BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 NEW PROJECT- GINGERMARINER MOD In Homage to an anonymous member of the forum I have decided to make another unique timepiece. The following thread will show the progress in detail of the procedure to create another work of art from the BBF, also known as BADBILLY FACTORY . This relatively new factory is located on the serene banks of the famous Cowan Bayou located in THE DEEP SOUTH. So grab a drink or a snack or a smoke and a pancake and sit back and enjoy the next tale as it unfolds.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 MISSION - TURN A STAINLESS STEEL SUBMARINER INTO A GINGERMARINER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted August 8, 2019 LOL, can't wait for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 I HAPPEN TO LIKE ANYTHING IN GOLD, DAMMIT ! THIS IS A STANDARD NOOBMARINER IN STAINLESS STEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 Me and Boudreaux heading to town to pick up some gold for the project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 No Gingersnap you cannot come with us......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 A really cool project...........TCB Wait I want one too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,874 Posted August 8, 2019 That ginger fud gets far too much love here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 8, 2019 Now moving to phase two- The dismantle , as the electroplating process will require the following : Band separated from the case , must be plated separately- usually in 3 parts Movement removed from the case - case is plated separetely Hands removed from the movement - plated separetely Dial removed from the movement- Experimental operation - will try to plate the indicies only in rose gold I will take photos as I proceed with the dismantle and upload later this evening it time allows..........stay tuned......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmyrich1 1 Posted August 8, 2019 Just dont have an unfortunate smelting accident Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Proctometrist 16 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) Edited August 8, 2019 by mmjmmj i like them French-fried potatoes. mm-hm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted August 8, 2019 Wait. Why would you want to call it a gingermariner? That means it will look terrible, no one will like it, and it will burn easily. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted August 8, 2019 I'm bored Bored... it’s clearly time to start passing round the Kool-Aid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, BenjaminButton said: Bored... it’s clearly time to start passing round the Kool-Aid! I will take photos as I proceed with the dismantle and upload later this evening if time allows..........stay tuned......... Quote Edit 2 hours ago, RussP said: I'm bored I will take photos as I proceed with the dismantle and upload later this evening if time allows..........stay tuned......... Quote Edit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted August 9, 2019 Subscribed! Less silly memes though please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 Here we the watch dismantled in preparation for the plating process, and the movement is safely inside a dustproof case. And another shot a little closer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 To successfully Rose Gold plate the items, it is necessary to apply a layer of 24k Gold first as a diffusion barrier. This will produce a bit more of the vivid radiance of the Rose Gold tint. There's another photo of the items with the 24k Gold about to go into the rose gold solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 Wow, now that just looks STUNNING The Rose Gold is applied now, and there is one small blemish to correct on one of the band links.....not a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 Here is another view, but I am starting to think this camera isn't showing the color too good, these will have to do for now. Next up will buff slightly and reassemble the watch, but first have to plate the watch hands and dial indices , of which will happen tomorrow At this rate the GINGERMARINER should be 100% complete tomorrow or the day after depending on scheduling.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted August 9, 2019 So Far so good, and no I did not remove the bezel or the sapphire crystal to plate the watch. ( considering the principals of electricity , there would be no current passed through non metallic parts-therefore no changes to there physical properties would occur, ) we wouldn't want to create any unnecessary steps to the project. Next up........a really cool thing that just caught my eye...... Wow look at what I just learned how to do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
