Jump to content

Lacquer Pocket watch case

TimFitz

By TimFitz
in Your Watch Collection

 Share

Recommended Posts

TimFitz WRT Addict

TimFitz

Posted
Posted

The other day I showed the screwdriver sharpening rig I made while the last coat of lacquer dried on my pocket watch & said I would showed  you how it turned out. So here it is. The case is engraved with " U.S. Shipping Board" , which was formed before WW1 when it looked like the US would enter the war. We apparently had only a tiny merchant navy. It's job was to build ships & train crews to man them. You can Google it & find out more if your interested.

The case is nickel & the before picture will show you how bad it was. I spent a long time polishing it & putting a movement, dial, ane crystal. It was still a bit dull so I used lacquer to fill in the letters. I think it will add a lot to my collection.

What do you think20161013_183756 (Small).jpgshipping board before.JPG

  • Like 3
TimFitz WRT Addict

TimFitz

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, digginstony said:

It looks absolutely fantastic !

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
 

Thanks,  the black lacquer really made the engraving stand out

TimFitz WRT Addict

TimFitz

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
13 hours ago, MilTimeCan said:

amazing outcome, it looks like it came out of the factory. 

Plus is the watch runs great. 20160903_220731 (Small).jpg

 

Edited by TimFitz
  • Like 3

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...