hackR Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Bought this Skyland pre-owned -- with the bracelet already brushed...Decided to brush the case; leaving the case sides and bracelet edges polished...thanks, Mike, for that advice! IMO, this mod adds a more rugged look to the Skyland...The dial really benefits from the brushing as it pops out a lot more than being surrounded by polished ss...A nice compliment to my brushed Blackbird and Steelfish; and a welcome change of wear with my other Avengers...Now on to brushing of my Navi Fighter a la Importr... Used a 3M Superfine Sanding Pad; brushing in one direction... What do you think?... Enjoy - R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I've always wished it came in brushed so I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Wow it does tone it down a lot... Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Nice! Like the look of it! But what is up with the 4 paint? How did you do it? tape off the polished parts or repolished them after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Love it Rob,wear it with best of health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hawkes Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Awesome!! Good job on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Sounds killer R, always wished they had brought out a brushed version of this!! I think I hear my graphite dialled version calling for a scrubbing!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Looks awesome man! Much more rugged looking being brushed with just a hint of high gloss! Edited March 14, 2011 by Bike Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 not bad @ all I still like mine polished though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 @all --> thanks!... as some of you know, I have quite a few Avengers (Skyland and Chrono Avengers) in each color... that said, i decided to brush one of them for a different look...i like the Skyland polished, too; just thought it would be a fun, simple mod that would create another variety...i am more than pleased...less of a blingy effect - but the brushed ss does still "shine" - but in a much less obvious kinda way... for those interested, all i did was carefully and slowly sand the polished finish to brushed - in a single direction...i followed the curve on the lugs...the sanding pad was cut into 3/4" strip for ease of handling using my finger to guide the sanding...i didn't mask off the polished edges, but was just careful...i left the case sides, the bracelet edges, the chrono pushers/crown and bezel ring polished...the rest is brushed...it really doesn't take that long to do (an hour or so)...the key is light repeated pressure in a single direction...the pad is flexible so you can use it to get into the creases in between the lugs and the area near the crown...make sure you also brushed the flat in between the lugs, as this area shows when the bracelet is attached... here's the exact pad i used - pix swiped from the internet...a couple bucks at most hardware stores... enjoy - R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATEspo Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I brusehd the bracelet on my gray dial Skyland too and then a week later I brushed the case, and then a week I bead blasted the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I brusehd the bracelet on my gray dial Skyland too and then a week later I brushed the case, and then a week I bead blasted the whole thing. teeny weeny bit of over spray near 3 o'clock eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 teeny weeny bit of over spray near 3 o'clock eh ? I think it's just shadow To bead blast his case he would have had to removed the bezel and crystal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATEspo Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I think it's just shadow To bead blast his case he would have had to removed the bezel and crystal.. Actually I just taped the crystal off but yes, there is a little bit of overspray near the 3 o'clock marker on the bezel. I loved that thing so much, and got more compliments on it than any other watch. It was rugged, and wore it daily as my play watch. Pools, spas, ocean, skiing, quadding. I ended up selling it to fund a gen. I think I might buy another and do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Actually I just taped the crystal off but yes, there is a little bit of overspray near the 3 o'clock marker on the bezel. I loved that thing so much, and got more compliments on it than any other watch. It was rugged, and wore it daily as my play watch. Pools, spas, ocean, skiing, quadding. I ended up selling it to fund a gen. I think I might buy another and do it again. I stand corrected.... oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I stand corrected.... oops That's alright, I took it off him a long time ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I still like mine polished though As a Breitling should be,comes like that for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATEspo Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That's alright, I took it off him a long time ago Lookin good! As a Breitling should be,comes like that for a reason. I agree, but I wanted something that was a little more durable and wouldn't show scratches as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 what the hell is wrong with my PC? I can't see any of hackR's images! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Chronoluvv, repolish the overspray mate, will look nicer! Cool watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 That'd be a good idea but I parted with it last ... the last time RG went down I do like the gray dial a lot so hopefully I'll find one with the regular polished case again The deal with this bead-blast is that it appears dusty but is smooth to the touch I would find myself wiping it down every time I looked @ it ! back OT, sorry HackR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 no worries, guys... i do have to say, i'm liking this brushed skyland - A LOT...the sheen on the brushed finish is perfect...makes the watch sparkle, but not in a bright kinda way...and sooooo simple to do... highly recommended for those with more than one Skyland...i would always want to keep a polished version (or two... ) in my collection, but am enjoying having a brushed version... R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sweet, less blingy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for giving me the idea I just brushed my new Oris bracelet. i used a grey scotch brite, and the result is perfect. that was before the brushing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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