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GhostWatches

I'm inspired to start building watches; this is a rough outline of the business:

Overview

Ghost Watch will build Swiss-movement automatic watches for everyday wear. They are intended as no-frills tool watches for people who do things (e.g. military/LEO/adventure).

Ghost comes from my time in PSYOP; the first design will feature the ghost army logo and a stylized CAPOC logo. I'll use Cultivated Laser as the engraver.

For example, I don't plan on shipping with fancy packaging.

Watch models

I think the models will be named "Wraith X" to keep with the ghost theme. I'm looking at the Sellita SW200-1 movement as the heart.

  • Wraith Abyss: a GMT diver
  • Wraith Nomad: a field watch

Packaging

  • Basic setting instructions.
  • Simple watch box.

Additional costs

  • Watch strap - I'd like to shop with a quality NATO strap. Add $25-40. Bond strap color?
  • Spring bar tool? A good one costs $20. This can be an addon.
  • Packaging and printing the instructions.

Questions

  • Is the value proposition Swiss movements? Can I get away with some NH35 movements for lower-cost field watches?