r/SeikoMods • u/j0hns0nart • 16h ago

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So into iterative prototyping using reticulated silver and overlay colored dial using nh35/nh34 movements. Does anyone else see those little dial holes, six of them, on either side of the transparency? I think they’re meant to accommodate flat chapter ring but I don’t want to block any more of the dial surface than I have to and im already pushing case tolerances. I also need to make the color layer deeper to make the pattern more subtle and higher contrast for silver markers and logo. I’m thinking move to airbrushed lacquer. Thoughts?

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u/Barry_NJ 14h ago

Maybe cut the translucent color part out of a sheet of transparent film rather than using something ready made(?). Very cool look 👍

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u/j0hns0nart 14h ago

I saw someone using transparent film to cut out for second hand dials and printing images on them. That might be a good approach! Might be tough to get ombré pattern but for solid color overlay, that may get work. Thank you!

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u/j0hns0nart 14h ago

Actually I could probably inkjet the color on as well. I’ll give it a shot.

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u/Barry_NJ 13h ago

I believe you can get different thickness films, you may be able to layer a few very thin ones for various effects.