Full forged carbon case GP(IN COMING)

[zorro-l]

Totally forgot to thank Gio for being a true gent in getting my mix up sorted out and getting my case shipped out to me and his out standing craftsmanship.. brings this project in to a new dimension!! thank you

 

[zorro-l]

 

[Imaknockov]

Aaaah, the goodies finally landed! Glad to see that you've jumped in right at the deep with the project. If you have any issues with the build, please feel free to ask, I've already started on the tutorial and should have it done by Friday morning, but I think we both know you won't wait that long

 

[zorro-l]

Yes finally made it after the painful wait .. which actually was a god send .. as its given me time to organise the other parts and modds I need ... I'ver pretty much got it covered but thanks for the offer .Gio ..!! just waiting for the other parts to be finished so I can complete the project !!

Pusher tubes and crown all installed now .. I was to busy taking pics lol

 

[njeffrey3108]

oh my.... :bounce:

 

[zorro-l]

more parts media blasting ... and colour difference from the blaster to darker modded link not final colour yet

 

[audace]

Damn.... Can't wait for pictures of the final assembly!!

 

[zorro-l]

and some more parts .. media blasted .... end link still need polishing on the edge will do later and show comparison !!

 

[Imaknockov]

I'm watching this from the edge of my seat! It's such a thrill to finally see all the parts come together to make a superb timepiece, especially knowing all the sweat and effort that goes into this conversion. My hat's off to you, Zorro: you take my work and make it shine

 

[zorro-l]

Thank you Gio ... its a love affair of to half's your out standing craftsmanship!! and my quest not to settle for imperfection and my eye for detail .. I should of brought the gen , so I could get 99% accurate ! but Ive seen the gen few times so I have a rough idea .. in which direction Togo...and my hats of to you with out the carbon case I would not have even bothered to buy then rep ... so thanks to you and your work .. which has lead me to the path im in now and no... going back now .... stay tuned !!

 

[zorro-l]

just polished the end links to the correct finish !!

 

[zorro-l]

just dry fitting ... before non rep special order case screws arrive .. god know when !!

 

[zorro-l]

correct media blasting case back finish ... just need to polish the edges now !!

 

[Imaknockov]

correct media blasting case back finish ... just need to polish the edges now !!

Very nice indeed! I trust that they used some sort of masking to cover the lettering and crystal while media-blasting? The edges will be easy as pie to re-polish though

 

[zorro-l]

Thanks Gio ....yes I made a mask to cover the crystal section and the lettering
let me just say to you it was not a easy job as it was small and fiddly.. you have 2 edges to sand down to a very smooth finish before 2 part compound polish was applied to get the mirror like finish !!

just finished case back edging polish to the correct finish again .......

 

[StevenLee]

Genius work . This is professional stuff
Not too sure if I can manage to pull off same

 

[shandroid]

Amazing stuff Z!


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[nixmazda]

This is incredible!

 

[ThinkBachs]

What a freaking killer watch!

I do have one suggestion though- it looks like you're using a buffing wheel to polish the top of these:

1200-Grit sanding belt or better will give the edges a very nice sharp and defined finish without the over polishing and rounding that a polishing wheel accomplishes.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Magnate-R1X42S120-Closed-Sanding-Aluminum/dp/B006YDGDFS"]Magnate R1X42S120 1" x 42" Closed Coat Sanding Belt,Aluminum Oxide - 1,200 Grit; X Weight - Amazon.com@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31gzf%2B6iOQL.@@AMEPARAM@@31gzf%2B6iOQL[/ame]

Belt sanders can be gotten fairly cheap, hell, only $40 at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-x-30-inch-belt-sander-2485.html

 

[zorro-l]

@bachs thanks for the words

Actually its abrasive wheel first and the felt pad to finish off the polishing with 2 part compound .. and the polished part do curve the are not flat edged ...hence why ive keep it the same ...