archibald Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 makes sense.. forgot that this is not a jewel like piece in appearance.. so the edge would be the only area that would need to be refined.. ok so nickel.. nickel is darker than polished SS,.. actually can look like "show chrome" ..mmmm ... this would have to be tested i guess by trial and error it's a good idea to mold it then resell it.. worst is.. to find plating that would match genuine.. Why bother w/ casting? Even a low end CNC shop could make 1000 copies--1:1 copies regardless of whether the originals are cast or milled--in a day w/ very little tool wear. ACNC guy explained to me that CNC has gotten so accurateyou can mill stuff to copy the characteristics of other processes--tool marks from certain kinds of machining, the marks left from other kinds of engraving processes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion1632 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 yup, it's easy to CNC it. especially after someone make a CAD model of it. and plating is easy and cheap too. I can't believe it went for so much $$$ !!! just goes to show people will pay anything for the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 It's not so much the brand, it's people attempting to make a *complete* watch. Those blasted bezels pop off when you just look at them crosseyed. Consider this: Joe Schmoe has spent years reworking a vintage auto and it's perfect and immaculate... except for a front bumper. Without the bumper, the car is not so desireable. So when the right bumper comes along, Joe's gonna pay out the nose for it. Presto, the car is complete and VERY desireable. The price of the bumper increases the overall value by maybe 30 or 40% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nam Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 great analogy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub1965 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/mess...675+gilt+dial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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