We're going to do it - again!

[trailboss99]

Looking great so far guys!

 

[champagnesky]

Great thread

 

[Rotador]

Good work, guys. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mr. Pap]

Great thread! Love the work bench J.!

 

[SUMIKITO]

So, do we all get to bid on the finished watch afterwards ?? I want it signed if I win !!!

 

[silverfox47]

Watch room is ready for my friend!

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Damn. That's A nice looking watch room. Reminds me of an early mob surgical suite, but for watches.

 

[dragonman4]

Holy crap! That's an awesome setup you got there.

Watch room is ready for my friend!

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[Limztf]

the movement parts are looking so darn good!

And that "Lab"... Awesome!


Imagination beyond imagination

 

[DR3M3L]

So, do we all get to bid on the finished watch afterwards ?? I want it signed if I win !!!

Who knows.... :lol:


The parts arrived, so it's time to finish this beauty!


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[doncroce]

Who knows.... :lol:


The parts arrived, so it's time to finish this beauty!


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Just subscribed to this thread. Really a stunning job so far, and awesome set up in your lab Good luck, hope you guys can complete this beauty

 

[DR3M3L]

I did a good clean of most parts yesterday, however didn't take pictures as I was working on multiple projects at the same time. Will do some after pics today


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[DR3M3L]

Starting to look like it.... Not everything refinished yet- but a lot of parts replaced/cleaned/oiled already.

Got some more progress photo's on my DSLR camera at home, but here's the result:

Anyone an idea on how I managed to get the brushing on the back so perfectly in a circle shape? :lol:

 

[orm]

Anyone an idea on how I managed to get the brushing on the back so perfectly in a circle shape? :lol:

Nope, but my guess would be elbow grease, patience and skills

I would have attached the back to a lathe and lightly applied pressure with the correct sand paper.

 

[DR3M3L]

I would have attached the back to a lathe and lightly applied pressure with the correct sand paper.

Boom!

I pressed the case onto a crystal press die, then attached the die to one of the polishing machine adapters, then using a 220 grit sandpaper I could easily create the straight brushing in the circle shape

 

[orm]

Btw it is looking good. I love the movement!

 

[DR3M3L]

Btw it is looking good. I love the movement!

It was far from done though- much more was cleaned and refinished.. Will do upload the progress when I get home tonight Thanks mate!

 

[dave2889]

Fantastic job Joran!! This is a great read. Interested to see the final product and see the hard work pay off!


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[MisterFancypantsthesecond]

nice!! looking good so far. Follow this project as well now can't wait to see the final result!

 

[R2D4]

Very cool project Joran! Love it!

 

[ViperGTS]

this is fantastic!! great job, keep up the good work