STEINHART Ocean 44 GMT ***DLC Project***

[matt.wu]

No one asked me?

You may as well post it, since as soon as someone gets a quote, they're going to post it anyway.

$330 for a Seiko SKX173

I won't tell.

[marchone]

$330 for a Seiko SKX173

I think that's cheaper than IWW or Tony V.

Nick's claim of Vickers Hardness rating is 50% greater than Jack's process. If I recall correctly Sinn is at some 2000 HV, IWW is 4000HV and he says his is 5000 to 6000 HV. That's huge. Cheaper and harder.

[AtomicTom]

Fantastic work Nick ! Really something how each part is done like this. Looks incredible !

[Blasting&Coating]

Watches are like women... They are all different and have different needs. The cost estimate is strictly depending on the make and model, owner's specific requirements etc. So the question "how much" may be answered in several ways depending on a number of factors.

Parts to be treated as per the owner's request
1. Case
2. Bezel
3. Case back
4. Inner caseback
5. Crown
6. Crown guard
7. Crown tubes
8. Chrono pushers
9. End link
10. Full bracelet
11. Clasp
12. Buckle
13. Lug screws/spring bars
14. Other

Requested finish
1. Satin,
2. Polished
3. Matted
4. Combination

Additional services
1. Disassembly
2. Mechanical/exterior defects removal
3. Assembling
4. Restoration FULL
5. Mechanism overhauling
6. Water proofing


And i am sure i am missing alot of things that are not coming to mind right now. As you can see alot of different combinations are possible which is making extremely hard to start throwing quotes around because they will be inadequate.

If you have a specific question just PM me.

[kroexist]

$330 for a Seiko SKX173

I think that's cheaper than IWW or Tony V.

Nick's claim of Vickers Hardness rating is 50% greater than Jack's process. If I recall correctly Sinn is at some 2000 HV, IWW is 4000HV and he says his is 5000 to 6000 HV. That's huge. Cheaper and harder.

The charge for DLC job for a watch on a bracelet, done by IWW goes for around $1,300.00 on average, which correct me if i am wrong but it is outrageous.

Here is the IWW price list: http://internationalwatchworks.com/contact-2/
Enjoy

[amckiwi]

Thank you for showing us the process.

I am dreaming of a DLC BOR for my Aquadive DLC BS300

Stu

[mattjmcd]

That looks cracking, man! Kudos.

[Blasting&Coating]

Thank you for showing us the process.

I am dreaming of a DLC BOR for my Aquadive DLC BS300

Stu

The Bathyscaph 300 is an incredible watch.