I have begun.

Francois, to many, 3D printing is interpreted as many guises.

For me in Singapore, I am now experimenting with recreating the FRONTAL part of a watch case which I have the CAD diagram.

In the future, this year, I hope to be able to scan a case part, and recreate it.

I can do it in metal.

Or several materials.

It is GREAT fun for watch people.

Now, what I am aiming to do...is to do a surface scan of my new watches, and keep the CAD scan in software.

Then, if the watch is scratched, I want to BUILD a layer of gold, steel or ti on top of the original watch case, and then polish it down to a BRAND NEW restored case.

If I can do it, we can wear our watches more confidently, not afraid of scratching it.

The technology exists, but raw....I have a reasonable, well, by my standards, machine that I can recreate a solid gold case...EXACTLY.

I can even scale it up/down in size.

I also wish to make COMPLETE sapphire or hard scratch proof cases from my current watches...and play around first.

Look at the new RM watches, ideal...small production, and exotic shapes.

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Watches in my asylum of investments.Omega Seamaster 1988, Marc Newsons 1988 and 2011,

By: bernard cheong : May 20th, 2013-23:22

Watches can be a good investment--but not for everybody. BUT, normally lose value over time and are not good investments unless you really know a lot about the specific item. Selling of watches is at a financial loss. Owners, they enjoy it, the watch. Onl...

The macro shots really bring out the details.

By: Nicko16 : May 21st, 2013-00:01

Even though the Omega has been banged up, still adds character to the watch. The DeBethune will always be special and the Newsons have their own style. Always enjoy reading your posts :)

Thanks Nic..here is a really macro macro shot of the Omega

By: bernard cheong : May 21st, 2013-00:16

I did not service it..yikes. Swam in sea with it in the years of 1990s.. These watches were made to last. I think it was about 3 years BEFORE the world even began to look at watches, and NO adverts were found, or rarely found, in magazines..and only 3 or ...

Don't tell me..

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 21st, 2013-00:08

you'lll not strap DB 28 to rim :) Great shots Best Damjan

OH..well..not yet. Seriously...I think it can take it.

By: bernard cheong : May 21st, 2013-00:27

But because it is sooo expensive, I will ask DB first, and then if OK, I will. This part here..is of concern, but with a readily replaced part, and a trial run on a computer..we will see. The silicium wheel seems to be really hardy, and it is also DOUBLE ...

Hi Bernard...

By: moc : May 21st, 2013-02:13

great food for thoughts......but for me I am still a believer and sit firmly in the corner of the ones who buy watches for instant gratification without thinking much of future increase or decrease of value....who knows?In the meantime they give me pleasu...

I agree, I have not much spare time, so...

By: bernard cheong : May 21st, 2013-02:20

I use almost every minute I have that is away from work to maximize my "enjoyment" of life...or to learn something. The watch? It helps me to broaden any ideas or thoughts I have on my business...the solution of the bridge, the Freak's wheel within a whee...

Thats a test..

By: moc : May 21st, 2013-02:27

do you think the triple parachute will hold???Better than a Richard Mille shock system? Mo

NO..I think not.

By: bernard cheong : May 21st, 2013-06:38

BUT..I will first prepare a simulated diagramatic trial. I am VERY interested in the DB28 system because of its larger size, and I feel I can 3D print out the parts. But maybe not so beautiful in the finish.

For me, the interesting part is about "3D Printing" ......

By: Sandgroper : May 21st, 2013-04:11

Bernard what do you know about that so called 3D Printing? What is it..really? Cheers Francois

I have begun.

By: bernard cheong : May 21st, 2013-06:35

Francois, to many, 3D printing is interpreted as many guises. For me in Singapore, I am now experimenting with recreating the FRONTAL part of a watch case which I have the CAD diagram. In the future, this year, I hope to be able to scan a case part, and r...

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I have begun.

Watches in my asylum of investments.Omega Seamaster 1988, Marc Newsons 1988 and 2011,

The macro shots really bring out the details.

Thanks Nic..here is a really macro macro shot of the Omega

Don't tell me..

OH..well..not yet. Seriously...I think it can take it.

Hi Bernard...

I agree, I have not much spare time, so...

Thats a test..

NO..I think not.

For me, the interesting part is about "3D Printing" ......

I have begun.

Thank you Bernard, what kind of machine do you have?

An american construct.

Hi Bernard, just asking because this has been my.....

Bernard I think that the intangibles of owning some watches may..

I thought of that, and tried...but the warmth of the metal is lost

Bernard here is another solution you would be able to pull off...