Can anyone guess what's going to happen to this flightmaster over the next few days? (Apart from reattaching the chrono seconds hand lol )
You're going to put it on the FS Forum? No? I guess that shitty old case is going on the grinder then Is the crystal coming out? I can't see how you could do it if not. Can't wait to see the finished watch. Cheers Jim
Jim, you would be correct. Had no idea my intentions were so transparent Someone has had a go at the case before so I don't have any originality concerns here. This is going to be fun The crystal will have to come out yes, but also for the reason that it is domed not flat so goodness knows where it's come from!
After a day and a half the case is finally finished - the machining part anyway.....Each of these Omega cases involves a special kind of hell to get right.....
I thought you were going to turn around the 24h hand, which looked to be upside down..... Since the case appeared to be already polished, I think you came out much better after your effort. Best of all would have been the case completely unpolished/ untouched IMO, though.
Amazing job Could You tell me more about the technical parts of the polishing ? machine,rubber,polishing paper,....?
Thanks guys, lanierdams, have a look at my MKII Speedmaster case refinishing thread, details are in there. Marturx, I'm not a fan of old beaten up cases unless it's a straight lug Speedmaster I respect your preference for untouched, of course. Actually the 24 hour hand is not blue on both sides so is the right way up here.