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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > Time Talk > Black Monster undergoes 2000grit satin DIY operation. Bad pic... |
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EricAldovino Guest
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You know my lust for all things satin...I just couldn't help it. Looks good, a bit more subtle. I always find a satin finish to appear more "solid" "hefty" etc Attachment: satinBM.jpg (Downloaded 53 times) Last edited on Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:15 pm by |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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God help you if you go bald! |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Edgel wrote: God help you if you go bald!hahahaha! Yeah, I keep some grit paper in my wallet in case. Would hate a nice sheen. :P |
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watchluvr1 3T WIS 
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Looks cool....how would you get into all those nooks and crannys??? :? Nice job.:cool: |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I used a strip of sandpaper about 10 mm wide and used it on the tip of my finger. Going in 1 direction repeatedly. Kinda like those skateboarders in that half pipe ramp...I held the watch sideways and simply went into the scallops in one direction. Came out really cool! Now I am waiting on my Monster bracelet soon to arrive. May have to give that the satin subtle effect as well. ~Eric:P Last edited on Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:02 pm by |
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watchluvr1 3T WIS
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:cool: |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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EricAldovino wrote: Man..That had to be tedious Eric but Worth the Effort from what I Can see Buddy  I used a strip of sandpaper about 10 mm wide and used it on the tip of my finger. Going in 1 direction repeatedly. Kinda like those skateboarders in that half pipe ramp...I held the watch sideways and simply went into the scallops in one direction. |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I am insane that way...I will focus for hours if need be. However, this job took about 30 min. I just kept lining the bezel scallop up with the case scallops and buffed away. I then did all the little accents like on the lip of the bezel. So now it is completely satin. Bracelet should be here by Friday. ;-) Thanks Gaspar! |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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Some time you should try a Bergeon No. 5444 abrasive and ruber block. This one is fine powder, you can also get them in larger grit. They are easy on the watch and give a consistant finish quick. I like brushed finishes too. |
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EricAldovino Guest
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e.avery wrote: Some time you should try a Bergeon No. 5444 abrasive and ruber block. This one is fine powder, you can also get them in larger grit. They are easy on the watch and give a consistant finish quick. I like brushed finishes too. Thanks! I will look into that. It would cut my time down I am sure. Lot of the time is spent ensuring the even finish. |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Black Monster has since been Re-polished. The satin look was nice but took too much away from the Monster. So we shine again! Attachment: rebling.jpg (Downloaded 32 times) |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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I did that a month ago to a J. Leman. Glad I am not the only one.:D:D:D |
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EricAldovino Guest
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You are not alone. We are sick bunch. Some watches look better with a bit of shine. This is one of them in my opinion. My old Invicta 9937 diver was satin. It looked amazing. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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EricAldovino wrote: I Agree and have started to Satinize My Xemex XE5000  You are not alone. We are sick bunch. Some watches look better with a bit of shine. This is one of them in my opinion. My old Invicta 9937 diver was satin. It looked amazing. |
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EricAldovino Guest
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That should look great! It's amazing how you can change the watch for the better with just a little sanding here and there. Post those pix asap Gaspar. ~Eric O.A. Gaspar wrote: EricAldovino wrote: |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Here is the BM with new bracelet arrived yesterday. I sized it using only a thumb tack and 1 of the removed excess push pins from the BM bracelet. I used the push pin to hold the collar in place while I push the pushpin against it with the thumb tack. I sanded the endlink to a nicer satin sheen. the chrom effect on this particualr link looked too much for me. Dig the yellow scheme...hmmm maybe? Attachment: YellowBmnumbers.jpg (Downloaded 15 times) |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Your name is Mr. Sandman:D |
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EricAldovino Guest
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I like that name! Mr. Sandman it is ;-P I am actually in the process of sanding down the Bracelet as we speak. Pix to follow. It's tough to get into the nooks. :X |
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EricAldovino Guest
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Here is the Sandman's sanded Marine Diver. Attachment: P8220147.JPG (Downloaded 5 times) |
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