OVD: Ronin Damascus Steel watch is now Live on Kickstarter

[roadwarrior]

No doubt. I'll take any 9000 movement 24/7 over the SW200. Kudos to OVD for transparency.

 

[buzzmartian]

No doubt. I'll take any 9000 movement 24/7 over the SW200. Kudos to OVD for transparency.

you and me both. my favorite movement!

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[daycoo2]

No doubt. I'll take any 9000 movement 24/7 over the SW200. Kudos to OVD for transparency.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[roadwarrior]

The Timascus dial and Damascus dials have come to life beautifully. The holes injection processes for the applied indexes and calendar window are complete. Next, we will finalize the dial surface and install the applied indexes, bringing us closer to our vision. We’re thrilled to report that the blank cases have arrived, and we are now organizing the cutting process.

 

[ScottyB]

No doubt. I'll take any 9000 movement 24/7 over the SW200. Kudos to OVD for transparency.

9000 when I can get them...NH35 work horse for $50 out of china ... TARIFF EXEMPTION UNDER $800 still in effect

pay no mind ON-OFF-ON-OFF TARIFF WAR CHA CHA CHA SERENITY NOW

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[buzzmartian]

I guess she's on her way back to France

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[roadwarrior]

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for adding this post, Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

We’re happy to report that production is progressing well. Here’s a brief summary of our current status:

• Dials have arrived and are currently undergoing quality control.

• Hands are also in QC.

• Cases have been received and are going through QC, including water resistance testing on the empty cases.

• The calendar disc has recently passed final print confirmation, and we’ve now started the disassembly and reassembly work to install it into the movements. This process is expected to be completed by the end of next week.

• All packaging components have arrived and are ready.

Once the QC checks and pre-assembly testing are complete, we’ll proceed with full-scale assembly on the production line. Everything is moving smoothly, and we remain on track for our estimated August delivery.

That grey Damascus in the image above ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ looks plastic and fake. Nothing like the real Damascus dials I've seen. That green tint lume also looks horrible IMO. I've never been a fan when Wing used it either because it just clashes with everything.

The Super-LumiNova variant that is white during the day and glows green in the dark is Super-LumiNova C1. *While C1 is white in daylight, its luminosity is about 30% of C3, according to Circula Uhren. This means it's less bright than other Super-LumiNova varieties like C3, which is yellowish-green in daylight and glows a brighter green.

*That might have been true in the past, but I've found the new X1 Super-LumiNova is a game changer for the older 30% standard. C1 X1 rocks with longevity from my experience.

 

[roadwarrior]

Production Update – Assembly in Progress!​

June 29, 2025

Just a quick update on the production status of the Ronin watch!

We’ve now entered the assembly stage — the movements have been successfully cased, and once the casebacks are sealed, we’ll proceed with water resistance, timekeeping, and other quality checks. The final steps will be QC and packaging before shipment.

Everything is on track and progressing smoothly so far. We’ll continue to keep you posted along the way.

Thanks again for your incredible support!

— Team OVD

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting this, Mike.

 

[ScottyB]

Thanks for posting this, Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

I always size trinkets for a friend of mine and make battery changes. They ordered this trinket, but said it felt too small and light for their taste. I traded two Invicta models, two Androids and a Swiss Legend .. All heavyweight automatics except one quartz (8040N) SAS. They would have been content with just a few, but I was happy to unload some of those beast. I said if something else catches your eye just take it.

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for adding this post, Mike.

 

[roadwarrior]

RONIN WATCH IN STOCK AVAILABLE TO ORDER Direct .. Use RON3 for 30% discount​

Subtotal US$705.00
Promo code: RON3-US $211.50

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Estimated total US$493.50​

https://www.ovd.com.hk/copy-of-navair-1

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting this one up, Mike.