After working through the design, it was time to take it outside the screen.
That meant reaching out to manufacturers.
At first, I didn’t know what to ask.
A watch isn’t a single product. It’s a collection of components—case, dial, hands, movement—each with its own constraints.
Sending a message like “I want to make a watch” doesn’t go very far.
So I stepped back and learned how to communicate properly.
RFQs. Specifications. Clear requests.
First real request
After working through the design, it was time to take it outside the screen.
That meant reaching out to manufacturers.
At first, I didn’t know what to ask.
A watch isn’t a single product. It’s a collection of components—case, dial, hands, movement—each with its own constraints.
Sending a message like “I want to make a watch” doesn’t go very far.
So I stepped back and learned how to communicate properly.
RFQs. Specifications. Clear requests.
Dimensions. Materials. Finishes. Quantities.
The more specific the question, the more useful the answer.
And the opposite was also true.
Vague questions led to vague responses.
It became clear quickly—this process rewards precision.
Not just in the product, but in how you talk about it.
That was the next adjustment:
Not just designing better.
Communicating better.
