KBH 7 Posted July 7, 2010 3D Scanner You got to see this. For less than $2000 there's no reason why they can't be turning out EXACT duplicates of any vintage (or otherwise) watch cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHMYGODITSAPANERAI 0 Posted July 7, 2010 I agree, there is no excuse. Except for the fact that once the factories were to begin using this technology, we would accept nothing less than perfection. I have a friend who has been a machinist for 20 years and he has had a very similar machine for the last 3 years. He has duplicated some hard to find weapons parts for me with incredible precision and very little expense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 7, 2010 Think how easy it would be to make a vintage Panerai case of even Panerai grail of perfect crown guards. It would probably take 10 minutes to scan it and 15 minutes to plug it into a CNC machine and you could be turning out exact copies in an hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 7, 2010 They are pretty fucking amazing! I guess it uses the same technology as those 3D crimescene scanners they have now. It will be a shame for those skilled metal workers who can copy something entirely by eye and ruler, but the possibilities for the new technology are endless... Just think - if only 300 of George's customers stumped up 10 bucks, he could stop faffing with case production and get the measurements straight into the CNC machine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 7, 2010 If I had the cash and the CNC machine to hand, I'd be all over this... Think how easy it would be to make a vintage Panerai case of even Panerai grail of perfect crown guards. It would probably take 10 minutes to scan it and 15 minutes to plug it into a CNC machine and you could be turning out exact copies in an hour. Anyone else think we should be pestering Robert to set something up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 7, 2010 I'm getting one. If I knew anyone with a 3-axis CNC machine I'd have one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted July 8, 2010 GROUP PURCHASE!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 8, 2010 I'm getting one. If I knew anyone with a 3-axis CNC machine I'd have one too. CNC Machine? tsssssssssssk http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=3569 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
