Working on CDG finish for Panerai vintage movements

[marlin22]

OK, I've been perplexed with this whole CDG issue since I was bitten by the vintage watch bug. So after a great deal of R&D I think I am finally getting it down. My intent is to decorate the 3602s with the engravings then CDG finish, then either nickel or rhodium plate. I think vintage watches are better and more accurate if nickle plated. I might also be able to fix the engraving issue with the 3601 if I can touch up the bridges with the CDG. This is just me thinking out loud, doesn't mean I can do it, but I wanted to share the progress with everyone. Here are some pictures.

 

Here is a look at other tests I've done to get a feel for spacing and different finish textures

 

Here is one that is getting very close to what I want, it is unfinished brass. Next I will do a quick nickle plating on it to see how it looks.

 

Here it is with a quick and dirty nickle plating.

 

It still needs much refinement but it is definitely a step forwards.......

 

Confined it will work on the 3602 bridges, here are pictures of a set of badly worn down set of bridges I was using for testing the engraving. Can't wait to try it with some untouched bridges!! Have a few coming so once I receive them I'll go to town and post the results.

[altesporsche]

i have a few movements in perfect condition. what do you charge to do the engraving of the rolex etc ? i have a 3601 and a 3602 that is already kinda decorated.

 

cheers

CP