Timebandit 0 Posted April 27, 2012 Hi Guys, I tried to give one of my unused Egis a better look. In my Opinion it comes very close to a bronze lookalike. What do you think ? Thank you for looking Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 27, 2012 That just looks awesome....I wouldn't doubt that it isn't bronze.....very convincing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted April 27, 2012 :drool: ... As usual very very nice mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted April 27, 2012 Thank you guys, yes, I was also surprized But it is just stainless steel. Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted April 28, 2012 I am making a strap for it, this one looks ok for me Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted April 28, 2012 Uwe - that it awesome mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted April 28, 2012 Thank you mate, very appreciated Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
str8 0 Posted April 28, 2012 It's so urgh ... just send it to me together with my straps, I'll get rid of it for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted April 28, 2012 So damn nice Uwe , love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb777 0 Posted April 28, 2012 How can I purchase one of these??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmune 0 Posted April 28, 2012 You are an artist sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted April 28, 2012 It's fantastic. Looks, like salvaged from Titanic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted April 28, 2012 It's fantastic.Looks, like salvaged from Titanic. +1 I was thinking the same thing! I don't know how on earth you get s/s to look like that. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted April 28, 2012 That is some beautiful work, Sir!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliper 0 Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) wow, did you add the patina or was it already there? looks great! Edited April 28, 2012 by Caliper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,275 Posted April 28, 2012 Wow Very nice indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted April 28, 2012 That is simply phenomenal. Great work Uwe (and please get well soon - you are an integral part of these boards !) Stunning watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted April 28, 2012 coca-cola and some voltage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,755 Posted April 28, 2012 Great work Uwe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted April 28, 2012 That is just AMAZING UWE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted April 28, 2012 How did you do that? I have patents in electrochemistry and am pretty interested in hearing how you made this look like brass/bronze. It looks awesome !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted April 28, 2012 http://www.rwgboard.com/board/index.php?showtopic=19488&view=findpost&p=318764 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks, sconey. Have any of you tried it with a stainless steel case as well? I noticed that was titanium. And as a follow up, have you noticed any corrosion or pitting on the surface or any color change since applying the patina? How long ago did you do it? I ask because I may play around with the cheapie silix submariner I bought and have since replaced with a decent 21J from WI. I would want to play around with different mA currents as well to see how that affects it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timebandit 0 Posted April 29, 2012 I will make a tutorial when I have some new Egis. But I can tell you that before. Heat the case up with a flame ( use Propan or butan, no oxygen/acetylen ) for about 400 degrees celsius, do it slowly. You can see the change of the colour coming. If the bronze effect is reached, quench it in cold water. No rust, nothing. Greetz Uwe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
