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There are plenty of watches out there more or less inspired by cars, but someone on Kickstarter claims they designed a model like no other.
Called Rallynetics, the affordable timepiece is specifically aimed at car enthusiasts, as it uses several tachometer-inspired designs to bring the dash of a vehicle right on your wrist.
The design of the watches looks pretty good, with the dials inspired by various tachometers and gauge clusters, including classic Porsches and the 1967 Dodge Charger.
The 316L stainless steel makes the watches as durable as possible, and the designer says the case diameter will be 43 mm (1.7 in) once all models enter production. The crown on each watch mimics a start and stop button with “spiral knurling resembling helical cut gears,” the Kickstarter page of the product reads.
The watches will have the same case design and construction, so only the watch face will be different, with a Miyota quartz movement in charge of putting the hands in motion.
Several design refinements are already on the table, including a black background with white numbers for the date wheel and lume for the hands and indices. Paint will be added to the hour hand tip for low-light visibility on the Redline and Race models too.
Needless to say, these watches look pretty good, and probably what sets them apart from the many other models out there is that they’re truly inspired by real tachometers and come with a rather low price. On Kickstarter, those who donated to support the campaign can get a watch of their choice for just $135, with the shipping to begin in November 2021.
While all devices are currently hand-made, the inventor of the watch claims the mass production process will take place with the help of a local partner that should provide even better build quality. The campaign has already been fully funded on Kickstarter.
The design of the watches looks pretty good, with the dials inspired by various tachometers and gauge clusters, including classic Porsches and the 1967 Dodge Charger.
The 316L stainless steel makes the watches as durable as possible, and the designer says the case diameter will be 43 mm (1.7 in) once all models enter production. The crown on each watch mimics a start and stop button with “spiral knurling resembling helical cut gears,” the Kickstarter page of the product reads.
The watches will have the same case design and construction, so only the watch face will be different, with a Miyota quartz movement in charge of putting the hands in motion.
Several design refinements are already on the table, including a black background with white numbers for the date wheel and lume for the hands and indices. Paint will be added to the hour hand tip for low-light visibility on the Redline and Race models too.
Needless to say, these watches look pretty good, and probably what sets them apart from the many other models out there is that they’re truly inspired by real tachometers and come with a rather low price. On Kickstarter, those who donated to support the campaign can get a watch of their choice for just $135, with the shipping to begin in November 2021.
While all devices are currently hand-made, the inventor of the watch claims the mass production process will take place with the help of a local partner that should provide even better build quality. The campaign has already been fully funded on Kickstarter.
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