Most watch owners are content to keep their watches just the way they
are when they buy them. Many of us enjoy switching things up a bit with
different straps, bracelets, and buckles. And then, there are the
modders. These folks see a watch and think, "that's nice, but if I
modified a part or two, it could be a little better..." Chris Vail of
Lew & Huey has heard the call of the modders and answered with a
limited run of modular components; factory-fresh parts to create your
very own customized Cerberus or Orthos.
It all started with the Orthos prototypes, which had red or blue dials.
On the first try, the factory got the blue, producing more of an indigo
than a true blue. Chris posted pictures and soon the "blurple" dial had
garnered its own legion of fans. Later on, he put the burple dial in a
gray bezel Orthos, creating his own custom mod, and the calls grew
louder. As Chris says, "Once they saw its awesomeness, they all started
pestering me to make more blurple dials, and because they don't really
care about my sanity, they asked about other colors too, plus different
bezel colors. If for no other reason than to get them to stop pestering
me about it, I've given in."
Now, in a move that is highly uncommon, if not totally unique, he has
launched a limited line of custom parts for his own line of watches,
including dials and bezel inserts for the Orthos, and a
black-and-stainless dial and chapter ring for the Cerberus. Buyers can
perform the modifications themselves, or hire their own watchmakers to
do so - at their own risk of course. Those who prefer to keep their
2-year factory warranty intact may opt to have the official Lew &
Huey watchmaker do it for them. It will cost $50 minimum service to
replace a dial, or $75 to replace a dial and chapter ring (Cerberus) or
dial and bezel insert (Orthos). Service charges will be collected prior
to installation, when parts production is completed.
Only about 20-30 units of each part will be made. Orthos bezel inserts
are $15 ($12 pre-order), dials are $35 ($22.50), and a full "black out"
kit for the Cerebus including dial, chapter ring, and second hand is $60
($40). It is a unique opportunity for a factory custom watch. Chris
tells me that this is intended to be a one-shot deal, not a new business
model. Having seen the original burple wonder in person, I can tell you
the results are fabulous. If you see a custom black Cerberus or one of
the 12 possible Orthos color combinations in your future, head over to LewandHuey.com for more info.
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