thus if you had a base, or just a second hand along with the hour and minute hands, that would sing to me. I do see influences by IWC, Anonimo, Panerai Sub hands, and even Rolex also...however it is different enough to stand on it's own IMHO in many ways too. All in all a good first effort. I like thick straps....how wide is the strap on the watch right now? I would go with at least 24mm, but 26mm straps would compliment it even better IMHO. I still like it though...not bad...