Caveman's Watch Forum

Phorum's a bit slow tonight, so I just went and built a watch.  Ricky Lee March 18, 2009 04:57AM

Registered: April 2005 Posts: 2,347 (2009-04)

22 minutes flat, a new personal record for me. 

Been a while since we had a Photoshop Contest. (IOW I'm too sleepy to take a photo right now )

Let's see who can come up with a convincin' hack. What I did watch take this watch..

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Much as I love the , that getup jes weren't doin' it fer me. 

I'll take some photos of the actual watch, we'll see who can come closest. Wink, wink ... A prize.. we need a prize. Well, I'm sure that Allan, by the power invested in him as our Reigning WOTM, will be happy to declare the winner  Photoshop Champion For Life. 

G'night y'all!

-Ricky

Sumpin' like this?  (views: 17)
Dave Murphy -- March 18, 2009 12:50PM
'm guessing you had to use the black crown. And the skunk NATO. 

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Dave
Ontario NY, USA

Re: I'm guessing you had to use the black crown. (views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- March 18, 2009 03:46PM
Bzzzzzzzt! 

You underestimate the injunuity of the Mississippian Caveman.. 

-Ricky

You should be sleeping and I enjoy being able to work without having to peek at the forum  (n/t) (views: 7)
Reto -- March 18, 2009 09:07AM
The caveman slays another sabre-toothed tiger. No challenge goes unresponded to. Are there any "Honorary Life Members" on the phorum? The Rick gets my vote. (n/t) (views: 11)
Allan Zirlin -- March 18, 2009 05:04AM

What? No takers on the Photoshop Contest? A'ight, I'll gi' ye the photo promised...  Ricky Lee March 18, 2009 12:41PM

Registered: April 2005 Posts: 2,347 (2009-04)

..in my late-night thread (barely seven hours ago. I din't get enough sleep! ).

And I intended this t'be one o' my Fuzzy Bathrobe © but, alas, the sleeve didn't make it..

So, to give it's official name, I introduce you to the RickyWatch version 1.62 -

• v. 0.80 x 1 - Prototype. Titanium billet, matte finish. No Pictures of this one will be posted!
• v. 1.00 x 1 - Program prove-out piece. 7075-T6 aluminum billet, brushed finish.
• v. 1.06 x 3 - Titanium billet, long lug, regular face, matte finish.
• v. 1.10 x 2 - Titanium billet, long lug, large face, matte finish.
• v. 1.20 x 2 - Titanium billet, short lug, regular face, matte finish.
• v. 1.40 x 1 - Titanium billet, long lug, regular face, matte finish, screwdown caseback.
• v. 1.60 x 2 - 17-4PH Stainless steel billet, short lug, regular face, matte finish.
• v. 1.61 x 1 - 17-4PH Stainless steel billet, long lug, small face, polished finish
• v. 2.00 x 5 - Titanium billet, long lug, regular face, shallow face polygon, matte finish.
• v. 2.06 x 2 - Titanium billet, long lug, large face, shallow face polygon, matte finish.
• v. 2.80 x 2 - Titanium billet, short lug, large face, shallow face polygon, bright finish.
• v. 2.90 x 1 - 17-4PH Stainless steel billet, short lug, regular face, deep face polygon, matte finish.

I knew I'd machined 25 pieces.. and they're all in that list! So WTH did this'n come from? Have I stepped in't The Twilight Zone?
But, no, the answer is much simpler. It usually is. See, my original count didn't include the aluminum prototype/CNC program prove-out piece. DOH! But too!

This one.. ahhh, I dunno, me boys. Let's just say that the jury's still out on the Royal Purple dial. Thing is, though, in bright outdoor light it is..

..blue! And in very low light, it appears black - also . But in that vast middle range of lighting conditions.. solid purple. chameleon dial...

We'll see. Mebbe it'll grow on me.

T'anks for lookin' and Have A Grrrrrrrrrrrr8! Day !

-Ricky

Aw, jeez. While you were posting, I was GIMPing.  (views: 33)
Dave Murphy -- March 18, 2009 12:52PM
I was wrong about the crown, and right about the strap.

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Ships In The Night! Packages Crossing In The Mail! (views: 13)
Ricky Lee -- March 18, 2009 03:44PM
Darned impressive gimpin' there, pardner.

Interesting to note that I seriously considered using the black crown, as the O-ring and sealing surface looked superior to the silver crown. But in the end it just looked wrong t'me.

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Dave Murphy
I was..right about the strap.

Come on, mate, that wasn't much of a streeeetch!

Seriously, great 'shop hack Dave. Only way it could've been better is if ye'd tinted the dial blue while you were at it..

-Ricky

Hey TakesAChickenLickin!  Here's why I never throw ANY watch or watch part away!.  Ricky Lee March 22, 2009 02:42AM

Registered: April 2005 Posts: 2,347 (2009-04)

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Yup! I found a recycled ca. 1970's hi-dome acrylic crystal that's a perfect fit in the small-face variant of the DIY watch case. Hah!  Ya see? What'd I tell ye?! 

WoooHOO! I predict there'll be a new RickyWatch purty soon... 

-Ricky

It just goes to show >  (Views: 30)
TakesALickin -- March 22, 2009 04:33AM
that what looks like a big mess to some folks, looks like pennies from heaven to others!

Re: that what looks like a big mess to some folks, looks like pennies from heaven to others!  (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- March 22, 2009 05:08AM
Yup, looks like an Opportunity With A Capital 'O' to me!  

-Ricky

I think your having to much fun. (n/t) (Views: 13)
Mark C. -- March 22, 2009 03:49AM

and a Big Shoutout to me PMWF Brother gregg honeycutt..  Ricky Lee May 10, 2009 01:24AM

Registered: April 2005 Posts: 2,718 (2009-05)

gregg and I did a swap a while back, one of my RickyWatch Cases for the infamous Smoking Gun Alpha.

gregg was not able to locate the crown/stem assembly, so it's been sitting on hold. Which is fine, as I value it purely as a curiosity, not a wearable watch. But to prove that gregg has a bit o' hound dog in 'im, he did recently sniff it out, and it arrived in me mailbox this afternoon. I yam soooo excited! The Smoking Gun Alpha will live again!

But gregg didn't stop there. No. Standup guy that he is, he also included a spiffy universal-fit mesh bracelet in the envelope. At first I was like "Riiight. Like that's gonna fit." But upon closer inspection it proved to be a Long and, though I customarily take an X-Long, there's hope. If I fit it to a watch with a 50mm+ width it might work!

Well, it took about 14 nanoseconds to ascertain that the latest RickyWatch, the v. 1.62 Shiny, was the perfect candidate. Without further ado I produced the strap changin' tools, and a minute later I was lookin' at this;

Looks Grrrrrrr8! But will it actually fit? The suspense is killin' me, and me hands are shakin as I strap it on...

YES!

Three cheers for gregg honeycutt, The Best Damned WIS To Ever Come Out Of Alabama!

Or, at least, the best one that hasn't since moved to Mississippi!

Thanks Brother gregg, !

-Ricky

Methinks we're seeing here the One Strap to Rule Them All! >>> (Views: 4)
John Lind -- May 10, 2009 05:10PM
In the Land of McBroom, where the Shadows lie.
(Gets mighty dark inside that cave.)

Re: Gets mighty dark inside that cave. (Views: 4)
Ricky Lee -- May 10, 2009 07:47PM
'deed it do. 

But, hey, it's dry!  And as much rain as we've had over the last couple o' weeks Scary! that's somethin' to be thankful for! 

-Ricky

Haha, I remember the Smoking Gun affair fondly. That watch is a celebrity in its own right  (n/t) (Views: 4)
bjornkeizers -- May 10, 2009 04:25PM

Heh. Yup, that's certainly how I see it. A celebrity.. (Views: 3)
Ricky Lee -- May 10, 2009 08:49PM
..akin to, say, a Paris Hilton  or Britney Spears , perhaps. But "a celebrity in its own right" nevertheless. 

-Ricky

Good one Greg . . . Looks absolutely great on it Ricky! (n/t) (Views: 1)
John Lind -- May 10, 2009 05:42AM

 John! Fits real good.. even got 3 or 4 mm to spare.  (n/t) (Views: 1)
Ricky Lee -- May 10, 2009 07:20AM

I found the mesh when I found the crown > (Views: 2)
greg honeycutt -- May 10, 2009 04:44AM
I knew it was too big for my wrist, so I took a shot. I'm glad it worked out. I do hope you can get the smoking alpha to run again.

Re: I do hope you can get the smoking alpha to run again. (Views: 1)
Ricky Lee -- May 10, 2009 07:14AM
Well.. it is running. But still gots a beeeeg problem. The setting mechanism is "stuck" in set mode. So, while the movement is beating, and the seconds hand is sweeping, the hour & minutes hands aren't advancing. Methinks this one is going to require the attention of a Pro.

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greg honeycutt
I knew it was too big for my wrist, so I took a shot. I'm glad it worked out.

Sure glad you did!

Thanks again, gregg...

-Ricky