earloflondon Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi everyone,All started about two years ago while I was surfing on the net for a gen dive watch search and after an extensive reading ended up with buying a hommage case from davidsen about two months ago. Shortly after I was delighted the case I decided to give it a go for the case work. What could have happened anyway? The worst could be ending up in the bin. Otherwise, I would have been a proud bearer of rep of an impossible and unaffordable beauty. I think I could achieve a mid case somewhere in between, but rather on the plus side. Through this period, I mostly, in fact, solely talked about the development of the case and so many other issues with Kilowattore. So I owe him a lot. Thanks so much mate. So much said Here are the photos of the case work in three phases But firstly the photos of the maiden case Sent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Phase one. Rough polishing of the mid case Sent from my Lenovo K53a48 using TapatalkPhase two, a more courageous use of hand files and sandpapersSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using TapatalkPhase three, further hand filing and sanding, and polishing with DremelSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Last phase. Finished case shaping today. I don't think there is gonna be any more improvement that can be made. Maybe, some more elbow grease to make it look shinier. Please share your comments with meSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic4982 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Looking great so far!Before assembly, may I recommend consideration of an Athaya crown instead?The sharper angles on it are more notably more accurate imho.What will go under the hood?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 ThanksAthaya crown is on my list. I'm waiting for him to come back from his tripThe engine will be a 40-50 year old original Unitas 6497Do you have any suggestions for the case shaping? What more can be done?Sent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Tried to blue to case by heating with lighter, but obtained a yellowish and brownish colour pattern.And the dial. It goes slowly, but gradually getting a more worn out look. All unintentionallySent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manodeoro Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Tried to blue to case by heating with lighter, but obtained a yellowish and brownish colour pattern. And the dial. It goes slowly, but gradually getting a more worn out look. All unintentionally Sent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk To blue the case and get a even color you'll need a jewellery oven or pottery oven to get the right temperature.I have a color/temperature chart somewhere so I'll search for it and post it here. BTW ... may I suppose your cork says "vieillit dans nos chais" ?So you're a French wine fan, congrats !!! Envoyé de mon Moto G (5) Plus en utilisant Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Oui monsieur, je les aime tant que vous n'imaginezAnd yes I need something that would supply a steady stream of heat. But I just wanted to have the effect here and there. I'll take close up shotsSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 With the renovated dial I'm happy with it. FinallySent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 This how it should look when finished. Plus athaya crown tube, crown and CG installedSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earloflondon Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Newly filled indices, bare brass dial, blued hands to be lumedSent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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