead to something great. 🎨
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The adventure continues in Adobe Illustrator.

Here are some sketch followups (yeah It looks aweful, but let's keep on going, I can see a promise in the proportions and future):

Im thinking, maybe have a seethrough dial, leather strap, and funky looking hands.

sketch

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Total Newb
2024/08/24 14:40 UTC
TLDRStarting a watch design journey with basics, using Adobe Illustrator for sketches. Keeping it simple with a no-frills watch design since manufacturing is uncharted territory. 🕰️
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The adventure begins in a sketching software Im confortable with, Adobe Illustrator.

As I know nothing about manufacturing, I'll take it easier on myself and do a watch without any complications

Here are some initial sketches:

sketch

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NOSTR:

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