Guest avitt Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Here a few selections from my most recent run (sorry about the "case only" shots): Milgauss Breitling (I don't recognize this model...) Marathon SAR I'm often asked if bead-blasting a piece will cause a loss of detail. My answer: I use very fine glass beads, which make little or no change. Here are a couple of examples:
Mickey Padge Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Nice! Really smooth finish, stunning!
wheaton26 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 amazing. i'd love to see the finished planet ocean!
Guest avitt Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 amazing. i'd love to see the finished planet ocean! The owner's a member of the rep forums, so it may be showing up soon
wheaton26 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 The owner's a member of the rep forums, so it may be showing up soon cool. thanks for the heads up avitt. i bet it looks sick.
vlydog Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Stunning as always T! Looks like some of the watch cases were left polished before coating.
Guest avitt Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Yup, B. The Milgauss was completely polished out, and the Breitling was left au naturale. This thread highlights how DLC can appear differently when applied to different finishes: From a deeper black, ceramic-like appearance on polished pieces, to a pencil-lead gray, when applied to blasted surfaces.
TeeJay Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 They all look fantastic, but the Marathon is definitely my favorite of the group
Guest avitt Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 They all look fantastic, but the Marathon is definitely my favorite of the group Thanks TeeJay! I'm with you, in favor of the matte look. The polished watches do look striking though...Like liquid metal! I'm currently building a custom piece for myself, which combines textures for a little contrast. It'll feature a YGG painted dial, in a DSN generic Radiomir case. On this one, I've bead blasted the mid case, back and lugs, and left the bezel and crown polished. I'll post it up when it's all together...
HauteHippie Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Geez, those look great. That Marathon..... time to go shopping!
thogaa Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Wow wow wow Take my leg I want a PO like that. It's gotta be a stunner How durable/scratchproof is that finish?
Guest avitt Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 How durable/scratchproof is that finish? DLC, or Diamond Like Carbon, is the most durable aftermarket coating available. In terms of hardness, it's about equivalent to sapphire. This is a good reference page: http://www.magrette.com
TeeJay Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks TeeJay! I'm with you, in favor of the matte look. The polished watches do look striking though...Like liquid metal! I'm currently building a custom piece for myself, which combines textures for a little contrast. It'll feature a YGG painted dial, in a DSN generic Radiomir case. On this one, I've bead blasted the mid case, back and lugs, and left the bezel and crown polished. I'll post it up when it's all together... Any time, your work is first rate, and, when I'm in a position to commision your services, the project I have in mind would definitely benefit from the matte look (as it's for a military-themed watch) I love the sound of your project, I'll look forward to it's reveal
Guest avitt Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 I love the sound of your project, I'll look forward to it's reveal Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this one. I even DLC coated the movement!
Demsey Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Jeez, that Milgauss. I want my car done up in DLC, how much?
Guest avitt Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 We'll have to do it piece by piece, Dems...Where do you want to start?
TeeJay Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this one. I even DLC coated the movement! I'm liking the sound of this more and more Gloss finish on the movement?
thogaa Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 DLC, or Diamond Like Carbon, is the most durable aftermarket coating available. In terms of hardness, it's about equivalent to sapphire. This is a good reference page: http://www.magrette.com That's just amazing. - Still thinking about that PO 45 in black Doesn't get more seriously cool than that. What kind of money would I have to dig up to get one like that?
P4GTR Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 Geez, those look great. That Marathon..... time to go shopping! I agree. That watch is the [censored]!
Demsey Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 We'll have to do it piece by piece, Dems...Where do you want to start? Well, as ambitious or insane as it sounds, believe me, some one, some where is doing the math. I'm not so sure this car would be a good candidate, the 'finish' should never be 4X MSRP. But yes, where to start.............a good question until T'J quoted this: I even DLC coated the movement! So mabe we could 'start' and 'end' here? The plenum and rocker covers in gloss, the alternator and headers flat black. I would be King at the club! The orders would flood in........... <edit> I'll 'third' the Marathon watch. I'm looking into that! Fer sure.
Guest avitt Posted November 9, 2009 Report Posted November 9, 2009 That's just amazing. - Still thinking about that PO 45 in black Doesn't get more seriously cool than that. What kind of money would I have to dig up to get one like that? Thanks a lot, Thogaa! A PO would look fantastic! With regard to price, please PM me.
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