Watch 35 Ancon

This Ancon watch was submitted by Mike Doyle (instagram user @thewatchcollective). 

After Painting the Meisturwek-Machinen MM-01 yesterday I found painting smaller quite difficult today. The circle of the bezel and the perspective of the watch were continually screaming at me. I fought them back with brush in hand and finally subdued the Ancon. Today's painting actually makes me very happy.

Watch 34 Meisturwerk Machinen

This Meisturwerk Machinen MM-01 watch was submitted by Meisturwerk Machinen. (instagram user @meisturwerk_machinen)

"MM-01...from my paper to your reality and back to @sunflowerman pages lies  beauty in it's timeless simplicity."

I love this watch!  From the beginning of the 100 Watches Project Meisturwerk has been a great supporter. His love of great quality, luxury items extends to his love of art. When he submitted his MM-01 watch he asked about the possibility of getting a larger format image. We talked it out and I happened to have a book on 'The Birth Of Western Civilization' that was quite large. 

The Western Civilization book was produced around the same time period as the Sherlock Holmes book. Which meant for me that the quality of the paper is perfect for painting with watercolor. Meisturwerk's consistent excitement and encouragement helped to make this one of my favorite watches to date.

Watch 33 Billy Kirk

This Timex Military watch with Billy Kirk Triple strap was submitted by Jared Grellner. (instagram user @thefashitecteur)

'I changed the strap to feature Billy Kirk leather straps.  Billy Kirk is an awesome company that produces some amazing leather work!'

Watch 32 Billy Kirk

This Braun Analog watch with Billy Kirk Double strap was submitted by Jared Grellner. (instagram user @thefashitecteur)

'I changed the strap to feature Billy Kirk leather straps.  Billy Kirk is an awesome company that produces some amazing leather work!'

Although the bezel and dial of a watch tend to steal the show this is the first submission with the intent to feature the strap. This is an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the horology world. It's not all about the face, sometimes it's about the strap.

100 Watches Project Book

Now that the '100 Watches Project' is nearly a third of the way through I am excited to discuss the idea of a '100 Watches Book'.  Below are some images I mocked up to share the idea but I need some input. I want to know what you would be interested in purchasing if the book were to come to life. As the project has always been driven by your submissions I thought it only fitting to get your advice once again.

There are so many considerations when designing a book. What size should it be? Is paperback or hard cover better? How many pages should there be? Who should publish it? Should it even be published? 

These are the questions I hope to answer with your help. 
The form at the bottom of this post will help me answer all of these questions.

100 Watches Calendar

Now you can track which watch will be painted when. The 100 Watches Calendar is updated as submissions are sent in. If you are wondering when your watch will be painted check out the calendar. If you want to purchase your watch ahead of time so no one else can swoop in you now have the opportunity to know which day to purchase. 

Watch 31 Tag Heuer

This Tag Heuer Monaco watch was submitted by Patrick Lukow.

'I wanted to submit this watch because it is the one that really got me started with watch collecting. I really like the square case, raised sapphire crystal, and the blue dial. It has a good look with either casual or formal attire, and has a unique look on the wrist without screaming for everyone's attention. It's a classic.'

Patrick is the first to take advantage of the pre-sale opportunity in the '100 Watches Project' Gallery. He was really excited about his submission and made sure to let me know that he was interested in having the first chance to purchase.  Before it was even posted and finished Patrick purchased and owned his great Tag Book Page illustration.

Watch 30 Rolex

This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch was submitted by Eric Masson.

'I bought this watch because it s from my birth year and i thing it s the most beautiful chronograph ever.'

Now nearly a third of the way through the '100 Watches Project' I finally feel that my technical skills are beginning to catch up to the brilliant details in each of these watches. Take a look at the Rolex crown and the detail in the bezel. The image is starting to sing.

Watch 29 Chopard

This Chopard Happy Sun watch (with Thomas Sabo bracelet) was submitted by Rodolfo Suro (instagram user @rodolfosuro).  

The Happy Sun watch by Chopard fits a Sunday perfectly. Growing up in West Michigan Sundays were beautiful. Sundays meant open doors, cool breezes, football on the television and sunny days.

I know that it is impossible for every Sunday to have been a perfect day but when I think back to Sundays I cannot help but smile. This day in North Texas shows signs of the cooling summer. The sky is bright with the shining sun and- though this may expose my true allegiances- I couldn't help but smile when the Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears.

Watch 28 Helson

This Helson Shark Diver watch number 2 was submitted by BK (instagram user @kicktoc).

BK, 'The Helson Shark Diver was my first Father's Day gift from my wife and the SevenFriday was my first fathers day gift to myself!!'

This Saturday in Fort Worth has been a cloudy and rainy affair. It seemed that a fun and creative take on watches was finally due. The BK submission with the flowers in the background made a perfect addition to the '100 Watches Project.'