What are you working on now?

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Oh, NW case set is the cat's whiskers.

Good choice
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Just finished this one today ImageImageImageImage
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Emilio wrote:Oh, NW case set is the cat's whiskers.

Good choice Image
thanks they are the best for 6152 builds
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Alhig72 wrote:Just finished this one today ImageImageImageImage
looks great, nice watch
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tafari wrote:
Alhig72 wrote:Just finished this one today ImageImageImageImage
looks great, nice watch
Thanks, unfortunately it'll be off to the owner soon now that it's done, it's been a very satisfying build with good results on a pretty modest budget
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After reluming, my hands lost its sheen.

Tried cleaning with lime and baking soda mix.


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toofsy wrote:
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Hard reshape to start the afternoon...I'm happy with this more round bezel. In the same time I tested brass bezel index...I will decide after the polishing and the final stage....
Do you remove the bezel for reshaping or do it in place? Very hard to shape these I suppose

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Broaching successful :D :D :D
So, 0.05 mm in diameter work with Athaya‘s tall tube hands.

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Re: What are you working on now?

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earloflondon wrote: July 14th, 2019, 11:30 am
toofsy wrote:IMG_20190710_151742.jpgIMG_20190710_151556.jpg

Hard reshape to start the afternoon...I'm happy with this more round bezel. In the same time I tested brass bezel index...I will decide after the polishing and the final stage....
Do you remove the bezel for reshaping or do it in place? Very hard to shape these I suppose

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I work with hand files directly on the bezel in place, I just remove the pins from the bezel. On my fist built I had take the bezel out from the case...it was a real nightmare and it easy to warp it. In fact it's really easier to trim the bezel in place
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toofsy wrote:
earloflondon wrote: July 14th, 2019, 11:30 am
toofsy wrote:IMG_20190710_151742.jpgIMG_20190710_151556.jpg

Hard reshape to start the afternoon...I'm happy with this more round bezel. In the same time I tested brass bezel index...I will decide after the polishing and the final stage....
Do you remove the bezel for reshaping or do it in place? Very hard to shape these I suppose

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I work with hand files directly on the bezel in place, I just remove the pins from the bezel. On my fist built I had take the bezel out from the case...it was a real nightmare and it easy to warp it. In fact it's really easier to trim the bezel in place
That's my point. Warping the bezel is the issue with these cases I heard. So removing the indices will be enough. How about the crystal? I think it's easier to remove if it's mineral. Otherwise, if it's a custom made thick plexi it will be difficult. Anyway, your way of working the bezel is noted. Thnx

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