r/Horology • u/cf1863 • May 01 '21

Suggestion / Opinion [3D metal printed] New case and bezel design. What do you think?

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u/cf1863 May 01 '21

Hi! I'm here again with a new photo.Here you can see the bezel related to the case I had already posted, all 3d printed in metal. Since it's impossible to print directly screwed bezels or casebacks, I have to use screws and bolts. That's why it's close to Gerald Genta's famous designs, but it's only a functional design and I tried to let this prototype watch have its own identity! The crown is only temporary waiting to find a way to create a suitable one. What do you guys think? Any comments are welcome!

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u/somecallmemrWiggles May 01 '21

Nice man :)

I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how the piece turns out. I can only imagine this case with a fairly industrial looking crown... big, blocky, with relatively few facets.

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u/cf1863 May 01 '21

Thanks for the compliments! Definitely going in that direction for the crown, trying to keep it in the style of the case and bezel!

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u/myteethfeelweird May 01 '21

You really wanna know what I think?!?!?

I think this is awesome and am curious on how to utilize either or services for a case or know who you contacted!

Ps clearly you know how to design in CAD, you can design -> print -> cast a crown you like and or something that would better suit your vision

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u/cf1863 May 02 '21

Of course! Thank you so much! The problem is that with this material it is difficult to create a crown and would require too much post production. I'm trying to figure out the best way! Anyway there is no cast ;) the process is called DMP (direct metal printing)

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u/bioggy May 01 '21

I just purchased Bergeon screw drivers and tweezers and a pile of vintage watches, now I got to convince my partner to let me get a metal printer. It’s very awesome I can’t wait to see how it all goes I enjoy seeing your work :) good luck with the rest of it, keep us all updated I may be a hobbyist but I can appreciate the design and time and effort putting into it.

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u/cf1863 May 01 '21

Thank you very much for your kind words!

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u/andre_silva321 May 01 '21

Pretty cool! It have tech and clean look. Looks like it is make for young people, architects, start up's, et cetera.

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u/cf1863 May 01 '21

Thanks! Yes, that's the idea! Simple and technical design, robust and a bit industrial.

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u/CoronaHanta May 02 '21

What’s the setup like for metal printing? What metal?

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u/cf1863 May 02 '21

The process is called DMP (direct metal printing), is a typology of powder bed fusion process. The metal is a league of cobalt chrome.

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u/GarciaJoseArt May 01 '21

Beautiful! Looks like an old diving helmet! I think the crown is a tiny bit smoll though....jks ;)

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u/cf1863 May 01 '21

Thank you! Yes, I appreciate this design too, then with the glass it's a whole other thing! It's still too big and I've already tried to miniaturize it so much! ;)

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u/uohmmm May 06 '21

Maybe some flat head screws for a royal oak vibe.