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Natas78

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And an existing build that the owner wanted altered:

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Some more of my work:

Mini Fiddy, Purple sunburst MMLP dial, coin edge spacer





DSSD Dredging find






47mm Radiomir LPMM Purple sunburst dial






My Chronozilla on rare 26/24 bracelet, the dumbell watch






Mini Fiddy LP dotted dial, purple sunburst & coin edge spacer








47mm Radiomir Firenze engraved case & buckle, two tone leather w/ khaki cali dial






Mini Fiddy Slytech cream dial, blue small seconds & canvas strap






6152-1 LPMM small seconds dial, red indices and coin edge spacer





40mm Luminor automatic, hcl wash and vintage strap






DSSD w/ custom cream dial, aged indices & superlumed, pointed CG, Brevet crown brassed, swiss eta...




Mini 6152, weathered MMOPF dial, coin edge spacer






44mm hcl wash Luminor GMT, weathered LP dot dial, vintage rivet leather strap








44mm Luminor hcl wash LMP aged dial w/ red indices and vintage strap







 

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And I just received this pic, very honored to see four of my watches in one man’s collection!
Thank you

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Natas78

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And this was commissioned by a member, the biggest watch I’ve ever seen, and it weighs just little under a kilo!!

Started from this:

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Brassing:
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Dial work
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The end result:

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These are amazing. Do you take special orders? I saw that you weren't for a while. Alternatively, do you ever have anything in a 40mm (PAM style)? Thanks! :)
 

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Hi, sure it's an old blacksmith technique where you first etch the metal, disassemble the case and remove all rubber gaskets n such, clamp it with a jewelers vise and torch it with a propane torch untill you get the right discoloration on the ssteel. Then you have to use a brass brush to completely brush the case with, repeat several times.
First few times will be trial and error :)
You need to get a feel for when is the right time to start coating it. When it's too hot it won't work :)


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Could you elaborate a little more. What do you use to etch the metal? Acid, low voltage + salt water.
thanks
 

ThomasaurusRex

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Wow! Your variety of patinas is incredible!

Love your art

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Natas78

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Apart from building watches, I have also learned to make cool leather straps.
These are all made from veg tan leather, and all designed, made and finished by myself.
These are just the latest ones:

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Allthough not my taste at all, I admire your craftmanship and skills m8, really :drinks_cheers:
 
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Some more builds I’ve done lately:
(Just one pic of each, for more click on my signature pic to go to my flickr album)

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Thought I'd revive this thread and showcase my builds here again!
 

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