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Industrial 3D-Printed Watches

The Fellman Watch Co. Makes Custom Watch Designs

— May 29, 2017 — Fashion
Fellman Watch Co. is offering a limited-edition watch as part of its Kickstarter release. This model includes a watch that is 3D printed in steel. It has limited the series to only 20 pieces, most of which are already sold out. The 3D printing creates an industrial and unique look you will not find in any other watch. You can clearly see each layer of the printing process. As standard with Fellman Watch Co. timepieces, this watch will include a Swiss quartz movement, a sapphire crystal and is hand-assembled in the USA.

The Limited Edition uses the dame manufacturing method Fellman Watch Co. has used in all its prototypes. The early models have been all over the world in demanding, outdoor conditions and has held up nicely. To expand on the exclusivity, this version also includes a laser-etched dial and can be customized with any image the customer chooses. The 3D printing and custom laser etching allows for customers to design a watch that is unique and made just for them. The Limited Edition price is only $199.
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition 3d-printed Watches - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of 3D printing technology to create limited-edition timepieces with an industrial and unique look.
2. Customizable Laser-etched Dials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a manufacturing method that allows customers to customize watch dials with any image of their choice.
3. Swiss Quartz Movement in 3d-printed Watches - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional Swiss watchmaking expertise with the modern manufacturing capabilities of 3D printing technology.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the watch manufacturing process to create unique and customizable timepieces.
2. Customization Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer laser-etching customization services to a wide range of industries, including watches, to create personalized products.
3. Additive Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology in various industries, such as watchmaking, to revolutionize manufacturing processes and product design.
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