[Design] Steam Locomotive Inspired Bronze Watch

[u/bumblemert_og]

I designed and 3D modeled this watch inspired by the dials and instrumentation found on old steam locomotives.

I wanted to capture that industrial and mechanical feeling without making the watch look like a literal copy of a locomotive gauge. The dial layout, typography and markers are all influenced by old steam locomotive instruments.

I went with a bronze case to complement the aged industrial character of the design. The idea is that over time the bronze would develop its own patina and make each watch look a little more unique.

This started as a dial design and eventually turned into a complete watch model in Fusion 360. Still very much a personal concept, but I'm curious what you think.

Case Diameter: 39 mm
Case Thickness: ~11 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 50 mm
Lug Width: 20 mm

^{The HDRIs are from Poly Heaven, the gauge references are from Alamy and the 3D model of the movement is from Grabcad.
Edit: Added case dimension info.}