MilSub Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I got this B&R style watch off the bay for $8 shipped. It's a total piece of junk but I got it just to practice reluming so for that it's ok. I know it's nowhere close to perfect but with a little more practice I might work up the courage to do this to my Sinn rep. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 From the pics it looks great. Do you have close-up shots in light to see the precision of application? That's the real "tell"!! What product did you use? For a first time job...even a 20th time job...it looks great. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 From the pics it looks great. Do you have close-up shots in light to see the precision of application? That's the real "tell"!! What product did you use? For a first time job...even a 20th time job...it looks great. Well done. Thanks! I used bergeons kit with powder, varnish and thinner. I started working without any thinner in the mix and when I did the numbers I added some thinner and that made it easier to work with but not as bright so I think two layers of the mix with thinner would be perfect. Here are two close up shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I agree! Looks great, especially if this is your first go at reluming! This is definitely a skill and an art that takes a significant amount of practice and repetition. Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 That's an awesome job, it's looking really good Once you've done one dial, it just gets easier and easier. Well, not exactly easier, but once you know what you're doing, it gets a little less nerve-wracking PS Do you still have a link for the seller? For $8 I wouldn't say no to one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 That's an awesome job, it's looking really good Once you've done one dial, it just gets easier and easier. Well, not exactly easier, but once you know what you're doing, it gets a little less nerve-wracking PS Do you still have a link for the seller? For $8 I wouldn't say no to one of those Thanks! I'll just keep practicing until I feel confident ennough to do it on a "real" watch. Here is a link to the seller, just noticed it was $8.99. But let me remind you, it's a real piece of garbage. No seals anywhere, the case is painted aluminum and the movement is a joke, but for practice purposes it's good. It allso made me start looking for a nice B&R rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks! I'll just keep practicing until I feel confident ennough to do it on a "real" watch. Here is a link to the seller, just noticed it was $8.99. But let me remind you, it's a real piece of garbage. No seals anywhere, the case is painted aluminum and the movement is a joke, but for practice purposes it's good. It allso made me start looking for a nice B&R rep. Thanks for the link I'm sure I'll be able to make something out of one, or just keep it as a real beat up and forget about watch My tip for practicing luming, is to lume the letters of magazine covers and flyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Wow.. for a first crack at the sausage lume.. looking good "You know how you get to Carnegie Hall don't ya. Practice" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Wow, looks good for a first try. I am always impressed when people have a go at this. What special tools do you use to do that? ww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSub Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Wow, looks good for a first try. I am always impressed when people have a go at this. What special tools do you use to do that? ww I used a small oiler to apply the lume. I need to get me some sort of magnifier too for my next attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Well done again...keep it up...try it eventually with the expensive RC Tritec SL stuff...and you may have a new side-job on your hands from the forum members knocking on your door!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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