chefcook Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 We need the different cases to make a case that actually is produceable. A copy of the steel case simply would not work!!! Another massive drawback is that the crown position would most probably look horrible compared to the steel cases when making a thicker case (crown would optically seem to be up even more than on the steel cases). At the moment I do not have a solution for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianGP Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Stumbled on this...dunno if its any help though, it's the Alinghi case comparo: A=Alinghi T=Themes Bezel 9:30->3:00 A=44.0mm T=42.0mm Thickness A=14.8mm T=14.2mm Bezel Thickness (Not including the Rubber Washer) A=3.2mm T=3.6mm Bezel Thickness (Including the Rubber Washer) A=5.2mm T=5.8mm Case Thickness A=7.4mm T=6.2mm Caseback Thickness A=2.2mm (has more of a tapered side than Themes) T=2.2mm (has more of a flat side than Alinghi) Crown Thickness A=8.5mm T=6.0mm 8:00-> 2:00 A=45.5mm T=43.5mm Distance Between Plot Slots A=10.0mm T=9.2mm Distance Outside Plot Slots A=19.0mm T=17.8mm Strap Width @ Case A=29.0mm T=27.8mm Strap Width @ Clasp A=23.6mm T=17.0mm Distance Between Screws on Bezel (directly across from eachother measurement) A=39.2mm T=37.4mm Overall Width A=51.4mm T=47.2mm Clasp Width A=28.2mm T=20.8mm Actual Dial Width (not including rehaut) A=32.0mm T=27.0mm Actual Dial Width (including rehaut) A=32.0mm T=30.8mm I think that is pretty much every measurement that could be made with use of a caliper, please not all measurements are +/- 0.2mm because of caliper possible error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evr Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 id defo be in for 350! is there any source for a gen hb dial btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm..mm Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I would also get one $350 seems a great price for that Any updates ? Has any one though of perhaps making an alinghi case for starters ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trdesign Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 ok a couple things; - forged carbon fiber wont have the "hairs" that stick out and hurt you - this is a good read (my link was removed as i odnt have enough posts) look up "forged composite" on wiki pedia) - knife makers have been using this material with good results - another good read states that "it cannot be tapped jsut drilled this make sense due to the structure (my link was removed as i dont have enough posts) look up "forged composite" on car and driver) ill ask around another forum im on to see if there is a knife maker who can do it, those guys are pretty sick with cnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbwslims Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) What about a solid blocks of this RTM material, then machining the watch case from it? The part that is shown in the images still needs some finishing, I assume. What about a solid rectangular piece, then you machine the case in a 5-axis CNC. That would be far more doable. The only question is durability during construction, metals are predictable under Tungsten Carbide tools, not sure if this CF/epoxy mix is too brittle to be machined... Other than that, this project is crazy, you're all nuts! P.S. I's DEFINITELY be up for one, pending surface quality ) I am in the same boat...if the surface finish works and it has some durability, I am in. This is my favorite AP and have been so frustrated that there are no good reps. Edited January 2, 2013 by bbwslims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbwslims Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) To make things easy I would just do a simple replacement for the SS case... 99% of people will never even notice the difference and plus it would be easier just to do a direct case replacement rather than trying to mod everything to make it work. I may be wrong, but they may have moved the pushers lower on the case to increase durability around the pushers. Note that on the SS case, the material is quite thin. I would imagine it will be prone to damage if the SS case is replicated. EDIT: just saw that this was resolved on an earlier post. It sounds like it won't work. If someone was to get the gen, would it make this project easier, or would it still be challenging with existing movements without serious modification? Edited January 2, 2013 by bbwslims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffedupboy Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi, Late to the party here, but as a watch maker (to remain anonymous), I have been exploring forged carbon fiber for one of our new models. Just as a ball park, here are some of the numbers: The mold will be approx USD9000. The case itself will work out to around USD80/pc. This assumes the use of a SS bezel though. The minimum thickness needs to be 1mm. Anything less and it gets brittle real fast. You can't tap threads, so you will need to figure out how to attach some parts to it. I would recommend a separate SS part bonded to the carbon. In order to make this project a reality, the watch will need to be built from the ground up unfortunately. Otherwise things get real complicated real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadchris305 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 So i am new to this thread but am also on a mission to rep FC cases mainly new GP and i cam across this video and then this thread and thought maybe some one could elaborate on the possibility of doing it this way. My father works in a aviation composite and sheet metal company and i am going theor bye the end of week to discuss possibilities so i will let you guys know if enything comes from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Haven't they released true carbon fiber AP reps now? This thread is from 2010! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streethawk Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Haven't they released true carbon fiber AP reps now? This thread is from 2010! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, they did release real CF reps. I have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpohl402 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I know it's an old thread, but some GREAT info here OP! Thank you! Andddd one year ago now, the fantastically-repped Bee came out. I hope you got yours, OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadchris305 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Sorry about that i kinda got ahead of myself and was reading every one was complainig about the glossy finish so wanted to try so perfect but i have figured a way to mod j12 case and am in process of doing dial and tacky as well and also have a setup to do case thining for lwo frankin ap i have just finished the back plate should have case thinned and new crown positin bye end of this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yes, they did release real CF reps. I have one. How do you like it? and which version do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streethawk Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I have v4 ? I think. I like it, but a little too big on my wrist. I am not sure if should keep it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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