projectologist Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Started this one late last year, beginning with the reshaping of a Noob 111j case set. Softened shoulders, strap notches removed, DSN newborn PreV crown/tube, a modded LH cg and FGD dial/hands. Case set and cg re-polished then aluminum oxide blasted before going off to the coater. The PVD finish they applied was exactly what I was hoping for (no way to get a DLC coating to look like this no matter how you sand or CapeCod it). Still undecided if I want to start aging it now or let it happen naturally. Some informal pics to show how the shades of gray vary depending what light I was standing in... I didn't blast the threads so the case back would thread on easily and seal better... threads are covered with lint in this pic Edited October 5, 2013 by projectologist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 thats one handsome watch. good work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchfreund Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Loves the different shades!!good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarly Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Woooow, that's a very nice looking watch -Radhit-Sent from my blackberry using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Great eye for detail Let age naturally imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Very nice! Great shape to the case and a perfect PVD finish! I vote to let it age naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Holy phuck! That's one sambitch awsome 203 you got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Gorgeous! Love the tone and finish of the PVD! Another stunning piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Gorgeous! Love the tone and finish of the PVD! Another stunning piece! Thanks! The pics in my OP were taken each time just after rubbing a little gun oil into the coating, but after a couple of minutes the finish would get dull and chalky looking again. So I decided to try w0lf's suggestion using sunscreen to get the patina and subtle sheen going, and it's working nicely. It's beginning to lose the chalky fresh PVD look that was bugging me... and it's lasted all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 That's a winner B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Your builds are so detailed, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimlocktime Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 The title of your post says it all. There's nothing more to do there. Amazing build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankster23 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Very cool Grim, glad you finally put together one you are happy with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimlocktime Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Very cool Grim, glad you finally put together one you are happy with... Lol. I wish! This one belongs to Projectologist Mine will follow around the first of the year;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Superb work and fantastic result. The watch really looks beautiful in the various light conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxsquad Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 That is an amazing watch! What strap is on it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph_dexter Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 What a great outcome you have achieve sir. Amazing pvd finish! I hope you can share me the source and the price for the service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) That is an amazing watch! What strap is on it? Thanks. Thanks! The strap is a 2nd gen Dirk I re-stitched to look like a 1st gen. What a great outcome you have achieve sir. Amazing pvd finish! I hope you can share me the source and the price for the service Thanks! I used a local coater that does a lot of work for both the medical and firearms industries. Edited October 8, 2013 by projectologist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardik315 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Excellent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Another masterpiece of love and passion - looks top notch P - congrats! FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankster23 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Lol. I wish! This one belongs to Projectologist Mine will follow around the first of the year;) My Bad!... Sorry Pro, apparently I can't read so well. This is a beautiful piece, and I know Grimlocktime is in the midst of piecing one together as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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