Bead Blasted Seiko SKX009

[andy tims]

Just got my Seiko back having had it taken from this


to this




I'm a big fan of bead blasted and brushed finished watches - especially for divers / tool watches.

Never had anything "modded" before - Well chuffed.

[toohuge]

Looks great I love that finish on watches (most things in fact!)

Good work.

[parapaul]

Really liking the blue stitching on the new strap too - good job!

[GC8]

Where / how much?

[Slagathore]

GC8 said:

Where / how much?

I'd be interested to know this aswell!

I'm thinking it might take the edge of my Orange Monster. It's a bit too shiny!

[andy tims]

The bead blasting was £35 including £5 return recorded delivery postage.

The guy who did it was Michael Newby - [e-mail]

[ShadownINja]

Suspect that email domain needs correcting but at least spiders won't pick it up correctly!

[paulpsz008]

Nice!

[andy tims]

Sorry email should be

[e-mail]

Mention that I sent you if you make contact please.

[Civpilot]

Did you have to strip the watch first or did he do this for you too? Very tempted to get my monster done.

[andy tims]

I just removed the strap & sent the watch head.

[GC8]

Thank you.

[leginigel]

Can he PVD the case as well as the bead blastin?What about a stianless steel strap can that be blasted too?

[Spooks]

Looks ace, really suits it but cant help but wonder if it will still be water resistant or if it will mark up easily.

[andy tims]

leginigel said:

Can he PVD the case as well as the bead blastin?What about a stianless steel strap can that be blasted too?

Not sure about PVD - drop Michael a line, but he can certainly blast a bracelet.

Spooks said:

Looks ace, really suits it but cant help but wonder if it will still be water resistant or if it will mark up easily.

Don't see why the WR should be adversely affected, but I won't be going to serious depths with mine - about 10 feet should be plenty for the swimming pool. Time will tell, but I have several bead blasted watches & they seem very resistant to wear marks.

[Spooks]

To be fair, after seeing this Im sorely tempted on buying a monster and doing this to it.
Out of interest what are these like for keeping time etc?

[Slagathore]

Spooks said:

To be fair, after seeing this Im sorely tempted on buying a monster and doing this to it.
Out of interest what are these like for keeping time etc?

From what I remember - The Monsters take bit of time to settle, mine was gaining minutes a day to start with. They do settle down after a while, though, I'm not sure how long? Mine isn't worn daily, so I'm not sure how long it will take to settle.

I may have to drop him and Email to see about getting my Monster done

[Twickersdude]

Drop me a line ...

I can beadblast most things in a variety of media .......

Seiko is a speciality but 308 bits can also be dealt with !!!!!!

[GC8]

Michael; can you only beadblast the case, or can you refinish the case too? Id be sorely tempted by a PVDd SKX007.....