What's the best way to sand this puppy? I'm thing like a 220grit nice an slow or is that too coarse? I think I'll get a dowel and put it in a cordless drill...
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BP Seadweller.. Best SD available Period
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I would just do it by hand and take your time. I would be afraid to take to much off using a drill. Good luck!
Ok by hand it is. A nail file? Interesting.. I'll have a think about what I'm gunna use for the actual sanding.. Will update with pics when I'm done 
220 grt sandpaper is fine. Place the sandpaper on a table and slide the edge of the insert on the paper while rotating it.Ok by hand it is. A nail file? Interesting.. I'll have a think about what I'm gunna use for the actual sanding.. Will update with pics when I'm done
Finally got my tc parts. All done! I was going to install a gen insert but it was way too big and would need too much sanding. Good thing the stock insert is just fine.
Found an emery stone but shit she made me work for it! Photobucket is being a C word so can only upload 2 of 8 ipad quality photos... I'll try again later but here ya go..
I probably should have recessed it a bit more but I already worked it a fair bit and I'm happy with the result... Need a proper camera! These photos don't do it justice.. The pearl soooo much better, the numbers are slightly less bold and the silver lines for 5 15 25 etc are different lengths to the BP insert..
Next thing is in maybe 12 months or so when I send it for a service is to get the DWO re centred.. 1-11 is perfect but the teens and twenties are all slightly left and low, not visible from the wrist unless your looking for it... This baby is a keeper and pretty much finished.. All up close to $1000 was spent.. Do I regret it? Hell no!
And anyone one just tuning in for the final time this is the build specs as of today.
1. BP SD case
2. TC 2824 H4 pinion height
3. TC V3 DWO
3. TC bracelet
4. TC dial and hands
5. TC tube
6. Gen crown
7. Gen bezel insert
8. Gen spec click spring
All of the work was done by Gary (Katt) and Rob (R2D4) big shoutout and thanks
i did the insert and it was a bitch so pay someone else to do it if you can, this was the first insert modding I've done and it was on a gen so wasn't the most pleasant experience..
big thanks to everyone with the tips and tricks along the way
:RWI:
And anyone one just tuning in for the final time this is the build specs as of today.
1. BP SD case
2. TC 2824 H4 pinion height
3. TC V3 DWO
3. TC bracelet
4. TC dial and hands
5. TC tube
6. Gen crown
7. Gen bezel insert
8. Gen spec click spring
All of the work was done by Gary (Katt) and Rob (R2D4) big shoutout and thanks
i did the insert and it was a bitch so pay someone else to do it if you can, this was the first insert modding I've done and it was on a gen so wasn't the most pleasant experience..
big thanks to everyone with the tips and tricks along the way
:RWI:
Great work from all on a classic case. Every build has it's inherent problems, the skill is in overcoming these problems. well done to all who participated.
It's strange, but the watches that make us work are always the keepers!!!
Just a thought, when you do come to re-align the DWO try a BK.
It's strange, but the watches that make us work are always the keepers!!!
Just a thought, when you do come to re-align the DWO try a BK.
Thanks mate I agree
Thanks for the suggestion I'll give BK a look
still can't decide on Franken omega 42mm
crpo noob
lmle noob
or a TC V6 KH Gen insert....
Thanks for the suggestion I'll give BK a look
still can't decide on Franken omega 42mm
crpo noob
lmle noob
or a TC V6 KH Gen insert....
Yeah mate that's the one, I got my first one from Ryan, best thing to do is just email him to make sure they're in stock and make sure you emphasise you want the BP seadweller so he knows, and I just confirmed with him that it was in fact the one you have linked or the "classic seadweller" it truly is a great watch
No worries, you definitely won't regret the SD it's a classic and with minor mods is a great piece.
what else is on the list to order?
what else is on the list to order?
Love my seadweller but I bought a second hand tc se bracelet for it and the end links on one side leave a gap. Is that normal? My Bp bracelet didn't have a gap and I was wondering if that meant someone had modded it too much and it is causing a gap.
Jordan, I am glad you took on the gen insert on your own. The gen insert is awesome and a worthy upgrade if you have the coin. I just couldn't see taking on the job since it was so expensive. Kudos my man!
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thanks mate, I was sweating and swearing but pretty happy with the end result I may recess it a fraction more once I can be bothered and maybe a fraction more off the O.D for an easier fit, it 'snapped' in and I don't like the idea of it being under too much stress. If that make sense...
Yeah I understand completely I wouldn't want to do it for anyone else, it would be so easy to mess it up and as you say it's an expensive piece.. But thanks again for all the other help!
Loving this watch my exp 2 polar is feeling a bit lonely