CASE: Aliexpress Seiko case
CROWN: Laser engraved, metallic paint filled
CASEBACK: laser engraved + annealed + paint filled text
BEZEL INSERT: Homemade design, pure copper, same treatment as dial
DIAL: 0.5mm pure copper
Design: Modified the beard to wrap around indexes dots.
Laser engraved with several layers to create depth effect + grain on background.
polished details, rounded some edges…
Then chemical oxidations partially soften.
This dial was a real challenge to combine several oxidations tints and shades. I had to detail it with XS swabs and play with various acids.
Copper areas repolished after oxidation, then some slightly oxidated again to reduce shine, create shadows…
Indexes are carved in the mass, filled with Superluminova C3
HANDS: Aliexpress relumed with Superluminova C3
BRACELET: Terribly shinny mesh, dull brushed row by row.
In the end, this watch is my favorite build so far, you can see it has been worn a lot.
It has amazing reflections under natural light, so fascinating, it is alive!
