Comments on: Hybrid MKII – Hybrid Redesigned LCD Watch

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:49:13 +0000

Big thanks to everyone who voted, commented and shared!
Cheers to TF for posing this design here! and ta very much for the external blogs that featured it too.

Cheers everyone!

Pete from another dimension!

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:33:15 +0000

http://weheartit.com/entry/37775859/via/techcracks#

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:31:25 +0000

http://gadgets.9square.net/hybrid-mkii-%E2%80%93-hybrid-redesigned-lcd-watch

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:30:38 +0000

http://vi.sualize.us/hybrid_mkii_lcd_watch_by_peter_fletcher_concept_gadget_design_futuristic_picture_AMVQ.html

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:30:18 +0000

http://designspiration.net/image/3273458569763/

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:12:04 +0000

http://techcracks.com/2012/09/hybrid-mkii-lcd-watch-concept-by-peter-fletcher/

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:57:05 +0000

by similar hour I meant : LCD rings

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:43:01 +0000

The reason for the rings: the hours are made up of rings in the LCD, as the rings are turned off they show parts of the “background hand” which is below the LCD layer. This shows the hours in the same manner as the original. This system allows the hours/hour hand to move small incruments for the minute display. To get an LCD to do this would require many very small blocks (very dense) which I assumed would be too difficult. The bonus of using the rings also means that the main face looks like a “turned” disc keeping the original theme, they are probably more obvious in my images than they would be in real life, they would be just visible.
I wish I had as much confidence that they will consider this design but i keep all my fingers and toes crossed! xx^^xx
Cheers Makko!

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:33:32 +0000

I meant 4th pic, for the black light.

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:32:35 +0000

My initial comment was about the grooves over the hours part, unless they’re used for something. But they might be visible only because the pictures are oversized & might not be a big deal on the end result. + I really believe that they will make asap since it fit well with their current collection.

Also, I have a similar idea in my sketchbook. ( well, for the hour part. ) I’ll probably do it during the winter ( D-F ).

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:11:18 +0000

Yeah I liked the original version too, but I think the metal disc proved too heavy for a standard analogue movement. This hopefully gets around that issue whilst still keeping a similar feel. Im glad it is something you would consider purchasing if it ever became available. Cheers Makko!

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:01:53 +0000

I prefer the 1st version, for the polished effect on the central disk, but it’s nice that you found a way to remove a problem. I like with black lights ( 3rd pic ) & red lights ( fb ). I would buy.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:05:50 +0000

Thanks you very much Olaf! I hope it does one day hit the market! Im glad it appeals to you!

kind regards

Pete West Midlands England

By: Olafo

Olafo — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:58:10 +0000

very good design, when the clock hits the market

best regards
Olaf black forrest germany

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:55:11 +0000

In an ideal world the colour around the edges of the strap would be lights that illuminate at the same time as backlight on the display. But going from feedback on other posts on the blog that have tried similar, it seems to be difficult or too expensive to achieve. I think an luminescent colour would probably be the best compromise, so it gives a subtle glow in low light. I’m glad you like the look however it would be achieved! Cheers for the comment!