Topic: best way to sign a crown? (Read 470 times)

Time · « **on:** February 04, 2012, 10:14:45 PM »

whats the best way to sign a crown?
Since Seiko apparently doesn't want to spend the extra cent (it probably costs) to do it?

I'd like to hear ideas that don't involve taking the crown out of the watch.
I was thinking, I f I place the watch on a watch holder, and I designed some sort of "S" like in the Sumo attached to a long pin, and heat it up, and then carefully align it 90 degrees and make contact with the crown, hopefully melting the S sign to the crown.
I mean basically creating a tiny branding iron.

this is just an example:

since this is a watch forum, I am not worried about my idea, or my motive sounding too crazy

what do you guys think?

TheTigerUK · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:21:34 PM »

I should imagine if you could brand (which i am pretty sure you couldent) it's then more than likely you would be buggered the seal with the heat and perhaps melted any silicone in that area

but being a watch forum i could have just written a load of nonsense

Dcso211 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:21:34 PM »

Most jewelers can do engraving on various surfaces ie bracelets, inside rings, casebacks etc. why not approach one of your local jewelry retailers and inquire about having the end surface of the crown engraved?

Just a thought, but may prove a safer and cleaner option than a hot forming/branding attempt

Cheers
Shawn

Time · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:29:08 PM »

Thanks for the trust in my skills Tiger

But If I want to do it on many watches, It would be better If I can come up with a home made solution.

the Crowns on, for example, the stargate are out there, they are not close to the seals, so how would it melt anything inside?
I could use a laser, but its kind of expensive... $:-\$

Aurelius · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:29:31 PM »

Buy a lazer and lazer engrave it. I've always wanted my own lazer.

Time · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:31:13 PM »

Quote from: Aurelius on February 04, 2012, 10:29:31 PM

Buy a lazer and lazer engrave it. I've always wanted my own lazer.

we must have written that reply at the same time.
I dont think the lazer way is the cheapest, nor safest... I don't want ending up with an 'S' on my forehead

TheTigerUK · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:39:15 PM »

Acid etching ?

DAHASCO · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:43:19 PM »

You would have to approach the King and ask Kindly

Time · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:49:08 PM »

LEARN HERE

I am going ahead with it.

Time · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:52:38 PM »

Quote from: DAHASCO on February 04, 2012, 10:43:19 PM

You would have to approach the King and ask Kindly

you want the Predator to approach a King?
*never* challenge a Predator...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6cYQ8YzfU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD6cYQ8YzfU</a>

W4watch · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:02:07 PM »

Quote from: Time on February 04, 2012, 10:31:13 PM

we must have written that reply at the same time.
I dont think the lazer way is the cheapest, nor safest... I don't want ending up with an 'S' on my forehead

When I read that I actually choked up beer through my nose haha

Time · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:09:41 PM »

Quote from: W4watch on February 04, 2012, 11:02:07 PM

When I read that I actually choked up beer through my nose haha

DAHASCO · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:10:25 PM »

You could use one of these...

Time · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:11:37 PM »

Quote from: DAHASCO on February 04, 2012, 11:10:25 PM

You could use one of these...

hmmm. You could use 100 points less....

DAHASCO · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:15:51 PM »

Funny Guy

Time · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:17:26 PM »

Quote from: DAHASCO on February 04, 2012, 11:15:51 PM

Funny Guy

funny guy? moi?
ok...
you come up with a better idear.

DAHASCO · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:20:31 PM »

The acid etch is a good idea, I would consider having a jeweler remove the steel around the "S" So it is in relief

It wouldn't take much to "Sign" a crown using this method.

Time · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:25:54 PM »

Quote from: DAHASCO on February 04, 2012, 11:20:31 PM

The acid etch is a good idea, I would consider having a jeweler remove the steel around the "S" So it is in relief It wouldn't take much to "Sign" a crown using this method.

the acid method can spill over easily.....

come on apply yourself!

DAHASCO · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:27:59 PM »

Time, You have to remove the crown and coat it in wax, Then remove the wax where you want to etch the "S" Or whatever else one would want to etch.

Time · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:30:56 PM »

naaaahhhh. I said without remove the crown.
and I will do it.

DAHASCO · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:33:25 PM »

I suppose one could leave the crown on the watch with etching, Just dip the crown in the wax and cover the watch, You only need a drop of acid for this project.

Barry · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:34:47 PM »

Cut out a template, stick it to the crown wrap up the rest of the watch in tape and then shot blast it.

DAHASCO · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:36:49 PM »

Quote from: Barry on February 04, 2012, 11:34:47 PM

Cut out a template, stick it to the crown wrap up the rest of the watch in tape and then shot blast it.

Perfect

Time · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:37:53 PM »

Quote from: DAHASCO on February 04, 2012, 11:33:25 PM

I suppose one could leave the crown on the watch with etching, Just dip the crown in the wax and cover the watch, You only need a drop of acid for this project.

I see what you are saying, but it can still be done with heat....

Time · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:39:01 PM »

Quote from: Barry on February 04, 2012, 11:34:47 PM

Cut out a template, stick it to the crown wrap up the rest of the watch in tape and then shot blast it.

exactly!

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