_brian_ Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Such a dial is a fine piece of art... and that lume looks amazing in the dark too. If there will be a museum for modded watches, some of the main places will be reserved for Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I would love to see some pictures of Kent Parks of Everest Watchworks dial lume work, to compare it to my work. I am told that he's the best of the best I have seen his personally seen his work on a couple watches and obviously have more than a handful of pieces finished by you. Kents lume work is good but yours is equal, if not, better than his.... plus then benefit of full watchsmithing awesome job on the dials Rob. im patiently waiting for my next appointment safe travels to you and take lots of pictures!! cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 There's always something magical about Rob's work...and I don't think I ever get used to his masterpieces that he creates. When I put on the gems he's worked on, I actually enjoy them more than some of my gens because I appreciate the art and craftsmanship that goes into them. Awesome as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Awesome work Ziggy. I've got a PAM coming your way soon and I'm really looking forward to the transformation. I've said it before and I'll say it again: without Ziggy to work on my watches, I wouldn't be interested. Enjoy the trip and stay safe, looking forward to the holiday pics. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 As always the work of a true artist.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thank you all for the feedback, I am truely humbled by the comments and really appreciate it. I never think of taking the before pics, actually it's not often that I take any after ones lately, just concentrating on the work on the bench. I do think of these as works of art, I think mainly due to the fact everything is done by hand, the lume starts out as C1 and I mix various colours in it to get the correct shade for vintage tritium, the application is all freehand and has variations in it, the dial painting requires removal, covering up, and painting of the "T", again done by hand. For the "T" work, I actually use a black oiler, it takes a few tries to get it just right, but it's the only way I can apply the paint in such a thin line, and get it the same thickness and straight...so what you see took a few tries to get right RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Rob I am sure you have trained ants or some mystical ability you're not telling us about.....whatever it is it's pretty unique!!! If I ever have an accident and need micro type surgery, can I hire your hands for the day....as I'd trust you more than most surgeons I've met so far Best FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 JESUS ROB SWEET JESUS!!!!!!! I too have had Kent work on a couple of pieces for me and he is very professional, very amicable and yes pretty slow (maybe methodical is a more apt and fair description) He did a Revue Thommen B-Uhr Pilot watch for me which was just awesome. He also did an Arktos Rep (Which now belongs to another member) Which I desperately wanted The Zigmeister to do but at the time was very backed up. Turned out perfect and he went to the trouble of matching the correct colors to the gen. Kent likes to stick to lume and lume only and shys away from other modding other than tuning movements ect. Gotta say though Rob that stuff is a walk in the park compared to what you do. Rob you are an artist for sure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 For the "T" work, I actually use a black oiler OH MY! Painting with a black oiler!!! (Folks, to those of you who are not acquainted with this, a black oiler is far thinner than an insuline needle, it's just a thin metal hair, its tip scratches anything it comes to touch). I cannot think anything more difficult, this means even mastering surface tension... After nano-technology, we have nano-art here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 OH MY! Painting with a black oiler!!! (Folks, to those of you who are not acquainted with this, a black oiler is far thinner than an insuline needle, it's just a thin metal hair, its tip scratches anything it comes to touch). Well it's the only thing I have found that works, a brush is much too big. I am laughing that your shocked that I use this tool... I cannot think anything more difficult, this means even mastering surface tension... This is why it takes me a few tries to get the lines straight and the same thickness as the original lettering. @ Tanya Thanks for the insight on Kent's work and the comment, much appreciated. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I cannot think anything more difficult, this means even mastering surface tension... I think The Zigmeister's aquatimer lume shows he's somehow able to control surface tension to produce square droplets. RG, those pieces look awesome. I can't wait to send my 202 to you for T-dial treatment whenever you're open for appts again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reachroland Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 wow freakin wow. you are setting a standard, and really defining why this hobby is so cool. your work makes me respect this craft and interesting world of replica watches. after picking up the avenger skyland. and setting my sights on a Panerai next...i was at a loss. where do i go? what do i do? and that's what i enjoy the most about the PAM's. the simple look of a PAM, makes it that much more difficult and pressing to match the genuine. a slight miniscule error, even something so small, in another watch, would stick out like a sore thumb for the classic lines of a PAM. of all the timepieces i've been researching, the PAM seems to be a great and enticing opportunity to mod, through trial and tribulations, to perfect... i am truly glad, from this noob's perspective to be in such an interesting hobby. The Zigmeister man. Thank you for in my humble opinion, bringing credibility and standards to this trade, rather than just a place for someone looking for a cheaper alternative to the genuine watch. Take care and Best Regards! reachroland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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