Sourcing Requirements
We are launching a premium watch line featuring highly detailed, custom-art dials housed in unique, geometric steel cases a manufacturing partner for an initial prototyping phase, with the intention of moving into full production upon successful quality approval review our specifications below and provide a detailed ________________________________________ 1. Technical Specifications Case Designs & Sizes: Required: two distinct case sizes Size 1: 36mm Size 2: 38mm Note: Requirement: unique, modern geometric case shapes (square, rectangular, or octagonal variations) but not direct exact replicas of existing luxury models (e. G., Cartier Santos/Tank or Patek Philippe Nautilus) Case & Bracelet Material: 316L Stainless Steel ( also provide a pricing option for 904L Stainless Steel if available) Strap/Bracelet: Integrated or fitted Stainless Steel bracelets matching the case geometry. specify if you offer butterfly clasps or micro-adjustable clasps Glass/Crystal: Sapphire Crystal preferred ( provide a lower-cost alternative for Mineral Crystal for comparison) Dial: Custom full-bleed, high-resolution color printed dials (similar to the illustrative/anime style attached). Time-only display (See images attached for examples) Complications: None (Time only, no date windows required) Water Resistance: Not required for this specific project line 2. Movement Options all-mechanical (automatic or hand-wound) movements. provide a pricing breakdown for the following movement options based on what your factory can source 1. Seiko NH Series (e. G., NH35/NH38) 2. Miyota 9-Series (High-beat, slim profile) 3. Sea-Gull / Hangzhou (Reliable Chinese automatic movements) 4. Any other recommended slim mechanical movements suitable for 36mm/38mm geometric cases 3. Further Questions 1. Custom Dial Printing: Can your factory achieve high-resolution, full-color graphic printing on brass dials exactly like the artwork provided in the attachments? What printing method do you use (e. G., UV printing, pad printing)? **NOTE: This is highly important to us 2. Prototyping Costs & Lead Time: What is the cost and estimated tooling/production lead time to create one (1) sample piece of each size (1 X 36mm and 1 X 38mm)? 3. Future Production MOQ: What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) per design for a full production run after the prototypes are approved? 4. Custom Packaging: Do you provide watch boxes? If so 5. Quality & Certifications: What internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes do you implement? list any industry certifications, testing capabilities, or trade memberships your factory holds Attached, you will find our initial design concepts illustrating the dial artwork and the aesthetic direction of the cases If your factory can meet these requirements, provide a formal breakdown