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Deprecated Dick Tracy watch replica
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Jerkface Killah
New Member
I don't think so. I wrote him a little less than two weeks ago and he said he was a bit behind. He did send me some photos though to show that the parts were coming together. Hopefully the extra time means he isn't rushing assembly.
d_osborn
Sr Member
Sweet! Any chance you could post the pics he sent? I would love to see the progress!
Jerkface Killah
New Member
Sure, here you go! These are what he sent me over the past month with 5, 6, and 7 being from yesterday.
Jerkface Killah
New Member
Accidentally posted twice. Ignore this I guess.
Jerkface Killah
New Member
Nick, when you get a sec, we could all go for an update. I'm sure you're working away, but just for piece of mind, we'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Jerkface Killah
New Member
Has anyone heard from Nick? I just sent him a message through Etsy. I'll let you know if I get a reply.
Thanks,
Thanks,
mbmcfarland
Sr Member
I got a reply from him through etsy about a week ago. He said he sent the bodies out to be professionally rhodium plated and expects them back in a couple of weeks.
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Jerkface Killah
New Member
A couple of weeks, eh? I'm hoping for an updated timeline. 4-6 weeks has become 4-6 months.
Thanks,
nickjm007
Well-Known Member
Hello friends,
This is an update about your Dick Tracy watches.
In brief, I have encountered unexpectedly long delays primarily due to pitting and voids in the brass cases. Ultimately, I chose to ship the final cases off to a third-party professional (www.replateit.com) for polishing and plating to avoid any mistakes by doing it myself. The positive is they will be plated in a layer of nickel and then a layer of rhodium, which will be durable and look very nice. The cost, however, is time. I must wait for him to complete his work and will update you when I receive them back – expected soon. At that point, I expect to assemble and ship.
That said, I would like to sincerely apologize for the absurd delays, uncertain ship dates, and for my lack of communication. My intention was to make these as a passion project and offered them for presale to afford the high cost of production through bulk purchasing parts and materials. In hindsight, I think it is wiser to finance these art projects myself such that they are completed before selling copies to recoup costs.
Fair warning: watch making is complex and should be approached much more conservatively than I have done. I will be happy to write a detailed article later this year tracking concept to finished product including pictures, costs, resources, techniques, etc. This article will appear on therpf.com and perhaps my own website.
As always, should you like a refund at any time, I am happy to oblige. I am also extending that offer for 30 days after you receive the watch.
In addition, please know that I have not been idle during delays. I can't say much now, but following the shipment of these pieces is a surprise that blows this watch out of the water and will be given as a gift to those who supported this project.
Thank you again for your support and patience.
Best,
Nick Mathis
This is an update about your Dick Tracy watches.
In brief, I have encountered unexpectedly long delays primarily due to pitting and voids in the brass cases. Ultimately, I chose to ship the final cases off to a third-party professional (www.replateit.com) for polishing and plating to avoid any mistakes by doing it myself. The positive is they will be plated in a layer of nickel and then a layer of rhodium, which will be durable and look very nice. The cost, however, is time. I must wait for him to complete his work and will update you when I receive them back – expected soon. At that point, I expect to assemble and ship.
That said, I would like to sincerely apologize for the absurd delays, uncertain ship dates, and for my lack of communication. My intention was to make these as a passion project and offered them for presale to afford the high cost of production through bulk purchasing parts and materials. In hindsight, I think it is wiser to finance these art projects myself such that they are completed before selling copies to recoup costs.
Fair warning: watch making is complex and should be approached much more conservatively than I have done. I will be happy to write a detailed article later this year tracking concept to finished product including pictures, costs, resources, techniques, etc. This article will appear on therpf.com and perhaps my own website.
As always, should you like a refund at any time, I am happy to oblige. I am also extending that offer for 30 days after you receive the watch.
In addition, please know that I have not been idle during delays. I can't say much now, but following the shipment of these pieces is a surprise that blows this watch out of the water and will be given as a gift to those who supported this project.
Thank you again for your support and patience.
Best,
Nick Mathis
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parallaxiom
New Member
Sadness: (Adj) Finding this thread on June 8th 2015 after looking for this item since 1990.
EDIT: To be completely clear, I hope and pray that the initial 20 offering becomes 100...
EDIT: To be completely clear, I hope and pray that the initial 20 offering becomes 100...
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shiveringmelody
Active Member
I just came across this thread and I really wish I hadn't since I missed out. This is one of the coolest things I've seen on here by far. Sincerely hope you consider making more as I would jump at the chance to own one of these.
davidkampling
New Member
Every day that goes by I want this more and more. I can't wait to wear it.
