The sexiest damn watch I've ever seen. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 08:40:01 am
content: I saw this watch briefly on techmoans latest video and my god it is just pure sex, holy crap. It is by far the best watch I've ever seen, the HP-01.I just wish it wasn't so damn rare, cheapest I can find on ebay out of 3 listings is for $1400, no way can I afford that any time soon, which really kills me being a fan of calculator watches.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 08:48:22 am
content: Kickstarter to make a replica anyone ?

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 08:55:07 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 07, 2016, 08:48:22 amI basically started thinking "hmm, I bet there are some NOS mini 7 segment displays out there", and then you use a casio or something to get that display look at least (which is what really does it for me)

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:37:42 am
content: I think I'd be inclined to use standard LEDs and something like a stainless mask to get the shapes. Would take some work to get it looking right but would be more sustainable for production

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:41:02 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 07, 2016, 09:37:42 amWould be tricky to avoid bleeding on such a small scale, but yeah probably the only real choice for production.My next video is this:Bulova Accutron Spaceview M8 WatchbyDave Jones, on Flickr

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:42:14 am
content: The stainless still looks even better! How do you press the buttons?Alexander.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:46:34 am
content: And sorry, but nothing beats this:Except maybe:I've always wanted to do anew CFX-400 because Casio still (or did recently) make the exact same physical watch. It would only be the firmware and key overlay difference.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:53:09 am
content: Quote from: firewalker on September 07, 2016, 09:42:14 amyeah I would so pick that stainless, and they have a stylus apparently.I'm curious what it would look like in black but at this price tag I doubt anyone would try.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 09:56:20 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 07, 2016, 09:37:42 amCoat the steel with vantablack and I bet it would look damn good. Good luck getting that done though lol

author: CM800
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:00:29 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 07, 2016, 09:41:02 amYou could do the watch plates quite effectively if you go at it from a production point of view.Take the PCBs, place SMD LEDs in the correct positions (figure of eights) then place a plate of boards in a 3d printer modded to despense thick black epoxy around to prevent bleeding, then place the stainless plates over the top and let it set, then put a clear epoxy coating over the top as a light spreader for each bar before running the sheets through a metal / plastic planer / sander to take the top face off leaving just the epoxy filled numbers & slightly thinner brushed stainless steel. If it's found the epoxy looks rough, a suitable solvent should 'clear' up the front of the clear epoxy.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:01:20 am
content: I think it could be done using a stainless mask over a second layer ( lasercut or milled black acrylic ?) with larger cavities for each LEDAnother possibility might be to use PCB as a diffuser, with rows of vias around each segment to block transmission through the FR4.Or maybe plated slots.You can get black FR4 (mixed with the resin, not resist) , which may also be an option, but when I last enquired about this, MOQ was an issue

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:05:11 am
content: There is a company that does 3D printing of microlens arrays - that might also be an optionhttps://www.luxexcel.com/optics-prototypingFor those wanting practicality over retro look, white LEDs would be preferable due to efficicncy - may even be viable to have the display on continuously ( with auto-brightness, maybe motion triggered) using a small lipo and maybe weekly charging.Shaped segment apertures in an opaque layer, filled with white phosphor and bue LEDs behind could work nicely.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:09:11 am
content: I used to have this Seiko watch:Not that is was usefull for anything but it could be programmed in Basic.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:21:36 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on September 07, 2016, 09:53:09 amThey stylus is embedded in the watch band.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:26:14 am
content: The PCB was a ceramic hybrid:

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:28:39 am
content: Alexander.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:47:40 am
content: Oh man a ceramic hybrid PCB? That just makes it even more cooler holy crap.Also, idea, it get the display to look proper, you could look into those companies that can print out LED's/OLEDS, and print 7 segment displays out onto some sort of substrate.

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:52:51 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on September 07, 2016, 10:47:40 amTo be 99% accurate in how the display looks, just omit the LEDs altogether.LED watches back then were unusable if you were one-handed or outdoors in daylight. Why? Because dim and low efficiency LEDs you needed to press a button to turn on the display, and even when on it was invisible in anything remotely like sunlight.I'm still stunned at how bright modern LEDs can be.

author: Falkra
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:58:49 am
content: If you prefer a circular shape :

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 11:02:59 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 07, 2016, 09:41:02 amReally sad the reissue they currently sell just has a quartz movement instead of the tuning fork. Same smooth seconds, but quartz is just boring. To add insult to injury it's also the size of a wall clock.

author: halexa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 11:17:51 am
content: Sinclair did a try also, for you Sinclair fan boys.

author: CM800
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 03:50:51 pm
content: Quote from: firewalker on September 07, 2016, 10:28:39 amThat's pretty neat.... the key is a great addition.

author: dexters_lab
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 04:14:41 pm
content: i saw that HP watch too on Techmoans video, it does look super cooli'm still rockin in the 80s with my DBC-600, it might not be rare but i did buy it myself from Argos in the 1980s!

author: PA4TIM
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 05:14:17 pm
content: What about an oled display emulating the HP led display or if you really are desperate take a oled smartwatch kinda thing with a touchscreen and a HP-01 style emulation. Like the HP calculator emulators for a mobile phone.I think it does not have to be a pure copy, but a modern cool looking calculator-watch with a classical HP-01 style influenced design.I do like the HP-01 (the gold one) and that is 90% because the led display, it being a calculator too is a plus. I have a HP35 that I still use now and then just because that sexy display.

author: Tandy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 07:43:17 pm
content: Quote from: dexters_lab on September 07, 2016, 04:14:41 pmYes me too, I remember programming in phone numbers at Christmas but sadly it died when I tried to change the battery. Probably zapped it before I knew about static precautions.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 07:57:47 pm
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on September 07, 2016, 07:33:19 pmThat watch better be gluten free.

author: ElectricGuy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 10:14:46 pm
content: For me, the sexiest watch.... however i think i have to work all my life and i not spend a cent!!!http://www.hytwatches.com/collection-h3/https://youtu.be/8SFXK4bjxBY

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2016, 11:51:51 pm
content: PFFFFFFFT!You call those watches! I'll show you a watch!"But that's a pocket watch!"Hey! It's still a WATCH! :-P

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 12:05:13 am
content: Someone didn't turn that $78000 Hoptroff on but took it apart:https://www.engadget.com/2013/05/01/hoptroff-no-10/

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 01:41:48 am
content: http://www.cathodecorner.com/nixiewatch/nixies, as usual, have everyone else beat

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 04:33:14 am
content: Got a few dozen of the OHL knockoffs, some actually do work somewhat. Must take one apart and post the photos sometime.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 06:34:24 am
content: Quote from: ElectricGuy on September 07, 2016, 10:14:46 pmOkay, thats... pretty good lol, can't find the price anywhere though but I bet they are ridiculous.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 08:03:29 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on September 08, 2016, 06:34:24 amGoogling "Hyt H3 price" yeilds US$290,000

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 09:01:13 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 08, 2016, 08:03:29 amAre you fucking kidding me? Wow, even if I was rich I wouldn't buy that.

author: dexters_lab
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 09:01:47 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on September 08, 2016, 08:03:29 am

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 10:55:53 am
content: Quote from: dexters_lab on September 08, 2016, 09:01:47 amOnly 25 made, so I bet you can't even get it for that price

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 06:12:56 pm
content: I think coloured liquid hour meter will be copied soon and value of it will decrease significantly. Still, HYT watches look pretty cool.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2016, 03:10:20 am
content: I thought this was pretty cool but I'm not sure if it took off, and the case and band needs some improvement. I bought the stand-alone version (non-watch) which is called the Xprotolab from Gabotronics:

author: FlyingHacker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2016, 04:31:39 am
content: I've got over a hundred of these little HP QDSP-6064 seven segment bubble displays waiting for a project.I had the Texas Instruments Star Wars watch as a kid, and loved the little red numbers.