Del 4,463 Posted September 30, 2011 I have to show you guys this! I just received my white SOSF A2836 back today from KeNnY after he re-lumed it - wow! I'm over the moon with this - what a great job! And just to explain how difficult this was, the hour markers were NOT removable from the dial so KeNnY had to re-lume them in position - superb! He even lumed the little "dots" at 3, 6, 9 and 12. The pearl couldn't be done without risk of a major disaster but that's no biggy. I must say that I'm well impressed with this work and KeNnY's comms all the way from start to finish. He's a top man! Anyway, I know, Thank you Matej! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 30, 2011 Great job, indeed! What's the problem with reluming the pearl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyd 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Well done, very nice watch ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted September 30, 2011 Fantastic Del! Looks amazing! My collection is becoming very similar to yours, but yours has way better lume! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted September 30, 2011 I believe the pearl needs to be relumed by removing the bezel and reluming from the back after the old lume is removed since its covered by a small glass/plastic window. if you can get the bezel off with no problems the pearl is easy enough to relume but sometimes the bezel on these things can be a pain to get off let alone back on without damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 30, 2011 Oh, I see. Thanks for explanation. Glass cover... Well... I'd remove old lume from the top, then put new lume, then, after complete drying, I'd drop a small amount of nitrocellulose lacquer on the top of the lume. It will create a very thin protective coat, and will look like a glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 30, 2011 Thank you DEL ! I am happy that you are happy, and that it come OK ! I have found some pics and the bezel was also lumed, so I did that also. Yeah too bad that I could not lume the pearl, the top was from glass, and I don't know how to remove it from top (never had this watch before ! this was my first SOSF) and I tried to remove the bezel, but it was holding there really tight and I didn't want to damage the case. I believe the pearl needs to be relumed by removing the bezel and reluming from the back after the old lume is removed since its covered by a small glass/plastic window. if you can get the bezel off with no problems the pearl is easy enough to relume but sometimes the bezel on these things can be a pain to get off let alone back on without damage. yes exactly I was thinking that, and it was holding there really strong thanks for explanation. Oh, I see. Thanks for explanation. Glass cover... Well... I'd remove old lume from the top, then put new lume, then, after complete drying, I'd drop a small amount of nitrocellulose lacquer on the top of the lume. It will create a very thin protective coat, and will look like a glass. If it would be created from glue and glue and lume I would remove it for sure like I do with subs and DSSDs no problem. and recreate it again. best this to use is vigors jewellery epoxy. I am happy that you guys like it, it was hard job, wanted to keep the markers flat and not blob type, If I could remove the indexes it would glow much stronger then. But results are still good BTW THe watch is really amazing !! IN Real life it is much much nicer then in photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorg 0 Posted September 30, 2011 what type of lume did you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 30, 2011 what type of lume did you use? the strongest from w@tchlume Gextreme C1 with C3 white, to get similar color like gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted September 30, 2011 hard to believe this is a rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 30, 2011 hard to believe this is a rep +1 amazing watch I really must say it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 30, 2011 what type of lume did you use? the strongest from w@tchlume Gextreme C1 with C3 white, to get similar color like gen I can't find Gextreme on their website. Have link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted September 30, 2011 what type of lume did you use? the strongest from w@tchlume Gextreme C1 with C3 white, to get similar color like gen I can't find Gextreme on their website. Have link? http://www.watchlume.net/store#!__stor...ergalleryv210=0 just go to premium Lume and you will see GXTREME C3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Very well done as always! In my experience the bezels of breitlings are actually the easiest to remove, wonder why you had issues :/ Also, that glass/plastic in the pearl can be removed by super glueing a drill bit (the flat part) to it and yanking it out fast. Then, simply snap the super glue, and use acetone to remove the residue. Also, a hobby knife kit has a blade in it that allows you to pop it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for all the comments guys! This now must be one of the best SOSF reps around IMHO! Well done to KeNnY again! :rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digger2 0 Posted September 30, 2011 A little bit hard to see the detail in the pictures but from this distance (which is ofc what you will see without "loupe") this looks like a super job, great work Kenny! I hope you can make some lume work on some of my watches later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted September 30, 2011 Looks sensational Del and terrific work Kenny. I might send Kenny a PM about a sub with dandruff lume........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,762 Posted September 30, 2011 Del is the watch exactly the same as the 21j with the exception of the movement? I know you've had both. I've got one of Mary's 21js. I can't see a diff other than the movement (well and now the lume). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted September 30, 2011 A little bit hard to see the detail in the pictures but from this distance (which is ofc what you will see without "loupe") this looks like a super job, great work Kenny! How much detail do you need?! The pics are about twice life-size! :dunno: If it looks good in these pics then it must be good! Looks sensational Del and terrific work Kenny. Cheers Scott! Del is the watch exactly the same as the 21j with the exception of the movement? I know you've had both. I've got one of Mary's 21js. I can't see a diff other than the movement (well and now the lume). Visually I think they are the same too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
