Koda Design

  • Pulsometer and Asthmometer SKX Bezel Insert

    I recently took on a job to build a funky two tone Tuna that required a pulsometer insert. The design of the insert, and whole build mind you, is based on an old assembly job I had a couple of years ago. Finding the same insert was a challange so I resorted to making a resin version. None of this

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  • Koda A – PRX Stainless Steel Dial

    I decided to take a couple of days off for new years. While resting an idea crystallized for a personal PRX build. My focus is a bit obsessive when that happens and the only remedy is to see it through to completion. Fortunately I had a PRX handy I could break in case of emergency. The dial design is a

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  • Koda Countdown

    Dual time scale countdown design – a work in progress. The insert has two time scales counting down minutes or hours.     As an example, line up the 30 minute mark with the minute hand to count down to zero. Your time has elapsed when the minute hand reaches the triangle. This is the traditional scale of a countdown

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  • Koda Bronze 36

    A 36mm bronze case crossed my workbench and I got a little inspired to do a simple build with complimentary colours. I didn’t stray from the typical green for the dial and the orange seconds hand was almost a necessity. A bit boring maybe but it was meant to be a quick and easy one to test out the colours.

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  • Koda Moto – Date at 6

    Yesterday was a public holiday here in Australia so I took the day off and… built a watch for myself 😜 The Moto is my pursuit of legibility and balance in design. I’ve tweaked this one a few times and yesterday I had another go with minor changes, most notably the date at 6 with a deep set border that

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