dingle 57 Posted June 6, 2011 on Order: 3646 Dial--nightwatch 3646 Case--Silix Hands---Atheya Molnija Movement---sconehead strap---undecided hopefully it will look something like this when I am done.....stay tuned THIS IS A PIC OF A GEN!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Project looks interesting, keep us informed. Will you use A1 sauce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted June 6, 2011 Woah you got Nightwatch to do your dial. I'm offended! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 6, 2011 Project looks interesting, keep us informed.Will you use A1 sauce? Already used, I think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 6, 2011 Woah you got Nightwatch to do your dial. I'm offended! well sort of......he will be doing the aged yellow look.......I still may need your help in getting the final look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 6, 2011 Holy shit, I saw that pic and I was like OMFG WTF???!!!!!! Dingle's first watch and it is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted June 6, 2011 Holy shit, I saw that pic and I was like OMFG WTF???!!!!!! Dingle's first watch and it is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! I thought the same thing!! Good luck, dingle! Keep us updated. In the planning process for my own first build too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted June 6, 2011 Woah! That looks really nice, Ding. More pics, please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markturnr 0 Posted June 7, 2011 So is Ska the go to guy for vintage dials and hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 7, 2011 I dunno - all that money and he couldn't even buy a nice new one... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted June 7, 2011 I dunno - all that money and he couldn't even buy a nice new one... :( It's a really nice watch Dingle.. How about a wristie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 7, 2011 I dunno - all that money and he couldn't even buy a nice new one... It's a really nice watch Dingle.. How about a wristie? Please re-read the original post. The items are on order. The watch will hopefully look like the one in the pic..... that one should look nice, it is a gen (1 of only 12) that sold for around $105,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsea 0 Posted June 7, 2011 Nice project dingleberry and a tough one first time out of the blocks GL and post lots of pics :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 7, 2011 Nice project dingleberry and a tough one first time out of the blocks GL and post lots of pics :-) thanks mate. will do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsea 0 Posted June 7, 2011 I'm build up for a crack at it myself. I did 2 test builds already. The final will be with esdee's 3646 case he's making up on HF I'm not sure if I can help much but let me know if you get stuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 7, 2011 that looks perfect mate What technique did you use on the hands? I wish homageforum was back up.......really need to talk to Attheya and get my hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted June 7, 2011 should be a good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsea 0 Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks man I bought a crapload of blue cali 47mm hands from helenarou or someone a while back so let me know if you get stuck For the hands I just used sulpur from boiled eggs to age the brass after sanding them a bit. You've just got to watch them because they keep corroding for a few days afterwards and you end up with a dull look to the hands. For the next set I'll probably try the egg trick first but I got some fake rust stuff from a hobby store as a backup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted June 7, 2011 Ooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markturnr 0 Posted June 7, 2011 Looks amazing. How did you age the dial? If there is a post or forum somewhere that this is discussed in detail, please point me to it! I seems like everybody posts pictures of what they did, but very few people actually explain how they did it. Thanks for putting up the info on how you aged the hands. Very helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsea 0 Posted June 7, 2011 The dial is just painted nothing fancy really On the first pic there is some special stuff done with the indices but I doubt you can make that out on the pic. I'm still figuring that technique out with another dude. We've dropped a wad of cash and time on working it out so I doubt we'll just pony up with a tutorial right away. More likely we'll make and sell them but not at stupid prices like some of the flash dials around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted June 7, 2011 Damn, rsea! Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 7, 2011 HF is down?? rsea - if you have some spare blue cali hands for a 47mm then that would be super-useful... :P I will post up some pics of mine when they're not still awaiting many parts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted June 7, 2011 If you don't ask you don't get, good luck with the projects guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted June 7, 2011 WWWOoooooOWWW. I didn't think I liked (created) vintage until I saw this. I hope it goes really great for you. It looks like an amazing project. I can't wait to see the actual photos of your work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
