Jump to content
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  • Current Donation Goals

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

I got my Yuki 9401 dial a few weeks ago and considered to send it back since it was such a light blue colour. I was hoping that the dial was a little darker (French Militaire blue) so that it would match my Classic Watch Parts bezel. I decided to bake the dial at 400°C and this is the result I got:

IMG_0594.jpg

I'm really pleased with it. Not only did baking make the dial appear darker and duller it also bubbled up the lume and made it appeared aged. I think it looks great! All I need now are hands. The Yuki hands are way too long.

Edited by superlative
Posted
  On 9/30/2012 at 5:19 AM, Nanuq said:

Take a look at these....

http://bit.ly/SbJqf3

I'm banned from buying from WSO. He sent me a lot of crap and incorrect parts on the last order and refused to accept a return. I had to get PP involved with a dispute. He's a douchebag, no? ;)

Does anybody else in North America sell white lume Tudor Snowflake hands?

  On 9/30/2012 at 5:45 AM, redwatch said:

Looks great! Any before shots so we can see the difference?

All you have to do is go to Yuki's site and compare.

Posted

I managed to find some yellow ( :g:) hands. I think white ones with the same baking treatment as applied to the dial would be much better. I also added a spray of Tremclad clear coat to the dial to give it some texture.

IMG_0600.jpg

I wish somebody made a proper 9401 case. I'm currently using the Josh/PC 5513 case.

Posted
  On 9/30/2012 at 11:48 AM, krpster said:

Cool strap. Where did you get it?

I made it. The rubber strap was on a deployant that I simply replaced with a Tudor clasp.

  On 9/30/2012 at 12:03 PM, GBOGH said:

With good reason.

:)

I agree. It's on a Oyster bracelet now. ;)

  On 9/30/2012 at 1:57 PM, sconehead said:

Speedz?

Your standard 2824 at 28,800bph.

Posted

Glad that worked out Super, I like mine the light blue that it is.. but I know why you didn't as most gens are dark blue.

Posted
  On 9/30/2012 at 8:28 PM, superlative said:

It took about 30mins at 400°C in the oven to get the effect. I kept on checking it all the time. YMMV!

Thought you where the former speedzmaster, you are , are you?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...
Please Sign In or Sign Up