Just In Case Someone Wants To Start Printing Date Overlays

[FlipLockBuckle]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone would like to start printing Date Overlays.

I have a Datewheel from my old Replica Submariner with open sixes, i could make some laser printer copies and could send them to someone who is intrested and who has the ability to print/copy it on special paper and cut them out professionally.

I don't know if this would work, but if someone is intrested in starting his own datewheel business i could make some high quality copies of it (different qualities, sharpnesses, and so on) just give me a shout...no charge, but it'd be nice if this guy could sent me one of his new self made datewheels then

Regards.

Edited December 11, 2006 by FlipLockBuckle

[Usil]

I often wondered why someone could not just print a new date wheel with proper fonts and then glue it over the old one. I know that it would be a little more difficult than I describe here but Photoshop skills, a computer and good printer should be able to do this.

Am I missing something?

Usil

[vmena]

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[docblackrock]

flip... PM sent

did you refer him to the two topics immediately above the one he started?

[Watchmeister]

The technology is there to do this. And the funny thing is that unless you have the correct (read as actual) plates and specific screening machine utilized by the watch companies you are likely to get better results this way. The watchmakers use dedicated screening machines and permanent micro-tolerance jigs which are built to very tight specs themselves. Because of these facts screening almost never ends up in truly accurate numbers or proper date alignment within the box. Look at all the travails Finepics and Lello have undergone. And, let me be clear, that I am not criticizing their work. I am sure it will be very good when complete.

But even with the date overlay alternative critical elements of getting it right include utilizing proper thickness non-fade printing material, readily usable adhesion system for proper alignment, appropriate quality and form of printing and ink and very precise cutting. You would be surprised how complex it becomes. But you can get it perfect. And the best part is that once it is perfected it is very easy to make datewheels for a number of different brands.

[Devedander]

I had thought about it but it always seemed you must use some special papers and inks to get it to look decent... but it certainly would be more fun to do it yourself... I may crack open one of my cheapos to give this a try and see what can be done....

[ubiquitous]

I wonder why no one's ever done this before? Sounds like a GREAT idea!