omega1 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) Well, I had sent my SMP off to The Zigmeister for Service and re-lume with C3. I got it back the other day, and, well, I have to say that I am a little disappointed. I am disappointed that my genuine SMP's lume does not last as long as my replica's! Unfortunately, I did not get any before pics. Instead, I will use my un-touched Yacht Master as comparison. I can assure you, that prior to The Zigmeister working his magic on the watch, the Yacht Master glowed much more brightly and lasted at least 3 more hours then the original SMP lume. Here is a pic of the YM on the left, and the SMP on the right. Notice the pearl on the SMP. This was how the whole dial used to look like. This was 1 minute under a fluorescent light bulb: Now here is a pic of the YM, rep SMP, and gen SMP. You will notice that the 2 SMPs give off the exact same brightness: My camera was not good enough to capture the luminescence after 5 hours in a pitch black room. However, after 5 hours, I could still tell time with both SMPs (but not with the YM). The rep was just a tad brighter then the gen at this point. As for the work itself, I am absolutely amazed that this was done by hand. I just can't believe how good it looks. I tried to take some close up shots so you could see the quality of his work first hand: I am EXTREMLY happy with the way the watch has turned out. I would recommend Rob for any lume work you may need done. Thanks again The Zigmeister!!! Jim Edited March 9, 2007 by omega1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sure would be nice if you sized your pictures to fit properly on the forum... TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Great work, and some nice streptococci! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sure would be nice if you sized your pictures to fit properly on the forum... TT Apologies, I was just trying to show as much detail as possible. I'll work on some thumbnails. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) Don't bother with thumbnails, just reduce your pics to 8 or 9 inches wide before uploading them. That way, they will fit on my monitor :-) Nice pics, by the way. Edited November 5, 2006 by Highflyingclive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Apologies, I was just trying to show as much detail as possible. I'll work on some thumbnails. If you imagine that almost every single one of my photos on this site is merely 640px wide, you can understand that more pixels is not always better. Having said that, I know what it's like getting work back from The Zigmeister and understand the kind of joyous exuberance that it creates that can lead to not shrinking photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 you had me going there Ziggy is the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 That's awesome work! Relumes always seemed kind of expensive to me but damn if those aren't some incrdible results! BTW sorry to OT here, but what does it take to lume the pearl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 i use my 32"lcd as computer screen so no need for small pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Too funny. I was expecting to be very surprised as I have sent 20 or so watches for relume and never been disappointed. Heck he makes vintage look vintage, tritium (both new and old) look like tritium, etc. Enjoy the watch. It makes getting on the elevator after you have been outside a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 The Zigmeister is an artist - i can not fathom how he actually paints that - that would be good for a video. We need to get The Zigmeister a webcam - then we can live The Zigmeister action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 (edited) That's awesome work! Relumes always seemed kind of expensive to me but damn if those aren't some incrdible results! BTW sorry to OT here, but what does it take to lume the pearl? That’s a good question. I am not sure of the properties of Super luminova once it has cured, so I don’t know how durable it is. I wonder if you could mix the SL in with some clear epoxy, then slightly drill out the old pearl (just the lume, making a little crater), then fill the crater with the SL/epoxy mix. Edited November 6, 2006 by omega1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nice work Zigmeister!! The lume does set hard and if coated with the varnish will form a smooth shiny fairly hard surface. I have re-lumed the "pearl" on my PAM 187 the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwopo Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sure would be nice if you sized your pictures to fit properly on the forum... TT Sure would be nice if a moderator had something more constructive to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 That’s a good question. I am not sure of the properties of Super luminova once it has cured, so I don’t know how durable it is. I wonder if you could mix the SL in with some clear epoxy, then slightly drill out the old pearl (just the lume, making a little crater), then fill the crater with the SL/epoxy mix. Could you just paint a thin layer of lume over the existing crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Well, I have to say you had me really worried when I first saw your title, but I'm glad it was good work. Ziggy is the best there is out there and a true asset to the community. I'm glad you like your work and I'm glad to have Ziggy in our little community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Could you just paint a thin layer of lume over the existing crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 The Zigmeister is the best...only good experiences...now if he could only relume my brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I feel for you man. I will be glad to take it off your hands if this will make you feel better. I just feel so bad when my beloved fellow members are disappointed. I have lower threshold of disappointment, so you can send it to me anytime, anytime at all at you convenience. With Love Fellow Member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Great Post Omega1...and a Gorgeous SMP... mind telling us where you got it ?? Yes,... The Zigmeister is our very own Da Vinci ..an Artist Extraordinare + Mechanical Wizard all rolled into one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Great Post Omega1...and a Gorgeous SMP... mind telling us where you got it ?? Yes,... The Zigmeister is our very own Da Vinci ..an Artist Extraordinare + Mechanical Wizard all rolled into one... I dont' mind at all This is trusty's SMP (OMG0004SW). Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riko suave Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sure would be nice if you sized your pictures to fit properly on the forum... TT Pix work great on my 24" LCD Widscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 If that's where this thread is going then these look hot on my 85" 16:9 DLP Projector... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I dont' mind at all This is trusty's SMP (OMG0004SW). Jim Thanks Jim ....My list,.. will it ever be complete ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 If that's where this thread is going then these look hot on my 85" 16:9 DLP Projector... HAHA--thats gotta look crazy! I only have a Philips 42 inch plasma with a USB port on the side, and for kicks and giggles I viewed the pics on it. And I thougt that was impressive.............. Thanks Jim ....My list,.. will it ever be complete ?? I'm with ya. Sometimes I wish I had never found this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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