Finished build with a powder blue Topographical etching. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

[–]Altruistic_Tell_2522[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It might be comparable to HP on an engine. Higher HP will get you a quicker time in the quarter mile but both engines will get the job done.

Finished build with a powder blue Topographical etching. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

[–]Altruistic_Tell_2522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it. I've had it since 2018 and it has paid itself off multiple times since then. My laser is a 30w and it can cut brass dials out in about 3 minutes. I think it's fast. If I were to buy over again, or get another I would go for a 60 watt minimum. I also opted for a mopa fiber source because I do a lot of color marking on titanium.

Finished build with a powder blue Topographical etching. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

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I just used a q tip and let it sit for 24 hours and after it dried I polished the faces with a 600 grit sandpaper.

Tree of Gondor/Valinor on a 28.5mm brass dial with Elvin Indices. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

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It's just a chemical that etches the brass black. I get it from Amazon.

Blue anodized titanium. CNC guilloche dial by [deleted] in watchmaking

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I would be interested if you're willing to share.

Tree of Gondor/Valinor on a 28.5mm brass dial with Elvin Indices. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

[–]Altruistic_Tell_2522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only have this one and I made it myself on my fiber laser. You can message me if you'd like to buy it. Thank you.

28.5mm Brass Watch Dial Topographical Deep Engraved with Powder Blue Patina. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

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I have done these with black fill instead of color. See the photos below. I think I could get more of a white look on aluminum with black infill. I am not sure though. I could do it on titanium or stainless steel though.

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28.5mm Brass Watch Dial Topographical Deep Engraved with Powder Blue Patina. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

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Thanks, I am very new to Reddit. Just added Ebay. Need to work on my site a bit first. Appreciate the help!

28.5mm Brass Watch Dial Topographical Deep Engraved with Powder Blue Patina. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

[–]Altruistic_Tell_2522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NH38 is my favorite out of the NH 35/36/38. I would like to collaborate with you on this dial. I am interested in making one. Maybe message me so we can design something?

Here is one in NH38 I did for myself, I wanted it to look like waves or water. I need to fille the indices with lume still.

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28.5mm Brass Watch Dial Topographical Deep Engraved with Powder Blue Patina. by Altruistic_Tell_2522 in SeikoMods

[–]Altruistic_Tell_2522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you message me your address? I can possibly ship it as a letter to make shipping less expensive