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RGRC Franken Build including self Gold Plating
- Thread starter flying-tommy
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- 28/2/17
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Tommy this is a fantastic project. Can i ask which brand of plating setup you used as most of the ones ive looked at look amateur in comparison!
Sure, but I have to save money or sell something.
4 Franken in 4 Months are very expensive. Lol
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Wow Beautifully executed. Your passion for the hobby shows in your project.
Can't wait to see what other frankens you have cooking.
Can't wait to see what other frankens you have cooking.
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If you need help with that I’m there for you buddy ;-) .
Next Update for the Franken.
I tested now to plating the Bezel Screws in White Gold.
White Gold has a little grey shimmer in the Color. The Stock Screws looks more like silver.
It’s not so good visible in Pictures but I think a little bit is to see.
Before Plating White Gold also first step is to Plating in yellow Gold.
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I tested now to plating the Bezel Screws in White Gold.
White Gold has a little grey shimmer in the Color. The Stock Screws looks more like silver.
It’s not so good visible in Pictures but I think a little bit is to see.
Before Plating White Gold also first step is to Plating in yellow Gold.
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Some more Macro shoots from today.
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Congrats T I love the color tone of the case.
Of course the gen parts really set this apart from other frankens.
The heft of the watch will of course not be the same as the gen but on the wrist this will never be a tell. Appearance wise this is as close to gen as it can possibly get.
A hearty kudos to you and it looks to be a smooth journey with excitement mounting with each step im sure.
The only part I don’t like is that I don’t get to say “needs gen hands” and then have guys like red1 and SuperLory jump on my post like the RWI football team lol.
Jesting aside, I’m genuinely impressed with your work and along with the rest I will like to take the time to say “job well done” and you’ve earned the right to enjoy the watch for the beauty it is.
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Of course the gen parts really set this apart from other frankens.
The heft of the watch will of course not be the same as the gen but on the wrist this will never be a tell. Appearance wise this is as close to gen as it can possibly get.
A hearty kudos to you and it looks to be a smooth journey with excitement mounting with each step im sure.
The only part I don’t like is that I don’t get to say “needs gen hands” and then have guys like red1 and SuperLory jump on my post like the RWI football team lol.
Jesting aside, I’m genuinely impressed with your work and along with the rest I will like to take the time to say “job well done” and you’ve earned the right to enjoy the watch for the beauty it is.
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Thank you very very much Legend, I’m happy about your Words to this build.
And sorry that you don’t need the Words “need Gen Hands” Lol.
Maybe next time, Gen Hands are very rare.
What I love is that I have learned so much about Plating it is very helpfully for future Projects.
Thanks again for your wonderful Datewheel, Domi was impressed from Quality and Alignment.
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Hats off this is a fantastic build and an extreme amount of dedication. wow!
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What an amazing build! flying-tommy this thread was an absolute pleasure to go through ! The watch looks amazing!
many many thanks. It was a great experience and I've learned so much overall, like no other watch project. however, it was the most expensive one. Lol
But it’s true love with the RGRC.
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So some free days and time for Plating. 
I plated so much Bezel Screws and Case Back Screws in white Gold. Also Mikey Hands and Rolex Bezel‘s.
All Parts with following Steps:
- cleaned before Plating
- Activating Proceeds before Plating
- Plating in Yellow Gold
- Plating in White Gold
- cleaning
- hand polish
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I plated so much Bezel Screws and Case Back Screws in white Gold. Also Mikey Hands and Rolex Bezel‘s.
All Parts with following Steps:
- cleaned before Plating
- Activating Proceeds before Plating
- Plating in Yellow Gold
- Plating in White Gold
- cleaning
- hand polish
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