I like this a lot. Feels solid. Not heavy. Looks Rugged.
Now, it's far more work. Many things you would not think about. For instance, the outer overlay is an arc of a larger circle then the band. So, holes drilled for rivets must be along sector lines (or - spacing of outer holes is longer then inner). Also, you can't assemble when straight. See previous Hole discussion. Also, you can't rivet once it's bent. Can't get hammer inside cuff. Also, rivet head must be blended and edges smoothed, so as not to snag clothes.



When you polish rivets to smooth, you polish the surrounding metal too. This removes oxide. So; oxide must be redeveloped after riveting and blending/polishing. Also, if you want faceted rivet heads, you can't lay their head/face on an anvil and hit the other end. The blow will transfer thru the rivet and smash the decorative head.



Those are just a few of the things that must be overcome. I figured it all out. But, it takes more steps, patience, time.



This is a quality piece you could wear with fine clothing, should you desire. Or, sport it with an old blue Cotten Twill.

Gary



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Gary,
Dude... They just keep coming. Another nice one. Thanks for sharing, Looking forward to seeing them all together.
Later,
Jeff

Hi Jeff,

Did I mention .... the copper may have originated from the ram of an Athenian Trireme!!! recycled several times

Glad you like it!

Gary

It may have... then again...

Wow Gary, this one is a next step over the previous models. I like it.

Thanks Julio,

Glad you like it! I fear I've created a monster. I have quite a few ideas.

Gary

Yowzers! Who is that wrist model of yours!

Hi Sal,

Costing me a fortune Sal.

Very famous - couldn't afford to show face.

However; I'm pretty sure you might have seen him or someone else, up on the Silver Screen!

Gary

The Silver Hair screen...

Hahaha!

There are still a few Silver among the White!

I'm guessing the model is Jim Shockey?

Lon

Nice guess.

Think - most interesting man ..,,

I can only echo others' thoughts here...magnificent.

Just realized it's not visible in these pics. However; the band is textured, as well. Note the plate features a pebbled texture, while the band is the "Waves" pattern shown on several other aluminum bands. They work well together.

My wrist and forearm are taking note that they aren't used to forging this much. There are quite a few strikes with a 4 pound cross pean to texture a band! I'll have to bulk up. Ha.

Gary

well, at least there are no battered/bruised/cut knuckles .....

Note to self. Raking setting sun amplifies shop stains, old skin, and hair. Sitting here now in a normally lit room, I look mostly human. Pic looks more like a display of Early Man discovering shiny things ...