fully brushed skyland process(pics)

[mnkoshka]

hi there guys just thought i would show you the results of my fully brushed skyland avenger. i removed the pushers and pusher housings to get a proper smooth brushed line effect across the side of the case. i attached the caseback to a small drill for rotation to get the perfect brushed effect on the caseback. i also bent the ratchet spring tabs up and the ends to a vertical angle, this gave the bezel a much tighter feel and the click is really crisp. now i just need a code yellow dial and hands and she will look amazing! here are some pics. i will be doing a super avenger aswell soon cant wait.

 

[arcadia]

Although I'm not a fan of a brushed skyland, that one looks impressive. Were the serial numbers removed from the caseback?

 

[mnkoshka]

thanks it was hard work. i wasnt a fan either untill i saw a fully brushed code yellow at the AD. the serial is still there, must be the angle of the photo. im actually surprised i thought it would have brushed right off.

 

[Kal Vilmer]

Good work!!

 

[Mr. Pap]

I like it too, to be honest i like it more that before..!

Let is see the final result!

 

[ilovetrains]

I want to do something like this with my code yellow. just curious, how long did it take you?

 

[mnkoshka]

well i had the case spare so just had to pop the pushers out. i recommend you use a proper case tube remover because the way i did it can damage the inside of the pusher housing making it hard to get the actual pushers back in. all up the brushing took a couple hours to get it really uniform and the strokes nice and straight.

 

[Snpr9696]

Looks amazing. I'm impressed!

 

[R2D4]

How did you get the caseback to stick to the drill?

 

[Snpr9696]

How did you get the caseback to stick to the drill?

I'll take a stab at it...suction cup

 

[optical]

So are those housings for the pushers just jammed into the case? not screwed in? And th get them out you just tapped it from the inside?

Im just thinking in terms of waterproffing one of these, there doenst seem to be any seal.

 

[J.Prime]

This is incredibly well done!! Great job man!

 

[mnkoshka]

i used a small cordless drill with a flat driver bit holder, i just put a little bit of adhesive on the holder and measured off the centre, it stuck on really well then just cleaned the glue off after with some acetone.

yeah they are just pressed in not screwed in so i also used some gel adheasive when re-installing just make it more water resistant. one of the pushers popped out very easily and the other was hard to tap out. the pusher guard is two parts so when tapping them back in use a punch the same size as the tube in the center. if you use something flat that strikes the guard first it can move it down the pusher tube wich will lead to your pushers sticking out to far and the might not reach the points of contact for the chrono function. just take note of the pusher tube depth in the guard before you start.

 

[mnkoshka]

here is a pic of the driver i used to do the caseback.

im waiting to get a gen skyland dial but as an experiment used an old chrono avenger dial and brushed the bracelet aswell this is how it looks

 

[Bonesey]

I must say that's an impressively uniform brushin using scotchbrite pads mate, job well done

 

[Mr. Pap]

Amazing result... I lhave to say, after seeing Croc's brushed SA also, that i like them better brushed!

They look better and a lot cooler!!!

Great work, thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[mnkoshka]

thanks guys, it was painful getting the brushing so uniform but it was well worth it. ill update the picks again when i get the gen dial, hopefully wont be too far off.

 

[Mr. Pap]

thanks guys, it was painful getting the brushing so uniform but it was well worth it. ill update the picks again when i get the gen dial, hopefully wont be too far off.

Gen skyland dial?! Those arent easy to find!!! Cant wait to see the pics!!!

 

[wat44]

The reason I don't wear my breitlings is because they are too blingy - I love that brushed look !

 

[Scarface]

Looks so amazing and tough