Ceramic Coated Watches?
Today we are going to talk about ceramic coated watches! Not a ceramic watch, but ceramic coated watch parts. You are probably wondering how do you coat watch parts in ceramic? The first thing you need to know is that it is called Cerakote. What is Cerakote exactly? And how do you coat watch parts in it? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Cerakoted watch parts, where to get the service, and even an interview with a cerakote watch modder!
What Is A Cerakote Finish?
Cerakote is a special spray coating that can be applied to wood, metals, and plastics. It is composed of a polymer-ceramic film like paint. Cerakote has become very popular especially lately. One of the most common applications is in the gun industry. It is used for increasing durability and longevity of anything it is applied to. The ceramic coating is beneficial for adding a strong finish to parts with tight tolerances. This can be incredibly useful in watch modding for that reason.
How Permanent Is Cerakote?
The main question about Cerakote is how permanent is it? It is a permanent application process that cannot be reversed easily and will last a long time. It requires many hours of prep work, spray, and cure time in order for it to apply it effectively. This usually involves prepping the surface with sandblasting. After it’s finished it can offer industry-leading durability, hardness, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, heat, and chemical resistance.
Interview With A Cerakote Watch Modder
Today, we will be interviewing Josh Wyatt who does Cerakote work on watch parts for customers. Let’s get right into it and learn more about the man behind the skill.
Delbert: Hello Josh! Tell our readers a little about yourself.
Josh: My name is Josh Wyatt and I am 32 years old. I currently reside in south-west Virginia however, I have lived all over the United States. I am an Air Force Veteran and for the last 4 years i have been working in local law enforcement.
Delbert: How did you first learn about Cerakote?
Josh: I first learned about cerakoting when I started looking into having some of my firearms done. After seeing the price some companies were charging, and having to part with my rifle for months, I decided to give it a shot by myself. I watched video after video on how to do it for a long time. Then I started practicing on small pieces of metal and polymers until I got the proce4ss right. My wife was eventually fed up with the smell in the house which led me to build my own cerakote oven. I started talking with Adam King of Jadeion Watches and began putting the two hobbies together. That’s when I started cerakoting watch parts.
Delbert: Being slightly new to modding, how would you describe the difficulty of your first watch build?
Josh: My first mod was simple. I used a NH35 Sub Case from Watch-Modz. I also used a Watch-Modz Blue Pearl Dial on an NH35 movement. It was super simple to do! I didn’t even have to set the sapphire or install a bezel. All I had to do was put the dial on the movement, put the hands on and install it all into the case. However, for my second build (also my first cerakote build) I wanted something more challenging. For that one, I cerakoted a SKX007 case from Adam King, and gave it an aged look. I paired that with a custom dial and bezel from Red5WatchWorks. The Kunai hands, and NH38 movement were from Watch-Modz. It was all wrapped up on a custom paracord strap made by me. This is the build that made me fall in love with watch modding. I had truly made something that nobody else in the world has.
Delbert: That’s great! Do you offer your custom Cerakote services to other watch modders?
Josh: I do! I’ve partnered with Adam King of Jadeion Watches, and we will offer full service custom watches, including Cerakote work. Customers can contact me now threw my Facebook business page Wyatt Tactical, on istagram @FitVetWyatt , or threw E-Mail at WyattTactical@gmail.com
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