Well, FWIW, I'm not going to touch anyone else's watch until I get this down to a science. Once I get there, happy to help out anyone anywhere
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If you want someone done right... (Engraving content)
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Wow my friend... you've gone quite a lot forward since last time we spoke here about 16800 cases. People like you make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing.
Honestly, with such small numerals/letters, no one is going to really be able to discern the difference between pantograph or CNC engraving without a loupe, so if you've got a good source for CNC engraving, you're probably fine. For me, I just think this is cool and I'm a nerd for old analog technology and devices, and this is a fun thing to mess with. If I can offer something to a forum that's been great to me, so much the better.
First attempt on an actual watch. Starting with a bigger font to attempt an MN caseback. Guinea pig watch obviously wouldn't have this marking, but I need to practice!
Well, this was actually not as hard as I thought it would be. Got the size dialed in nicely!
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Wow, can't wait for this to be perfected!! This will be game-changing on those modded vintage models making them even more amazing!Well, this was actually not as hard as I thought it would be. Got the size dialed in nicely!
Quick update for those following:
Most of the engraving I've been doing as practice I've been using tungsten carbide tips. They're sharp and they scribe stainless steel well. Yesterday I experimented with a diamond tipped graver. I really liked the result. I now have 4 more diamond gravers on the way in the mail with various tip geometries. Hoping to get this dialed-in!
Most of the engraving I've been doing as practice I've been using tungsten carbide tips. They're sharp and they scribe stainless steel well. Yesterday I experimented with a diamond tipped graver. I really liked the result. I now have 4 more diamond gravers on the way in the mail with various tip geometries. Hoping to get this dialed-in!
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Maybe you have read it, but this is a great article related:
perezcope.com
The Secrets of Rolex Case Number Engravings
There seems to be some confusion when it comes to correct vintage Rolex Daytona case number engravings between the lugs. Just recently, the authenticity of a super rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman &#…
perezcope.com
Thanks for this, I have read this! Helped me out with fonts, but also the 1675 website helped a ton.Maybe you have read it, but this is a great article related:
The Secrets of Rolex Case Number Engravings
There seems to be some confusion when it comes to correct vintage Rolex Daytona case number engravings between the lugs. Just recently, the authenticity of a super rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman &#…
@newest dude on the forum this is so good!
These are the Rolex typefaces if you didn’t have them already:
These are the Rolex typefaces if you didn’t have them already:
Yes sir. The set I have now is essentially what this website calls "typeface B"@newest dude on the forum this is so good!
These are the Rolex typefaces if you didn’t have them already:
Oh shit dawg, really getting different results with different tips. 2 more tips on the way to compare.
OI812
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So, after messing with fonts, jigs, tips, sizes, engravers, etc, I think I've finally got this figured out. Here's the latest results. I'm satisfied with where I have things.
This thread right here is a great example of why I love this forum. No half measures taken. Brilliant work, newest dude.
As an aside, given this was how case numbers were put on cases, does that mean people spent their entire day, every day, engraving cases? How tedious. I am sure if they saw your enthusiasm they would think you are insane.
As an aside, given this was how case numbers were put on cases, does that mean people spent their entire day, every day, engraving cases? How tedious. I am sure if they saw your enthusiasm they would think you are insane.
Haha, no doubt about it. I could see it being tedious if it's what you were doing all day. I definitely have had a lot of fun messing with the engraver (there are way too many things engraved in my house right now), but if it was my job, probably not so much.This thread right here is a great example of why I love this forum. No half measures taken. Brilliant work, newest dude.
As an aside, given this was how case numbers were put on cases, does that mean people spent their entire day, every day, engraving cases? How tedious. I am sure if they saw your enthusiasm they would think you are insane.
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