3d printing vintage dive bezels

• trooperbill

  So I collect vintage watches. Some dive watches have a plastic bezel. Unfortunately after 40+ years of abuse few survive so I wanted to see if anywhere could 3d print them.

  I know you guys n galls are into all sorts to I thought I'd ask here first

  I've found this https://www.shapeways.com/create…

  But they need a 3d model. What would you charge for one? I can send precise dimensions and images for reference but you'll likely need to use artistic license on the markers

  Here's a new old stock bezel for reference
  https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Vh…

  Thanks

  Troops out!
  

  trooperbill

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• Nairn0

  imho, that's not going to 3d-print well.

  imho, you need someone who works with detailled metal quite a bit who can machine the outer bulk with a CNC and then do whatever inner manual connecting-widgetry's required with traditional metal tooling techniques.

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  Dogear

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  • Oh, sorry - plastic?
    Still, I doubt that'd 3D print well, even with those neat-o resin printers. Subtractive process is what you want, not additive. Imho.Nairn
  • Actually what you want is to mould them, but £££Nairn

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• trooperbill0

  It's plastic

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  • ^
    I saw.Nairn
  • sorry replied on mobile, comments are way down at the bototm loltrooperbill

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