RWG Technical Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Here is what I started with... And after removing the old lume and fixing it up with some new lume, I got these results...not perfect but not bad given what I started with... I had to cut the old lume off with a knife as it was the wrong consistancy and had too much binder in it...cutting it off did some damage to the original lume on the dial, so I painted it over, and then applied the vinatage lume I mixed up... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Very nice work as usual. That original lume job looks like another bad lume job you've shown us recently..... Did it pass through the same place before making its way to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Very nice work as usual. That original lume job looks like another bad lume job you've shown us recently..... Did it pass through the same place before making its way to you? Same watch and same dial...see other post for the complete package following the work that was done... The owner had written this dial off, but since it's a genuine Singer dial, I had to try and save it... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 And after removing the old lume and fixing it up with some new lume, I got these results...not perfect but not bad given what I started with... Not perfect? Looks pretty damn near perfect to me! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Excellent work indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I believe I see a genuine White Letter in your future. Happy thanksgiving to all the Canadians out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Nice save Rob. Looks great. Can't even tell it is the same dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Great work.. You are the master without a doubt. That dial was ready for the scrapheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 @ The Zigmeister.... you are THE man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Looks gorgeous! Hope you can save the hands too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 For those who haven't yet read the whole saga, this thread should be read in conjunction with this one. The pics speak for themselves. The Zigmeister's undramatic, detailed observations and subsequent work speak for themselves. Defensive babbling blowharding speaks for itself. Who are you going to send your watch to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Archie- What have I been missing? I got to find that post. V- Just a liiittle more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 The Zigmeister, I thought it would be hopeless after the last post. Wow! you're an artiste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Mighty nice work The Zigmeister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hey The Zigmeister, thats the best lumejobs i have seen... You are an Artist.. Hey Joe look at this,you can learn a lot Damm great work I love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 The owner had written this dial off, but since it's a genuine Singer dial, I had to try and save it... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Fantastic Stuff. Will be sending my whiteletter to you when you free up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm thinking a Ziggy relume is in my future too... Those markers are simply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I guess we all know one thing. If it can be done...The Zigmeister can do it! Beautiful "save" Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanerich Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm thinking a The Zigmeister relume is in my future too... Those markers are simply Rob did the relume on my 005 and 183 -- absolutely flawless on both, and a bargain at twice the price. But don't double your prices Rob! I mean it as a figure of speech . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Great work which I'm not sure I could totally appreciate until I gave my attempts at doing some lum work myself. All this stuff happens at such a micro level it makes painting on a postage stamp look easy. This stuff is so unforgiving and seems to have a mind of its own, it is impressive to see someone bring it under control. I'll stick to the sandwich dials for the next year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttsta Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Very nice as usual, I love the lume job you did for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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