After the development of my first #HGWC driver watch in 2014 I took a 6 year break to buy a house and have a child. Now it´s time for something new again and I recently started with the production of two other new LED watches: A new Synchronar Mark VI and a pseudo-analog LED like the Rolex FAN which never went in production. Both watches will have similarities with their vintage models but in the end are complete new contructions with different cases and of course quite a few new ideas.
Actually I am producing the first parts and I am working on the SASM62 module for the new FAN. That´s a new challenge as I have to use even tinier components. The smalles component which I´ve soldered so far are the transistors on the SASM54 module: Such a transistor has three pads and comes in 0201 package. This means that it is 0,6 x 0,3 mm² so you have to be very careful to not causing shorts when soldering.
The FAN module will have plenty of such components. Moreover I am planning to use vintage Monsanto MAN68 LED displays from 1978 to have a date feature. You just cannot compare these extra nice fine-line displays to the new shabby back lit "LED" displays which are on the market now. As always I try to manufacture as many parts as possible on my own machines. I am not sure when I can sell the first watches, but I am planning for Dec. 2021.
Hanno.
Actually I am producing the first parts and I am working on the SASM62 module for the new FAN. That´s a new challenge as I have to use even tinier components. The smalles component which I´ve soldered so far are the transistors on the SASM54 module: Such a transistor has three pads and comes in 0201 package. This means that it is 0,6 x 0,3 mm² so you have to be very careful to not causing shorts when soldering.
The FAN module will have plenty of such components. Moreover I am planning to use vintage Monsanto MAN68 LED displays from 1978 to have a date feature. You just cannot compare these extra nice fine-line displays to the new shabby back lit "LED" displays which are on the market now. As always I try to manufacture as many parts as possible on my own machines. I am not sure when I can sell the first watches, but I am planning for Dec. 2021.
Hanno.