stilty Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I've been working on this project for a long time and am very close to starting production. First up will be a batch of "Flat Top 3" overlays for your vintage projects. A very clean and precise vector image created from a genuine 1575 disc. The numbers have been laid out to match ETA progression. This version has the closed "6" in the "26". These will be printed in the traditional process as per genuine date discs. By Pad Printing. I have a quantity of brass blanks that arrived this week. These will be painted, then printed. I am reserving a small amount of blanks to attempt to produce the very coveted brushed radial silver finish. Not an easy task. but I will give it a shot. If this does not work, we will at least have the plain white discs to work with. A special jig was needed to hold the blanks while being printed. Below is a picture of one of the brass blanks, prior to painting, next to the disc holder. I have two different thickness of blanks. A thin brass blank that is 0.07mm thick, and a brass blank that is 0.18mm thick, as per gen. As mentioned, the first batch will be the "flat top 3". I next plan to produce the open font style for 3035, then the modern 3135 style. I expect the vintage style cliche to arrive early next week and I can begin some test printing of the blanks. What I need to know is what kind of interest is there out there for these? I currently have a limited amount of blanks, and would like to know how many of each style I should produce. If you are interested in this project, please let me know what style and thickness you would require. As far as price. My target price is $20 to $25. It all depends on quantity produced. For the brushed radial discs, these will definitely be a lot more money as there is a lot of work required to produce. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Trevor, it's great! Count me for two plese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnBeever Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hi I will take one with flat 3's for an MBW 1665 with 2836-2. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velasco Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Wow... This comes just in time for me... Thank you! I'm in for a vintage "flat 3", but I'm not sure about the thickness... I guess I'll need one of each (1x0.07 and 1x0.18) And also interested in the "modern" version. V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Bravo!!! I would be interested in one of each style - to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Im In Stilty .. I will monitor your posts and give a definate count when you are ready to accept orders.. thank you for the great work ! Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'm in Stilty. I'm about to start a whole new area interest in reps which will be participating in only a few select vintage Rollie watches, so this could not have come at a better time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Is this the right datewheel for a 1655 project?? Either way, I would be in for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Count me in. 1 of the thin one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I would be interested in a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I reckon I'd take two or three. Nice work. Flat tops for 2846 powered vintage pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'm in Stilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 i would be in for a bunch especailly the op 6/9 variants. For multiple purpose reasons i reckon as thin as possible = 0.07mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Count me in for two silver vintage overlays and two modern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I've been working on this project for a long time and am very close to starting production. First up will be a batch of "Flat Top 3" overlays for your vintage projects. A very clean and precise vector image created from a genuine 1575 disc. The numbers have been laid out to match ETA progression. This version has the closed "6" in the "26". These will be printed in the traditional process as per genuine date discs. By Pad Printing. I have a quantity of brass blanks that arrived this week. These will be painted, then printed. I am reserving a small amount of blanks to attempt to produce the very coveted brushed radial silver finish. Not an easy task. but I will give it a shot. If this does not work, we will at least have the plain white discs to work with. A special jig was needed to hold the blanks while being printed. Below is a picture of one of the brass blanks, prior to painting, next to the disc holder. I have two different thickness of blanks. A thin brass blank that is 0.07mm thick, and a brass blank that is 0.18mm thick, as per gen. As mentioned, the first batch will be the "flat top 3". I next plan to produce the open font style for 3035, then the modern 3135 style. I expect the vintage style cliche to arrive early next week and I can begin some test printing of the blanks. What I need to know is what kind of interest is there out there for these? I currently have a limited amount of blanks, and would like to know how many of each style I should produce. If you are interested in this project, please let me know what style and thickness you would require. As far as price. My target price is $20 to $25. It all depends on quantity produced. For the brushed radial discs, these will definitely be a lot more money as there is a lot of work required to produce. Thanks! I am in for at least two flat 3's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Brilliant project, Stilty. About time someone was able to get this done correctly. Please count me in for at least 2 for my 2846-powered frankens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Count me in for one for my 1655. Great work Stilty! Sorry forgot to add.... 0.07mm thick, "flat top 3", for that vintage look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Im In Stilty .. I will monitor your posts and give a definate count when you are ready to accept orders.. thank you for the great work ! Lani Ditto here. Great stuff, T!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for making the effort . I'd be in for two flat 3's. I'd also be interested in the 3135. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Count me in for one for my 1665 project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hi Stilty, Two thin ones here. Silver would be great, but white will work too. Great project. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) In for a flat 3 for a 2846 (not sure which thickness is appropriate). Silver would be cool, but beggers can't be choosers. Thanks! Edited December 14, 2008 by drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent2 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 couple of thin whites please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Count me in for 4 pls.. many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thank you for taking this on Stilty! I'm in for two 15xx white and interested in the brushed silver too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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