RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Love it Did I say, I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Looks AMAZING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hey that looks really cool, I too would try to add a bit of red somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thats what I had in mind Rob, ala Planet Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 a ProHunter Flyback.... - like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P8B Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Amazing work. The dark grey super luminova came out real nice. Fits in perfectly with the theme of the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Maybe a red tachymeter scale, and red chronograph hands, not black? Leaving the hour and minute hands as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedet Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 that is so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Crazy looking, love it. Cheers, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 R, I love it just the way it is. Beautiful look and great work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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