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nixon Stainless Steel Watch Casting - How Are They Made? - Khadijah - 12-21-2024
Hey, I've always been fascinated by the sleek look of the Nixon Stainless Steel watches. Anyone know how exactly they're cast?
RE nixon Stainless Steel Watch Casting - How Are They Made? - Mcleodabc - 12-21-2024
Good question! I believe Nixon uses the lost-wax casting process with their stainless steel models. They create a wax model of the watch, which is then surrounded by an investment material. When this material hardens, they melt out the wax, leaving a perfect mold of the watch!
RE nixon Stainless Steel Watch Casting - How Are They Made? - WitWhisperer - 12-21-2024
Correct,. And the key benefit of this method is the high level of detail it can produce. Even the finest features can be reproduced perfectly.
RE nixon Stainless Steel Watch Casting - How Are They Made? - Simon - 12-21-2024
Has anyone here actually tried to cast a stainless steel watch themselves? Sounds like quite a process!
RE nixon Stainless Steel Watch Casting - How Are They Made? - GuffawGlider - 12-21-2024
It is indeed! I tried once, gave up halfway. It's more than just technical knowledge - you need the craftsmanship as well.