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Jon
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Custom dial for bespoke build

Client wanted a 3D T-Rex dial, there's none around, so make one! Found a dino coin, machined and drilled it, gold plated and aged it. Turned out alrig...
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commented on A1Watch's WRUW ยท

Generational G-shocks. Love it. Sorry didn't answer earlier, no answer button on the app ๐Ÿ™„

commented on Custom dial for bespoke build ยท

I measured a few aftermarket dials as 0.8 to 1.0mm thick, so machined this to 0.8mm at the edge. Being a raised pattern, it is much thicker at the centre, but the centre pinions on the NH35 are quite forgiving and the hands clear as they should.

commented on Crown removal ยท

Correct ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

commented on Custom dial for bespoke build ยท

... and there are sellers on AliExpress who'll make your custom design in to a 3d applied decal - basic indices or as complex as you want - for a price

commented on Custom dial for bespoke build ยท

There's some nice applied numerals on ebay, from the US iirc

commented on Custom dial for bespoke build ยท

Hi! Well, I turned this one in the lathe, but there are easier ways! Blank dials are readily available if you fancy painting one?

commented on Next Watch - Seeking Input ยท

CW GMT out of that shortlist ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป