The A-2, Symmetrical Successor to the A-1

Hi, I am Yu Ando, the founder and designer of AndoAndoAndo. I am tired of seeing all homage watches, and homage watch mods. So I want to make something different.

That's why I made my own microbrand back in 2020, and that is what I have been doing since we launched our first model, the A-1.

(Above is the predesessor, A-1 Mod Case, now available on ModModeWatches)

The A-1 started as a full watch, but then a talented watch modder @self_winder noticed that it could hold 28.5mm dials made for modding. And the modding community was so positive about the A-1's case that I ran a crowdfunding campaign to manufacture just the A-1's cases—and it was a success!

*By the way, all the A-2 Mod Case photos here are edited to remove the stem. That's the reason these images look a bit strange. The reason behind this is that these are actually the A-2 Auto full-watch prototypes*

I wanted to make a successor to the A-1, improving several things pointed out by the modders, such as: the case back using 4 tiny screws, the crown being too small, the 5 ATM water resistant rating, and the packaging producing tiny paper particles. So I designed the A-2, this time with a screw-on case back, a bigger crown, higher water resistance at 10 ATM, and with paper material that doesn't produce particles.

Oh and unlike the A-1, the A-2 is symmetrical!

Specs

Made for a 28.5 mm dial.
NH35/36/37/38/39 should fit in the case.

Lug-to-Lug: 43 mm

Case Width: 35 mm

Case Thickness: 12 mm

Front Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Case Back: Screw case back with Sapphire Crystal, with the "A" logo printed on the inside

Water Resistance: 10 ATM

Color: Silver

Mod Example!

Here is a build I made with the "Chillmatic" Vinyl Record dial prototype. Looks nice right?

So this one is not really a mod example, but rather a photograph of an A-2 Auto full watch—but I think you can get some inspiration from it!

I also intend to produce this dial and the vertical disks as mod parts sometime later.

This is how the back side looks. Please note that this is an image of the A-2 Auto Founder Edition, and the back case of the A-2 Mod Case will not have "Founder Edition ありがとう" printed on the glass, and the engraving around it would probably be different.

I might add some real modded photos later when I have time to mod!

The Impact

I would love to keep the watch modding community vibrant and exciting. I think my dial will add a unique, non-traditional asset to the community. And this would allow me to make more modding parts.

I have so many ideas, but not enough money. With your help we can make the community more interesting and fun!

Also, anyone who is interested in collaborating with me, please let me know!

Risks & Challenges

There is always a risk of manufacturing delay, but I will make sure to tell all the supporters swiftly and honestly. I have experienced many crowdfunding projects failing to do so, and I didn't like that as a backer. So be assured that I will let you know if any change in manufacturing, shipping, etc happens.

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share this project! Let the people who are interested in modding, who might be interested in unique dials, know about this campaign! <3 <3 <3

Thank you so much for your time, and have a WONDERFUL DAY!

-Yu