One more Q, on watch finish.

[Midget]

I don't like shiny stuff. Anyone got suggestions on how to make metal finish (like my new seiko) more of like a matte/beadblast finish? That is, if I blast my watch, how do I cover the face/glass back? Or any other suggestions?

And would it be a a good idea to do this? Seems like blasted finishes tend to corrode easier, although my only experience of this my strider finish.

Ideas?

 

[fishbulb]

If you don't mind doing a bit of work on it you can put a nice satin finish on the watch with a bit of wet/dry sandpaper or emory cloth. DIfferent grits will give you a different finish, I find 400 wet/dry to work very well for this sort of thing.

You can get a variety pack of sandpaper for a few bucks at any auto store and just experiment until you get the look you want. If you are feeling creative you could even put a different finish on the bezel or sides of the case which would contrast with the main portion.

I would be inclined to avoidbead blasting the watch, because of the possibility of damaging it. If I was going to do it I'd remove the crystal, movement, dial, and everything else besides the case beforehand.

In my experience corrosion is not much of an issue on watches. They are made of an alloy that is far more stainless than any blade steel and extremely corrosion resistant.

I know you were asking about a Seiko 5, what did you actually end up getting?

 

[Midget]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try the sandpaper trick.

I'm not on any level to be taking the guts out of the case, all those gears in the back scare me. I guess no blasting.



I thought the seiko 5 is a model. Apparently not?
Mine is a seiko 5 military, I'm not entirely sure the title?

 

[Blue Jays]

Good Evening All-

Natural wear & tear will also give it a nice patina.

~ Blue Jays ~

 

[BobHWD]

Originally posted by Midget

Thanks for the tip. I'll try the sandpaper trick.

I'm not on any level to be taking the guts out of the case, all those gears in the back scare me. I guess no blasting.



I thought the seiko 5 is a model. Apparently not?
Mine is a seiko 5 military, I'm not entirely sure the title?

My suggestion---- don't use sandpaper! Use Scotchbrite scouring pad. That will put a nice even matte finish on your watch. Sandpaper is too abrasive.

 

[shootist16]

My advice.... send it to Industrial Watch Works:

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/andcameysiww/Firstpage.html

They do great work and the prices aren't bad.