Adding those little details to a Crown Guard (short tutorial)
Having completed the first batch of Crown Guards today I decided to add a few small details onto one that is due to go on a project. The following tips below can be added to any Crown Guard, and they are fairly easy to do...
Heres an Authentic Crown Guard
http://www.vintagewatchparts.co.uk/g...rdmod-001a.jpg
Firstly lightly file and smooth the bottom edge (see arrow), do this on the front of the CG not the back
http://www.vintagewatchparts.co.uk/g...ardmod-002.jpg
Next lightly file the top edge were shown, and be careful not to file away too much
http://www.vintagewatchparts.co.uk/g...ardmod-003.jpg
Complete...
http://www.vintagewatchparts.co.uk/g...rdmod-001b.jpg
Lever Pin Tall or Low: Its a matter of choice I have seen both high and low pins on authentic watches...here is a tall Pin
http://www.vintagewatchparts.co.uk/g...rdmod-006a.jpg