• Tired of adverts on RWI? - Subscribe by clicking HERE and PMing Trailboss for instructions and they will magically go away!

TC 16613 TT bracelet poll

Rudy40

Banned member, the goat does not approve
Banned
6/10/12
9,373
0
0
Just a question on the plating/wrapping process you will be using, will you be using electro or PVD plating?, if so what kind of plating thickness are you proposing, this will make a vast difference to the longevity of the bracelet.

Really I don't think anybody can answer that for you but TC.
But I can say this. If it comes from TC. And he stands behind this product. It will be high end bracelet. And most likely it will be better than anything out there. He doesent mess with any junk. It will be one of the best. If not the best TT bracelet on the market.
 

Rudy40

Banned member, the goat does not approve
Banned
6/10/12
9,373
0
0
so it this just for the tt bracelet, not the whole 11613 watch project?

No. Just for the Bracelet only. Hopefully this will raise enough funds for the watch project. Non the less. You will have a really nice bracelet.

Cheers
 

xfactory

Getting To Know The Place
6/8/10
55
0
6
Just a thought regarding the solid gold option. Would it have to be 18k or 14k?

The color of gold is not necessarily determined by the carat. But the composition and mix of other materials. Would it not be more economical to find a color close to gen with 10k or even 9k? After all the main goal is to avoid it wearing off and getting ruined by a scratch -isn't it? I'm no expert in any way -so what are your thoughts?

Just an example of it being done: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/156148-116233-datejust-super-rep/?hl=+watch++international

(Though it is next to impossible to determine the real life gold color on a pc monitor -so I don't know if it's good or bad)
 

Wacker23

I'm Pretty Popular
22/8/09
2,103
9
38
There is a difference between 14 and 18 k gold. As for me ill take a 18k gold if i had the option.
 

salsadux1a

Getting To Know The Place
6/4/12
28
0
1
Basing on gold quotation, I suppose 1 Two Tone bracelet, with middle links in 18k 750 gold (NO SEL, so empty inside), will be great but expensive about 860 USD...
 

levelmanroger

Mythical Poster
Certified
1/10/08
9,767
74
48
Texas
I've found some on eBay claiming to have solid 18k center links for @ $680-800, but I'm afraid of getting a cheap, standard, Chinese wrapped replacement bracelet worth $25 from any of our TDs.
would trust the claims and quality of TC which would be worth another $100-150 IMO.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Ruprekt

Not Mother?
Supporter
Certified
18/11/10
2,874
218
63
Earth
We're about 95 out of 100 needed. Anyone else need one?
 

correctime

Banned member, the goat does not approve
Banned
28/5/11
1,434
1
0
Unassembled bracelets are $49. There's going to be options for what kind of gold you can get. This is how it was explained by Janeto.


"your initial investement will be for a minimum of (1) bracelet @ $49.00.....if you buy more bracelets we can get to the 100 minimum needed for 100 unassembled bracelets.Then the building process starts.Once the project is underway a few optoins will be offered with price points.Then the group can decide...what they want...

That price is for a $49.00 stainless bracelet unassembled.We need a minimum order of 100 to get them unassembled.Once we have them then we can try a few of the options e.g. gold plating,gold wrap, real 14K/18K gold or a combination of all the above....we will then give a few optoins for final pricing.Think of your $49.00 as a deposit for a first run.....we will purchase a few extra bracelets to experiment on....then we'll give the group the options and pricing.You will send the balance and you get your bracelet.....there will be a 16613 upgrade kit available as well.we'll talk about that later...for now we need to get the bracelet down which will be the biggest challenge....


we need everyone interested in this project to commit to at least 1 bracelet so we hit the minimum 100 required to get them unassembled; that gives us the opportunity to also buy a few extra ones to use as the "guinea pigs" before we do the first run on the ones you guys commited too....this is how it works with the bracelet maker unfortunately....heck commit to more than one and we might be able to get there quicker....

If this pans out you should be able to have the best of both worlds.....buying afully assembled watch or a 16613 kit......but we need to get the bracelet figured out first, as it is the most crucial part of the equation!!"

I'm down for several bracelets at $49 unassembled, and I'll see what options they have for wrapped or solid when the 100 order is fulfilled.

Who is doing the gold casting and/or gold wrapping/plating? Many factors to consider...solid molding, heat fusion to acceptable thickness, gold sheeting to fab the mid links, fluctuating gold prices (minimal), correct surface preperation, choice of added alloys....there's quite alot involved in this :)
 

Ruprekt

Not Mother?
Supporter
Certified
18/11/10
2,874
218
63
Earth
The Dude is from the RG forum and has a commercial plating machine for the clasp. The rest of the gold could be plated or wrapped or even solid. Options will come available as the project gets going.
 

Ruprekt

Not Mother?
Supporter
Certified
18/11/10
2,874
218
63
Earth
Updated list as of 2/18/13

Rols16610 /2
Shadow88 /2
Rudy40 /2
Walttoya /3
Levelmanroger /4
Mch2112 /1
Luigipetrone /2
Kingtrigger /2
Tonyyammine /1
Mara /2
hpy540 /2
mutt /2
ianm /1
BMW760 /1
joegrimm /1
Alex.cpa /1
Warrcraft /1
Stinger161 /2
Confidente /1
R2D4 /1
Buster Hyman /1
Salsadux1a /1
Justlounging /2
Smart pants /1
Correctime /1
 

correctime

Banned member, the goat does not approve
Banned
28/5/11
1,434
1
0
Sounds promising Brother. Check your PM.
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea....I'm no jeweler and know "absolutely nothing" regarding this sort of thing. My mild post was merely repeating what a buddy that I consider to be a professional at that sorta thing has told me. :)
I do hope this gets off the ground.
 

Ruprekt

Not Mother?
Supporter
Certified
18/11/10
2,874
218
63
Earth
Time to start sending the money to get the project going. PayPal $52 total. PM me for his PayPal address. This is Janeto on the RG forum, not me. I'm just passing along information. TC will get the bracelets ordered from the maker in China, and then we will find out about the TT upgrade bracelet price. The $49 gets you a SS V3 TC bracelet.
 

sharrkey

Legendary Member
Advisor
14/6/08
13,129
44
48
Time to start sending the money to get the project going. this is Janeto on the RG forum, not me. I'm just passing along information. TC will get the bracelets ordered from the maker in China, and then we will find out about the TT upgrade bracelet price. The $49 gets you a SS V3 TC bracelet.


Posting Paypal email address isn't really a wise move on open forum considering anyone could be watching, plus PayPal gift isn't allowed.

"Edited"
 

stinger161

Getting To Know The Place
8/11/12
29
0
1
Posting Paypal email address isn't really a wise move on open forum considering anyone could be watching, plus PayPal gift isn't allowed.

Was just about to send money! Will maintain holding pattern until updated.
 

Ruprekt

Not Mother?
Supporter
Certified
18/11/10
2,874
218
63
Earth
I sent a pm to everybody on the list with payment instructions. If I missed anyone pm me. Any questions send Janeto an email, his address is in the pm.