Thought I’d share the fruits of my labour here since this thread has been so helpful and instructive to me.
Tiger concept case, laser colour print on gold decal.
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Retina had done a tropical print. It's possible.
With some ageing and proper loom I think. This could look good. Thoughts ??
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Maybe adding a stiff laquer coating and putting the dial under slight torsion pressure? Similar to releasing an ice cube. It’s risky but a possibilityYou all have done some amazing work here and taken the hobby to new levels. Bravo!
You have me wondering what might be done with the decal to create a "spider" dial.
"Rolex’s watches went through a transitional period during the mid to late 1980’s, in which the brand experimented with new materials, began using advanced movements, and made minor adjustments to their designs in order to give their watches a more luxurious feel. One such adjustment was the switch from matte to gloss dials in all of the brand’s sports models, and in doing so, Rolex unintentionally created a sub-variant of several of their offerings – the spider dial. Essentially, Rolex hadn’t perfected the lacquer finish that is applied to the black surface of the dial, and with time, some examples began to experience cracking that resembled a spider web, or crazing, as it’s referred to by some collectors."
That's amazing. Can you post the results of your electrolyte etching please and the way you do it. I am in the need of an engraved caseback, too. But I hasitate to send it to an unknown person to do this for me. Electrolyte etching could be the solution for me, too.
If I may ... that's how it works since ages .... Guys blow Girls away [emoji6]
Well ... as I don't have a 16600 you'd better be ready for waiting some time [emoji4]
I already tried and the problem is the varnish is not stiff enough to "crackle" ... even after weeks/months of drying.
No problem [emoji4]
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