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The Appeal of the White Dial: Outline’s GMT-1950 Watch Project

“GMT-1950” is the 4th collaboration project between Outline and the popular select shop “Tic Tac”, which went on pre-order sale on the crowdfunding site “Watch Makers” on the 10th of last week.

Thanks to you, the super early bird discount was so popular that it sold out within 10 minutes of opening, and I’m really grateful that it was well received.

However, this time we have prepared two types of dials, black and white, as variations, but it is undeniable that the classic black has gained popularity. Therefore, I would like to briefly introduce the appeal of the white dial.

Although little is known, the early GMT Masters from the 1950s also had white dials (see recommended article at the end). However, it was not sold to the general public, and one theory is that it was given to some of the ground staff of Pan American Airlines, but the exact details are unknown. Therefore, its existence itself is extremely rare, and you will never see it on the market. It is such a substitute.

Outline Since the blue-red bezel of the GMT-1950 reproduces a deep color that has aged over time, the dial is not pure white but ivory to give it a slightly burnt look so as not to destroy the classic atmosphere. is adopted.

However, ivory is a really difficult color because you don’t know how it will turn out. In that sense, in the second prototype, we succeeded in creating an exquisite contrast with the blue and red of the bezel while retaining just the right amount of retro feel.

For this reason, I think that the color of the bezel stands out more than the black dial, so from a fashion perspective, I think this is more enjoyable as an icon.What do you think? “Pepsi color x white dial” is a hot topic. I would be happy if you could add it as one of your options.

Clafan “Watchmakers” is now accepting advance reservations at a special price of 20-10% off!

The crowdfunding site “Watchmakers” is currently accepting pre-orders at a special price. However, the “super early bird” type with 20% off has become so popular that it sells out within 10 minutes. There is still a 15% OFF early bird type for the white dial, so if you are interested, please check it out as soon as possible.

WATCH Makers

[OutlineGMT-1950]

・Model number: (Left) Ref.20234-1PPBK, (Right) Ref.20234-2PPWH
・Materials: (Case) 316L stainless steel (screw-in crown), (Brace) 304 stainless steel, (Dome-shaped windshield glass) Acrylic resin
・Size: Case diameter 37.0mm, case thickness 10.95mm (13.0mm including dome windshield)
・Waterproofness: 5 ATM water resistant (daily life waterproof)
・Drive system: Automatic winding (Japanese MIYOTA Cal.9075 / 24 jewels / 28,800 vibrations per hour (-10 seconds + 30 seconds per day) / 42 hours power reserve at maximum winding / Second hand stop function included)
・Function: Hour hand independently movable GMT function, 24-hour display bidirectional rotating bezel
・Initial production quantity: 200 pieces each
・Suggested retail price: 99,000 yen (assembly: Japan)
・Warranty period: 1 year

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■[What I learned from making watches]Information on general-purpose movements made in Japan such as Citizen Miyota and Seiko
■[It’s old but new! ? ]Redesigning the Swiss hand-wound watch from the “bubble period” in a 1950s style

KIKUCHI Yoshimasa – KIKUCHI Yoshimasa

Leading the way is the watch magazine “Power Watch,” followed by a series of other watch magazines such as “Low Beat” and “Time Gear.” Currently, as publisher and general editor, he publishes more than 20 books a year. In addition, in recent years, we have opened WATCH Makers, the industry’s first crowdfunding site specializing in watches. Furthermore, as the creative director of his own watch brand “OUTLINE,” which reproduces the taste of antique watches, he also plans and supervises original watches.
Since 2019, we have been serializing “Comprehensive Edition: Yoshimasa Kikuchi’s Rolex News” every Sunday morning on Yahoo News!

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