I don't post a lot of pen pics but this one is special...
For a long long time I've wanted a Rolex watch parts pen but every time I looked they were already sold. I happened to mention this to some family members along with the process how they are made.
For Christmas, my daughter and her fiance` surprised me with an authentic Rolex watch face and hands. The moment I opened that box, I knew exactly who I was calling.....Gary Nichols (CaptG), our premier watch blank maker. Off the parts went and in the blink of an eye, I had the blank back and ready to turn. I assure you, knowing I only had one shot at this my entire body was puckered up head to toe and I'm pretty sure I held my breath the entire time. I've never turned a blank so slow in my life. This is the end result and to say I am happy beyond words is an understatement. My photo skills don't do this pen justice. You'll notice the hands are set at 9:08. I took the time all of the kids were born and averaged them out and this is what it came out to. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Thank you Gary, you helped me create a family heirloom!
Bob
For a long long time I've wanted a Rolex watch parts pen but every time I looked they were already sold. I happened to mention this to some family members along with the process how they are made.
For Christmas, my daughter and her fiance` surprised me with an authentic Rolex watch face and hands. The moment I opened that box, I knew exactly who I was calling.....Gary Nichols (CaptG), our premier watch blank maker. Off the parts went and in the blink of an eye, I had the blank back and ready to turn. I assure you, knowing I only had one shot at this my entire body was puckered up head to toe and I'm pretty sure I held my breath the entire time. I've never turned a blank so slow in my life. This is the end result and to say I am happy beyond words is an understatement. My photo skills don't do this pen justice. You'll notice the hands are set at 9:08. I took the time all of the kids were born and averaged them out and this is what it came out to. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Thank you Gary, you helped me create a family heirloom!
Bob