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Hi Allen! ...
Mar 06, 2009,11:42 AM
You saw one similar to this.
This is a new watch that is now still in the making.
This evening I am repolishing the hands as the rhodium plating didn't come out well.
There are funny spots in the plating.
I didn't see them at first with the naked eye, but under a loupe they are a no-go.
Back to the platers next week.
The joys....
Don
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The Making of the Dresdener Regulator, Part 2 of 4
By: Kong : March 5th, 2009-06:31
I hope many of you enjoyed Part 1 of the making. ( Please click here to access Part 1 ). Let's proceed with Part 2 ... Decoration Now that the parts for the Dresdener Regulator are made the decoration of the plate and bridges will be performed. Start by f...
What an outstanding and informative series...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 5th, 2009-07:14
Thanks to Don and to Kong for posting this. Don, may I ask you how you prevented the dial from bending during the bevelling work? Any slight deviation from an exact plane could show when applying the Côtes de Genève , I assume. Best, Magnus
bending
By: DonCorson : March 6th, 2009-12:21
Fantastic work! Polishing mediums...
By: Ophiuchus : March 5th, 2009-07:55
Gorgeous work here Don. You really astound! Noticing you go into micron level diamond polish, what level is your diamantine? You work the polish with the file at the same time? That wood you use for polishing your jewel countersinks- would I be correct if...
Polishing
By: DonCorson : March 6th, 2009-12:14
Hi Ophiuchus! I don't use diamond abrasives at all. Diamantine is aluminum oxide. I am still searching for the perfect polish and it depends on the material being polished, of course. I have the best results on steel with a final polish with Diamantine, o...
I almost don't know what to say...
By: dxboon : March 5th, 2009-21:00
...it's so fascinating to watch the process unfold. Thanks, Kong, for the post. And, Don, I can't tell you how impressed I am to see the steps you take in finishing each individual element of your watch. I wonder where you house all the machines and to...
Rodico
By: DonCorson : March 6th, 2009-13:24
Excellent!
By: Allen : March 6th, 2009-10:58
I took my time studying each picture. It was very enjoyable. Especially after seeing the completed watch. Thanks for the excellent documentation!
Hi Allen! ...
By: DonCorson : March 6th, 2009-11:42
You saw one similar to this. This is a new watch that is now still in the making. This evening I am repolishing the hands as the rhodium plating didn't come out well. There are funny spots in the plating. I didn't see them at first with the naked eye, but...