Time Design by Christian Taylor
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Project "King Arthur"

**As featured by DLW Watches**

The SKX that began the passion that's since occupied much of my free time... 

This timepiece started it's life as a humble SKX007, supplied brand new on a jangly jubilee metal bracelet. In the time it took for the watch to reach NZ, I had researched the exact design I wanted to build, and set about customising as soon as the watch reached him.

With a design & namesake based off the Rolex 116622, I set about building an affordable alternative that could very easily be an everyday piece yet still be unique with my personal touch. 

The project:
 - Crystal upgrade to double dome sapphire with blue AR
 - Bezel insert swap to steel "Yachtmaster"
 - Second hand swap to painted red item with lumed lollipop, sword minute hand (OEM hour hand)
 - Sunburst blue dial from a PADI 7s26
 - Oyster style 316L bracelet

Update December 2019: 
 - Replace 7s26 with NH36
 - Swap in signed crown
 - Replace second hand

DLW Watches Feature

I was honoured to have my partially-finished little creation featured on the DLW site..! Whilst I do not align with any one supplier (rather I source the best parts for my purposes from multiple suppliers worldwide), it is nice to have a feature on DLW..! Damien runs an impressive operation, and is more than a little inspiration for my creation of Time Design. 
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The SKX "King Arthur"

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Rework

In December 2019, I undertook a project to refresh this build and modernise it with a new movement and handset. I swapped in an NH36, replacing the day wheel for a 100% alignment. I also replaced the second hand to remove the flash of red and tone down the overall aesthetic. Finally, I upgraded the crown to a signed "S" item.
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  • Home
    • About
  • Watches
    • SKX Series >
      • Original
      • Meteorite
      • Sulk
      • King Arthur
      • Bumblebee
    • Marinemaster Series >
      • Original
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Black Edition
    • Turtle Series >
      • OEM+
      • Blurtle
      • Gurtle
      • Coke
    • Vintage Series >
      • 1965 62MAS
      • 1970 6105 Willard
      • 1975 Grandfather Tuna
  • Project Builds
    • Seiko Builds >
      • Project "White Whale"
      • Project "Baby Tuna"
      • Project "Gurtle"
      • Project "Return of the King"
      • Project "King Arthur"
      • Seiko 7548-700b
      • Project "GMT Shark"
      • Project "Fifty Five Fathoms"
      • Project Blurtle
      • Project "Coke Turtle"
      • Project "Tuna Noir"
      • Project "5KX"
    • Custom Builds >
      • Project "Snowflake"
      • Project "Huey"
      • Project "Kanagawa"
      • Project "Sunburst"
      • Project "Stardust"
      • Project "Stardust Redux"
    • Other Brands >
      • Project "Seal"
      • Tag Heuer Cal 1887
      • Rolex Air King
      • G Shock Rangeman "Black Panther"
      • G Shock Rangeman "Fallout"
      • Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16
      • Tissot PRC200 Chrono
  • Contact