SUBQ

name

SUBQ ===> subcutaneous

(note: the first batch of 5 have sold out, these are now preorders with a 1.5 month lead time.)

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case dimensions

35mm case width

46mm case length (40 mm lug hole to lug hole)

*whoever said good things come in small packages obviously never worked w/ integrated straps ;)

strap dimensions

125mm cut to size strap length

w/ strap fitted to the watch, there is an internal circumference range of 140mm up to 280mm

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about the watch

tldr; took a nylon skeleton and injected a f****ing chemical reaction around it with a hypodermic needle to make a watch out of fancy glue. if you think that's absurd, you're absolutely right. more info for the nerds below.

subcutaneous: meaning situated or applied under the skin - SUBQ references 2 aspects of the watch, the manufacturing and the design.

manufacturing

SUBQ's are made using reaction injection molding. this is a  subcutaneously injected urethane reaction into a soft platinum silicone mold of the watch case that has been pre-loaded with a nylon skeleton. this has to be done cognizant of gas infiltrations and within 3 minutes of the reaction. gas infiltrations can be intentional, the result of higher atmospheric humidity, or occur by poor technique of the subcutaneous injection method. the result of such a volatile process is a graveyard of rejects. not every injection process yields the demanded results and while variables can be tuned, there is a luck aspect. similar to how enamel dials are made, however there is significantly less chance of running a hypodermic needle through your hand in that process.

design

SUBQ also references the subcutaneous skeleton seen in the case body and the strap. the 3d printed nylon 12 skeleton is pre-loaded into the mold before the manufacturing reaction process of the case body. this skeleton provides a reinforcement of the strap and a visual design nod to the previous previous iteration of resin watch design, an octagonal case.

the watch is a reverse monobloc case (reverse monobloc is made tf up but I'll explain it in a sec) powered by a ST2130 movement in a 60 psi forged urethane body that withstands 6 bars of pressure underwater. reverse monobloc (see i told you I'd explain it) means the case body is formed directly to the front crystal to get a pressurized and seamless fit. the case back is then gasketed and press fit. to service this watch or open it, follow the instructions that you would for any monobloc case watch. be sure to press the front crystal down on the table and wrap the watch case in a towel so the back crystal doesn't fly off when pressurizing the case body.

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pricing

it wouldn't be clear if I wasn't transparent on how it's made and the price ;)

male split stem = 13.87

movement = 53.00

female stem = 15.82

case tube = 1.95

shipping occurrence 1 = 8.86

case back gasket = 1.17

shipping occurrence 2 = 8.86

seconds hand = 4.45

hour & minute hand = 5.95

shipping occurrence 3 = 8.86

crown = 25.95

front crystal = 25.00

back crystal = 35.00

shipping occurrence 4 = 8.86

resins & materials = 37.75

packaging = 25.00

nylon 12 structures = 8.10

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total cost of materials:  $288.45

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hours to inject, forge, & clean:  2 hrs.

hours for assembly & finishings: 4 hrs.

hourly rate to build: $40

hourly rate x hours to build: $40 x 6 hrs. = $240

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total price per watch = $528.45