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Steampunk wristwatch with mechanical iris cover. "TimEye".

by gogglerman on July 23, 2011

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Steampunk wristwatch with mechanical iris cover.

Thanks SWV1787 for excellent idea.

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Comments
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monsterlego says:

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Aug 4, 2011. 10:24 AM REPLY

awesomness!!

youaremyapocalypse says:

Aug 1, 2011. 10:56 PM REPLY

this is so BA! super good job. one thing though is it looks a little thick. that might be a look you are going for but if not maybe there would be a way to make it
a little thinner. not too much but just a little

xuchilan says:

Aug 1, 2011. 10:14 AM REPLY

Thats awsome man!!! O.O i wish i could make one but i know i don't have the required tools to begin this amazing project . Is there anyone willing to sell me
one? Cause that would be great :]

KentsOkay says:

Jul 28, 2011. 9:22 AM REPLY

Very tight dude. Might I make a suggestion? Update that thin, under developed watch band to something like this: http://www.instructables.com/id/LeatherCuff-Watch-Band-Leather-Bracelets-101-/
I think it would balance the look of the watch a lot better, plus be more secure.

Madrigorne says:

Aug 1, 2011. 2:21 AM REPLY

I *Always* break my watch crystal, and I am sooo allergic to nickle and copper - this would be an excellent solution to both my problems, while keeping
with the awesome mechanical style I truly love. thank you.

bstott says:

Jul 28, 2011. 1:44 PM REPLY

Pretty darn Steam Punk! Now, I just saw your iris watch. Will there be an uber cool iris google coming soon?

gogglerman says:

Jul 30, 2011. 11:15 PM REPLY

:)
"uber cool iris google" probably will not, however, I now begin to work on my next project. Let's see what happens

kovacs1985 says:

Jul 29, 2011. 6:35 PM REPLY

Not to be picky or anything, but do you mean "goggle"?

monsterlego says:

Aug 4, 2011. 10:18 AM REPLY

still, a steam punk Google would be awesome, lol

bstott says:

Jul 29, 2011. 7:12 PM REPLY

:-) --- lol. Yes, Goggle.

dually681 says:

Jul 29, 2011. 6:11 AM REPLY

this is totally awesome, im planning on making one and am going to the supply store this weekend to get some materials,
one thing im stuck on is how did you get the rounded top to that shape?
i was thinking you used a door knob in brass that way its already formed.
if not please explain how you formed the rounded top please....
congrats,,, very nice work !!!

gogglerman says:

Jul 29, 2011. 10:45 PM REPLY

Processed by the edge of the dremel to achieve the result you want. Then has a part in drills through the two appropriate washers and processed the
sandpaper.
I wish you good luck

dually681 says:

Jul 30, 2011. 10:08 AM REPLY

sounds good, you just gave me a great idea, !!!
to use the brass washers oversized and press them into a steel tube to get the rounded edge..... thanks a bunch i will let u know once i get mine in
the finished stage, i will take tons of pictures and do an instructable like you.
thanks for all the inspiration.....

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recklesskiba says:

Jul 23, 2011. 9:01 PM REPLY

where do you get all of your materials to make these beautiful watches.

gogglerman says:

Jul 23, 2011. 10:05 PM REPLY

...but one detail from a faulty clock mechanism is present.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/clockm03.jpg/

didgitalpunk says:

Jul 28, 2011. 12:30 PM REPLY

hoo i got one like that! althought not so broken, the teeth are all present.

gogglerman says:

Jul 29, 2011. 10:40 PM REPLY

Picture just for an example. Teeth on my part has not been broken

didgitalpunk says:

Jul 30, 2011. 1:26 AM REPLY

ha ok

gogglerman says:

Jul 23, 2011. 9:53 PM REPLY

Don't use "found objects". Brass (sheet or rod) buy at a price of 7-10 USD per kilogram. In my country with metals, no problem:)

recklesskiba says:

Jul 23, 2011. 10:09 PM REPLY

oh oki. very nice. i want to realy broaden my horizon on making different things. what tool do you use for the making of your items.

gogglerman says:

Jul 23, 2011. 10:17 PM REPLY

Use hand tools mostly. Just some electric.
Variable Speed Rotary Tool (Dremel 300 series), Small Angle Grinder (DeWalt D28112). Thin steel cutting (1 mm) and grinding-polishing discs,
abrasive nozzles and bits.
In General, just like everyone else. Hands are the main tool

recklesskiba says:

Jul 23, 2011. 11:08 PM REPLY

cool i just recently bought the dremel 4000 and so far it has been very reliable. i have been practicing making the mechanical iris with balsa
wood.

gogglerman says:

Jul 23, 2011. 11:22 PM REPLY

Practice is not very long ;) Go to the metal!

I wish you every success in their work.

recklesskiba says:

Jul 24, 2011. 12:18 AM REPLY

thank you for the confidence build man. i will practice and try to get up to your level. lol and be sure to show it off on here lol. and give
you props of course

paqrat says:

Jul 29, 2011. 11:56 PM REPLY

Beautifully executed. This could make a great instructable but it needs more than just pics.

Treknology says:

Jul 28, 2011. 10:28 PM REPLY

What Rolex model was that?

gogglerman says:

Jul 29, 2011. 10:51 PM REPLY

CASIO(JPN) inside

spylock says:
I like.

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Jul 29, 2011. 7:48 PM REPLY

nicolasjara says:

Jul 29, 2011. 4:16 PM REPLY

6 stars.

monkeyfiedcheez says:

Jul 29, 2011. 6:05 AM REPLY

I would pay good money if i could buy one

atomicpenguin12 says:

Jul 28, 2011. 8:54 AM REPLY

I would love to see an Instructable for this. Or at least a link to somewhere I could purchase this.

Jarustu says:

Jul 28, 2011. 10:28 AM REPLY

Me too!

PepperDust says:

Jul 28, 2011. 11:30 AM REPLY

Me three! For sure!

kittknight says:

Jul 28, 2011. 12:19 PM REPLY

I'll be a fourth,
would love to see one

rwctea says:

Jul 28, 2011. 3:19 PM REPLY

5th... this is SO awesome!

dombeef says:

Jul 28, 2011. 3:53 PM REPLY

6th!

patplanet says:

Jul 28, 2011. 4:35 PM REPLY

Me 7th! I would love to see a how-to instructable on this! Totally cool.

Nanomd says:

Jul 28, 2011. 5:06 PM REPLY

Me as well!

xwx says:

Jul 29, 2011. 12:57 AM REPLY

Me ninth, though Nanomd didn't number himself... uh yeah, Instructions would be way past cool!

Nanomd says:

Jul 29, 2011. 3:52 AM REPLY

This is true.... I am just too good for numbers :P Though, I am not above begging to see how to make this item! Please, by
the powers that be! Give us instructions so we can bathe ourselves in your glory, oh great diaphragm-based "watch-man"!

St Jimmy says:

Jul 29, 2011. 2:11 AM REPLY

Double digits, man! Now you have to!

thelastonekills says:

Jul 29, 2011. 3:44 AM REPLY

wow, that is good 5/5

tufty2112 says:

Jul 28, 2011. 4:52 PM REPLY

Truly Exceptional. I'd love some written instructions to go with the very detailed pictures. I have some time on my hands at the minute and would love to get
one started.
Thanks for sharing this.

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philosokitteh says:

Jul 28, 2011. 9:03 PM REPLY

omg the puns! they HAD to be intentional.

tufty2112 says:

Jul 29, 2011. 2:06 AM REPLY

;D

thewoodcarver says:

Jul 28, 2011. 11:48 PM REPLY

Very nice I would think a old Westclox Scotty or a Bradley pocket watch would look very nice done this way ...looking at the Mickey Mouse pocket watch and
wondering if I could still wind it if I did this to him or the Scotty

mackjr says:

Jul 28, 2011. 8:12 PM REPLY

well built 5 stars and clean design

bhampton3 says:

Jul 28, 2011. 6:00 PM REPLY

very awesome job, got steampunk fever my self, those inkpen tips are also very handy for fixing 3pdt switches in electro harmonix pedals, maybe i'll do an
instructable;) once again great idea and execution 10 out of 10

Acorn9881 says:

Jul 28, 2011. 3:02 PM REPLY

Please make an instructable!!! I would love to have another unique piece I could use on a daily basis!!!

Transquesta says:
THAT is absolutely AWESOME!
. . .But I can envision having to polish all those tiny brass parts until the cows come home. :-)

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