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  7. Tempus Machina replica, how would you do it?

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    Thanks!

    Wrist shots... :nono: nahh, not yet. It looks like some weird creation only a color blind-watchmaker could create currently... 

    I still have lots left to do:

    1) Drill lug holes (?), not sure I'm actually going to do it. Don't want to risk messing up the SEL-fitment, also it will be used with the bracelet all the time (otherwise I prefer lug holes to avoid scratching up the whole watch all the time)
    2) Wait for the custom dial to arrive + add some fluffy texture to it with Watch-lume Extreme C1
    3) Wait for goodluck-hk-gold sub hands to arrive + relume them
    4) Change hands/dial + remove date-function on the A2836-2
    5) Drill + tap for Athaya Big Crown
    6) Fix rocking bezel-issue
    7) Change case back to modded one
    8] Polish the triangle area to remove some light brushing achieved during sanding + add a couple of more final layers of red enamel paint
    9) Change crystal to (most likely) helenarou 6538-homage-xtal (or TigerConcept 6538-homage-xtal) and find suiting crystal gasket

     

    Btw.. I've decided to sell one of the extra dials I'm going to receive, so if anyone is interested, especially in EU, send me a PM. The cost is 150 USD + shipping, but I'm letting it go for 130 USD. The ones that have already PM'ed me earlier have priority.

    Cheers,

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  9. Tempus Machina replica, how would you do it?

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    I take it this one is a keeper for you yea?  I wish Tempus would show a DIRECT photo of the caseback so we could see exactly how their engravings look!

    Yeah... I think it's a keeper... Well see how it turns out. If the juice was worth the squeeze, and if the taste was to my liking. Funny that you say that since I decided to make a suiting  case back. I present...  A modded Sub-C in a bubble style.. 

     

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  10. Good SM300 case?

    in The Omega Area

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    Since I'm mostly a Rolex guy I must be honest and say that after looking at the "classic" sites e.g. Phong, Yuki etc my search has been not so fantastic..

    I've found new factory replacement dial w/ hands for aprox 300USD but that necessitates a case.

    How is the old rep found at TDs?  If so.. Ye... It will be superlumed.  Does it take gen bezel insert?

    All the best,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  11. Tempus Machina replica, how would you do it?

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    Thanks a bunch!

    A tip for anyone wanting to try the similar:

    1) Buy some type of epoxy-putty that fastens in 5-10 minutes (e.g. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-2-oz-Universal-Epoxy-Putty-1937545/205478577)
    2) Remove all paint (incl. pearl) from the stock triangle area
    3) Mix a mini-amount of epoxy-putty
    4) Fill up the triangle area (press hard so it really fills it up)
    5) Save a tiny bit of extra amount and try to mould a triangle on top... I used a scalpel's side part (any knife will do) and slowly work/press from each angle until you reach desired "angles)
    6) Let it dry thoroughly
    7) Use some super-smooth e.g. 1200 grit-paper to even it out (MASK AROUND THE TRIANGLE... since the paper WILL damage the ceramic insert)
    8] Use a enamel paint (I used Humbrol semi-matte), apply one layer at a time, with the correct dry time between (1-2 days)
    9) Clean up the edges with a scalpel and if needed use the same 1200 grit to slowly build up as many layers with the correct form that is needed...

  15. Tempus Machina replica, how would you do it?

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    How much do you think you will have invested in the watch out of curiosity? Mine's getting up there- probably close to 2 grand when it's all said and done.. hoping it looks worth every penny of that..

    In my watch?

    Umm..

    Noob v3 Hulk (already had it, but for the sake of calculating): 350 USD // Casework easily took me over 30 hours since it was my first case and I did it little by little as I wanted to get aquainted with the different toolks before messing it up)
    Different tools for case work (maybe everything from 30 USD to 200 USD if you count in Dremel w/ Li-Ion)
    Bezel = used existing (although about 20-30 hours invested)
    Bezel insert = used an old rep insert from a 114060 (same here, easily invested 10 hours before I got it right) (add 30 USD maybe for paint supplies and epoxy clay)
    Athaya Big Crown = aprox 50 USD
    Dial = 150 USD
    Hands? haven't purchased yet = aprox 20-40 USD max?
    Reluming = Will do myself, so practically free but sure a Watch-Lume.net starter kit = aprox 80 USD (but that will keep me going for a long time...)
    Sapphire = Haven't decided wether to use the one from HelenaRou 6538-case or from Tiger-Concept 6538-case but let say 25-50 USD

    Costs = 350 + 30 + 50 + 30 + 35 = 515 USD in parts

    Auxilliary stuff = from 100 to 300 USD maybe? (but that's a one-time-cost needed for further modding of other projects)

    Lost income (or if I would have worked extra with my day/nighttime job) = Well.... hahaha... at least 100 hours at about 30-50 USD an hour ... let's not go that route, this is for fun, it would have been much much cheaper to get someone else to do it, but this is a hobby, for me it's the journey and not the end product that is the most important part

  18. Tempus Machina replica, how would you do it?

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    The red triangle is indeed a PITA.......I've  had good success with masking w/ scotch tape, not masking as the scotch bonds better. The red is applied carefully w/ a paint pen, 2 applications  maybe 3. I've done it on both ceramic & aluminum inserts! The red triangle is really cool . Be sure to remove the tape prior to the paint cures, an hour or less following the last coat......best, mcotter

    I tried over 5-6 different times with enamel paint, but I couldn't achieve the look I was going for. So I finally sued some Loctite "fine" epoxy-cement, using scalpels to mould it to the form I wanted, finished by sanding with 2000 grit (carefully not to scratch the ceramic insert) and finally 2 coats of humbrol enamel paint.

    I'll show some more pics in a while...

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