RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 I thought I would have a bit of fun and experiment with a few things... First up, I decided to PVD coat my 212 case. Then once I got the case back looking at the dial and luming it with C1 or C3 just didn't catch my eye...so I thought why not lume it with Genuine Dark Grey Super Luminova, and to top it all off...install a Carbon Fibre BOB strap... I also serviced the movement for years of trouble free service. Here is what I ended up with. I will add that this Super Lume is the most difficult lume I have ever used, imagine taking wet beach sand, trying to pick it up with a knife, and then trying to apply it to a dial...terrible stuff to work with, and the results are not to my normal standards. Hope you like it. And in case your thinking "there's no way that this lume glows..." Think again... Thanks for looking. RG
siesta181 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Dang.... what a beauty. A tiny tang of orange would be awesome... maybe on the chrono sec hand. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Mr Bonati, are you reading this?? Great work, Rob. Cheers Siesta
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Posted March 4, 2009 Dang.... what a beauty. A tiny tang of orange would be awesome... maybe on the chrono sec hand. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Mr Bonati, are you reading this?? Great work, Rob. Cheers Siesta Great idea, I think some colour would add to the effect... Do you think just the tip of the chrono seconds hand from the lume dot out?? I probably won't be keeping it, it was more of an experiement to try a few new things and see what could be done. I have lots of watches to wear... Glad you like it, and thanks for the feedback. RG
dluddy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Great idea, I think some colour would add to the effect... Do you think just the tip of the chrono seconds hand from the lume dot out?? Or perhaps lume the dot in Orange SL
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Hey that looks really cool, I too would try to add a bit of red somewhere
siesta181 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Thats what I had in mind Rob, ala Planet Ocean.
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Posted March 4, 2009 I am open to suggestions, actually Red may go better with the black grey combo... On just the tip or the complete hand...or something else... RG
Brodie Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Sick! I was actually thinking of asking you for something similar for a personal project. Now I have something to reference.
l3x Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Amazing work. The dark grey super luminova came out real nice. Fits in perfectly with the theme of the watch.
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Maybe a red tachymeter scale, and red chronograph hands, not black? Leaving the hour and minute hands as is
Fidestro Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 I love that The Zigmeister makes an apology for the lume not being up to his standards. It looks pretty damn good to me!
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Posted March 4, 2009 Maybe a red tachymeter scale, and red chronograph hands, not black? Leaving the hour and minute hands as is Tachymeter scale I can't change...but I can paint the hands, red chrono hands would be kind of cool as well...seems as if I have some thinking to do... The only thing if the hands were red, they would stand out too much compared to the hour and minute...hmmm, not easy this design work. @ Fidestro Thanks for the vote of confidance. RG
MADRED7 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 WOW...thats georgeous....I love it. Is the PVD coating from the factory I think it is? SUGESTION: Just color the tip of the center chrono seconds in Ferrari-red.....thats it! ....and than you might color the white strap thread into red as well....hellovawacth Theo
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Tachymeter scale I can't change...but I can paint the hands, red chrono hands would be kind of cool as well...seems as if I have some thinking to do... The only thing if the hands were red, they would stand out too much compared to the hour and minute...hmmm, not easy this design work. @ Fidestro Thanks for the vote of confidance. RG Ah I see, what if it were more of a blood red, than the standard "post box" red?
coolfire Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 I am open to suggestions, actually Red may go better with the black grey combo... On just the tip or the complete hand...or something else... RG Red, on just the tip me thinks... Stunning piece you have there!
vlydog Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 R, I love it just the way it is. Beautiful look and great work as always!
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Posted March 4, 2009 WOW...thats georgeous....I love it. Is the PVD coating from the factory I think it is? SUGESTION: Just color the tip of the center chrono seconds in Ferrari-red.....thats it! ....and than you might color the white strap thread into red as well....hellovawacth Theo Yes, the PVD is from a good supplier I think I will go with the tip only red on the seconds hand. Red in the strap as well?? never even though of that...have to think it over. I am going to use the same dark red I used on the Breitling Blacksteel, if it works for the BS it should work for this one. Thanks for the comments and positive reviews, I wasn't sure if it would be to everyone's liking, but I certainly like how it turned out. RG
kronos twin Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 It looks superb. I wouldn't touch the dial, but if you wanted to paint the tip of the chrono hand, I would have the stitching from the carbon fiber strap match it. That would be a nice detail. you're the man!
fishgodeep Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Stealth !!!....that baby's dropping bombs on the forum and no-one saw it coming !! Fantastic end results and unique!!! Cheers FGD
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now