Certina DS 'turtle' - Automatic

Here is a watch from my collection.

This one is a Certina DS from the late 1970s.  The dial has a great patina and I am trying to decide if I should polish the case or not.
Probably not. It seems disrespectful.  Most of these require some tinkering and oil.  It is pretty rewarding to get something this complicated moving again.  This one keeps excellent time.

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Dan Henry Watch 1970 - Automatic

Here is a watch from my collection.

This one is a modern Dan Henry.  This one is a diver based on a Seiko movement.  It has a compressor style case.  Although I really prefer vintage and Swiss, I really liked the back.  I think that the difference between craftsmanship and just production is in the details.  The back shouldn't just be 'the back' on a watch or on jewelry.

Compressor Case with wonderful details.

These are from the sales catalogue.

Screw down for the movement.

The strap is very comfortable.  I'm unsure of the material, but I usually don't like rubber straps.

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Koa and Walnut Shelves

KOA and Walnut Shelves construction:

(Good thing I had a few projects during the Covid-19 pandemic.)

Nearly Complete

Installed!

Second One.

David Weidman 1964 - the house was built in 1964

 


Construction Photos:

A billet of KOA that I brought back from the Big Island - $115 for this board.

There was a beautiful bend to the board, I decided to incorporate it into the design.

Peruvian Walnut for the - I don't know what that part is called - I wanna say arms.

More Pictures after the "see more"

Bubinga Banister and Handrails

Banister for my staircase  - 
Covid 19 'downtime' project.....

Side View

Top View

Matched to the handrails

End Piece

 Basic Process - Construction:

MORE AFTER THE "SEE MORE" LINK BELOW

These are the 'live edge' sides left after cutting a large slab

New tooth in 18k gold

I didn't make this one!  

A friend of mine did though.

In dental school they teach students the same basic skills to be a jeweler.  Same materials, tools, processes.