EuroTimez Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 bought a new toy, yesterday, ----BLACK AND DeCKER----DREMEL Fine machine goes up to 15.000 rmp. Went practising on modding some "cheap bezels" for practise, filling them down, etc. That went pretty smooth, then I went to do a CG mod. Got an old and rusted Submariner Rolex case "swiss eta 2836-2" from 2-3 years ago. Also practised some polishing, wow went so fast! Practised on old one, like theirs a saying in dutch ----op een oude fiets moet je het leren--- translated (may not sound so funny) " on a old bike you must learn (how to bicycle) " they also use this saying in regards to women (when men talk with each other, commenting on some women) hahah Dutchies. So soon must try it on some expensive bezel inserts so I can install it for my future watches for sale -pre-modded and inspected-- Not sure I'm gonna offer the CG mod, as it is a bit tricky (can't F-up here), perphaps after much experience --only thing is I dont have too many crapped up reps to practise with--. What do you guys think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I like it! If you can successfully mold the modding with the inspection, you'll have a good thing going and corner an important niche market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 well done m8, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin25 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Chris, Looks good, for a first try! Why don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 A word of advice, don't go the path of dealer/modder by all means mod your own watches but offering them to members will only end in tears. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Now that I think about it...Ken's probably right... you'll have enough headaches as a dealer, let alone a modder! Look at what's happened to some of the highest-volume modders on the boards in the past few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 If you can offer good, cheap servicing then thats more than enough. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 A word of advice, don't go the path of dealer/modder by all means mod your own watches but offering them to members will only end in tears. Ken Wot..............the watch or the service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I think Ken is right and some other ppl adviced me as well. The CG is just for me own fun, prob won't be offering it coz its kind a tricky business. @ Edwin, I dont wanna spend hours doing something that can be done in minutes Yes, I'm from Netherland too, but I'm not exactly around the corner... How about the the bezel inserts, that one seems pretty safe to offer right? Like ken & shundi said, I have enough on my hands just being a collector let alone be a full-time modder. I wasn't exactly planning on doing it myself, as I'm far too busy. But I wanted to experience it, and if I know how to do it, I can recruit my watchmaker (which is far more skilled) to let him do it. Problem with providing top quality service = that most ppl don't want to make it pay, but at the same time are complaining when they get a dropshipped/rusted/screwed watch. Because providing a top quality service demands alot of time / energy / resources and also cost money. When Ppl work for me, I consider them assets and I treat them as such, meaning I give them a very fair share/payment, and I also give alittle extra when they do very good jobs, I could of course pay them the bare minimum and treat them like labours just to offer "cheap services to my customers" but that is not my style. Anyways, any comments on my first timer? ---is it done well or so-so, or plain louzy, give it to me, I'm a big boy Edited March 26, 2008 by EuroTimez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Your pictures no longer show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yes they do and he is not here to answer he left for BK today. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Yes they do and he is not here to answer he left for BK today. Ken No pics, show here , says, " moved or edited". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I get the same now but not when Puggy said they were missing. ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Let's wait till he's back from BK. I'm very curious how the crown guards and the polishing looks. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I think Ken is right and some other ppl adviced me as well. The CG is just for me own fun, prob won't be offering it coz its kind a tricky business. @ Edwin, I dont wanna spend hours doing something that can be done in minutes Yes, I'm from Netherland too, but I'm not exactly around the corner... How about the the bezel inserts, that one seems pretty safe to offer right? Like ken & shundi said, I have enough on my hands just being a collector let alone be a full-time modder. I wasn't exactly planning on doing it myself, as I'm far too busy. But I wanted to experience it, and if I know how to do it, I can recruit my watchmaker (which is far more skilled) to let him do it. Problem with providing top quality service = that most ppl don't want to make it pay, but at the same time are complaining when they get a dropshipped/rusted/screwed watch. Because providing a top quality service demands alot of time / energy / resources and also cost money. When Ppl work for me, I consider them assets and I treat them as such, meaning I give them a very fair share/payment, and I also give alittle extra when they do very good jobs, I could of course pay them the bare minimum and treat them like labours just to offer "cheap services to my customers" but that is not my style. Anyways, any comments on my first timer? ---is it done well or so-so, or plain louzy, give it to me, I'm a big boy Well said Chris, but I don't agree on all of it. As we talked about it before, I know a bunch of members who send their watches to The Zigmeister for servicing and are happy to pay for it. The Zigmeister is known for a professional job on watches and he has proved himself numerous times. Enjoy your holiday/work in Bkk m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I get the same now but not when Puggy said they were missing. ken That's because they were in your cache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I guess they're here: http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn154/eurotimez/CG%20mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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