Clearly a lapping machine allows the refinishing of SS cases, however as a relative novice in such things, it would be great to understand more.
By the looks of things even deep nicks in a case can be filled and refinished with a range of brushing effects - is there more to it that than? Do they work equally well for polished SS finishes?
From a practical point of view what can a watch maker with one of these do that one without cant ?
Apologies if a bit uninformed but keen to know more!
Cheers
Well, my newly acquired Flightmaster is going to visit Rocco for a while. Despite being shaped like a well smoothed pebble, Rocco is confident that he can make it look lovely again. He did say it's the worse he's seen and that it will be an "interesting job", but didn't seem daunted in any way.
I have to say the work on this thread so far looks amazing so I'm looking forward to seeing what can be done.
Will be interesting to see the results indeed, should look great as usual! You're sending it in for a full service?
I don't think it will be getting a full service but maybe a few little issues sorted while the watch is disassembled.
Just seen this thread. GOBSMACKED... could someone PM his details!
Thanks,
James.
Bit of an update on my Flightmaster. After two hours of welding the case now looks like this (look at the size of those individual welds - unbelievable!)
I had a good look at your Flightmaster case today Benny. A serious amount of work has gone into building the case back up so it's in a position to be lapped and you're right about the welds.
Cheers,
Gary
P.S. James if no one has already passed on Rocco's details just drop me a PM.
These pics are unbelievable, I didn't even know this sort of thing was even possible. Blown away...
This thread is amazing, it changes my mind on so many potential acquisitions that I had previously just written off as impossible to restore.. wow, and thanks! Can someone please be so kind to PM me Rocco's details?
Easily one of the best threads ever!
+1 first time i noticed this tread. WOW !!!Originally Posted by GTuned
Simply stunning!!!
'Bookmarked' in case I ever need to use the service myself! :)
Apologies for for the quality of the pictures but I've just had my Unisonic Sub back from Rocco. I'm very pleased.
I'll do some proper ones when I get a minute. Just need to take special care around door frames now.
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Nice piece.
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This is seriously amazing work and made me really want to give my beaten up Mark 4.5 the spa treatment. If anyone knows if he's taking work at the moment from international customers, please let me know his details as well.
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