chris5264 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 This is a huge piece of metal, about 43mm and very thick. Great quality but it doesn't really look like it has any finish at all to it. I'm thinking about two options. First, trying to polish it. I've never done this before with this level of case, would it take 2 hours or 20? The second option is PVD, which I think would look very good. Any opinions are welcome,,,thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Unless you have access to commercial type polishing lathe and compounds this will not be a quick job to polish it as that crown will be difficult to do - would take me about an hour using a polishing lathe. PVD requires nothing to be done as it is depending on the finish you want. It might need bead blasting to gibe a nice even semi-matte finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 chris what is that case for? looks like a sinn submarine steel finish. i kind of like the finish as it is personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Is that one of those big honkin' 7750 cases from Ofrei? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 That case looks beefy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Yes, I just got it from Otto frie, not bad for 120 (usd). It came with three different dials, all I need is the movement (a 7750) and hands. I've considered just keeping it as it, it does sort of remind me of some of the Sinn watches. The thing is huge, about 43mm across and 15mm high. If anything, will make a unique chrono.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I like it. I'd go PVD with MOD style hands...a stealthy look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I'd polish the front of the crown, the pushers & the top of the bezel only. Maybe the tops of the lugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 polishing (to a mirror finish) by hand will take you aproximately 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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