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Hi E. let me try to explain...
... as far as I learned from Andreas Hentschel:
First, the screws in the movement are heat blued.
Whether the slots are achieving blue colour depends on
1. the volume of the screw. The less volume, the easier the slots get blued as well. The screws used in the 1130 are of comparatively high volume, hence the non blued slots.
2. most screws are nickel-plated in the first place. Prior to heat blueing you need to polish off the nickel, which can get difficult with the slots. Nickel-plated surfaces cannot get heat blued.
Hope this clarifies ;-)
Cheers
Henrik
Adding a dimension to the classic design: the Hentschel H2 Sport
Today I share some pictures of three Hentschel H2 Sport watches, showing the different appearance a classic H2 can achieve by adding a nicely engraved bezel and combining this with various materials, dials, hands and straps. Through different styles of ph...
Absolutely stunning!
Superb watches beautifully photographed. I've very much enjoyed looking at these beauties. Thank you for showing them. Regards Kev.
Yes, it could be named differently...
... the idea behind the name H2 Sport is to emphasise that it is a watch feasible for any circumstances, with the aspect of the larger bezel to protect the case and glass from any mishaps ;-) Cheers Henrik
Thank you for the info Henrik
Well, from my side, I would rename it H2 Casual ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
You are convincing me!
Talk about enabling.... I think I am going to have to succumb to my first German watch. Great photos!!
Interesting - one question
I thought that you could tell when screws haven't been blued by heat when the slots aren't blued - in this case they are heat-treated but the blueing doesn't extend so deep - can someone please elucidate? Best E.
Hi E. let me try to explain...
... as far as I learned from Andreas Hentschel: First, the screws in the movement are heat blued. Whether the slots are achieving blue colour depends on 1. the volume of the screw. The less volume, the easier the slots get blued as well. The screws used i...
Thanks Henrik
That is helpful - I had guessed re the volume question but wasn't aware of the nickel-plating issue. With these screws, is it the thickness of the head or that the slot is plated that keeps the slot silver in colour? Best E.
Been following your various posts with great attention! Would you have a non
"filtered" photo of the two tone black dial? thanks for sharing
Sure...
... these only have a vignette: Hope they work to meet your wish ;-) Cheers Henrik ...