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mountaineer wrote: May 9th, 2020, 8:05 pm
Alou wrote: May 9th, 2020, 6:02 pm Thew dlc buckles are black or gray looking ?Cant really tell from the pic.
I think the @straps68's dlc buckes are great! I had a strap made for a 202a case with this buckle. I am really happy I made the purchase. It improved the whole watch for me.
bmsm wrote: May 10th, 2020, 11:25 am Don’t know about dlc, I don’t have any, but I’ve a brushed buckle and it’s great
Thanks guys :)
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They are nice yes,i only asked because i wanted a black one for a black dlc watch,Its hard to find a good dlc place as i heard from others and usually they ask for large volumes!They gray black ones are more close to Pre-v color wich was PVD ,
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Alou wrote: May 10th, 2020, 4:49 pm They are nice yes,i only asked because i wanted a black one for a black dlc watch,Its hard to find a good dlc place as i heard from others and usually they ask for large volumes!They gray black ones are more close to Pre-v color wich was PVD ,
I might have been wrong on the coating acronym. Mine was gray/black pre v color.
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straps68 wrote: May 10th, 2020, 4:34 pm
Alou wrote: May 10th, 2020, 3:02 pm Thanks for the reply,can you also do black ?
Short answer: no, I can't.

Long answer: the place where the buckles were DLC coated said yes and the buckles are not actually black. A guy told me that it is because the steel is bead blasted... I don't believe him. I was unable to find another source.
I think the guy is right.
I made the similar experience when I had dials that Emilio blasted DLC coated. They turned out grey.
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hako wrote: May 11th, 2020, 12:38 am
straps68 wrote: May 10th, 2020, 4:34 pm
Alou wrote: May 10th, 2020, 3:02 pm Thanks for the reply,can you also do black ?
Short answer: no, I can't.

Long answer: the place where the buckles were DLC coated said yes and the buckles are not actually black. A guy told me that it is because the steel is bead blasted... I don't believe him. I was unable to find another source.
I think the guy is right.
I made the similar experience when I had dials that Emilio blasted DLC coated. They turned out grey.
Interesting. Thanks for the info [mention]hako[/mention].

BTW, if your source is also coating dials. A highly polished brass dial results in an excellent glossy surface. It would be the perfect base for Cali builds.
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So here is another way to finish a buckle. I kinda like it :)

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That looks cool Michael
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bmsm wrote: September 9th, 2020, 1:51 pm That looks cool Michael
Thanks :)
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A 24mm GPF buckle and a 24mm pre-v buckle in the making.
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straps68 wrote:A 24mm GPF buckle and a 24mm pre-v buckle in the making.
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Excellent work as always. I like them.

You reached the buckle making into an upper level.!!!
Wins only the one who dares to try!
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