mtt.tr 0 Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) my chinese watchs movement broke i decided i would replace it then i decided i would redesign the watch this it with the old movement The border i made today just needs a good polish and de-bur This i the movement to go in These are the hands Might buy this corwn But a question Can i use this case with out the bezel or does it need to stay on With Without (click the images of you cant see the full thing) Thanks matt. Edited November 16, 2009 by mtt.tr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 bump for mtt. is there any to smooth the bezel edge down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 16, 2009 bump for mtt.is there any to smooth the bezel edge down? I was thinking about making one out of brass? and have a gold coloured bezel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 bump for mtt.is there any to smooth the bezel edge down? I was thinking about making one out of brass? and have a gold coloured bezel that will match the hands, movement, and crown. should look good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 16, 2009 bump for mtt.is there any to smooth the bezel edge down? I was thinking about making one out of brass? and have a gold coloured bezel that will match the hands, movement, and crown. should look good. Should be different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 16, 2009 Soak the bezel in acetone or whatever to remove all the paint then polish it. I think that might look best and isn't too hard to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Soak the bezel in acetone or whatever to remove all the paint then polish it. I think that might look best and isn't too hard to do. Was considering wet and dry paper but acetone sounds good or might get my dad to dip it in some hydrochloric acid Soak the bezel in acetone or whatever to remove all the paint then polish it. I think that might look best and isn't too hard to do. Was considering wet and dry paper but acetone sounds good or might get my dad to dip it in some hydrochloric acid Actually i will shot blast it around a mate even less work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 21, 2009 My watch strap arrived yesterday (Thanks greg) here are the pics of it AS you can see i still need to buy the movement my only issue if finding the hands i want as i want some with out lume and gold coloured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 21, 2009 interesting Good or bad interesting ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted November 21, 2009 Nice project you got going, might be worth a shot to ask Cousins if they sell the hands that go with the movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 21, 2009 Nice project you got going, might be worth a shot to ask Cousins if they sell the hands that go with the movement I think i will just about to email them i will tell you the outcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted November 21, 2009 If you polish that bezel up you can allways have it gold plated. Should only be a few dollars. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 21, 2009 Good idea col im just about to go to a mate to have it blasted then i will probably buff it up on his wheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Spent an hour in the garage to day on and off and got rid of that pig ugly black which made me feel sick ( well its not that bad) any way here is the result I think it looks better your thoughts?? needs a good polish though. Sorry about the poor pic couldn't be bothered to set the camera up lol Edited November 24, 2009 by mtt.tr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 24, 2009 looks good mtt. well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 24, 2009 Looking great Matt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 24, 2009 Nice job Matt - that bezel looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 24, 2009 Spent an hour in the garage to day on and off and got rid of that pig ugly black which made me feel sick ( well its not that bad) any way here is the result I think it looks better your thoughts?? needs a good polish though. Sorry about the poor pic couldn't be bothered to set the camera up lol That is exactly what I had in mind. Nice job.. a little polishing and you are good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 24, 2009 I used the lathe and sandpaper instead of a cutter to get the job done quicker which seemed to work for me at first went to copper then after that the base material What is your advice on polishing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 24, 2009 I used the lathe and sandpaper instead of a cutter to get the job done quicker which seemed to work for me at first went to copper then after that the base material What is your advice on polishing?? bench polishing lathe and polishing compounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted November 24, 2009 will get down to my mate when the weather improves use his bench polisher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
