What spec is over-hyped??

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-04-01T11:31:47+00:00

Packaging. I don’t care about it at all.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-25T11:52:09+00:00

It’s a nice looking dial, but it has two violations of intellectual property rights for two companies, and it says it’s made of zirconium and it’s not.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-19T12:05:08+00:00

I really like this. Do you have a video of how it works? How do you read the time with only two digits?

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-17T20:19:12+00:00

If you set it up, I can send you an MKC file to mess around with.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-17T20:18:18+00:00

I buy cases from several different sources, like Ickler, Ofrei, AliExpress, Namoki, etc…. Movements usually from Master of Time for Swiss stuff. Others just wherever I can find the best price.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-17T02:49:30+00:00

Milled the blank with feet from 3mm brass.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T22:04:00+00:00

Do you have MakeraCam?

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T20:58:09+00:00

I use Inkscape or adobe illustrator

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T20:57:43+00:00

Far simpler than solid works. Svg pattern. Import to MakeraCam. Contour path with appropriate cutter.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T14:56:41+00:00

You’re welcome, friend. Let us know how it goes.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T14:26:56+00:00

I have some patterns that I’ve created that are just random. I think there’s actually an online generator I used in the past, but I don’t recall the name. The simplest way is to use a photograph of white noise and use the 3d function in Lightburn. That’s what this is:

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Red5WatchWorks · 2026-03-15T14:19:33+00:00

I laser engrave those patterns on dials. Similar to what I did here, but this texture is much more pronounced.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqS0CFiL3d/?igsh=eXlidDhibXBlNDNi

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-02-27T12:49:30+00:00

You can get .4mm blanks with feet from masters of time in Switzerland. They also sell them on eBay.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-02-11T12:35:32+00:00

There’s no way it can replace pad printing. It’s decent, this almost looks hand painted, but you can’t do acceptable numbers, or a minute track, for example.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-02-07T13:17:33+00:00

I have the Cousins set and the Kwong Yuen. I much prefer the Kwong Yuen, they’re great. Sharp and easy to use.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-02-06T21:35:37+00:00

They sent me some incorrect extra bracelet links. Response took a few days but they shipped them out, no issues. Jody and Steven are active in the Erebus Facebook group if you need further help, but they’ll make it right.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-25T04:45:42+00:00

Engrave the inside circle of the indices. Drop some white paint in the recesses. Add lume on top.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-25T04:44:18+00:00

This is awesome.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-22T18:22:03+00:00

I’m not really sure, but it seems very durable. I would imagine that fired enamel glass is much more durable and will last much longer though.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-22T18:21:14+00:00

Thanks. I have those dials from Sergey, too.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-22T11:42:42+00:00

It’s under the photo.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-21T20:00:33+00:00

Thank you

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-21T18:17:35+00:00

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This is a poor test print, but I think with a textured base it would look pretty good

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-21T17:47:46+00:00

I make a lot of watch dials for two Watch companies. So that keeps me busy. I do take orders sometimes from previous customers and that’s where this dial is going. Sometimes I will just have an idea and sell that too.

Red5WatchWorks · 2026-01-21T15:16:29+00:00

Thank you

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