Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, I'm no expert here so, what do you think of this relume job : I'm mixed opinion especially on the 12 marker ... It's a work in progress by Domi, our resident modder. Y. Edited November 18, 2011 by Yangui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 ZIg made a much better work on mine last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 no comment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 It is clear from the second picture that the lume application is poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks for summing it up. As a matter of fact I was very reluctant at criticizing the job of one of our resident modder here. I thought maybe it was a 2 stage process and it wasn't finished. Domi charges 100€ for this. Now what can I do? Is it possible to clean it and fix it? Thanks, Y. I really don't think you need any "expert" opinion on this one, you can easily judge for yourself the quality. Too bad the camera wasn't set correctly so that it didn't over expose the lume, the details are not as visible as they could/should be... Good luck sorting it out. As PrDubis says...here is an example of my workmanship: Edited November 18, 2011 by Yangui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Never again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) IF - the lume is genuine super luminova and was mixed correctly, it should be possible to scrape it off and not damage the dial. If the mixing was not correct or other binders were used, the lume may be hard like glass and not able to be removed. The problem is the dial is damaged by spillage of lume onto it, you can see this in a few places, this can't be fixed. Sorry for your troubles... The dial is permanently damaged?!! How is this possible to rave about Domi's work like I read many times on this forum? I just can't believe it! Domi told me he used only TriTec Superluminova. Is there someone who can talk to Domi in german, because dialog is quite hard with him in english ... I just asked Domi to participate to this thread. Edited November 18, 2011 by Yangui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Karma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks Zig, the job was done yesterday, does it change anything? What is the best to do now to minimize the damage? Anywhere that the lume has spilled off the markers and onto the dial surface is damage to the dial, there is no way to remove the lume and normally the lume will melt the dial paint (you can see spillage on a number of markers, the "2" in the number 12 in your photo). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 By the way you are right too about starting a flame war here, I removed my comment. I don't want to ruin Domi's reputation, nor to deny his willing to do best. I was just really upset about the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks Zig, the job was done yesterday, does it change anything? What is the best to do now to minimize the damage? Sadly, with my little knowledge on reluming work (zero, in fact), you'll need to procure a new dial, mate (and look elsewhere ) I may be biased, but with great reason.... There is nobody I trust with reluming, except The Zigmeister. I'm sure others will concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hmm editing my post didn't work ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 just sent him an e-mail : "Hey Domimaus - mach mal die 2 und 6 neu - sieht zum kotzen aus - thschuessi! " im sure its an easy fix ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Sadly, with my little knowledge on reluming work (zero, in fact), you'll need to procure a new dial, mate (and look elsewhere ) I may be biased, but with great reason.... There is nobody I trust with reluming, except The Zigmeister. I'm sure others will concur. Yes i would have sent the watch to Zigmeister too but the risk of customs is too high. I was just caught by french customs few days ago and have to pay a 300€ fine for another PAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 just sent him an e-mail : "Hey Domimaus - mach mal die 2 und 6 neu - sieht zum kotzen aus - thschuessi! " im sure its an easy fix ... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Yes i would have sent the watch to Zigmeister too but the risk of customs is too high. I was just caught by french customs few days ago and have to pay a 300€ fine for another PAM. I understand. Now that the dial is screwed, maybe you could check with your dealer whether another dial is available, and send only the dial to The Zigmeister for work? Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 just sent him an e-mail : "Hey Domimaus - mach mal die 2 und 6 neu - sieht zum kotzen aus - thschuessi! " im sure its an easy fix ... Is it an insult? Google gives a strange translation here ... Domi offered me to order a new dial to replace this one. I can't blame him for making an error. He is still a trusted modder concerning mechanical job, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yangui Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I understand. Now that the dial is screwed, maybe you could check with your dealer whether another dial is available, and send only the dial to The Zigmeister for work? Just a suggestion. Ordering just the dial from Hfactory sounds mission impossible to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Ordering just the dial from Hfactory sounds mission impossible to me... Since Domi has offered to replace the dial for you, it should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I had many troubles with Domi and don't work with him anymore. Trust one guy: Rob. I feel very lucky and proud that he's ok to work on my watches. And to be true, he doesn't charge big money for his awesome workmanship... Definitely the only one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Domi is worth every penny!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 old thread...Z's work on my 252 is a masterpiece...i asked him to re-lume it blue...its brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi guys, I'm no expert here so, what do you think of this relume job : I'm mixed opinion especially on the 12 marker ... It's a work in progress by Domi, our resident modder. Y. This lume job is honestly not good at all! The Zigmeister could do better with his eyes closed. I am glad this isn't my watch... Maybe domi was drinking. Honestly Domi should know better. I hear he is a great watch maker. But looming, Yikes.... Good Luck, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I had many troubles with Domi and don't work with him anymore. Trust one guy: Rob. I feel very lucky and proud that he's ok to work on my watches. And to be true, he doesn't charge big money for his awesome workmanship... Definitely the only one for me. Z is not only the best Watch Maker in the Country, He is one of the best lumers in the world. i don't know if many you know that The Zigmeister's Avitar was hand painted by Zig himself. Take a look at the airplane, look at the detail. He is one hell of an Artist. Thank God we have you Z! Cheers Mate, MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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