Slartibartfast

BTW what is the best way to mount the overlay on the datewheel?

I have mounted several DW overlays, and the best adhesive I have found is simply Prit Stick. I apply small amounts onto the original DW using the tip of a watchmaker's screwdriver.

This method allows several attempts at re-alignment before setting, and also allows you to remove the overlay easily if you want to tinker about some more a few weeks later.

Thanks for the positive comments, guys!

Once I relume the hands to match the dial colour, I think it will improve some more.

Superb effect.

Did you lume it yourself? If so, what did you use, and how did you get such an even finish?

Cheers mate! Great lume shots. Makes me want to get the Seikos out for an airing!

A superb looking DJ. I have to admit that I am not a DJ fan, but that dial is superb. You may have hooked me with this!

Firstly, I would not wear a bow tie with anything other than a dinner jacket.

Wearing a bow tie with a lounge suit (charcole or not) is just going to make you look like a lefty Architect.

Also, don't bother buying a wing collar. Think about it; lounge suit, bow tie, wing collar. Too many missmatched themes going on here. It will just make you look like a Second Division footballer.

Simply put, wear a bow tie with a DJ, not a lounge suit.

So wear your suit and splash out on a silk tie (not a bow tie) and be proud of it.

I never tire of looking at pictures of that watch, was my grail watch for many years.

I have had 3 in total!! And will definately not sell my latest one.

I never tire of looking at gioarmani's sig and avatar! Phew!

But seriously great photo BT. I have a similar fondness for this particular model myself. It was my first rep purchase from Josh some 3^1/2 years ago. Still going strong too!

The simple HTML would be:

<A href="url of the page you want to link to"><IMG SRC="location of the image"></A>

Or here at RWG:

Or on the signature editing screen, click on the 'Insert Link' button. Enter the URL you want to link to in the URL box, and then put the entire image code for your image in the 'Link Text' box.

Thanks tomhorn! Spot on. It works a treat!

@ Slartibartfast

...... Mixing the lume alone takes a lot of trial and error (at $40 a gram...)

Ouch! An expensive way to learn!

@ Slartibartfast

... luming these models is 1-2 hours of fast heartbeats and nerves shattered when your done.

Now that I can believe. From my own small efforts I can definitely empathise.

Thanks, Nanuq.

That's ok for a link, but I need to use my sig images as a link, rather than linking from inserted text.

Simple realy (but only for those who know).

I want to link the pics in my sig to the posts here on RWG that describe their builds.

You know, when the mouse rolls over the pic, you can click on it as if it were a link.

HEEEEELLLPPPPP!

Zm... I have never used SL to lume a dial, only the cheaper alternatives (and then only for fun).

I am interested in how long the SL compound remains workable. Do you have to mix a batch and then complete the dial in one sitting to maintain continuity of colour and texture? Or do you do one or two indices at a time?

If you could 'throw some light'.....

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Luverly!

...and strife

Superb model. The best in my opinion. I love the itallic dial version, it is simply a classic.

Very, very good choice. I'll join the club one day, I have promised myself.

Love the possibilities that the combinations give to create a unique piece.

Problem is when you start adding dial, hands, chapter ring, bezel insert..... you could buy another SKX diver with the money.

I have resisted the tempation of converting my SKX009.....but for how long? I neeeeeeeed to do this soooo bad!

Come on guys, show me more pics!

Not a spirits man myself.

Still it's Friday night, so that means a curry and half a dozen or so of these little beauties

Excellent job TeeJay.

Don't think you're going to get any beter than that without some sort of magnification.

I started luming by eye, and when I bought a loupe I couldn't quite believe what a difference it made.

I would take Toadt up on his generous offer and have a go. I also have a 10x hand held that you could have. PM me if you need it.

Not such a joke as bids are now over $700!

Superb job Red!

You have a convincing franken there for sure.

Can't wait for the full write up.

Great review TeeJay! Glad you liked the dial. It (the dial) turned out reasonably well IMHO.

It didn't quite go to plan for me, though. I cased up my dial yesterday, and promptly ripped the decal when fitting the hour hand. You must have a lighter touch than me!

My replacement datewheel didn't turn out well either. I got the number progression wrong in the graphic!

Have a laugh here

I think your "Tokyo case" project has turned out superbly! I must admit to being a bit jeaous at this point in time.

Slarti

Superb.

I can't imagine tooling a watch stem. Such intricate work.

That PVD seems to have an almost gunmetal colour to it.

Great work.

I love these modded Seikos.

The number of different combinations of dials and hands you can choose from, almost guarantees a unique watch.

Good choice!

Before reprinting, pick up a Bergeon fine polishing pad (Bergeon part 5444) or ScotchBrite (available from many supermarkets & hardware stores) & give the steel substrate a proper brushed finish (imagine rays of light emanating from the center & running outward, so when you view the date in the date window the brush texture appears horizontal). The proper texture will make all the difference in the world.

Hey, hey, hey..freddy. Why didn't I think of that!

I'll post pics when done. Could mean the difference between a good try, and a good job! Thanks!