projectologist 0 Posted April 21, 2013 This will be my first attempt at a Tudor project (all PAMs up 'til now). If goes it well, then a vinty 1680 is next. Just scored this awesome "one off" dial and matching handset. I'll probably start with a cheaper case set for now as long as it has a enough material on the lugs for re-shaping. I'll upgrade the case set later when I'm more confident with the project. I think this will be a good start (more pics once it arrives)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted April 21, 2013 Looking forward to the finished article, and the development pics of your project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted April 21, 2013 Cool,looking forward to seeing the project complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted April 21, 2013 Step by step as it go's would be good. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectologist 0 Posted April 21, 2013 I forgot to mention... the dial started out as a scan of a gen dial. The scan was sized to the correct diameter in Photoshop, then printed out on card stock paper. It was then cut out and lumed I have scans of several 1680 and 1665 gen dials that I will try and print out at home and lume. Seems too easy, but it works. And it gets better, you can choose matte, glossy or semi surface paper to print out on!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted April 21, 2013 Erm I need to send you a pm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectologist 0 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) For a printed on paper dial, it looks great under a plexi. Obviously the raised lume makes a big difference. This is the project watch with the dial and hands I bought installed before being parted out.. Edited April 22, 2013 by projectologist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted April 22, 2013 That looks really good!! I would love to get a copy of a 1680 dial. Would also be good for luming practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectologist 0 Posted April 22, 2013 That looks really good!! I would love to get a copy of a 1680 dial. Would also be good for luming practice. Yep, will print out a hole sheet of them to practice on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
projectologist 0 Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) A little better pic. Paper dial mounted to a brass backplate... Edited April 23, 2013 by projectologist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted April 23, 2013 Step by step as it go's would be good. Dal. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redxds 0 Posted May 7, 2013 That's amazing. Technology in printing is scary. I read somewhere, that a gentleman "printed" a functional gun. That really looks great though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visioneer 132 Posted May 7, 2013 I wish I had similar skills. You've encouraged me to take the plunge so I'm thinking about buying a cheapie watch to practice on. I bought the toolkit so I might as well put it to good use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
