fishgodeep Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Evening All. I received the first lumed prototype 2nd Gen dial this week and I'm fairly pleased with the results despite the delay. I think this is a case of the best things coming to those that wait!! I have to give credit to the maker as despite this taking much more "trial and error" than originally expected, the have not submitted a test dial to me until they have achieved these good results. At least they are not fobbing me off with shoddy work which gives great confidence. These have been fine mesh screen printed 6 TIMES with pure Super Luminova C3 (from the Japanese maker not Tritec) so the lume is pretty amazing and whilst not correct for a Pre-A watch , it is very pleasing to look at as a BNIB Pre-A look! The next stage is to try and achieve an accurate ivory aged tritium patina to the lume colour and then print another prototype This time all the dials will be matt varnished with a super fine mist to reduce the metallic sheen of the dial base. I am also planning to have these professionally mounted onto a 0.4mm base ETA dial with feet - sourced from ETA. I'd welcome your comments and any indication of lume colour preferences as I may get some more done in this C3 as well as aged patina. Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Looks amazing, i would personaly preffer a tritium look and weak lume.. Great work. Cheers, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks nice FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks wonderful bro. can't wait to see what we're in store for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 The dial is perfect.. one noob comment (from untrained eyes) - should the text should be tad thinner? I really like the '6'. I think that's what it makes the pre-A look and most people look for in the 002 dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesd Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wow, that aged Tritium looks would be awesome and the dial feet would help a lot!! Looking forward to seeing what comes out. I've got one of your V1 dials with The Zigmeister now doing his handy work with the lume, but it would be nice to see out of the box lume and dial feet. Thanks for all your hard work FGD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I would echo the comment made by Danny that the weaker Tritium lume would to me be a better choice and more in keeping with the gen. Having said that I would be happy with whatever lume you decide to go with as the dial is looking VERY tasty indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 FGD- Keep up the great work. If I heard correctly you have a work of art heading toward you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 FGD, wonderful work. That you so much for what you do for the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Excellent work FGD - Loving the dials and I know how hard you have been working on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerainuts Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Sweet! You could add aging color to this dial it should dim the lume (if this is desired) due to the aging paint or color added over the existing lume. Another super job FGD! Nutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongkytonkman Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 as one of the 1st gen FGD's I'm looking forward to the 2nd gen lume version as well keep us updated on the project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Nice one mate, I'd just add to one comment above, the dial txt should be just a tad thinner, but that's not a biggie, really. You know my contact details...when finished drop me a note! cheers, babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMan24 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm a complete n00b but is there lume missing in the corners of a bunch of the ticks? the 1 in "12", the 1, the 2, the 5, 7 and 11? Is it supposed to be this way, or is it a "first coat" sorta thing that will be addressed? Your work looks fantastic and I am in no way trying to slight it, just trying to educate myself. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yet another Milestone FGD! 2nd generation to art of perfection... love your work on these dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenius Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Dial looks great! Lume and dial feet would be good additions. Thanks for your effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Looking good...great work knowing the amount of effort needed on this type of project. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Fabulous ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ziggy is right. I forgot to add - kudos to you for continuing to pursue this project. We all enjoy the benefits. Much thanks for all your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 hi S..... it's the best of your dial project. a 201A logo dial with a bit more dark ivory and it will find a place in my pam 201A. compliment for your projects rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Great effort S.. i also think it looks very good indeed.. !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Simply beautiful!!!! I am stunned and very proud to own one of your beautiful vintageized dials in my 202a I recently purchased from Leg of Speed 111-177 next please!!!!!!! I'd love to see our bro outhero Little Hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartwatches Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Looks great fish I would also want one with the typical patinad indicies and weaker lume. Once these dials are complete and varnished, PLEASE let me know. My empty 009 case is getting lonely! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snrubb Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Awesome work! I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P8B Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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