ajoesmith Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Im thinkong of getting an IWC Aquatimer as i really like the look of it but its in SS and the genuine is in Ti as far as i know. Id like to get the whole case bead blasted or sand blasted not too sure of the correct terminology... Does anyone know where this can be done or is there an easier way to achieve the Ti or brushed look on SS?? Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 joe i've had probably a dozen watches beadblasted most by jack alexyon and industrial watch works. there are significant differences in beadblasting. the use of a coarser or finer medium and the pressure can create totally different finishes. jack uses a fine medium (it's his trade secret) to produce a very smooth satin finish that i personally like a lot. a lot of the guys on the tactical forums like the work done by randall from the seiko forum that's a much rougher coarser finish as it does not show small scratches as easily. ti is a bit darker and more gray than steel but steel blasted by jack would be much closer. the watches i've had done by him also develop a nice patina over time. here's a few pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 I think you'll find IWW does NOT do works on reps anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Try Duarte Mendonca at northeastwatchworks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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